Obituaries

Roberta F. Young

Roberta F. Young

Jul 9, 2025

Roberta F. Young, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 9 , 2025. Her demise comes seventy-one years after accepting Jesus.

She was born on July 9, 1948, to Wetzel and Cora Pritt, in Boone County, WVA. She completed her GED in 1974.

Roberta married her high school sweetheart, Clayton Young, on December 7,1963. Their wedding ceremony took place in the...

Sally Dee Ingram

Sally Dee Ingram

Jun 22, 2025

Sally Dee Ingram, age 87, passed away at Marion General Hospital on June 22, 2025 at 2:15 a.m. after an illness.

Sally was born on October 18, 1937 in Marion, OH, and she graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1955.

Sally is preceded in death by her father and mother, Ronald and Lucille Marie Pask, also by her 2 sons, Joseph...

Timothy Mahley

Timothy Mahley

Jun 17, 2025

Timothy (Tim) Mahley, 65, of rural Bucyrus, Ohio passed away unexpectedly June 17, 2025.

He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio to Gene and Mary (Stacklin) Mahley on May 18, 1960.

He attended Colonel Crawford Schools.

In March of 1981, Tim asked his sweetheart Laurie Harris to marry him, and they were married on March 31, 1984.

Tim and Laurie were teenage sweethearts. They met...

Shirley Jean Young

Shirley Jean Young

May 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Shirley Jean Young, who passed away on May 28, 2025, at the age of 74. 

Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Cecil Young (d. February 15, 2022); loving mother of Elizabeth Sweeney (David) Knoxville, TN, and Teresa Johnson (Kevin) Marysville, Ohio....

Coy Corbet Borders

Coy Corbet Borders

May 28, 2025

The angels rejoiced on May 28, 2025, when Coy Corbet Borders came home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Missing him is the love of his life whom he was married to for 63 years. Judy (Conley) Borders, his daughters, Lisa (Greg) Lyons of Marion, Ohio and Marsha (Joel) Hammond of Marengo, Ohio and his grandchildren, Austin...

Aleanora Desiree Bruce

Aleanora Desiree Bruce

May 27, 2025

Aleanora Desiree Bruce, 22, of Marion, Ohio, passed away suddenly on May 27, 2025.

She was born on Halloween, October 31, 2002, to Edward Robyn Bruce and Sabrina Styer in Marion, Ohio.

Aleanora was very happy and was always giggling. She was a dedicated homemaker who spent her time caring for everyone around her. She loved Halloween and Oogie Boogie from Nightmare...

Melinda Vazquez

Melinda Vazquez

May 19, 2025

Melinda Vazquez, 67, of Galion, Ohio passed away on May 19, 2025.

She was born on January 11, 1958 to Wilbur and Zelda Risner in Willard, Ohio.

Melinda married Don Gassner, and together they had two children.

Melinda was always very giving to others, and is remembered fondly for her selfless ways. She had a great sense of humor and was very witty....

Linda Louise Garrison

Linda Louise Garrison

May 16, 2025

Linda Louise Garrison, 76, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025.

She was born on November 27, 1948 to Art and Ruby Snyder in Enid, Oklahoma. Linda graduated from Harding High School in Marion in 1967.

Linda married David Garrison on August 17, 1968, and together they shared 57 years of happy marriage. They loved taking vacations together.

She loved...

Arthur Henry Harbolt

Arthur Henry Harbolt

May 11, 2025

Arthur Henry Harbolt, 67, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025. Born on August 6, 1957, Art dedicated his life to his family, his profession, and the great outdoors.

Art graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1977 and started his family soon after graduation. A skilled HVAC technician of more than 40 years, Art was known for his unwavering work...

Gladys Marie Hardon

Gladys Marie Hardon

May 10, 2025

Gladys Marie (Douglas) Hardon was born in Whiteville, Tennessee to Ephan and Lucy Douglas on July 9, 1946. On September 18,1971, Gladys was united in holy matrimony to Benjamin Hardon in Bolivar, Tennessee. Their union was one of devotion, love and respect. The family relocated to Marion, Ohio in 1976. Gladys retired from Blackhawk Plastics after over 40 years of...

Dennie Joe Roberts

Dennie Joe Roberts

May 10, 2025

Dennie J. Roberts, born September 17, 1949, to Lester and Geraldine (Burris) Roberts in Marion, Ohio, passed away May 10, 2025.

Dennie was a graduate of the 1967 class at Marion Harding High School. After high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Once he returned home, he worked at Vigortone Ag Products, in Marion, Ohio, for...

Mary Garrison

Mary Garrison

May 8, 2025

Mary Frances Garrison, 82, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025.

She was born on March 27, 1943 to Harry and Frances Waxler in Delaware, Ohio, and she spent her childhood growing up in Prospect, Ohio. She graduated from Prospect High School in 1961 before going on to take some business classes afterwards at the Columbus Business University.

Mary...

Robert Lee Muncie

Robert Lee Muncie

May 2, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lee Muncie, 78, of Raymond, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2025 surrounded by family.He was born on May 6, 1946 to Linville and Virginia Muncie. Bob graduated from Madison South High School in 1966 before being drafted into the United States Army. There he bravely served two years in the Vietnam War as a...

Timothy Neal Shuster

Timothy Neal Shuster

Apr 22, 2025

Timothy Shuster, 76, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025.

He was born on May 20, 1948 to Elton and Ruby Shuster in Marion.

Tim married Nancy Carter on May 20, 1972. They shared 46 years of happy marriage before her passing. He was a devoted husband and caretaker to her in her final years.

Tim worked at Honda assembling...

Mervin Miller Thomas

Mervin Miller Thomas

Apr 12, 2025

Mervin Miller Thomas Jr., 55, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 12, 2025.

He was born on October 13, 1969 to Mervin and Jacqueline Thomas in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated with his high school diploma and went on to Tri-Rivers Career Center, where he studied mechanics.

Mervin married Cindy on October 13, 2017, Friday the 13th, and...

Harold William Brown

Harold William Brown

Apr 9, 2025

Harold William Brown, 68, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025.

He was born to Carl Brown and Faith Dial on August 23, 1956 in Marion, Ohio. Harold graduated from Harding High School with his high school diploma, and he went on to achieve certifications in heating and air conditioning. He was also a master electrician at Marion...

Johnie "Mike" Marshall

Johnie "Mike" Marshall

Apr 9, 2025

Johnie (Mike) Marshall, 67 of Bucyrus passed away April 9th, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital after fighting an extensive illness.

Mike married Carolyn Cantrell on December 25, 1983. Carol was the love of his life. They had a love most never experienced.

Mike was a faithful servant of God. He attended Christ Gospel Church in Bucyrus. Mike spent many years as an...

Robert James Bordeaux

Robert James Bordeaux

Apr 8, 2025

Robert James Bordeaux, age 79, of Marion, Ohio passed away on April 8, 2025.

He was born on November 27, 1945 to Claude and Dorothy Bordeaux in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Ambridge High School in 1963. Bob joined the United States Navy in 1966 and served his country with honor and pride until 1969. His commitment and discipline extended beyond...

Gregory Kenneth Hodges

Gregory Kenneth Hodges

Apr 4, 2025

Gregory Kenneth Hodges, age 64, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2025, at his residence of natural causes. On September 9, 1960, Greg was born in Marion to the late Kenneth and Jean Hodges.

Greg graduated from Harding High School and Tri-Rivers in 1979.

Shortly after graduation, he worked for the former WDIF Radio and was...

Jeremy Joseph King

Jeremy Joseph King

Apr 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremy Joseph King Sr., who departed this life surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on Monday, July 2, 1984, he grew up in Sunbury, Ohio. Jeremy was a beloved father, son, and friend whose presence will be profoundly missed by all...