Obituaries

Nov 20, 2023

Robin Annette Ledwick, 65, of Caledonia, passed away from natural causes on November 20, 2023.

She was born on February 11, 1958 to Ethel and Glenn Hanshaw in Ironton, Ohio.

She married Thomas Ledwick on April 18, 1984. Together they played Bingo and enjoyed going out to eat.

Robin was a member of...

Nov 16, 2023

Linda Patricia Akers left this world and all that loved her on November 16, 2023, after two weeks in Marion General Hospital’s ICU. The Doctors and Nurses fought to keep her with us, and we will be eternally grateful for the time they gave us. She had the opportunity to say “I love you” a few more times. She...

Nov 12, 2023

Bryan William Criswell, 63, of Marion, OH, passed away at home on November 12, 2023.

He was born on July 23, 1960 to Tom and Connie Criswell. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1978.

Bryan was a self-employed farmer and a self-employed contractor, and he also distributed bulk mail for the United States Post...

Nov 11, 2023

Robert Phil Ross, age 98, a longtime resident of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 (Veteran’s Day) at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years...

Nov 11, 2023

Nancy Ann “Rall” Hoy, age 66, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on April 16, 1957, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to the late Albert and Joan Rall.

On March 29, 1980, she married Richard Hoy. Together, they had 3 children: Jason Hoy, Jeremy (Falicia) Hoy, and Jennifer (Brian) Crowe.

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Nov 5, 2023

Tyson Tyrell Wright, affectionately known as T-left, went home on November 5, 2023, at the age of 44. He was born on November 20, 1978, in Marion, Ohio to the late Gregory Johnson and his mother Melody Wright of Lima, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his father Gregory Johnson, his maternal grandfather John (J.C.) Wright,...

Nov 5, 2023

Keith W. Griffith, 74, went to his heavenly home Sunday evening, November 5, 2023. Greeting him in heaven are his mother and father Donna “Dot” Griffith (Dennison) and William “Bill” Griffith, and a younger sister Patricia Myles. Sisters Pam Branson and Kathy Peters along with her husband Bob join the rest of his family in mourning his death and...

Nov 3, 2023

Billy Eugene Patton, 53, of Marion, passed away on November 03, 2023. He was born on February 16, 1970, to Dorothula Farley and Charles Patton in Martin, Kentucky. He loved to just listen to music and playing cards. He liked to go fishing and playing corn hole. He loved just hanging out with family and playing with all his...

Oct 28, 2023

Robin Elizabeth Freeman, age 46, passed away at home with her daughter and husband at her side on October 28, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 5, 1976, to the late Henry and Sally Freeman.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

She will be loved and missed by...

Oct 27, 2023

Amanda Mills Bryan-Combs met Jesus face to face on Oct. 27 after a 9 month battle with cancer. She was born on Oct. 6, 1981 to Marvin and DeAnn (Ventrone) Mills. She graduated from Marion Harding High School, Bluffton University, and Victor College. She held various jobs through her adult life but found her fulfillment in helping others with...

Oct 26, 2023

Michael Grant Young, age 75, of Marion, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2023, at Embassy Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on July 16, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Robert Eugene and Helen (Poorman) Young. He attended Marion Harding High School until 1965 at which time he enlisted in the United States Army.

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Oct 26, 2023

Suzanne Clark Nicolosi was born on February 17, 1932, to Gladys Clark Arter and John Clarence Arter. She and her older brother, Attorney John Arter Jr. (Jack), grew up in Marion, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, whom she adored. Suzanne married Paul Stephen Nicolosi in 1953, and together they raised two...

Oct 24, 2023

Trevor Dylan Wren, age 25, passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1998, to William and Dorothy Wren at Marion General Hospital.

He graduated from Ridgedale High School in 2017. Trevor enjoyed Robotics with his twin brother Tyler and their team. They went all the way to the National Championship Competition in...

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia Burnett Jones Moore went home to her father on October 23, 2023, in Marion, Ohio at the age of 66 years young. She was born on July 20, 1957, to the late Carey and Lizzie Mae Jones in Vildo, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents; maternal grandmother Lucy Douglass; maternal grandfather...

Oct 21, 2023

Deana Detwiler, 77, long-time resident of Marion and Morrow counties of Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2023.

She was born on December 10, 1944, to Dean Baker and Naomi Cook in Marion, Ohio. Graduating as Valedictorian of her class in 1962 from Marion Harding High School, she later graduated from Ohio State with a Bachelors (Summa...

Oct 16, 2023

Barbara Ann Williams age 92 went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, October 16,2023, from Marion Pointe Care Center. Barbara will be missed by her loving family and many friends. She was a long time member of Pilgrim Holiness Church, Heritage Bible Church and Marion Bible Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 66...

Oct 15, 2023

Ronnie Wayne Collins, 71, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2023.

He was born on April 21, 1952, to Delbert and Eva Collins in Marion.

Ronnie was a certified master welder at the Marion Power Shovel for 21 years. He loved working on motors in his spare time and playing with...

Oct 6, 2023

Harrison Glen Holbrook (Glen), 75, of Marion, passed away on October 6, 2023 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on January 17, 1948 in Inez, Kentucky to John and Iva Holbrook. Glen worked as a certified welder for the Marion Power Shovel. He also enjoyed driving for the railroad.

Glen married Gayla Hylton on...

Sep 30, 2023

Nancy Alice Church, 86, of Delaware, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday evening, September 30, 2023. She suffered a heart attack two weeks prior. After a stay at Riverside Hospital, she was able to come home and be surrounded by her loving family as she passed into the arms of Jesus a week...

Sep 24, 2023

Sheena Rae Hurt, 38, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023.

She was born on February 23, 1985 to Raymond Hurt and Pamela Peddicord in Marion. She graduated from Pleasant High School in 2003. She was certified in CPR, First Aid, and Direct Service Providing.

She was engaged to Josh VanBuskirk and...