All Obituaries

Nancy Ann Carter-Shuster, age 66, passed away at home on Sunday October 14, 2018 with her loving family surrounded by her. She was born on November 11, 1951 in Hillsboro, OH to Elijah Carter and Mary Levan.  Nancy is survived by her loving husband Timothy Shuster; Daughters, Angela (Joe) Rivers and Tangie (Jeremiah Martin) Shuster; Brother Russ (Linda) Carter; Sisters, Margaret (Gerald) Madden, Violet (Chuck) Swain, Linda (Bill) Reynolds, Marie (Basil) Landsing, Dee (Jerry) Hammonds,...

Beloved long-time River Valley School Bus Driver Sheridan W. Lucas, 78, passed away on September 29, 2018 at Kobacker House in Columbus. Born and raised in Marion where he lived with his wife Gladys Mae (Parsons), Sheridan drove the school bus for 20 years and served as a Maintenance Specialist with McDonalds for 37 years. Sheridan was born on April 30, 1940 to Ray V. and E. LaVone (Lyon) Lucas; he attended Claridon School and married Gladys, his wife of 57 years, on March 14, 1961. He is...

Vonda Louise Welch, was called home early Tuesday morning, September 25th.  She was in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and her beloved Chihuahua, Sandy.  Vonda lived in such a way filled with love and humor, she had never met someone who left a stranger. She was considered a mom and grandma to many more than just her own, known for her one-sided winks and twinkling eyes. She was a devote Christian, a member of State Street Community Church, and followed...

Edward Nicholas Correa age 87, passed away Sunday September 23, 2018. Ed was born on December 7, 1930 in Union City, NJ., to the late Manuele and Julia Correa. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Theresa (Arcuri) Correa. Ed was a graduate of Emerson High School in Union City N.J., after high school Ed was drafted and served two years during the Korean War. After his service was up Ed returned to NJ where he began his more than 50 years construction career. He met and married his loving...

Irma Francine Peterson, age 91, passed away Sunday September 02, 2018 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born on January 13, 1927 in Marion, OH to the late Harry D. Richardson and Bertha N. Crowder. Irma was a high school graduate of Harding High School, later she worked at Wright -Patterson Air Base during WWII. Irma was an amazing crafter who enjoyed sewing and an excellent seamstress, she was creative and a great cook, Irma was also a very kind and generous person to everyone...

Robert Dean Long went home to the Lord on Friday, August 24, 2018. He was born on February 27, 1939 in Meeker, Ohio to Lyman and Isabelle Cottrill Long. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Dana) Savage, grandson and very best friend Layne Kelder, granddaughter, Landrey Kelder. Sisters Thelma (Orley) Fout, Marilyn Jolley, Shirley (Don) VanDorn, Joyce Long and several special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lyman and Isabelle, and brother, James Long. Bob...

Sharon Rose Saunders, age 66, passed away Sunday August 12, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 19, 1952 in Marion, OH to the late Dallas and Dorothy (Clark) Plotner. Sharon worked at Marion Manor as a nurses aide for 15 years. Surviving her include her loving husband of 35 years Larry Saunders; children Sharon Shoemaker, Keith Walker, Steve Saunders, Margaret Wheeler, and David Saunders; brothers Kevin Plotner and George Plotner; 12 Grandchildren and 2 great...

Linda K. Coulter, 62, died August 8th, 2018 surrounded by family and her longtime friend Linda Pittsenbarger. Linda was born to Clyde and Nina Looney on June 21, 1956 in Delaware, OH. She worked several years at Flexible Corp and Liebert Corp. Linda loved to go camping where she could ride her 4-wheeler and razor all over the campgrounds where she would stop and visit with all her friends. She also loved riding them at her and Danny's beautiful home. Linda loved having a good time. She...

Ernest Lewis Braden was born on March 29, 1946 to the late Edward A and Harriet Calbert Braden in Lynnville, Tennessee.  He was one of seven children.  He departed this life on July 26, 2018. After the death of his mother, he was nurtured by his Grandmother, Nettie Louise Cox Braden.  He was affectionately known by many names:  Dad, Daddy, Ernest, Ernest Lewis, Brother, Butter, Grandpa, Rock by his Railroad Crew and Skull from his High School Football Days. He accepted...

Donald (Larry) Furniss age 79 passed away July 24th, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Marion County to Donald LeRoy Furniss and Jean Woods Furniss. On October 4, 1959 he married the former Bev  Blankenship and they shared 59 loving years together. He is survived by his loving wife, his four children, Tammy Cox, Donald (Larry) II, Cheryl (Ben) Collins and Jill Vance. Also surviving are his brother Richard (Anne) Furniss along with 23 grandchildren. He worked 41 years...