Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Athens, Coolville, Pomeroy, OH and surrounding areas.
Emily Jane Vannoy
May 31, 2018
Emily Jane Vannoy COOLVILLE — Emily Jane Vannoy, 68, of Coolville, OH, passed away on May 31, 2018, after a 14 year battle with breast cancer. She was born March 30, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Arnold Veon of Coolville and the late Irene Sinnett Veon. Jane attended Carthage-Troy School in Coolville and was part of the first graduating...
Richard E. Weaver
May 30, 2018
Syracuse - Richard E. Weaver, 90, of Syracuse, passed from this life into the presence of the lord Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. Born September 23, 1927 in Mason County, WV, he was the son of the late Harold Edward and Lena Gaskins Weaver. Richard was a WW II US Coast Guard veteran. He is survived...
Clara Jean Criss
May 26, 2018
Clara Jean Criss Clara Jean Walters Criss, 81, of Torch, OH passed away May 26, 2018 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. She was born Sept. 3, 1936 in Polkadotte, Lawrence County, OH, daughter of the late Emmett and Naomi Minor Walters. She attended school at Orient and Harrisburg, OH. Jean married Glenn Criss on April 18, 1955 and lived at Midland,...
John L. Chevalier
May 26, 2018
John L. Chevalier John L. Chevalier, 72, of Portland, OH, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1945 in Canton, OH, son of the late Herman and Dorothy (Griffith) Chevalier. John is survived by his significant other, Kathryn Evans. There will be no visitation or funeral service. John will be cremated and buried...
Sherri Myers Lawrence
May 25, 2018
Sherri Myers Lawrence REEDSVILLE-- Sherri Myers Lawrence, 53, of Reedsville,OH, passed away, Friday, May 25, 2018 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born July 10, 1964 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Shirley Myers. Sherri is survived by her husband of 7 years, Harold Lawrence; 2 daughters, Theresa Baker and Alyssa (Ken) Graw; 3 step-children,...
Mary E. Brooks
May 25, 2018
Mary E. Brooks, 90, of Cleveland, OH passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Center in Cleveland, OH. She was born July 25, 1927 in Coolville, OH, daughter of the late Alva and Sara (Shanks) Baker. Mary is survived by a daughter, Carol (David) Reeves; a son, Randy (Margaret) Brooks; a daughter-in-law, Christine O'Malley; 10 grandchildren; 17...
Marilyn Gallaher
May 19, 2018
Marilyn Gallaher GUYSVILLE-- Marilyn Gallaher, 72, of Guysville, OH, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born Dec. 14, 1945 in Athens, OH, daughter of the late Rev. Guy and Mildred Louise (Howell) White. She was a member of Whites Chapel Wesleyan Church and her entire life was...
Carl Davidson Sr.
May 16, 2018
Carl Davidson, Sr. POMEROY-- Carl Davidson, Sr., 61, of Pomeroy, OH, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Overbrook Rehabilitation Center in Middleport, OH. He was born Oct. 16, 1956 in Gallipolis, OH, son of the late Lizzie Mae (Kidder) and Benjamin F. Davidson, Sr. Carl is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Nicholson) Davidson; 2 sons, Carl Davidson, Jr. and...
Leroy Delbert "Cowboy" Mayles
May 15, 2018
MILLFIELD- Leroy Delbert "Cowboy" Mayles, 93 of Millfield, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 15, 2018 after a long illness.
Born March 13, 1925, he was the son of the late Leroy Woodworth and Delta Lucinda Keirns Mayles.
An United States Army Veteran, he attended Ames-Bern and Chauncey Dover High School where he was a passionate lover of...
Harriett L. Kovach
May 14, 2018
NEW MARSHFIELD – Harriett L. Kovach, 84, of New Marshfield, passed away Monday morning, May 14, 2018 at The Laurels of Athens.
Born October 24, 1933 in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Cathern Lucille Shaver Sapp.
She was a 1951 graduate of Athens High School and graduated from Ohio University in 1955 with honors where...
Effie L. Hauber
May 14, 2018
Effie Hauber Effie L. Hauber, 84, of Reedsville, OH, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born Feb.5, 1934 in Long Bottom, OH, daughter of the late Roscoe and Ellen Connolly Wells. Effie was a Christian and a member of Gospel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is...
Helen M. Bridge
May 9, 2018
ATHENS—Helen M. Bridge, 85 of Athens, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Born February 21, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Margaret Pedigo Edgar.
She graduated from Athens High School in 1951 where she enjoyed playing the French horn in the marching band. Her love of marching bands continued throughout her lifetime. After...
Cody Lewis Downard
May 8, 2018
NELSONVILLE—Cody Lewis Downard, stillborn son of Kristen N. Selvey and Michael J. Downard, went to be with the Lord on May 8th, 2018 at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital.Cody is survived by his loving family which includes 4 sisters; 3 brothers; maternal grandmother, Joan Smith; maternal grandfather, Lewis Selvey; paternal grandmother, Wanda Downard (Louis Pierce); and several beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Dennis A. Brozak, Sr.
May 8, 2018
Dennis A. Brozak, Sr., 68 of Stewart, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by family. Born February 25th 1950, he was the son to the late Mike and Verdelle Brozak.
Dennis was a Navy Veteran and retired electrician. He also was a lifetime member of the Athens area VFW and AMVETS. He was...
Charles E. Powell, Jr.
May 6, 2018
NELSONVILLE – Charles E. Powell, Jr., 69, of Nelsonville, passed away Sunday morning, May 6, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Center after a long illness.
Born January 23, 1949 in Nelsonville, he was the son of the late Charles E. Sr. and Norma Triplett Powell.
He was raised at Circle Hill and was a painter in and around Athens County...
Janice E. Norris
May 4, 2018
THE PLAINS – Janice E. Norris, 71, of The Plains, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home.
Janice was born October 18, 1946 in Spokane, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Amy Norbeck Nelson.
She graduated from St. Maries Idaho High School in 1964 and North Idaho College in 1973. Janice worked for many...
William L. “Bill” Toncray
May 3, 2018
Willliam L. "Bill" Toncray COOLVILLE-- William L. "Bill" Toncray, 64, of Coolville,OH passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1953 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Garland and Neva (Davis) Toncray. Bill played the guitar with Jim Blair and the Southern Gospelaires. He was also a former member of the Coolville People's...
Ronald Harter
May 2, 2018
Ronald Eugene Harter FLORIDA—Ronald Eugene Harter, 70, of Seffner, FL, originally from Columbus, OH passed away suddenly May 2, 2018 in Tampa, FL as the result of a massive heart attack. He was born March 31, 1948 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Melvin Eugene Harter and Audrey Garnett (Buckler) Ray and his step-father, Fred E. Ray. Having served...
Charlotte Stemple
Apr 30, 2018
Charlotte Stemple COOLVILLE-- Charlotte Stemple, 79, of Coolville, OH passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1939 in Lodi, OH, daughter of the late Edward and Ivadell (Frambaugh) Ribbeck. Charlotte is survived by a daughter, Rhonda and Dave Vales; a grandson, Joey and Heaven Vales; a great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Nevaeh Vales and a brother-in-law,...
Katherine Wigal
Apr 29, 2018
Katherine Wigal REEDSVILLE-- Katherine Wigal, 95, of Tuppers Plains, OH passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, OH. She was born July 30, 1922 in Cairo, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Mae (Hornbeck) Ayers. She is survived by a nephew, Orval and Barbara Ayers; a niece, Helen and Jim Schalip and a...
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