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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 music and attending bluegrass festivals where she made many longtime friends. She also had a passion for casinos but most of all she loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Glenn Jarvis; her daughter, Connie (Charles) Sanders; her son, James (Gerri) Jarvis; grandchildren, Charles (Valentina) Sanders III, Clayton...

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, Lauren Nichols and Rebecca Nichols and one great granddaughter, Skylynn. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Gibson in 2018 and one brother Robert Douglas. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family at Wells Cemetery. Friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at...

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 Lord Jesus Christ. She also loved Christmas, giving to others, Florida sunsets, hot fudge milkshakes, and enjoying the view of the rolling hills of Athens from her back porch. Besides her mother, Jerri is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dennis Rosson; four children, Rabecca (Julien) Plenchette, Leighanna (Ryan) Rockey, Nathan (Jessica) Rosson and Rachel Rosson; nine...

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 aide at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital and later alongside her husband Jack, helping operate R.J. LaFrinere Builders. Renowned for her inexhaustible energy, Julie rarely took a seat, embracing an active and lively lifestyle. She excelled as a skilled gardener, generously sharing the bounties of her fruit and vegetable harvests. While participating in activities at The Athens Senior Center,...

Julia Ellen LaFrinere, 93, of Athens, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the Lindley Inn surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in Athens.

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 Lodge. He was a paramedic for Athens County for several years. He would later go to work for Hughes Funeral Home in Athens where he enjoyed taking care of families and their loved ones. In 1987, he joined the Athens Police Department as a patrol officer and then later became an investigator. He loved his job but due to an injury he was forced to go...

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 was an active member of the Albany Community Center Seniors. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia (Woodburn) Frost; daughter, Jennifer (Dan) O'Leary; son, Jeffrey (Heather) Frost; three grandchildren: Megan O'Leary, Chace Frost and Caden Frost; brother, John (Joan) Frost; sister-in-law and...

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 survived by a son, Charles Hoisington; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Sarah Doty and Mary Beth Turner; 7 nieces, Christy, Jenni, Megan, Dianna, Tracy, Carrie and Kellie; 2 nephews, Dennis and Jason; several great nieces and great nephews and a special friend, Kenny Kerr, Army still beats Navy and Marines. In addition to his parents,...

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 and his family relocated to Ohio, where he would leave an indelible mark on the community he came to call home. After graduating from Morgan High School in 1977, Jack pursued his passion for serving others by obtaining an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science from the prestigious Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1986. Jack excelled while in...

Cynthia L. Finnearty, 73, of Athens, Ohio, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at her residence. She was born April 4, 1950, in Logan, Ohio, 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; three daughters, Nikole and Doug Berling, Brittnee and Kevin Lydy and Desiree Finnearty; and four grandchildren, Lillyan, Peyton, Ezra and River. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kurt. Per Cynthia's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in 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, Nikole and Doug Berling, Brittnee and Kevin Lydy and Desiree Finnearty and 4 grandchildren, Lillyan, Peyton, Ezra and River. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Kurt. Per Cynthia's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in Athens, OH. You are invited...

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 educational background and she was a mentor to many young hair stylists throughout her career. Alice volunteered for many organizations in the Athens area including My Sisters Place. She was a member of the Athens Amvets Post 76, Athens VFW, the Athens American Legion Post 21 and the Athens Elks. She is survived by many brothers and...

Donald E. Bennett, 81, of Mush Run Road in Athens, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born February 7, 1942, in Bedford, Ohio, he was the first child and son of the late Donald David and Doris Eloise Finsterwald Bennett. His early childhood was spent in Maple Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Shade High School in 1960 where he starred on the basketball team. Don worked for thirty-four years at the Department of Mental Health in Athens as an LPN and Licensed Stationary Steam Engineer. His second career was with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency where he was a Field Reporter and Crop Insurance Adjuster for seventeen years. He had a...

Lauren Smith, 34, of Portsmouth, OH, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born Nov 11, 1988, in Athens, OH, daughter of Ron Smith and Shari Gillette Gillispie. In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by her son, Logan Simmons; brother, Zeke Smith; stepfather, Allen Gillispie and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Cecil and Louise Gillette; paternal grandfather, Cecil Smith and paternal grandmother, Betty Dickens. Visitation was held Sunday, from 12-2 P.M., at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home in Athens, OH. There was no funeral service. You are...

John Jackson ATHENS?John Wayne Jackson, 83, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Millfield, OH, son of the late John Wesley and Evelyn Jean Nance Jackson. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid motorcycle racer and a retired truck driver. John is survived by 3 sons, Kirt and Bonnie Jackson, Gregory Jackson and Anthony and Jennifer Jackson; 4 grandchildren, Wesley, Tyler, Anthony II and Christopher Jackson and 2 great-grandchildren, Tyler Scott Jackson and Caylynn Brooke Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin William Jackson and 2 brothers, Charles Jackson and...

William Stanford Workman ("Bill"), age 93, of Stewart, OH, born October 28, 1929, in Zanesville, OH, peacefully passed away Friday, one day before his 94th birthday. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Bill was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Workman (Zanesville, OH), and the husband of Dessie Workman (Stewart, OH). Including his wife, Dessie, Bill is also survived by 3 sons, Brian Workman, Thomas Barnett and Stanley Workman; 2 daughters, Sheila Carmichael and Shantae Workman; 2 stepsons, Larry Butcher and David Butcher; 2 stepdaughters, Brenda Butcher Moorehead and Janet Rigsby and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition...

John Wayne Jackson, 83, of Athens, OH, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Milfield, OH, son of the late John Wesley and Evelyn Jean Nance Jackson. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, an avid motorcycle racer and a retired truck driver. John is survived by 3 sons, Kirt and Bonnie Jackson, Gregory Jackson and Anthony and Jennifer Jackson; 4 grandchildren, Wesley, Tyler, Anthony II and Christopher Jackson and 2 great-grandchildren, Tyler Scott Jackson and Caylynn Brooke Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin William Jackson and 2 brothers, Charles Jackson and James Jackson. Funeral...

Nancy Riegel Matthews, 88, of Athens, passed away October 27 with family by her side. She was known for her vibrant personality, was fully present in the lives of family and friends and active in the community for over 73 years. She lit up every room, gave generously of her time, and was passionate about a wide variety of social and local causes. She was a devoted grandmother who faithfully attended school activities, sporting events, birthday parties, and loved hosting family dinners. She loved & lived life to the fullest, every day. Nancy was born October 15, 1935, in Jackson, Ohio, to the late Electa Evans and Frank Riegel. As a child, her family lived in Jackson, Millersburg,...

Athens - Phyllis Regina Stoncel, 82, of Athens, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her residence after a brief illness. Born July 21, 1941, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Garrett and Delores Darby. Phyllis was an avid quilter, belonged to several quilt clubs and was a volunteer at the Dairy Barn. She retired from Ohio University after 30 years of service. Phyllis also enjoyed supporting the Bobcats with her many friends in "Jan's Fans". She is survived by a son, Anthony (Melanie) Stoncel; a daughter, Joni (David) Dailey and a granddaughter Madeline Dailey and her fiance Bryce Loomis. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Stoncel...

Mark Van Dyke, 66, of The Plains, died peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born December 21, 1956 in Athens, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dorrise VanDyke and Eleanor Gibson VanDyke Rinehart. He was a 1976 graduate of Athens High School and a former member of the The Plains Volunteer Fire Department. Mark spent 35 years as the owner operator of Van Dyke Transportation where he bragged he drove over 5 million miles. He enjoyed spending time with his family, a good NASCAR race and going on cruises. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jennifer Walraven Van Dyke; two daughters, Amy Van Dyke and Ashley (Jeremy) Farley; seven stepchildren, David...

Joseph Francis Fiala, 73, of Athens, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Julianna Kozlinski Fiala, his sister Eugenia "Jean" Fiala and his niece Jeanine Schweinberg. Joe is survived by a daughter Michele, son Joseph, daughter-in-law Emaline, and three grandchildren: Olivia (8), Scott (5) and Asa (2). He is also survived by two nephews, Richard and Ronald Schweinberg, and extended family. His former wife Stephanie Cramer became a lifelong friend and her family always counted him in their number. Joe was born in Conneaut, Ohio and moved to Lorain, Ohio at the age of two. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of...