Union Local High School Ohio Alumni Obituaries

Robert A Buza Sr. passed away unexpectedly January 24 2026. He was born February 4 1937 in Akron Ohio to Michael and Helen Buza. He married his high school sweetheart the love of his life Mary Alene Ballard in 1957. They were just shy of 65 years together when she passed in 2022. He was a very quiet...

Michael Alan Paullus 65 of Columbus Ohio passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20 1960 Michael was a devoted son brother husband brotherinlaw dad fatherinlaw and proud "pops." He lived his life with integrity and a love so deep it left a lasting mark on everyone fo...

She was born on September 4 1941 in Steubenville daughter of the late William and Ethel Abraham Mahfood. Mary Jean was a graduate of Wintersville High School class of 1959. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Mary Jean will be remember...

Carol Ferryman 67 a lifelong resident of Irwin and Union County passed away peacefully Monday evening November 24 2025 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with her loving family by her side. One of two children Carol was born March 6 1958 in Marysville to the late Charles L. and Jane ...

Misty Drake 46 of Bethesda Ohio passed peacefully surrounded by love on February 5 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on January 23 1980 Misty was the daughter of Donald and Lois Funkhouser of Loomis Ohio. She was a 1998 graduate of Union Local High School and the JVS. She had a compassionate hear...

James F. Sullivan, age 82, passed away Jan. 22, 2026. He was born February 21, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. James F. Sullivan was the beloved husband of Emily (nee Haluscsak); dear father of James J., Shannon S. Green (Tom), Katie S. McCrone (Joe), Michael P. (Amy); grandfather of Colin, TJ, Caitl...

Michael M. Skinny Souslin 76 of Norwalk was called home on Tuesday January 6th 2026. He was born September 28 1949 in Norwalk Ohio and was a 1967 graduate of Edison High School. He enlisted in the army in 1969 for 2 years active duty followed by many years of working construction with Erie Blacktop ...

Gary L. Nichols 80 of Flushing died Tuesday July 82025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. He was born in Canton Ohio on Gary was a graduate of Flushing High School and Ohio University. After graduation he began teaching and coaching at Barnesville High School until 1978. "Mr. Nick" taught Social Studies at F...

Robert Bob Andrew Black of Bridgeport passed away Sunday September 14th 2025 at WVUWheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on September 18th 1936 in Adena Ohio to Andrew Andy and Julia Strauss Black. A proud Veteran Bob served in the United States Air Force from...

Karma Margaret (Stillings) Wuertz, 87 of Delaware, went to be with her Lord, Thursday morning, November 20, 2025, at Willow Brook at Delaware Run.Born February 25, 1938, in Galloway, Ohio, the daughter of the late Millard Duane & Margaret (Thomas) Stillings. On June 19, 1938, Karma got baptized ...

Alvin ONeil Thompson 84 of Woodsfield Ohio passed away Wednesday Feb. 4 2026 at Arbors at Woodsfield. He leaves an enduring legacy as a husband father grandfather brother uncle Christian and as a steadfast friend to many but especially as an educator as evidenced by the countless Switzerland of Ohio...

Jewell Ann Swackhamer 65 of Reynoldsburg Ohio entered in the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday January 23 2026. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend David Swackhamer. They were married on July 7 1995. Jewell is also survived by her brother Jack Carol Burchett fatherinlaw Robert L. Swackha...

Brentten Ashton Young age 26 of Mason WV passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday January 10th. He was born on September 23 1999 in Point Pleasant WV. Brentten was the son of Bradley Christy Young and Stephanie Bruce Swift. Brentten was a graduate of Meigs High School and later furthered his...

G. Elaine Rinehart 82 of Chillicothe passed 227 p.m. Monday January 5 2026 at Liberty Village following an extended illness. She was born April 8 1943 in Ross County to the late Glendon E. and Helen L. Turner Rinehart. Surviving are sisters Cheryl Kutschbach of Union OH Tamara Timothy Cottrill of Ch...

Mrs. Irene LaVera Benham Olberding Neal age 94 of Madison Indiana entered this life on December 1 1931 in Jefferson County Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Lawrence R. and Opha E. Stansbury Benham. She graduated in 1949 from Saluda High School near Hanover Indiana. She first married ...

Leo J. Mahoney, 76, of Eldorado, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana.Born on February 24, 1949, in Eldorado, IL to the late Lawrence and Margaret (Basinger) Mahoney. Leo was a lifelong resident of his hometown. He graduated from Eldorado High School in 1967 and went on ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesse James Williams Sr. age 71 who departed this life on January 16 2026. Born on September 2 1954 in Youngstown Ohio to the union of Lincoln Williams and Mary Pearl Jackson Williams Jesse lived a life enriched by family faith and music. A pro...

Richard Halicek 95 of Ambridge passed away peacefully on Saturday January 3 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Sewickley on September 8 1930 he was the son of the late Mary and Frank Halicek immigrants from Czechoslovakia. Richard attended Divine Redeemer Catholic School where he received...

WESTPORT ISLAND Alan J. Azzara 72 departed this world much against his will Friday July 20th 2018. He was born in September of 1945 in Wilkes Barre PA son of Anne Sokoloski Azzara and Albert Azzara. He spent his formative years in Hempstead NY attended Hempstead High School Ohio State University an...

Theresa A. Boroski Besece 93 of Dillonvale passed away Saturday January 24th at Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St. Clairsville Ohio. Theresa was born at home in Dillonvale on June 18th 1932 the daughter of the late Bolick and Blanche Miller Boroski. Theresa was a 1950 graduate of Dillonvale High S...

James Dominique Jd Houchins was born on October 14 1990 in Huntington WV to his parents James Edwards Houchins and Leondhi "Dawn" Houchins. He transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on December 13 2025. James acquired his formal education through Briggs High School. After completing school ...

Larry Maynard Tennant Sr. age 78 of Chillicothe Ohio passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at the Chillicothe V.A. Medical Center. He was born on May 21 1947 in Ross County Ohio the son of Maynard and Thelma Tuvell Tennant. He was a 1965 graduate of Unioto High School and served in the U.S. Army durin...