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

Randall Lane Woolum

Randall Lane Woolum

Dec 20, 2023

Randall Lane Woolum

     ATHENS--Randall Lane Woolum, 60, passed away on Dec. 20th, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family.  Randy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May and he fought it with all his might.  He enjoyed these last few months as much as possible while doing chemo treatments.  He visited with family and friends just about every...

Sally Jo Burch

Sally Jo Burch

Dec 18, 2023

     Athens - Sally Jo Burch, 81, of Athens, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. 

     Born December 26, 1941, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Virgina Marquis Fulton. Sally was a 1960 graduate of Athens High School.  She was employed by the City of Athens where she...

Ronald L. Clay

Ronald L. Clay

Dec 14, 2023

CHESTER--Ronald L. Clay, 85, of Chester, passed away Thursday, December 14th, 2023, at his home. Ronnie was born on June 15th, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Leeson Clay and Lando (Lank) Clay. Ronnie graduated from Chester High School in 1956 and married Gayann (Gaul) Clay on June 28, 1960. He served in...

Joung Hee Krzic

Joung Hee Krzic

Dec 13, 2023

Joung Hee (née Cho) Krzic, age 69, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Beloved wife of 43 years to Gerard A. Krzic and most loving mother of Kristin Jayhee Krzic; she was preceded in death by her parents, Younggyu (father) and Gwijo (mother) Cho. She leaves behind many relatives in Korea and the United States: dearest sister of Sookja, Yongrak,...

Allen Lee Easter

Allen Lee Easter

Dec 12, 2023

Pomeroy- Allen Lee Easter, 61, of Pomeroy, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 12th, 2023 at his residence. Allen was born on March 31st 1959 in Ironton Ohio, he was the son of the late George, and Elsie Blevins Easter. Allen is survived by two sisters Shirley Arthur, and Mary Cooper Besides his parents he was preceded in death by 3...

Francie Owen

Francie Owen

Dec 11, 2023

     Freida “Francie” Owen, 76, died Monday, December 11, 2023.

     Born August 24, 1947, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ruth Nagle Varady.  

     Private graveside services were held on Sunday December 17, 2023, at Alexander Cemetery.

Lisa Marie Flores

Lisa Marie Flores

Dec 11, 2023

Lisa Marie Flores GUYSVILLE—Lisa Marie Flores, 53, of Guysville, OH, passed away Monday Dec 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born Nov. 20, 1970, in Heidelberg, Germany, daughter of the late Lt. Col. Thomas Victor Flores and Linda Basham Flores. Lisa is survived by her husband, Timothy Sullivan; daughter, Casey Sullivan and a sister, Angela. In addition to her...

Amy S. Hall

Amy S. Hall

Dec 9, 2023

Amy Hall REEDSVILLE—Amy S. Hall, 74, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26, 1949, in Browne Mont, WV, daughter of the late Everett Emerson and Martha Kupfner Moss. Amy is survived by a son, David and Peggy Wolfe of Longwood, FL; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a sister, Virgie and...

Marjorie Rood

Marjorie Rood

Dec 9, 2023

Marjorie Rood SYRACUSE—Marjorie Rood of Syracuse, OH, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Harrison and Elva Randolph Rood. She is survived by 3 nephews, Tim Rood, Gary Rood and Hank Rood; niece, Birdie Rood; 3 great-nephews, Mat Boswell, Clifford Boswell and Domino Boswell and...

Ethel L. "Sally" Rowley

Ethel L. "Sally" Rowley

Dec 8, 2023

Ethel L. “Sally” Rowley REEDSVILLE—Ethel L. “Sally” Rowley, 96, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at Waterview Point in Marietta, OH. She was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Elizabeth, WV, daughter of the late Daniel Clarence and Lucy Bell Valentine. She was a retired Mail Carrier and a lifelong Baptist. Ethel is survived by 2 sons, Steve...

Earl V. Dillon

Earl V. Dillon

Dec 6, 2023

Earl Dillon REEDSVILLE—Earl V. Dillon, 79, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Salem, OH, son of the late Pearl and Gladys Johnson Dillon. Earl attended Vanderhoof Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He...

Donald E. Grimm

Donald E. Grimm

Dec 6, 2023

Donald Grimm VINCENT—Donald E. Grimm, 88, of Vincent, OH, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Belpre Landing in Belpre, OH. He was born Nov 7, 1935, in Mineral Wells, WV, son of the late Wesley and Beulah Deem Grimm. He retired from Belpre Vault Company and worked at Thomas Brothers Service Station in Rockland. Donald is survived by a...

Wanda Fay Jarvis

Wanda Fay Jarvis

Dec 1, 2023

Wanda Fay Jarvis

 

     Stewart - Wanda Fay Jarvis, 78, of Stewart, passed away on December 1, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

     Born September 14, 1945, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Doris Morrison Stone.  Wanda retired from the Sears Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio.  She loved classic country, bluegrass...

Bertha Gibson

Bertha Gibson

Nov 30, 2023

Bertha Gibson

 

     Athens - Bertha Gibson, 93, of Athens, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Kime’s Rehabilitation Center in Athens.     Born May 2, 1930, in Pomeroy, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Murl “Bud” and Margaret “Peg” Williams Douglas.      Bertha is survived by one son, Mark (Lorraine) Gibson; one daughter, Gay Gibson; three grandchildren, George Gibson,...

Donna Coleman

Donna Coleman

Nov 29, 2023

Donna Coleman COOLVILLE—Donna J. Coleman, 70, of Coolville, OH, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born June 7, 1953, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late James R. and Suzanna McGarvey Davis. Donna is survived by a son, Shaun and Michelle Coleman; 4 grandchildren, Brandon and Morgan Coleman, Austin Coleman, Amber Holland and Eryck Coleman;...

Geraldine "Jerri" Rosson

Geraldine "Jerri" Rosson

Nov 27, 2023

Geraldine “Jerri” Rosson

 

     Athens - Geraldine “Jerri” Rosson, 70, of Athens, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.

     Born March 18, 1953, in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of Betty Cochran Hixson and the late Lewis Hixson. Jerri was creative and had many talents. She had a deep love for her family and her...

Betty L. Wallace

Betty L. Wallace

Nov 27, 2023

Betty Wallace BELPRE—Betty L. Wallace, 94, of Belpre, OH, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 2, 1929, in Reedsville, OH, daughter of the late Harley William and Ona Vera Torrence Larkins. Betty is survived by 2 daughters, Eva Wallace of Belpre, OH and Avis (Steve) Mounts of Little Hocking, OH; 5 grandchildren,...

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). 

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