Obituaries

Aug 24, 2017

Avalon Eileen (Dye) Bechtle, age 93, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Presidential Care Center. She was born on April 21, 1924 in Morrow County to Lloyd and Adela (Martin) Dye. Her family made Marion their home in 1926 where she had lived ever since. Avalon married Paul Bechtle on December 5, 1943 and he preceded her...

Aug 3, 2017

“Bubba”

Richard passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 3, 2017 during the evening at his home. He survived by his mother; Ortha Mae Kimbler Aldridge Collins. He was preceded in death by his father; Richard Aldridge and his step-father; Harold Collins. He is also survived by his wife; Lisa Rae Ballenger Aldridge. They would have been married...

Aug 3, 2017

Ralph LeRoy Waddle, age 63, of Marion passed away early Thursday morning at Marion General Hospital. Born in Marion, Ohio on April 27, 1954 to James (Jimmie’s Tree Service) Waddle and Helen “Dolly” McPeek, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Ralph was also the lead singer for Axil’s List, a local...

Jul 23, 2017

Angela Lynn Alheim-Snyder, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2017 at her home. She was born in Marion General Hospital on May 15, 1973 to Libby and Larry Alheim. Angie was such a kind-hearted person with a great sense of humor. Her favorite things to do included making people laugh, telling stories, writing and going on walks....

Jul 2, 2017

Betty Jane Russell, age 87, of Marion passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. Born in Marion on August 22, 1929 to James and Hattie Bell (Crowder) West, she married Larry Russell on March 26, 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2006. Betty was also preceded in death by 6 brothers and 5 sisters....

Jun 24, 2017

Luke John Brown, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1993 in Frederick, Maryland along with his twin brother; Jacob Arthur Brown. Luke attended Marion city schools, Ridgedale schools and graduated from Marion Harding in 2012. He was hired at Whirlpool in 2012 where he met Cheyenne Pratt. They were married...

Jun 22, 2017

Robert E. “Bob” Taylor, age 72, passed away on June 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents; James S. and Gladys M. (Sherman) Taylor, a brother; Gary A. Taylor and a half-brother; Ralph Taylor. Surviving are his sister; Cleo (Taylor) Orsini and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob enjoyed bowling and had the achievement of bowling a...

Jun 17, 2017

Dale Edward Plotner Sr., age 59, of Marion passed away on June 17, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. Dale loved fishing, shooting at the range and having a good time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Dallas and Dortha Plotner. He will be remembered and celebrated by his three children; Amy (Bobby)...

Jun 15, 2017

Roberta J. “Bobbie” Gorenflo, age 63, of Marion passed away unexpectedly early Thursday afternoon, June 15, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Marion on April 4, 1954 to Harry S. and June (Flescher) Fry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister; Vicki Stoll, her nephew; Roger “Mug” Oney and by the love of...

May 29, 2017

Kelly Jo Lambert, age 39, of Marion passed away Monday, May 29 at her home. She is survived by her father; Dennis Haycook, her mother; Margo Hazelett, her step-mother; Karen Haycook, her children; Mariah, Robert, Jillian, Lucas and Camille Lambert, her grandson; William Columber, 3 brothers, 5 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

May 20, 2017

Sandra Denise Mitchell, age 51, of Marion passed away early Saturday afternoon at her home. She was born in New Jersey on December 10, 1965 to George and Lois (Reed) Riebel. Rachel had worked in retail sales as a store manager. Surviving are her daughter; Rachel Mitchell and her son; Cody Mitchell. In keeping with Sandra's wishes, no visitation...

May 5, 2017

A truly wonderful woman, mom, grandma and great- grandmother (Gigi) passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. She was born on October 1, 1926 to Jacob and Ida (Berringer) Dietsch in Marion, Ohio. She attended Shrock school and graduated from Harding High School. She was very proud to have been the city “jacks” champion for...

May 1, 2017

Martin Franklin Orr, age 83, of Marion passed away late Monday evening at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born in Marion on October 13, 1933 to Alba and Frances (Porter) Orr, he married the former JoAnn VanSickle on June 25, 1960 and she survives at home. Martin had worked as an electrician at Armco Steel for 24 years and...

May 1, 2017

Karen Sue Brooks, age 64, of Marion passed away early in the morning on May 1, 2017 at her home. She was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on May 30, 1952 to Richard and Elizabeth (Porter) Ruckman. Karen was preceded in death by her father; Richard Ruckman, her mother; Elizabeth Sanders and a sister; Lisa Trigg. She is survived...

Apr 30, 2017

Norma Louise Columber, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born in Richwood, Ohio on December 7, 1936 to Sterling and Bernice (Casper) Retterer. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Emory Jividen, her brothers; Phillip Retterer and Richard Retterer and her sister; Carol Skinner. She retired from Mathews Dodge in 2001 where...

Apr 25, 2017

Dana Lynn Wilds, age 64, of Marengo passed away Tuesday evening at his home. He was born on November 12, 1952 in Marion to Marshall and Betty (Lowry) Wilds. Dana had worked as a die shop mechanic until his retirement and was preceded in death by his first wife; Beth Wilds. He married the former Sue Cunningham on June...

Apr 24, 2017

Goldie Irene Priddy, age 89, of Marion passed away early Monday evening. Born in Putnam County, West Virginia on May 24, 1927 to Clarence and Ocie (Poor) Davis, she was a member of Heritage Bible Church. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two daughters; Pauline King and Patricia Walsh, her two sons; Denver (Marie) Priddy and Donald...

Apr 23, 2017

Leonard David Nutter Jr., age 52, of Marion passed away Sunday at Marion General Hospital. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 6, 1964 to Leonard and Anna (Clark) Nutter Sr. He was a roofer by trade and worked for Roofers Union Local 100 out of Columbus. Leonard loved hunting and fishing and went to the state pool...

Apr 17, 2017

Betty Lou Morgan, age 81, of Marion passed away early Monday morning at her home. Born in Coal Mountain, West Virginia on February 29, 1936 to Parker and Blanche (Hatfield) Brown, she was one of seven children. Betty married Kenneth Morgan on November 9, 1963 and he survives at home. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in...

Apr 1, 2017

Shirley Maxine VanBuskirk, age 77, of Marion passed away early in the afternoon on Saturday. Born in Marion on July 7, 1939 to Cicero and Nellie (Shaffer) Thomas, she was the youngest of 11 children. On December 26, 1956 she married Robert VanBuskirk and he preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by a...