Athens High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Dennis L. Barton 82 formerly of Silver Spring MD passed away peacefully January 12 2026. Dennis was born on April 2 1943 in Waynesboro PA to the late Lester M. Barton and Naomi G. Barton Essich. He was a graduate of Waynesboro Area Senior High School Class of 1961 and went on to attend Dickinson Col...

Joanne Bridges was a woman whose life was defined by quiet dedication, loving service, and a deep commitment to family and faith passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in her home.She was born March 23, 1938 in Athens County, Ohio, to Harley Wayne McAfee and Thelma Dean Ely, and graduated from Mansfiel...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Lesiak who passed away on Friday November 28th 2025 at the age of 62. Patricia was a cherished daughter sister and friend whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Patricia was preceded in death by her loving parents John Anthony...

Robert David Holley 54 of Point Pleasant West Virginia and formerly of Corpus Christi Texas passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 26 2025 with his beloved mother Rikki Holley by his side at Abbyshire Place in Bidwell Ohio. Born on January 15 1971 and raised in Point Pleasant Robert ...

F. Phil Regoli 95 passed away on January 7 2026. He was born on July 15 1930 in Stewartsville Ohio to Margaret Ellen and Ferdinand P. Regoli Sr. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Frizzi Regoli and children Steven Regoli Valerie Kathi Regoli Wilson John and Gary Regoli Teresa. Phil is survived by ni...

EllenPappas Jones a beloved resident of Glouster Ohiojoined her precious sons in rest on January7 2026. Shededicated her life to familycommunityand helping others. As aproudfirstgeneration Americanshewas borntoGreek immigrantsin Athens Ohio in 1939.Ellensdeterminationand work ethic touched countless...

Nicole Nicki A. Morrison age 57 of Hamilton Ohio passed away Monday December 22 at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. Born July 25 1968 in Dayton Ohio Nicki was the daughter of Joseph W. and Carol J. Long Heiligenberg. After graduating from Fairmont High School in Kettering Ohio Nicki studied organi...

Steven Todd Staten born December 29 1962 departed this life on Saturday January 10 2026 at the Greg Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard Kentucky being 63years old. Steven was born in Athens Ohio the son of Dick Staten and Emily D. Teeuwissen. Steven was preceded in death by his Paternal Gra...

Tara M. Taylor, 45, of Washington C.H. , passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Athens, Ohio on Fr...

Irene DeMatteo Johnson SusieSis age 81 passed away peacefully on January 6 2026 at her residence and was surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 2 1944 in Columbus Ohio. Irene grew up attending Catholic schools and graduated from St. Joesphs Girls Academy 62 an...

Harry Kent Russell Jr., 77, of Lebanon, Ohio, slipped into eternity on Nov. 28 in the comfort of home and in the care of his loved ones. He was born May 11, 1948 in Charleston, West Virginia. "It was a Tuesday," he'd volunteer to anyone, including all medical professionals who asked his birthdate. T...

Deborah L. Debi Ashbaugh 68 of Logan Formerly of Athens passed to her next Life on Tuesdays January 132026 due to complications from a fall. Debi was born on January 211957 in Wheeling WV and lived her early days on Wheeling Island WV. Debi attended school in Athens Ohio and graduated From Federal H...

Fiona Claire Spelman, 22, died August 3, 2025. They were a recent graduate of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. They graduated with a degree in music education and they were set to begin teaching pre-K through 8th grade music at a private school in Marion, Ohio.Fiona loved music, and they had a grea...

This is not just an obituary. This is a story of life the continuation of a previous narrative of days gone by. It is accompanied with many beautiful moments common hopes and common struggles. Carolyn Ann Hatfield was born in Athens Ohio on February 17 1942 the only biological child of Robert Hatfie...

Sandra Sandy J. Scott 79 of Athens Ohio died from pancreatic cancer on Thursday January 8 2026 in the Kobacker House in Columbus Ohio. She was born on September 11 1946 in South Bend Indiana. Per her request no funeral service will be observed and cremation has take place. In honor of Sandys memory ...

Robert E. Bob Cooley Jr. 77 passed away at Kimes Rehabilitation Center Athens Ohio on January 18 2026 after a long courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Parkinsons disease. Bob was born in Athens and was a 1966 graduate of Athens High School where he was an athle...

On December 1 2025 after a valiant fight for her life our mother sister and daughter Connie lost her battle and succumbed to injuries sustained after an automobile accident on the evening of June 11th 2025. Connie grew up in Ashtabula Ohio and graduated from St. John high school. The most important ...

Donna Jean Hunter Brown 84 of The Plains Ohio passed away on Tuesday January 6 2026. Born November 20 1941 in Marietta Ohio she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Mildred Meek Hunter. She graduated from The Plains High School and resided in Athens County all her life. Donna worked for 34 yea...

Carolyn Muriel Koker 86 of Kingston died peacefully on December 30 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born the daughter of Ace and Maxine Heartley Wade on September 3 1939 in Athens Ohio. Carolyn lived a full and happy life. She graduated from Guysville High School Class of 1958 and earned her A...

Deborah L. "Debi" Ashbaugh 68 of Logan Formerly of Athens passed to her next Life on Tuesdays January 132026 due to complications from a fall. Debi was born on January 211957 in Wheeling WV and lived her early days on Wheeling Island WV. Debi attended school in Athens Ohio and graduated From Federal...

With her loving parents by her side Kathryn Katie Soraya Gardner died on December 5 2025 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus Ohio. Katie was born on August 19 1997 in Lancaster Ohio the daughter of Tamara Tammy Brown June Gardner and Todd Lee Gardner. Katie is survived by her parents Todd and T...

Helen J. Swartz age 100 passed away on December 17 2025 at Holzer Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on February 1 1925 to Russell and Etta OBrien Cullums. Helen was a graduate of OliveOrange High School Class of 1943. She married Harry Swartz following his service in the United States...

MaryAnn Brannan 88 of Athens Ohio passed away after a brief illness November 18 2025 in the presence of family. She was born Mary Ann Gregori on March 6 1937 in Kenosha Wisconsin to Julius born Giulio emigrated from Offida Marche Italy to the U.S. in 1921 and Anita Gregori of Kenosha. She graduated ...