All Obituaries 

Mark Fredrick Ludwin, aged 61 of Logan, Ohio, formerly of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, June 5, 2026. Born March 2, 1965 in Bay Village, Ohio, he was the son of Daneen (Andrews) Hirbe and the late Fred Ludwin. During life, Mark worked as a registered nurse for OhioHealth Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mark graduated from Sylvania South High School in its Class of 1983. Mark was also a member of the Logan Moose Lodge 873 ...

Parker Joseph Blevins passed on June 2, 2026 surrounded by the same love he felt each day of his life. Parker was born on May 14, 2026 to Jordan and Emily Blevins, joining sisters Madeline and Cora. Parker will be forever remembered and loved by his parents, sisters, grandparents, Tracy and Jody Blevins and Aaron and Suzie Lynch; great-grandparents Don and Pat Robers, Mike and Anne Probasco, and George and Sally Lynch; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends. ...

Patricia Trella Pavlik, age 90, of Logan, Ohio, passed away on May 24, 2026, at Christian Village in Mason, Ohio. Born July 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frederick L. Miller and Trella O. Miller. Patricia was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Harry F. Pavlik. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, hard work, and community. Patricia devoted many years to serving others through a variety of positions at St. John Catholic School and the Logan-Hocking ...

David Franklin Kelch, aged 76 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Born January 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Roy Earl and Leta Joyce (Hulse) Kelch. During life, David was a policeman with 26 years of service and former Police Chief for the City of Logan. He was a former member of the Logan Kiwanis Club and had served as Governor and as Lieutenant Governor of the Kiwanis 9th Division. David is survived by his loving wife ...

Larry Edward Eberst, aged 86 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at the Pickering House in Lancaster, Ohio on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Born July 14, 1939, he was the son of the late John Nicholas and Ruth Ann (Blosser) Eberst. During life, Larry worked as a salesperson for Logan Monument Company of Circleville, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Larry was a graduate of Logan High School’s Class of 1957. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley Jean (Bond) ...

Harold E. Kelch, M.D., age 95, passed away May 18, 2026 at Middleton Senior Living in Granville, Ohio. Harold was born February 1, 1931 in Logan, Ohio to the late Dr. Albert and Myrtle Jean Kelch. He grew up in Lancaster, graduating from Lancaster High School in 1949. He distinguished himself as a drum major, baseball player, and scholar. He graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 1952, Cum Laude, and went on to medical school. He graduated Cum Laude from Washington ...

Dota “Dotty” Yvonne Thompson, aged 91 of Logan, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the Laurels of Athens in Athens, Ohio on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Born May 8, 1935 in Sand Run, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Audrey (Beal) Mays. Dotty worked for Rocky Shoes and Boots during life before retiring after 40 years of service. Dotty is survived by her husband, William Willis Thompson; daughters, Sharon (Mike) Biggs and Jane (Mark) Weiland; ...

Brenda Joyce Cottrill, aged 79 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, Ohio on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born July 28, 1946 in Kopperston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie Bailey. During life, Brenda worked as a pharmacy technician at Hocking Valley Community Hospital before retiring. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Logan, Ohio as well as a member of the Ohio Eastern Star and Koinonia. Brenda especially loved ...

Wilbur J. Fuller, aged 100 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born December 2, 1925 in Vinton County, he was the son of the late William Fuller and the late Maggie Largent Fuller (William) Nahm. Wilbur was a World War II veteran and enjoyed sharing many stories in great detail from his time serving in the Army 10th Mountain Division stationed in Italy. Following his service, Wilbur worked for 22 years as a manager for City Loan and ...

Gary Louis Dupler, aged 84 of Logan, Ohio, passed away at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born April 29, 1942 in Sugar Grove, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Flora Alice (Mathias) Dupler. Gary is survived by his brother, Herbert Neil Dupler; and several beloved nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Gary was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis Eugene Dupler, Melvin Merl Dupler, Donald Lee Dupler, and John Wesley ...