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Donald Lee Luke

Donald Lee Luke

Aug 10, 2024

Donald Lee Luke, age 84 of Marion, OH passed away August 10, 2024, at Kingston Residence in Marion. He was born August 27, 1939, to Earl Eugene and Marguerite (Roberts) Luke in Marion.

Donald is survived by daughters: Terri Martin, Tracy Graham, and Janette King. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Donald graduated high school, worked at BF Goodrich, then...

Cheryl Sue Nash

Cheryl Sue Nash

Aug 10, 2024

Cheryl Sue Nash, age 56 of Marion, OH passed away August 10, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born February 6, 1968, to the late Peggy Eleanore (Gaines) Nash and Dwight James Nash in Columbus, OH.

Cheryl is survived by sister Vicki Nash. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.affordablecremationservicesofohio.com.

Kenneth Culwell

Kenneth Culwell

Aug 9, 2024

Kenneth Culwell, a dedicated laborer who retired from International Paper, peacefully passed away at his residence by his loving family on August 9, 2024. He was born in Mazie, KY on October 15, 1946.

Kenneth, known for his strong work ethic, his career as a crossing guard watchman for Conrail Railroad after his service in the Army. He later contributed his...

Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams

Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams

Aug 8, 2024

Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams, age 66 of Marion, OH passed away August 8, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 10, 1958, to Marjorie (Ferguson) Armbruster and the late Carl “Gene” Armbruster in Marion.

Gail is survived by her mother, daughters: Myra Armbruster of Columbus, Evette Millisor of Marion, and Michelle Sturgeon of Marion, 7 grandchildren: Kurtis, Kyle, Kayla, Jacob,...

John Cantrell Jr.

John Cantrell Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

John Jr. Cantrell born December 24, 1961 to John and Maude (Crace) Cantrell Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist hospital on August 3rd, following a month long battle after suffering a stroke. He was loved deeply by all of his friends and family! He loved his children endlessly and was so excited to watch Abby dance in her...

Randy W Bilger

Randy W Bilger

Jul 31, 2024

Randy W Bilger, age 62 of Bucyrus, OH passed away July 31, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born August 20, 1961, to the late Raymond Henry Bilger and Ruth Ellen (Pritchard) Bilger in Bucyrus.

Randy is survived by 5 brothers: James Bilger, Larry Pritchard, Rick Bilger, Roy Bilger, and Jeffrey Bilger. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mary L Soice

Mary L Soice

Jul 30, 2024

Mary L. Soice, 74, of Marion passed away Tuesday July, 30th 2024 at Marion General Hospital. Born December 30th 1949 in Bellevue Ohio. She was the daughter of Albert L and Cathern W (Ralston) Johnson. She graduated from Marion Harding and also had a 2 year degree. She worked most of her life in manufacturing with over 30 years combined...

Mark R Sands Jr.

Mark R Sands Jr.

Jul 30, 2024

Mark Richard Sands Jr. of Waldo, OH passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024. Mark was born October 1, 1956, to the late Mark Sands Sr. and Delores Sands-Miley.

He attended River Valley Schools before entering the Army to serve his country. Based in Germany for much of his time, he excelled in mechanics earning him the opportunity to be a...

Matthew Allen Davis

Matthew Allen Davis

Jul 30, 2024

Matthew Davis of Prospect, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 at the age of 39. He was born in Marion, Ohio on June 4, 1985 to Terry and Laurie Davis. Matt attended Gilead Christian Elementary School and Cardington Lincoln Schools before graduating with North Union High School’s class of 2004. He married Jeanie Kuchenbecker on June 15th,...

Margaret Ann Gorrell

Margaret Ann Gorrell

Jul 28, 2024

Margaret Ann “Maggie” Gorrell, 82 of Marion passed away on Sunday July 28, 2024 at Marion General Hospital. Margaret was born March 30, 1942 in Camp Hill, PA to the late Martin Luther Haverstock and Eleanor Evelyn (Cobaugh) Haverstock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter Teresa Carpenter.

Margaret is survived by daughters Lynne Daniels,...

Ruth Ann McKee

Ruth Ann McKee

Jul 27, 2024

Ruth Ann McKee, 62 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday July 27, 2024 at Legacy of Bucyrus. Ruth was born May 27, 1962 in Columbus, OH to the late Verna (Stone) Baumgardner. She was married December 3, 1985 to Shannon McKee who survives. Ruth is also survived by children Betsy (Scott) Harriger of Bucyrus, Jeremiah McKee of Bucyrus and Jacob...

Arthur William Brown

Arthur William Brown

Jul 24, 2024

Arthur William Brown, age 81, passed away at Embassy of Marion July 25, 2024. Art was born to the late Thelma “Brown” Umbrell December 10, 1942, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Arthur married Ruth (Denzer) Brown on May 18, 2001. Art was preceded in death by his mother and stepson, Neil Hildebrand.

Arthur is survived by wife of 23 years Ruth Brown; daughter,...

James D Hernandez

James D Hernandez

Jul 24, 2024

James D. Hernandez, 62 of Chesterville, OH passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2024, at the Morrow Manor in Chesterville. James was born November 8, 1961, in Tampa, FL to Santiago Hernandez who survives in Texas and the late Beverly (Griffith) Thompson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by sister Elizabeth Principe.

James is also survived by...

Charles Gary McMahan

Charles Gary McMahan

Jul 23, 2024

Charles G. “Gary” McMahan, 78 of Marion passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2024, at Presidential Post Acute in Marion. Gary was born May 28, 1945, in Marion to the late Charles E. and Marian (Bogart) McMahan. He was married July 22, 1988, to Leora (Predmore) McMahan who survives. In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by children Cara...

Donald Jay Brown

Donald Jay Brown

Jul 13, 2024

Donald Jay Brown, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 13, 2024. Donald was born to the late LeRoy and Mary Louise (Wamack) Brown, January 21, 1955, in Camp LeJune, North Carolina. Don was preceded in death by his parents.

Donald is survived by children, Michael Jason Brown, David LeRoi Brown, and Andrew James (Megan) Brown; grandchildren:...

Lance William Hudson

Lance William Hudson

Jul 13, 2024

Lance W. Hudson, age 30 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 26, 1994, in Marion to John and Angela (Spence) Hudson.

Lance was an avid gamer who knew his way around a computer. He was very smart and equally quick-witted, and he had an incredible...

Harold W Betts Jr.

Harold W Betts Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

Harold W. Betts Jr., age 68, passed away at Union City Care in Union City, Ohio July 12, 2024. Harold was born to the late Harold Betts Sr. and Dessie (Daines) Betts July 19, 1955, in Marion Ohio. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Mildred Betts, Harlos “Mick” Betts, Roseanne Bayles, and Delores Hornbeck; niece, Rosemary.

Harold is...

Zachary K LaDoucer

Zachary K LaDoucer

Jul 5, 2024

Zachary K. LaDoucer, 36, of Marion passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, at Marion General Hospital following a four- month battle with cancer and heart failure. Zach was born February 26, 1988, in Marion and is survived by his mother Angela (LaDoucer) Healea, stepfather Michael Healea, and father Robert Persinger Sr., all of Marion. In addition to his parents,...

James Mason

James Mason

Jul 4, 2024

James Michael Mason Jr., a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 4th, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Born on August 11, 1962, in Marion, Ohio, to Ruby Lee and James Michael Mason Sr., James spent his entire life in the community he loved. James attended Harding High School and later built a distinguished career at...

Paul E McKenzie

Paul E McKenzie

Jul 3, 2024

Paul E. McKenzie Jr., 42 of Marion passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024 in Marion. Paul was born November 25, 1981 in Marion to the late Paul E. McKenzie and Connie (McClanahan) Markus of Marion. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step mother Penny McKenzie.

Paul is survived by his only daughter Nevaeh McKenzie; mother...

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