Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

Donald (Don) Kaye Millisor was called home peacefully to be with the Lord at 4 AM on March 8, 2021, to receive his wings and halo. He was born on February 18, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Howard T. Millisor and Wave (Conway) Millisor of Marion, Ohio. He then went on to marry his beloved wife Barbara...

Mar 7, 2021

Ethel Irene Lowrie, age 82, passed away on Sunday March 07, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Ethel was born on May 22, 1938 in Frankfort, New York to the late Harry and Zeda (Wherheim) Bushee. She is survived by her children: Kathleen Lowrie, Georgie Lowrie; grandchildren Samantha Johnson, Patrick (Jennifer) Schott; and great grandchild Edison Schott. Ethel is preceded...

Feb 27, 2021

Marilyn E. Chandler (Severns), age 82, Powell, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  She was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Milan Ray and Birdie Darnell Severns.

She was a loving wife, mother and friend to many.  She was always known for her warm, friendly and welcoming smile.  She cherished times spent at family...

Feb 20, 2021

Kenneth E. Mann, 85, passed away on February 20, 2021 in Mansfield, OH. Kenneth was born to the late Joseph and Hazel Mann, in Marion, on April 10, 1935.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Gerald Mann of Marion, Bob (Janet) Mann of Marion, Claude Mann of Marion, Velmar Mann of Mansfield, Clovis...

Feb 17, 2021

Keith O. Albright, age 59, of Marion, Ohio passed away on February 17,2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born on August 7, 1961 to the late William Sr. and Virginia Albright in Marion, Ohio.

Keith had a 40 year career in supervision at Wendy’s where he spent the last seven years as...

Feb 9, 2021

Paula Hupp was brought into this world November 10, 1950 and departed this world on February 9th, 2021. She was born in Marion, Ohio to Winnie Mae (Shields) and John Thurman Decker. Paula was the youngest of a his, hers, and ours family. Her siblings include Bill (Ricky ) Chapman, Orville/ Butch (Judy) Decker, Karen ( Dean ) Hickman,...

Feb 9, 2021

Terry Jones, age 60, lost his life on Tuesday February 09, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones in Marion, OH. He was born on February 17, 1960 in Whitesville, Tennessee to the late Lizzie Mae Jones and William Earl Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Rejoice Stinson Jones of 30 years and 3 sons Adrian (Rita)...

Jan 24, 2021

Lisa Marie Hoffman, age 49, was born on May 31, 1971 to Robert Hoffman and Evelyn Hill in Greenville, Ohio. She is survived by her two brothers; Steven Moystner, Brian Hoffman, both of Marion, Ohio; her mother Evelyn Hill and stepdad Fred Hill, both of Marion, Ohio; three children Christina Skellie, Brandon Hill, and Coltlin Jolley, who reside in...

Jan 20, 2021

Deborah Sue (Augenstein) Brown of Marion, Ohio,  passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 20th. Debbie was born March 14th, 1970 in Tuscan Arizona, to Fayetta and Harry Augenstein. On August 4th, 1990 she married David A. Brown and they had two daughters.  Debbie enjoyed caring for others and became an STNA while in high school. After graduation she became a...

Jan 13, 2021

Tommy L. Kunce, Jr, age 45, of Delaware lost his battle with cancer and passed away, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 surrounded by his fanily at his dad's home.  Born in Delaware on April 5, 1975 to Tommy Kunce, Sr. and the late Virginia (Baldridge) Kunce. Tommy is survived by his father, Tommy L. Kunce, Sr, of Delaware, step mom,...

Jan 11, 2021

Anthony Ray Estep Sr., age 68, passed away on Monday January 11, 2021 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He was born on January 06, 1953 in Pomeroy, OH to Edward Estep and Virginia Hodge. Anthony proudly served in the US Navy.

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Jan 9, 2021

Linda Louise Kesterson, age 70, passed away on Saturday January 09, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on June 30, 1950 in Plain City, Ohio to her parents Ralph and Gertrude (Yoder) Bidwell, who both survive her. Also surviving her include her children; William (Amy) Kesterson, Robert Blagg Jr., Michele Kesterson; brothers Mike Bidwell, Gary Bidwell, Johnny...

Jan 7, 2021

Ron Wise was born April 06, 1947 in Marion, Ohio to the late George and Phyllis Wise.  God gave Ron and his first wife 2 sons. Ron had worked at several places through the years, one that he loved and was most proud of was LaRue Millworks.  The job that changed his life was when he worked at Whirlpool....

Jan 1, 2021

Michael J. Belcher 73, of Marion, Ohio died at home in the early morning hours of the New Year. Friday, January 1, 2021. His loving family surrounded him.

Dr. Belcher, known by all as “Doc”, lived a full and rather extraordinary life. His last years saw him actively involved with his family as well as his various...

Dec 31, 2020

Christy Lynn Crissinger, age 48, left this earth for her Heavenly home on December 31, 2020. She was born on May 08, 1972 in Marion, OH to Beverly Cox and John (Donna) Cox. She was married to Christopher Crissinger who survives. Left to cherish Christy’s memory are her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents...

Dec 29, 2020

Georgia Mae Sims age 100 of Marion passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2020. Georgia Mae was born on April 14, 1920 to the late Chaney (Thomas) and John Favors in Wilkes County, Rayle Georgia. On July 30, 1939 she married the late William Sims Sr. She was a faithful member of The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist...

Dec 28, 2020

Brandy Lynn White of La Rue passed away on Monday morning December 28th, 2020 at her home. She was born in Kenton, OH to her parents Sherry and Lowell White. Brandy was proceeded in death by her father Lowell White, grandparents Annie and Robert Cobb, grandmother Shirley White, grandfather Ken Friend, biological father Kenny Friend and cousins Chad and...

Dec 28, 2020

Judy Edith Riddlebaugh, age 55, passed on Monday December 28, 2020 at home in Galion, OH. She was born on December 29, 1964 in Germany to Erich and Jutta Kuhn.

Judy is survived by her loving husband James J. Riddlebaugh III, and her mother Jutta Kuhn.

Preceded in death by her father Erich Kuhn, father-in-law...

Dec 26, 2020

Patty Jean Keil (Parks) of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 26th, just after noon.

Patty (Jeanie), was a graduate of Alger High School, class of 1963.  She was a member of the cheerleading squad, marching band and Honor Society, receiving state recognition for her scholastic achievements.  She worked in retail sales management, retiring from JCPenney’s,...

Dec 23, 2020

Michael Edwin Highfill, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. He was born on August 26, 1945 in Dayton, OH to the late Eldon and Helen (Dickson) Highfill.

Michael was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War in the US Army as an Army Intelligence.

He is survived by...