All Obituaries

Stella Geraldine Slane, age 83, of Marion, Ohio, passed away March 16, 2023, at Jag Healthcare. She  was born on April 10, 1939, to the late Allen Kight and Marjorie Fair. She was married to Paul William (Bill) Slane, he passed away June 3, 1993. She retired from Marion Manor after working for over 30 years as a nurse aide. She enjoyed puzzles, word finds, traveling, dancing, gardening, collecting roosters, and her family time. Her favorite past time was watching Chuck Norris,...

Annie M. Horton, 76, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 15, 2023. She was born on July 25, 1946, to J.C. Troutman and Lela Pearl Troutman  Robinson in Reynolds, GA. She completed her studies and received her GED. She married James Horton in 1964 whom she remained married to until he passed on August 6, 1987 and she never remarried. She spent most of her adult life doing factory work until she was injured at Ubran Plastics in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She enjoyed doing puzzles, watching...

John Stephen (Steve) Endicott, 64, Marion Ohio, earned his eternal reward on March 10, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic after a prolonged fight with heart failure. He was born February 22, 1959, in Marion Ohio. He is survived by his dad, Richard (Pat) Bond; his sister Catherine (Mark) Eblin; his two loving daughters Kristen (Matthew) Heindel; and Taylor Endicott; his grandchildren Cole Denman and Matalie Heindel; as well as numerous biological and adopted nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Michael Allen Wakely, 70, of Marion, OH, passed away on March, 10, 2023 from natural causes. He was born on October 25, 1952 to Kenneth and Emma Wakely in Marion, OH. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1972. He married Susan Ellen (Stineman) Wakely on May 24, 1975.  Michael worked for Pillsbury (General Mills) for 32 years. He was a long-time member of the Kirkpatrick Church of Christ. He loved Legos, puzzles, junking and motorcycles. Michael is preceded in death by his...

Patrick E. Thomas Sr. 77, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was born on May 3, 1945, to Donna Ruth (Frazier) Thomas and Merald E. Thomas.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School with the class of 1964.  He played football and lettered in Cross Country and Track coached by Kenny Somerlot.  He was a member of the 880 Yard Relay team that qualified for the State Track Meet two years in a row.  On...

Darlene Frances Kelley, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Wyndmoor of Marion. She was born April 11, 1939, to the late Herbert and Stella Weaver. She worked many years in the billing department at Smith Clinic before retiring. In 1961, she married the love of her life Melvin Kelley, and they had 62 wonderful years together before Melvin passed away in 2016. Their first year of marriage, Melvin was in the Coast Guard and they lived in...

Richard “Rick” Skinner II, age 75, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1948, to the late Richard and Ruth Burton in Middletown, Ohio. Rick and his wife Marilyn were married for 40 years. He drove a semi for Anheuser Busch for 20 years. He also had a heating and cooling business in Marion. He liked going fishing. He had a love of music, in the 70’s for a short time he played in the band Endless. He could...

Sherry Thomas, born on November 25, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio. Sherry passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Marion General Hospital, after a very, very short battle with cancer at age 51. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1990 and worked at Kable Fulfillment where she met her husband, Jon Thomas. They were married April 25th 1992 She worked for UNUM for over 20 years where she was an important employee and loved by her co-workers. Sherry was an expert at Pool, Cornhole and steel tip...

Rex “Alex” Mason, age 43, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at home. He was born June 29, 1979, to James Michael and Ruby Lee Mason in Marion, Ohio. Alex was a jokester. He loved to joke around with his family and friends. He loved to sing. He loved to go swimming with his nieces and nephews. What he loved most was hanging out with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and mother James Michael and Ruby Lee Mason; brother Richard Torin Craig;...

Mary Sherman, age 86, passed away February 15, 2023, at home. She was born April 12, 1936, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Foust in Marion, Ohio. Mary was married to Herb Hunt, Sr until he passed away. She got a second chance at love when she met and married Larry Sherman, Sr. One thing her family said is Mary was a hard worker. She worked at Abbott Company for 15 years before retiring. After retirement, she took care of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her family. She...