Harold R. Jonas, age 72, of Wellston, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home. He was born March 20, 1942 in Wellston, Ohio to the late Carl M. Jonas and Robin R. Lucas Jonas.
Harold was a 1960 graduate of Wellston High School. He was a hard working laborer who enjoyed dealing with recycled materials. Harold was a member of the Radcliff Fellowship Chapel.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Blanche A. Chancellor Jonas, whom he married on April 8, 1963; children, Robin Burke (Chris) of Wellston, Pamela Fairchild (Kevin) of Richmond Dale, Ralph Jonas of Wellston and Ted Bellomy of Chillicothe; step-grandson, Austin Fairchild of Richmond Dale; brother, David Jonas (Jane) of Wellston; sister, Alice Sexton (Wayne) of Wellston, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Jack, and his sister, Helen Lavender.
Calling hours will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Moore and Pastor Bobby Porter officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com