Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Dennis Saelens
May 11, 2021
Dennis Saelens Middleport - Dennis Saelens, 77, of Middleport, well known businessman passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Dennis was born on May 2, 1944 in Moline, Illinois, son of the late Adolph and Loretta McKevitt. He graduated from Middleport High School in 1962 and continued his education by earning a Bachelors Degree of...
Doretta Mae Brown
May 10, 2021
Doretta Mae Brown LONG BOTTOM—Doretta Mae Brown, 87, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Ray and Bernice Reed Barber. Doretta is survived by 3 sisters, Carolyn Sue Morris, Shirley (Frank) Wells and Debra (William) Channels; niece, who was her caregiver,...
Marilyn Hannum
May 10, 2021
Marilyn Hannum LONG BOTTOM—Marilyn V. Hannum, 89, of Long Bottom, OH, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Fritz William and Edna Johnson McCray. Marilyn was an active member of the Hickory Hills Church of Christ, where she was a Bible Teacher. She was also...
Rose M. Grueser
May 7, 2021
SHADE – Rose M Grueser, 83, of Shade, died Friday Morning, May 7, 2021 at Close to Home in Albany.
Born June 28, 1937 in Athens County, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Mary Doane Ackley.
She was a graduate of Shade High School and retired from Athens Mental Health Center. She also was a farmer all...
Bryan B. Witham
May 7, 2021
THE PLAINS – Bryan B. Witham, 52, of The Plains, died Friday morning, May 7, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital.
Born March 16, 1969 in Columbus, he was the son of Ronald (Kay) Witham and the late Barbara Moe Witham.
He was a 1987 graduate of Athens High School, a US Navy Veteran and employed at Ohio University with...
Carl L. Whalen, Sr.
May 6, 2021
NEW PLYMOUTH – Carl L. Whalen, Sr., 80, of New Plymouth, formerly of the Columbus area, died Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at O’Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens.
Born April 3, 1941 in Columbus, he was one of five siblings, Sonny, Carol, Allen , and Tommy to the late Richard and Nellie Duffy Whalen.
He was a graduate of New...
William Amos
May 5, 2021
William Amos POMEROY—William Amos, 73, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. He was born Oct. 27, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV, son of Retha Moncrief Amos and the late Leonard Amos. William was a U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Shell Chemical in Belpre, where...
Pauley S. Forsyth
May 2, 2021
CHAUNCEY – Pauley S. Forsyth, 66, of Chauncey, died Sunday afternoon, May 2, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born May 24, 1954 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Maywood J Smith and the late N. Pauline Warren Smith.
She retired from Athens City School District after 28 years of service...
Mildred Mcclanahan
May 2, 2021
Mildred Mcclanahan LONG BOTTOM—Mildred Leslie (Wells) Mcclanahan, age 57 of Long Bottom, OH, went to be with her Lord on May 2nd, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She attended the Freewill Gospel Church in Long Bottom. She is survived by her husband, Shelby “Buddy” Mcclanahan; her daughter, Rebecca Nutter and grandson, Willy Nutter; 4 brothers, Ralph (Diann)...
Florence Ann Spencer
May 2, 2021
Florence Spencer COOLVILLE—Florence Ann Spencer, 84, of Coolville, OH, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville. She was born April 28, 1937 in Grantsville, WV, daughter of the late Dinsmore and Eleanor Sturm Boyles. Florence was a member of the Alfred United Methodist Church, where she played the piano. She is survived by 2 sons,...
Bruce Michaels
Apr 25, 2021
Bruce Michaels LITTLE HOCKING—Bruce Michaels, 71, of Little Hocking, OH, died unexpectedly at his residence on April 25th, 2021. Bruce was employed as a therapist at Parkersburg Clean and Clear Advantage Recovery. Prior to this, Bruce worked at St. Joseph’s Recovery Center and Parkersburg Comprehensive Treatment Center. Before moving to the area, Bruce resided in Fairmont, WV and was employed...
Frederick J. Osborne
Apr 22, 2021
Frederick J. Osborne REEDSVILLE-- Frederick J. Osborne, 68, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Philip and Lorraine Pearl Snyder Osborne. He is survived by 2 brothers, Teddy (Ruby) Osborne and Bob Osborne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Paul J. "Hoss" Young
Apr 20, 2021
ATHENS – Paul J “Hoss” Young AKA Pops, 79, of Athens, passed away April 20, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Nelsonville on November 5, 1941 to Garnet Young. He was raised by his grandparents George Grover and Edith Dowler Young on the family farm along with George, Francis, Isabelle and Alice Young. His mom would later marry...
Mason Wells Chambers
Apr 16, 2021
ATHENS - Mason Wells Chambers, age 57, passed away unexpectedly from complications of heart failure on Friday April 16, 2021. He was surrounded by family.
Mason was a graduate of Granville High School class of 1982. He graduated from Ohio University, where he met his wife Lisa in 1986 and majored in History and Political Science. He started his dream...
Kenneth Connolly
Apr 16, 2021
Kenneth Connolly Kenneth Clayson Connolly, 81, of Newark, Ohio, passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Altercare South in Newark, Ohio. He succumbed to unknown causes. He was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Long Bottom, Ohio, son of the late William and Erma Sloter-Connolly. Kenneth was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by his wife, Beverly Sams-Connolly, of...
James Stout
Apr 15, 2021
James Stout TUPPERS PLAINS--James Robert Stout passed away on April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1934 to Floyd and Vercia Stout of Long Bottom. He was a 1952 graduate of Chester High School and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Tuppers Plains. He married Dorothy Jean Barnhill on September 10, 1955...
Ernest Elbert "Ernie" Midkiff
Apr 14, 2021
ATHENS - Ernest Elbert “Ernie” Midkiff, 99 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home. Born November 11, 1921 in Meigs County, he was the son of the late Harley Albert and Ada Pierce Midkiff.
A decorated Army veteran, he proudly served during WWII earning 4 bronze stars. After the war, he went on to work as...
Debra Hilton
Apr 12, 2021
Debra Hope Hilton LONG BOTTOM—Debra Hope Hilton, age 67, of Long Bottom, Ohio, passed away April 12, 2021 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, due to failing medical conditions. She loved and lived for her extended family. She loved animals, especially horses and cats. She is survived by her significant other, Russell (Rusty) Holsinger; two sons, Jimmie and...
Abelardo G. Moncayo
Apr 7, 2021
ATHENS - Abelardo G. Moncayo, 85 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by family. Born July 12, 1935 in Quito, Ecuador, he was the son of the late Abelardo Moncayo and Aurelia Andrade de Moncayo Abelardo spent 39 years as a Professor at Ohio University teaching Spanish literature. He had a...
Clifford Longenette
Apr 6, 2021
Clifford Longenette REEDSVILLE—Clifford Longenette, 85, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1936 in Reedsville, OH, son of the late Ellsworth and Ella Garlo Longenette. He loved all his grandchildren. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Bluegrass Band and loved to attend and play at Bluegrass Festivals and...
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