Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Michael Allen Wakely, 70, of Marion, OH, passed away on March, 10, 2023 from natural causes.

He was born on October 25, 1952 to Kenneth and Emma Wakely in Marion, OH. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1972. He married Susan Ellen (Stineman) Wakely on May 24, 1975.

Michael worked for Pillsbury (General...

Mar 2, 2023

Patrick E. Thomas Sr. 77, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2023, after an extended illness.  He was born on May 3, 1945, to Donna Ruth (Frazier) Thomas and Merald E. Thomas.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School with the class of 1964.  He played football and lettered in Cross Country and Track coached by Kenny...

Feb 26, 2023

Darlene Frances Kelley, age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Wyndmoor of Marion. She was born April 11, 1939, to the late Herbert and Stella Weaver.

She worked many years in the billing department at Smith Clinic before retiring.

In 1961, she married the love of her...

Feb 25, 2023

Richard “Rick” Skinner II, age 75, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. He was born January 25, 1948, to the late Richard and Ruth Burton in Middletown, Ohio.

Rick and his wife Marilyn were married for 40 years.

He drove a semi for Anheuser Busch for 20 years....

Feb 22, 2023

Sherry Thomas, born on November 25, 1971 in Toledo, Ohio. Sherry passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Marion General Hospital, after a very, very short battle with cancer at age 51. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1990 and worked at Kable Fulfillment where she met her husband, Jon Thomas. They were married April 25th 1992...

Feb 18, 2023

Rex “Alex” Mason, age 43, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at home. He was born June 29, 1979, to James Michael and Ruby Lee Mason in Marion, Ohio.

Alex was a jokester. He loved to joke around with his family and friends. He loved to sing. He loved to go swimming with his nieces and nephews....

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Sherman, age 86, passed away February 15, 2023, at home. She was born April 12, 1936, to the late Ralph and Dorothy Foust in Marion, Ohio.

Mary was married to Herb Hunt, Sr until he passed away. She got a second chance at love when she met and married Larry Sherman, Sr.

One thing...

Feb 13, 2023

Bernice “Angie” Justice, age 43, passed away February 13, 2023 at home. She was born on October 9, 1979, to Billie Harp.

She graduated from Benjamin Logan High School.

She worked as a STNA for over 15 years.

On November 19, 2011, she married Gary Justice in Circleville, Ohio.

She is...

Feb 12, 2023

Lisa Jean Creager, age 65, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly February 12, 2023, at her home. She was born June 5, 1957, to James and Marilyn (Fetter) Creager, Jr. in Marion, Ohio.

She graduated from Pleasant High School in 1975. She, also, attended Marion Technical College and Columbus State University, studying in the business and medical...

Feb 11, 2023

Nancy Jean Lane, age 70, passed away on February 11, 2023, at ProMedica of Marion. She was born on October 1, 1952, to the late Harold Smith, Jr and Mattie Marie Large in Newark, Ohio.

She obtained her GED in the 1980’s. She worked at American Nursing Care as the head of their Human Resources.

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Feb 11, 2023

Janis K. Bailey, passed away on February 11, 2023, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing in Marion, Ohio. She was born on October 23, 1941, to the late Joseph and Margaret Fox of Prospect, Ohio. She was a graduate of LaRue High School. Upon moving back to Marion, she attended Cornerstone Alliance Church.

She married Larry R. Bailey on...

Feb 9, 2023

Bennie Ray Madison Jr., age 57, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his residence on February 9, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1965, to the late Bennie Ray Sr. and Donna Jo (Safford) Madison in Marion, Ohio.

He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1984, where he played football. Bennie was a member...

Feb 6, 2023

Fredrick L. Zultz, age 73, passed away February 6, 2023, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 27, 1949, to the late Donald Zultz and Bonnie (Goheen) Kreamer in Columbus, Ohio.

On January 15, 2005, he married Ardith (Chaney) Zultz and she survives.

Fred worked as a butcher, and...

Feb 2, 2023

Mark Andrew Marshall, (Andy) age 56, passed away on Thursday February 2nd, 2023, in Marion OH. Andy was born on August 23, 1966, to the late John and Ruth Marshall.

He loved wrestling, the Bengals, and classic sitcoms. He also loved his cats Moxley and Roman.

Andy left behind his wife of 34 years Carol...

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Sue Elswick, age 73, of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on December 6, 1949, to the late Clifford and Emma Harris.

Linda will be remembered as a strong Christian woman; she was often found reading her bible and other Christian literature. She would often ask for...

Jan 31, 2023

Elaine Michelle Hart, age 42, of Marion, Ohio passed away January 31, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio to Randel Blue and Kathleen (Brock) Dingess.

Elaine was very loving and caring. She was also very sensitive to others. She was always up for a new adventure.

She is preceded by...

Jan 28, 2023

William R. Burkhard, age 85, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2023. He was born December 27, 1937, to Raymond and Helen Burkhard in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He attended Marion Harding High School.

He married Martha Pike on December 8, 1969, and they were married for 53 years.

He worked in the...

Jan 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Oller, age 72, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. He was born September 29, 1950, to the late Leonard and Julia (Knox) Oller in Delaware, Ohio.

For 20+ years, he worked at Flexible as a maintenance technician. After that he worked for the City of Delaware as a maintenance supervisor. After retirement,...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Crabtree, age 77, of Marion, Ohio passed away on January 16, 2023.

He was born on June 18, 1945, to Myrel Brammer in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Harding High School.

He was married to Donna Crabtree for 33 years before she passed away. While Donna was fighting kidney disease, Bob took...

Jan 12, 2023

During the early hours of January 12th, 2023, the reality of addiction finally became real as a once beautiful, charismatic, spunky soul, succumbed to the hold of the darkness that was not willing to let go. On April 17, 1986 Tammy Jo Martin was born in Marion, Ohio. Tammy was someone who lived her life on her own terms,...