Obituaries

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Alice Bowens, age 64, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1955 in Mount Gilead, OH to the late Harry D. and Virginia (Murphy) Augenstein.

Mary was a graduate of Mt. Gilead High School. In her free time she enjoyed fishing - "hauling...

Jan 7, 2020

Ray William Lichtenberger, age 94, of Prospect passed away at his residence surrounded by loving family. He was born to the late Herbert and Stella (Benzler) Lichtenberger on October 27, 1925. He graduated from high school and soon joined the military. He was married to his love Virginia (Robinson) Lichtenberger, who survives.

He served in the Army...

Dec 23, 2019

Pauline (Dall) Hartle passed away December 23, 2019 in Marion, OH. She was the daughter of Ruth Criswell Dall Hartle and LeRoy Dall, stepfather was Addison Hartle. She is preceded in death by: Ruth Dall Hartle, LeRoy Dall, Addison Hartle, husband Robert Hartle, son John T. Hartle, sister Evelyn Dall Steffy, brother William Dall. She is survived by son...

Dec 20, 2019

Constance Sue Schaber, age 71, passed away on Friday December 20, 2019 at Fairhaven Community. She was born on July 03, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to Verlin White and Glendora Temple. Constance is survived by her husband David Schaber Sr.; stepchildren David Schaber Jr. and Shannon Miller; granddaughter Caitlyn Nichelle Lippert; great grandchildren Jaicilynn Grace Lippert and Michael Allen...

Dec 19, 2019

Richard Alan Jackson, age 36, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Richard and Kathy (Rigney) Norton. Richard work at USY for the past 7 years. He loved life, was very loved by so many and will be greatly missed. Richard is survived by his...

Dec 7, 2019

Ellen Murrell (Patton) of Morral, OH was welcomed into Heaven on December 7, 2019. She left her earthly home in the same way as she lived there, quietly and surrounded by her family. She was 79 years old. Ellen is survived by her husband, Earl Murrell of Morral, OH; her children, Doug (Brenda) Murrell of Nevada, OH, Chad (Reva)...

Dec 5, 2019

James was born on August 1st, 1965 in Castaic, California and passed away December 5th, 2019 in Marion, Ohio.

James is survived by his two sons; James Montis Jr. and Adam (Ashley) Cox, parents; Earle and Elizabeth Montis, a brother; Glenn (Annette) Montis, a sister; Mary (Brian) Napper, a granddaughter; Dream Montis, Nephews; Thomas (Stephanie) Montis and...

Dec 3, 2019

Lowell Eugene White, age 59, of La Rue, OH, passed away on Tuesday December 03, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1960 in Marion, OH to Hershel White and Shirley (Craft) White.

Lowell is survived by his loving wife Sherry (Cobb) White; children Joshua  Eugene White, Brandy Lynn White; brother Gary White; sisters Lola Henry, Linda...

Dec 1, 2019

Betty Jane Claypool Humphreys, 84, of Marion, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 01, 2019 after a brief stay at Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Betty was born in Marengo, Ohio on January 19, 1935 to the late Harold K. and Florence Patterson. She is survived by sons; Harold (Brenda) Claypool, Alvin Claypool, Tommy...

Nov 27, 2019

Phillip Alphonse McPherson III, age 24, of West Jefferson, OH passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019. He was born on October 15, 1995 in Columbus, OH. Phillip was a 2014 graduate of West Jefferson High school, as well as Tolles Career Technical Center. He is survived by his mother; Danielle (Shawn Wildman) Butin; dad Bryan Butin; his loving...

Nov 13, 2019

Sara L. Gilbert, age 48, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019. She was born on May 10, 1971 in Knox County, Ohio to the late William Woodring and Betty Noggle. Sara was survived by her loving husband Michael Gilbert; brother Carl Woodring and sister; Alta Price. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Nov 12, 2019

Kenneth Eugene Wilson, Sr., 66, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday November 12, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1953 in Marion to Arthur Wilson and Ida (Dall) Phillippi. He married Patricia Netzela and she survives in Marion. Also surviving are children, Kenneth E. (Michelle) Wilson, Jr. and Amy M. (Jake) Cellar; grandchildren, Sierra Cellar,...

Nov 8, 2019

William James Burt, 75, passed away on Friday November 08, 2019 at Riverside. He was born on October 08, 1944 in Brooklyn, WV to the late Thomas and Mary Burt. William was a proud member of the US Airforce. He is survived by his children; James Burt and Margo (Jason) Tackett; brothers Alex (Brenda) Burt, John (Carol) Burt; and...

Nov 3, 2019

Mary Matilda Ream, 85 years of age, passed away on Sunday November 03, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 17, 1934 in Ottoville, OH to the late Ralph Hoffman and Caroline (Wenzlick) Hoffman. She married James Ream on December 11, 1954. Mary did a lot of volunteer work, like baking pies for...

Oct 28, 2019

Mrs. Betty (Edna) Elizabeth Hayman, of Marion, went to Heaven on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the age of 100. She was the daughter of the late Fleet and Verda Axtell and was born in Williamsport, OH, on September 14, 1919. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Elementary Education. She loved teaching and was adored...

Oct 24, 2019

Michael Eugene Biederman age 59, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019 in Marion, OH. He was born on September 26, 1960 to the late Howard and Shirley (Poe) Biederman.

Michael enjoyed going to the lake, especially up to Lake Erie, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Michael loved his life, his family and also his Lake...

Oct 24, 2019

Ruby A. Seiter, age 92, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 30, 1927 in Marion, OH to the late Henry and Shirley (Ganson) Plotner. She married Norman Lee Seiter Sr. in Maysville, KY on July 06, 1944. He preceded her in death on January 03, 2013....

Oct 8, 2019

Donna Lou Craycraft, 86, passed away on Tuesday October 08, 2019 at Presidential Center in Marion. She was born on January 26, 1933 in Belle Center, OH to the late Floyd Edward Kelly and Donna Maxine (Gebby) Kelly. She is survived by her daughters; Cynthia Jo (John) Scherdt, Pamela Sue Grabys; brothers Lloyd Vincent (Linda) Kelly, Larry Carson (Denise)...

Oct 7, 2019

Ruby Anne Forman, age 56, passed away on Monday October 07, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 16, 1963 in Marion, OH to Charles Conners and Thelma Pyles. Ruby was a member of Salem Church of God, she had a love for bears and had a huge collection of them. Sarcasm was...

Oct 2, 2019

Angela Denise Alexander, 59, passed away on Wednesday October 03, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on April 09, 1960 in Athens, Georgia to the late Ray Shandra and Ann Bowen. Angela is survived by her son; Cody (Shirley) Alexander; sister Nora Oller; 4 grandkids and 4 great grandkids. Preceded in death by her parents Ray and...