All Obituaries

Christine Ann Gardner, 76, of Otway, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1944 in Columbus, OH to the late William and Suzanne (Snyder) McGovern.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Gardner. Christine retired as a secretary from Notre Dame High School, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in West Portsmouth, a long-time member of Our Lady of Sorrows Choir, and volunteered with St. Francis...

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Leonard, 77, of New Boston, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at SOMC.  She was born July 20, 1944 in Portsmouth to the late Angeline Yerardi. Kathy had worked as a nurse’s aide at Mercy Hospital and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Michael Leonard. Kathy is survived by a son, Michael “Dusty” Leonard, of New Boston, and a daughter, Angela...

Anthony Lee Kearns, 53, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at SOMC in Portsmouth. He was born June 3, 1968 in Portsmouth to Florence (Kearns) Davis of Portsmouth and the late Curtis L. Richardson Sr. Anthony was a proud United Stated Army Veteran, he loved coaching youth sports, and even help create the K.B.A. locally. He was the President of the Browns Backers Portsmouth Club, where he loved to root for the Dawg Pound any chance he got. Anthony was a kind, loving,...

Francis “Pete” Cyrus, 78, of Lucasville, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born May 10, 1943 in McDermott to the late Clyde and Clara (Roberts) Cyrus. Pete was a 1962 graduate of Portsmouth High School, a veteran of United States Air Force, and retired from USEC after working for 30 years, and even later worked for the Fernald Plant in Cincinnati. He loved to bowl and competed for years in the local bowling leagues. In addition to his...

Branden Lee Haywood, 24, of Sciotoville, died Friday, September 10, 2021.  He was born March 13, 1997 in Portsmouth, to Zane Haywood, Sr. and Melissa (Spencer) Throckmorton. Branden enjoyed making memories with his son. He also loved playing video games, cornhole, pool and beer pong. He was employed by Asplundah Tree Expert, LLC as a Foreman. Branden worked with his brothers and many coworkers that were like brothers. Branden was preceded in death by his step-father, Nick Throckmorton,...

Joyce Ann (Walls) Logan, 84, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home. She was born September 9, 1936 in Portsmouth, to the late Orville and Virgie (Fields) Walls. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene for over 65 years. She taught a Sunday School class for the handicap adults. Joyce retired from Scioto Residential Services where she worked as a night aide. Joyce cherished her family and built her world around her children. In addition to her parents, she was...

Ralph L. Cassidy, 94, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Ohio Valley Manor in Ripley, OH.  He was born October 26, 1926 in Portsmouth, to the late Francis and Grace (Doll) Cassidy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Matilda “Tillie” Cassidy who died February 9, 2008, four brothers; Walter Cassidy, Howard “Hoppy” Cassidy, Raymond Cassidy, and Gerald Cassidy, as well as a special friend, Helen Thompson. Ralph was a...

Shirley Joan Maxie, 85, of Beaufort, SC, formerly of Westerville, OH, passed away on August 1, 2021.  Shirley was a proud mother and grandmother; her family was her primary focus in life. She was a talented homemaker and decorator, known for her hospitality to family and friends. She was very thoughtful to send a card or make a phone call of encouragement to all she knew and loved.  Shirley was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member, Cub Scout Den Mother, and PTA...

Eugene Joseph “Joe” Rudity, 78, of Portsmouth, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at SOMC Hospice. He was born September 22, 1942 in Portsmouth to the late John and Betty (Sisler) Rudity. Joe was a good, quiet person and thought more deeply than anyone might imagine. He suffered in silence. He will be remembered and loved by many, including his sister Cecilia (Cece) Early, nephew Jeff (Maria) Early, great nieces Natalya, Abagail and Bailey Early and great nephew Jordan Early. Other...

Charles Edward Lee Sadler, 39, of West Portsmouth, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. He was born March 4, 1982 in Portsmouth to William and Barbara (Bricker) Sadler. He worked in the tree trimming business, loved to go fishing, and loved to sing. In addition to his parents, Charlie is survived by two sons, Chucky Sadler of West Portsmouth and Isiah Sadler of Aberdeen, a daughter, Emma Sadler of Aberdeen,  two brothers, William Sadler...