Obituaries
Douglas Edward Haley
Dec 4, 2024
Douglas E. Haley, 71, passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home in Mt. Gilead, Ohio from an extended illness. Doug was born on August 19, 1953, in Marion, Ohio to the late John (Jack) and Dorothy (Bradshaw) Haley.
He was a graduate of Pleasant High School and went on to be a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Doug...
Alice May Pate
Dec 3, 2024
Alice May (Price) Pate, 57, of Marion, Ohio passed away December 3, 2024, at Marion General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born January 19, 1967, in Xenia, Ohio to Marion and Betty (Wright) Price.
Alice was a lifelong homemaker, a devoted wife to her husband, Perry “Pete” Pate, whom she married on August 4, 1990. They had spent more...
Marilyn Gorrell
Nov 29, 2024
Marilyn Gorrell, 85, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 29, 2024.
She was born on December 15, 1938 to Lloyd and Claribell Ware in Huntington, Indiana. She graduated from Harding High School with her high school diploma.
Marilyn married Leslie Gorrell on June 16, 1957 and together enjoyed 63 years of happy marriage, watching football together and...
Janet Eileen Sharp
Nov 22, 2024
Janet E. Sharp (Fleshman), age 86, resident of Marion County Ohio, passed away on November 22, 2024, in her home. She was surrounded by the presence and love of her children.
She was born on January 24, 1938, to Irvin Fleshman and Lilian Fleshman (Bailey) in Johnstown, Ohio.
Throughout her life, she was a loving and compassionate mother and grandmother. It brought...
Ronald Rawlins
Nov 17, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” D. Rawlins, of Marion, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024. He was 70 years old.
Ronnie was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on July 27, 1954, to the late Lewis and Frances Rawlins. He was the youngest of 10 children. After moving to Marion in 1969, Ronnie attended Marion Harding High School. He worked as...
Sharon Kay Heinlen
Nov 16, 2024
Sharon Heinlen, 72, of Millfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024.
She was born on July 14, 1952 to Charles and Hattie Rupe.
Sharon loved going to antique stores and thrift shops looking for porcelain dolls and other treasures. She loved traveling anywhere she could; she didn’t care where she was going, she just loved getting out. Sharon would stay...
Jane Lynn Tolle
Nov 2, 2024
Jane Lynn Tolle, a beloved member of the Marion community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at the age of 64.
She was born on August 20, 1960 to Ruth Maggs Elliott in Marion, Ohio, a town she called home all her life. Known for her warm heart and vivacious spirit, Jane touched the lives of...
Cynthia Binns
Oct 31, 2024
Cynthia Binns was born June 23, 1956 in Buffalo, NY, the youngest daughter of John and Arlene (Krischan) Binns. Her family moved to Marion, Ohio in 1962 and she attended River Valley schools, graduating in 1974. She passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.Cindy was an artist and educator who devoted her...
Steven Speakman
Oct 31, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Steven "Bubba" Speakman, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 71. Steven was a longtime resident of Marion, OH, having been born in Richwood, OH, on Sunday, June 21, 1953.
Steven was the beloved son of the late George and Thelma Speakman, who preceded him in...
Paul "Steve" Aldridge
Oct 23, 2024
Paul Steven “Steve” Aldridge I, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio after an extended illness. Steve was born on August 26, 1956, in Marion, Ohio to Wilda (Saunders) and Mark Aldridge. He received his GED in 1983.
He met the love of his life Debbie Mason while working for her dad at J &...
Tammy Sue Kirkpatrick
Oct 21, 2024
Tammy Sue Kirkpatrick, born on January 12, 1967, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2024. Tammy lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and compassion, touching the hearts of those around her.
A lifelong resident of Cardington, Tammy was a proud graduate of Cardington Lincoln High School, class of 1985. She cherished her hometown roots and the close-knit community that shaped...
Jack Lee Gohring, Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Jack Lee Gohring, Sr., 70, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 surrounded by family.
He was born on October 25, 1953 in Hemlock, Ohio. He graduated from Elgin high school in 1972, where he played football.
Jack married Donna Prater on December 8, 1972. They started off as next door neighbors who grew up to share 51 years...
Deborah Kay Lewis
Oct 18, 2024
Deborah Kay Lewis, 65, of Marion Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.
She was born on June 7, 1959 to Kenneth and Elsie Oliver in Marion.
Debbie married Dean on October 10, 1975. Together they spent quality time watching TV and playing video games.
Her two greatest accomplishments were her two children, Rebecca and Christopher. She had an incredible laugh that...
Joseph E Clayton
Oct 2, 2024
Joseph E. Clayton, 81, of Marion, Ohio passed away on October 2, 2024.
He was born on April 23, 1943 to Don and Ruthella Clayton in Kenton, Ohio. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1963.
Joe married Linda Chard on March 29, 1969. Together, they took care of their home. Sometimes they would take little trips, but mostly they stayed home...
Earle P. Montis
Sep 30, 2024
Earle was born December 18, 1941, and went to be with the Lord Jesus on September 30, 2024, in Marion, Ohio.
He was married to his wife of 60 years Elizabeth Montis on May 10, 1964
Earle is preceded in death by both parents Mary Montis Jones and Aaron Carter, his adopted father Glenn Montis and his Son James Montis.
Earle is survived...
Sharon Utley
Sep 21, 2024
Sharon Utley, 73, of Marion, Ohio passed away on September 21, 2024.
She was born on December 15, 1950, to John and Twila in Marion. She graduated from Harding high school in 1969 with her high school diploma.
Sharon worked at Kable from 1969 to 2008. She loved taking road trips, hanging out with the grandkids, music, and friends. She liked to...
Sandra Smith
Sep 20, 2024
Sandra (Sandy) Smith, 65, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024.
She was born on April 23, 1959 to Robert and Annie Cobb in Kenton, Ohio. She graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1977.
Sandy worked at Whirlpool for thirty-three years, and was a part of the biggest family working together at Whirlpool. She liked to cook, and...
George Thomas Hawkins
Sep 15, 2024
George Thomas Hawkins, 90, of Green Camp, Ohio passed away on September 15, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1934, to the late Issac and Gladys Hawkins in Anstead, West Virginia. While in Anstead, he attended Anstead High School.
On December 4, 1954, George married the love of his life Ruth Rupe. They shared 59 wonderful years together.
George and Ruth...
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
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...
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