Obituaries

Sally A Kokas

Sally A Kokas

Sep 15, 2024

Sally A. “Nana” Kokas, 88, of Green Camp, Ohio passed away on September 15, 2024. She was born on January 27, 1936, to the late Dorence and Rosemary Clark in Marion, Ohio.

Sally met the love of her life John Kokas at the fair in June of 1951; a few coffee dates and 6 months later, they married on December 22,...

Scott Alan Hughes

Scott Alan Hughes

Sep 14, 2024

Scott Alan Hughes, age 67, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, after an extended illness. Scott was born April 8, 1957, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Terrance E. and Shirley A. (Watson) Hughes.

He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School, class of 1975 and was employed with Honda of America for 24 years before...

Nancy Schiefer

Nancy Schiefer

Sep 13, 2024

Nancy Schiefer, 74, of Iberia, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was born on November 30, 1949 to Riley and Luella LaRue in Galion. 

Nancy married Ron Schiefer on August 24, 1994 in Greenup, Kentucky. They enjoyed going to auctions, and they did everything together.

She was a dedicated homemaker who lovingly looked after many children. She...

Jerome Abdul Douglas

Jerome Abdul Douglas

Sep 6, 2024

Jerome Abdul Douglas was born on February 9, 1979. He passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2024, at age 45. Jerome was born to mother, Gail Douglas and father, the late Robert Wilson.

Jerome (aka) Popa loved his family and was fiercely protective of each family member. He loved his dogs, music, and cars. Popa brought his first car at the...

Joyce Ann Aldrich

Joyce Ann Aldrich

Sep 6, 2024

Joyce Ann Aldrich, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

She was born on July 20, 1956 to Glen and Joann Combs in Delaware. She graduated from Harding Business College with an Associate’s degree in Finance. She was very proud of her 4.0 and was at the top of her class.

Joyce and Rex were together for 25 years....

Edna Wray

Edna Wray

Sep 4, 2024

Edna May (Burnett) Wray, 92, of Marion, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, at 8:12 p.m. She was born at home on June 10th, 1932, to the late Myrle A. and Norma (Riley) Burnett. Edna was born and raised in Marion, where she attended school until the 10th grade. After finishing 10th grade Edna...

Elizabeth R Montis

Elizabeth R Montis

Aug 19, 2024

Elizabeth Rowena Montis

December 21, 1941 — August 19, 2024

Elizabeth was born December 21, 1941 and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2024 in Marion, Ohio.

She was married to her husband of 60 years Earle Montis on May 10, 1964

Elizabeth is preceded in death by both parents James Sutherland and Mary Pruett, brothers Harold,...

John M. Mclain

John M. Mclain

Aug 9, 2024

John M. Mclain, 67, of Marion, Ohio passed away on August 9, 2024. 

John was born July 30, 1957, to parents Edwin Mclain and Wanda Clark in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. John graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1973. He married Charlotte Mclain on July 30, 1994. They have been married for 30 years. They loved each other dearly. 

John was in...

Roy "Trey" Kepley III

Roy "Trey" Kepley III

Aug 7, 2024

Roy Kepley III (Trey), 37, of Marion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024. His sudden departure has left his family and friends in profound grief.

 Born on October 11, 1986, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Trey was the eldest of three sons to Roy and Rebecca (Jones) Kepley. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Harris) Kepley , whom he married...

Janet Lippert

Janet Lippert

Aug 5, 2024

Janet Lynn (Sechler) Lippert went to be with the Lord suddenly on August 5, 2024. She was born April 4, 1948, to Arthur J. Sechler & Carol June Sechler in Pittsburg, PA. 

On April 11, 1970, she married the love of her life David Cass Lippert in Cambridge, Ohio.

 One word that comes to mind is giving. That word describes her love...

Robert Steven Sly

Robert Steven Sly

Jul 22, 2024

Robert Steven Sly, 77, of Marion, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 22, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1946 to Glen and Helen Sly in Marion. 

Robert married Nyoka Chafin and they shared many years together. 

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. 

Robert is preceded in death by his...

Sylas Andrew Irelson

Sylas Andrew Irelson

Jul 11, 2024

Sylas Andrew Irelson, 2 months 25 days of Marion, Ohio, passed away on July 11, 2024.

He was born on April 16, 2024, to Kayla Neiderhouser and Sevendson Irelson at Marion General Hospital. 

Even though he was with us such a short time, he had a special bond with his loving family. He was our sunshine on a rainy day and was...

Thomas Wade Ralph

Thomas Wade Ralph

Jun 28, 2024

Thomas W. Ralph, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 28, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1962, to William and Ann Ralph in Marion, Ohio.

Tom owned and operated TWR Excavating; he loved his job and took so much pride in the work he did.

Tom loved going to his weekend getaway at Indian Lake. While there...

Shelley Clark

Shelley Clark

Jun 27, 2024

Shelley Naomi Clark, 59, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on June 27th, 2024 after a quick illness.

She was born on December 15, 1964 to Robert Clark and Marian Wirtz Clark in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Harding High School in 1983 and went on to achieve an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Marion Technical College.

Shelley enjoyed being a homemaker,...

Drema Roberts

Drema Roberts

Jun 26, 2024

Drema (Dee) Roberts, age 63, of Marion, passed away very unexpectedly on June 26, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1961, to Ray and Ola Conley in Salyersville, Kentucky. In 1979, she graduated from Ridgedale High School.

On October 1, 2001, she married her love Dennie Roberts, and they were happily married for 22 years.

Dee was one of the most...

Ronald E Dixon

Ronald E Dixon

Jun 2, 2024

Ronald E. Dixon, age 76, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away on June 2, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Ron was born July 10, 1947, in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was the son of Walter Dixon and Helen (Clinard) and stepfather Bill Walters, all who proceed him in death. Special mention of Lowell and Burnett Walterhouse. Ron was married to Debra (Sharrock)...

William Dudley Scott

William Dudley Scott

Jun 1, 2024

William (Bill) D. Scott, 73, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 surrounded by family.He was born on May 31, 1951 to Harold and Mary L. Scott. He attended Marion Harding High School before entering the Marine Corps. William married Mary Jo Scott on December 3, 1977 and together they enjoyed almost 47 years of marriage. They liked...

Maude Virginia "Jenny" Schofield

Maude Virginia "Jenny" Schofield

May 8, 2024

Maude Virginia “Jenny” Schofield of Marion passed away May 8, 2024, at Embassy of Marion after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jenny was born on March 27, 1938, in Hartsville, SC, even though her birth certificate says March 29. The building housing her, and many other people’s birth certificates, was destroyed by fire; when an aunt went to get...

Richard Eugene Stineman

Richard Eugene Stineman

May 2, 2024

Richard E. Stineman, 90, of Marion, OH passed away on May 2, 2024.

He was born on May 4, 1933, to Kenneth and Naomi Stineman in Marion, OH.

Stationed in Colorado Springs, CO, while in the Army, Richard met Oletha Capps. They were married in June 1955.

A graduate of Marion Harding High School. Richard played the trombone in the marching band. After...

Royal Wayne-Jackson Bates

Royal Wayne-Jackson Bates

Apr 28, 2024

Royal Wayne-Jackson Bates, 6 months old, of Marion, Ohio passed away on April 28, 2024.He was born on October 24, 2023 to Alyssa Smith and Blake Bates in Marion.His favorite toy was a little round mirror, and he was very particular about having the correct binky. He loved his big sister, and he always woke up with a smile.Royal is...