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Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.

Julia Ellen LaFrinere

Julia Ellen LaFrinere

Nov 26, 2023

Julia Ellen (Julie) LaFrinere

 

     Athens - Julie LaFrinere, 93, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at The Lindley Inn, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 4, 1930, in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Lesko Brozak.

     Julie dedicated her life to caring for others, first as an OB nurse's...

Naiomary Bellelynn Brown

Naiomary Bellelynn Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Naiomary Bellelynn Brown, 1 year old of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence. Born May 1, 2022, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Katelin Jettibelle Brown. 

Naiomary is survived by her grandfather, Calvin Donohue; one uncle, Kevin Brown (Montana Hunter) and one aunt, Kayla...

Eaiden Wayne Brown

Eaiden Wayne Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Eaiden Wayne Brown, 4 years old of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his residence. Born October 30, 2019, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of Kayla Lynn Brown. 

Eaiden is survived by his grandfather, Calvin Donohue; one uncle, Kevin Brown (Montana Hunter). 

Also passing away in the...

Kenneth "Jared" Meeks

Kenneth "Jared" Meeks

Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth “Jared” Meeks

 

   We are broken-hearted to announce that Kenneth “Jared” Meeks passed away in a fire on Rainbow Lake Road on Thanksgiving morning at the age of 41.  A lifelong resident of Lodi Township in Athens County, he was born on January 11, 1982.  

     He is survived by his parents, Kenneth L. and Rhonda Meeks of Shade,...

Vicki Lynn Brown

Vicki Lynn Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Vicki Lynn Brown, 49, of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born August 7, 1974, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mary Brown.  Vicki was a 1992 graduate of Athens High School.  She was most recently employed at the Hampton Inn in Athens.  She had...

Katelin Jettibelle Brown

Katelin Jettibelle Brown

Nov 23, 2023

ATHENS - Katelin Jettibelle Brown, 26, of Athens, died unexpectedly in a house fire on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence.

Born August 1, 1997, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Calvin Donohue and the late Vicki Brown.  Katelin was a 2011 graduate of Alexander High School.  She worked at the Super 8 Motel in Athens, was...

Gayle M. Salyer

Gayle M. Salyer

Nov 22, 2023

Gayle M. Salyer, 92, of the Shade area, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. Born in 1931 in Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of the late J. Gayle and Roxie Markland Salyer. He was raised in the Barberton area and after high school he attended the University of Kentucky for two years...

Jeffery Matthew Gura

Jeffery Matthew Gura

Nov 19, 2023

Roseville - Jeffery Matthew Gura, 65, formerly of Millfield and Athens, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

Born December 13, 1957, in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Francis and Adeline (Kim) Gura.  Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and a member of the Athens Elks...

Roy Lee Reed

Roy Lee Reed

Nov 19, 2023

Roy Lee Reed REEDSVILLE—Roy Lee Reed, 82, of Reedsville, OH, passed away at his home on November 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Roy was born July 6, 1941, to the late Francis and Geneva (Mosser) Reed. Roy worked for Ames Local 2997 Plant 2 for 34 years. He served in the Army for 6 years and loved to share...

Brenda L. Tonkin

Brenda L. Tonkin

Nov 19, 2023

Brenda L. Tonkin COOLVILLE—Brenda L. Tonkin, 60, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born Sept. 12, 1963, in Erbacon, WV, daughter of the late Fred and Rebecca Dillon Carpenter. Brenda is survived by a daughter, Kalya and Tim Patterson; son, Charles and Jennifer Tonkin; 2 grandsons, Lane and...

James W. Frost

James W. Frost

Nov 18, 2023

ATHENS—James W. Frost, 83, of Athens, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Highland Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in McConnelsville, Ohio.  He was born February 14, 1940, in Athens, Ohio.  He graduated from Albany High School Class of 1958.  For many years he worked in the Parts and Service Department at several automobile dealerships in Athens.  He...

Timothy Anthony

Timothy Anthony

Nov 18, 2023

Timothy Anthony PARKERSBURG—Timothy Anthony, 61, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1962, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Luther and Vera Belle Anthony. Timothy was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired as a Sales Associate from Southside Walmart with 20 years of service. He played...

Teresa Lehman

Teresa Lehman

Nov 18, 2023

Teresa Lehman THE PLAINS—Teresa Lehman, 62, of The Plains, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Hickory Creek of Athens, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 1, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Kermit Ruble and the late Janet Sue Roberts Hatfield. Teresa is survived by her father, Kermit and Linda Ruble; daughter, Meggan Lanham; son, Chase...

John William "Jack" Moquin

John William "Jack" Moquin

Nov 14, 2023

John William "Jack" Moquin, 64 of Athens, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, with family by his side, after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on November 28, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jack was the son of William Henry Moquin and the late Mary Elizabeth Kinzel Strang. At the age of 11, Jack...

Charles E. Hoisington

Charles E. Hoisington

Nov 14, 2023

ATHENS—Charles E. Hoisington, 75, of Athens, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Painesville, OH, son of the late Donald and Catherine Carpenter Hoisington. Charles was a retired 20 year Army Veteran, retiring as a Kentucky Colonel. He was a lover of Conns Potato Chips and Spam. He is...

Cynthia L. Finnearty

Cynthia L. Finnearty

Nov 11, 2023

Cynthia Finnearty

 

     ATHENS—Cynthia L. Finnearty, 73, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her residence.

     She was born April 4, 1950, in Logan, OH, daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice Lash Brandon.  Cynthia was an avid reader and loved her grandchildren and her fur babies.

     She is survived by her husband, John Finnearty; 3 daughters,...

Lisa Jo Stone

Lisa Jo Stone

Nov 11, 2023

Lisa Jo Stone Middleport - Lisa Jo Stone, 56, of Middleport, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis Born on October 9, 1967 in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of Flo Phillips Couchie and the late Richard Eugene Stone. Lisa is survived by her mother, Flo Couchie; her fiancé Clyde Blankenship; three uncles, Virgil...

Kathryn Sue Cremeans

Kathryn Sue Cremeans

Nov 6, 2023

Kathryn Sue Cremeans July 21st, 1947 – November 6th, 2023 TUPPERS PLAINS—Kathryn Sue Cremeans of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away on November 6th, 2023, following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Jeanette Whitlock; husband, Everett Rodney Cremeans; brother, Don Whitlock and son, Rodney Cremeans. She is survived by sons, Reece (Lora) Cremeans and...

Randall Cowdery

Randall Cowdery

Nov 4, 2023

Randall Cowdery Randall Cowdery, 54, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 23, 1969, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Lee Cowdery and the late Joyce Cowdery. Randy was a truck driver for 5 Star Trucking. In addition to his father, Lee, Randy is survived by 3 sons, Jon Cowdery, Cody...

Alice M. Ratliff

Alice M. Ratliff

Nov 2, 2023

     Athens- Alice M. Ratliff, 66, of Athens, died unexpectedly, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus.

     She was born on November 4, 1956, in Richardson, Kentucky. Alice was a hair stylist in the Athens area for over forty-five years.  She was recognized by her peers receiving many awards for her abilities.  She was also known for her solid...

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