Obituaries

Jun 20, 2023

Larry C Kelly, age 75 of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2023, following complications from a stroke in 2013. Larry was born August 23, 1947. He was the youngest of four children of the late Floyd and Donna (Gebby) Kelly. He is preceded in death also by his sister and brother-in-law, Donna Lou and...

Jun 11, 2023

James Allen Pfleider went to be with the lord on June 11, 2023, after a long-fought battle with end stage kidney disease. Jim was born November 29, 1945, to John and Charlene (McKenzie) Pfleider.  He graduated from Elgin High school in 1965 and  spent 38 years as a route salesman for Frito Lay.  He will forever be remembered as...

Jun 11, 2023

Sheri K. Williams, age 51, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly June 11, 2023, at home. She was born February 13, 1972, to the late Omer F. “Bud” Williams and April (Van Way) Williams who survives in Marion.

Sheri is survived by her 3 girls; Ashley (Henry Rollins) Parker, FL, Brittany Pride, Crooksville, OH, and Chelsea (Steven...

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra Jill (Palmer) Humphrey of Galion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in Crestline, Ohio on August 28, 1943, to Edna E. (Volk) and Gilbert D. Palmer. She graduated from Galion High School and High School in Arizona in 1961.

She announced her engagement June 10, 1961, Sandra married the love...

Jun 5, 2023

Pearlie Mitchell, age 81, passed away on June 5, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. She was born on June 30, 1941, in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Early Johnson and Minnie Lambert.

She loved going shopping; Walmart and the thrift store were her favorite places to go. She loved spending time with her family; especially with her...

May 30, 2023

Marilyn Louise Wolf, age 74, passed away May 30, 2023. She was born October 6, 1948, to the late Joseph G. Wolf, Sr. and Helen Gertrude White in Kenton, Ohio.

She graduated from Elgin High School and continued her education to become an RN.

She was of the Catholic faith.

Marilyn retired from...

May 29, 2023

Kathy E. Martin, age 71 of Marion, Passed away May 29, 2023. She was born February 1st, 1952, to the late Mark and Wilda (Saunders) Aldridge.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, sister: Brenda S. Marks and many other beloved family members.

Kathy lived in Marion her entire life, and was lastly employed...

May 19, 2023

Tyrone Mallory, age 63, of Marion, Ohio passed away May 19, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1960, to the late Jesse Coats and Geneva Mallory.

He was an avid fisherman, loved cooking, music; jazz and blues, a true OSU and Cleveland Browns fan. He coached midget football and loved playing softball.

He leaves...

May 14, 2023

Helen Tennar, 69, of Marion, passed away on May 14th, 2023.

She was born on October 3, 1953 to Bob and Fern Cochenour.

Helen is preceded in death by her parents and husband Forest Eugene Tennar, Sr.

She is survived by children Robert Tennar, Forest Tennar (Anne), and Viola Orr; and by her...

May 10, 2023

David Wayne Watson, of Marion, passed peacefully at home on May 10, 2023.

He was born on June 20, 1949 to the late Ralph Watson and Marilyn (Grandstaff) Johnson. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in the class of 1967.

He loved reflecting on his time in the military and was very supportive of...

May 5, 2023

DOUGLAS JOHN CRATTY, MARION, OHIO, passed away on May 5, 2023, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1964, in Mt. Gilead, OH to Melvin and Viola Cratty. Doug attended Pleasant local schools.

Doug was known for his work installing carpet whenever he was able to, and he worked for many different employers in...

May 4, 2023

Joseph F Lehman , 74 of Marion passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at home with his family by his side.

Joseph was born Thursday, March 10th, 1949 in Marion, Ohio to the late Harvey F Lehman and Katherine Lehman He was married on May 24, 1980 to Cathy Guyton Lehman. He retired from GTE/Verizon in 2002....

May 3, 2023

Sandra Lee Akers, age 84, passed away on May 03, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. She was born January 31, 1939, to the late Walt and Lorene Phelps.

Sandra was an active member of the New City Fellowship. She loved the Lord dearly; she loved spreading the gospel because He was her best friend.

She spent...

Apr 23, 2023

Michael Allen Stineman, 65, of Marion, OH passed away on April 23, 2023 from natural causes.

He was born on June 10, 1957 to Richard and Oletha Stineman in Marion, OH.

Michael went to school for drafting.  He worked many years as a drafter and inspector for several engineering companies.  Michael loved fishing.  Fishing was...

Apr 23, 2023

Crystal Primmer, age 46, of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 23, 2023.

She was born on February 2, 1977 to Jack and Georgia (McDaniels) Primmer in Logan, Ohio.

She attended Logan High School.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents James (Katherine) Primmer and Gene (Ruth) McDaniels of Logan

Apr 21, 2023

COLUMBUS- Stanley Eugene Williams, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2023, from Kobacker House Columbus, Ohio, after a battle with cancer. Stanley will be missed by his loving family and many friends. Stanley was an instructor at Columbus State Community College, a graduate of Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, and received his Master’s Degree...

Apr 18, 2023

Lorenza Jones, affectionately known as “Boo”; was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He transitioned from this earthly life on April 18, 2023, at the age of 85 in Marion Ohio from his long battle with cancer.

Lorenza was born on April 12. 1938, in Ruleville, Mississippi to Alberta (Cosey) Downing and...

Apr 17, 2023

On April 17, 2023, Sharen Lynn Humphreys passed away surrounded by her loving family. Sharen was born January 12, 1943, in Washington, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jean G Guthrie and her brother Donald E McWreath Jr. Sharen is survived by her brother Sheridan McWreath and sister Janet Perry who reside in Pennsylvania. As well...

Apr 13, 2023

Thomas Andrew Kumler, age 61, of Marion, Ohio, passed away April 13, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Linley and Helen Kumler.

He graduated from Wehrle Catholic High School in 1980.

Tom worked at Honda of America for 19 years; where he met his wife, Stephanie. They...

Apr 10, 2023

Betty Sue Thomas, age 63, passed away April 10, 2023, in Marion, Ohio. She was born April 27, 1959, to the late Harry Maag and Mary E. Dorsey.

Betty graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1977.

She was married to her husband Rick Thomas until he passed away in 2017.

Betty was...