Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

Lorenza Jones, affectionately known as “Boo”; was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He transitioned from this earthly life on April 18, 2023, at the age of 85 in Marion Ohio from his long battle with cancer.

Lorenza was born on April 12. 1938, in Ruleville, Mississippi to Alberta (Cosey) Downing and...

Apr 17, 2023

On April 17, 2023, Sharen Lynn Humphreys passed away surrounded by her loving family. Sharen was born January 12, 1943, in Washington, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jean G Guthrie and her brother Donald E McWreath Jr. Sharen is survived by her brother Sheridan McWreath and sister Janet Perry who reside in Pennsylvania. As well...

Apr 13, 2023

Thomas Andrew Kumler, age 61, of Marion, Ohio, passed away April 13, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Linley and Helen Kumler.

He graduated from Wehrle Catholic High School in 1980.

Tom worked at Honda of America for 19 years; where he met his wife, Stephanie. They...

Apr 10, 2023

Betty Sue Thomas, age 63, passed away April 10, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1959, to the late Harry Maag and Mary E. Dorsey.

Betty graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1977.

She was married to her husband Rick Thomas until he passed away in 2017.

Betty was...

Apr 8, 2023

Irma Virginia (Senek) Taylor passed away April 8, 2023, in Marion, Ohio.  Irma was born April 3, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Stanley and Virginia (Kotera) Senek.  The Senek family relocated to Newton Falls, Ohio, where Irma accomplished salutatorian of the 1958 graduating class of Newton Falls High School.

Irma married John A. Taylor on November 26,...

Apr 2, 2023

Chandra Lynn Sayre, age 52, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on April 2, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1970 to Dean and Pat Frazier in Marion, Ohio.

She was married to Terry Lemaster and to Steve Sayre. She loved to garden, and she loved her pets.

She is preceded in death by her...

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31, 2023, Vickie Sue Burden Patt-Estep was unexpectedly carried home in the arms of angels.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents Fred William Burden and Martha Ann Temple, her stepfather John Forrest Huffman, her brother Timothy Allen Huffman, her ex-husband Anthony Estep, and her life companion Melvin Patt.

Vickie is survived...

Mar 25, 2023

Gerald Lee Graham , 84 of Marion passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Marion, Ohio

Gerald was born Wednesday, October 26th, 1938 in Ostrander, Ohio to the late Vern Graham and Ruth Graham. Gerald served his country in the US ARMY during the Vietnam War and was a welder with Tecumseh products in Marion for 20+...

Mar 25, 2023

Cheryl Elaine Chevalier, age 73, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Cheryl was born on March 13, 1950, to the late Charles and Mary Alspach. On October 11, 1968, she married the love of her life Douglas Chevalier.

Cheryl was a 1968 graduate of Marion Harding High School. She was...

Mar 20, 2023

Doris Louise Cunningham, age 88 of Marion, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. On October 17, 1934, she was born in Marion to the late Frederick and Mildred (Stineman) Finch, and January 24, 1965, she married her husband, Robert (Bob) J. Cunningham. Doris enjoyed working and stayed busy as a Registered Nurse, Real Estate Agent and was a member...

Mar 18, 2023

Clarence “Clancey” W. DeVore, 83, of Marion Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. Clarence was born in Dayton, Ohio, on March 20th, 1939, to Alva and Sylvia (Garvin) DeVore.

Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and siblings as well as his daughter Stacey A. Hill, granddaughter...

Mar 16, 2023

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...

Mar 15, 2023

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...

Mar 10, 2023

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;...

Mar 10, 2023

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...

Mar 2, 2023

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...

Feb 26, 2023

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...

Feb 25, 2023

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....

Feb 22, 2023

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...

Feb 18, 2023

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....