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Deborah K Barrett

Deborah K Barrett

Apr 11, 2024

Deborah K Barrett, age 71 of Wooster, OH passed away April 11, 2024, at the Smithville Western Care Center. She was born September 7, 1952, to the late Dale R Willis and Rachel L Drake in Marion, OH. Deborah is survived by brother Brent Willis of Wooster and nephews: Brice Willis of Old Worthington and Breck Willis of Cleveland. She...

Roger L Lovsey

Roger L Lovsey

Apr 9, 2024

Roger L Lovsey, age 78 of Marion, OH passed away April 9, 2024, at Wyndmoor of Marion. He was born July 31. 1945, to the late William Lovsey and Irene Hanning Lovsey in Athens, OH. Roger is survived by son Roger “Matt” (Jennifer Underwood) Lovsey, daughters: Karin (Robert) Moone and Elizabeth “Bethie” (Joseph) Scowden, grandchildren: Thomas Lovsey, Kylie Lovsey, Andrew...

Carl K Edwards

Carl K Edwards

Apr 1, 2024

Carl K Edwards, age 78 of Marion, OH passed away April 1, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born December 8, 1945, to the late Carlton K Edwards and Helen Suttles Edwards in Columbus, OH. Carl is survived by son Carl K (Paula) Edwards Jr., daughter Kimberly (Shane Kidwell) Edwards, brothers: Larry (Terry) Edwards from Florida and Ernie Edwards...

Joyce Ann Howell

Joyce Ann Howell

Mar 26, 2024

Joyce Ann Howell, age 65, passed away at Marion General Hospital on March 26, 2024. Joyce was born to the late Charles and Betty (Tackett) Bloomfield November 17, 1958 in Garrison Kentucky. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Robert, Ron, Rick, and Tim. Joyce is survived by children, Anthony;Paige Scenters, Nicole;Josh Lawson Tina;Jason Bergman, and Marvin...

Joseph Michael Caldwell

Joseph Michael Caldwell

Mar 18, 2024

Joseph Michael “Mike” Caldwell, age 68, passed away at home, March 18, 2024. Mike was born in Marion Ohio, on November 11, 1955. Mike is preceded in death by brother, Steve Caldwell. Mike is survived by mother, Sally “Pask” Ingram; son, Ryan (Amy) Caldwell; daughter, Michelle Lamb; grandchildren, Brittney (Cory) Rice, Brianna (Jordan) Hale, and Nicole Lamb; great-grandchildren, Hayes and...

David Mark Anderson Sr.

David Mark Anderson Sr.

Mar 17, 2024

David Mark Anderson Sr., age 62, passed away March 17, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. David was born to the late Donald Eugene Anderson Sr. and Carol Sue (Bish) Anderson August 17, 1961, in Kenton Ohio. David is preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Jean Anderson; son, Jesse Anderson Sr.; and brother, Michael Allen Anderson. David is survived...

Jose Manuel Valentin

Jose Manuel Valentin

Mar 15, 2024

Jose Manuel Valentin, age 52, passed away at Marion General Hospital March 15, 2024. Jose was born to Jose Valentin and Maria Luz Torres on November 2, 1971, in Youngstown Ohio. Jose was preceded in death by his father Jose Valentin and son Justin Valentin. Jose is survived by mother, Maria Luz (Raul Cruz) Torres; daughter, Alizae Valentin; girlfriend, Naiomi;...

Shane Alan Campbell

Shane Alan Campbell

Mar 9, 2024

Shane Alan Campbell 1-25-1963 - 3-9-2024 It is with broken hearts that we had to let go of our husband, son, father, brother, and friend. On March 9, 2024, Shane Alan Campbell finished his race and completed his journey to his eternal home in heaven. Shane was born January 25, I963, the first child of Bruce Campbell and Charlotte Campbell...

Donald W Lee Jr.

Donald W Lee Jr.

Mar 8, 2024

Donald W. Lee Jr., age 50, passed away unexpectedly at Marion General Hospital, March 8, 2024. Donald was born to Donald W. Lee Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Meade) Nelson April 3, 1973, in Mansfield Ohio. Donald is preceded in death by his father and brother Robert Lee and wife. Donald is survived by mother Elizabeth Nelson; brother, John David Lee;...

George E Showalter

George E Showalter

Mar 6, 2024

George E. “Soapy” Showalter, Jr., 91 of Richwood passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 6,2024 at the Arbors of Delaware with his loving wife by his side. George originally hails from Lexington, KY and was born May 16, 1932 to the late George and Rachell (Roberts) Showalter. George or “Soapy” as he was affectionately known was a man of exceptional...

Beverly J Brown

Beverly J Brown

Mar 5, 2024

Beverly “Bev” J. Brown, age 76, passed away at Marion General Hospital March 5, 2024. Bev was born to the late Arthur Cripple and Margaret (Furthmeyer) Hand March 10, 1947, in Marion Ohio. Bev is preceded in death by her parents, and children, Tonya Marie Brown, John Vernon Brown Jr., and Tracie James; sister, Adriane Romansowksi. Bev is survived by...

Estel C Baker II

Estel C Baker II

Feb 21, 2024

Estel C Baker II, age 62 of Mt. Gilead, OH passed away February 21, 2024, at home. He was born July 30, 1961, to the late Estel C Baker Sr. and M. Louise Jaggers Baker in Marion, OH. Estel is survived by children: David (Samantha) Baker of Marion, Estel “Tad” (Savannah) Baker III of Marion, Caleb Baker of Marion, and...

David Eugene Snyder

David Eugene Snyder

Feb 21, 2024

David Eugene Snyder David was born May 4, 1956 to Lawrence and Kathryn (Baker) Snyder in Marion, Ohio. He attended and graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1975 . While in school, he was active in the Boy Scouts of America and the Marion Explorers Post. After meeting at the Little Brown Jug Square Dancing Club, he and Margaret...

William B Swartz

William B Swartz

Feb 21, 2024

In loving memory of William B Swartz: William B Swartz, age 65 of Marion, OH passed away February 21, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born February 14, 1959, to the late William B. Swartz and Rosella Hawthorne in Marion. His soulmate of 42 years was Sherry V Day, who survives. William is also survived by son William B...

Stephen P Wagy

Stephen P Wagy

Feb 12, 2024

Stephen P Wagy, age 73 of Richwood, OH passed away February 12, 2024, at home. He was born March 30, 1950, to the late Frank Wagy and Doris Junck in Columbus. Stephen was married to Debra Cox Wagy for 54 years. Stephen is survived by his wife, daughter Lisa Hilliard of Marysville, son Steven Wagy of Richwood, grandchildren: Caitlyn, Aaron,...

Gary Stephen Dean

Gary Stephen Dean

Feb 11, 2024

Gary Stephen Dean, age 70 of Marion, OH passed away February 11, 2024, at home. He was born November 28, 1953, to the late Lacy Dean and Violet Jean Sanchy in Mt. Vernon, OH. Gary is survived by daughter Hope Dean, grandchildren: Gage (Ally) Lewis and Kortney (Ben) Potter, great-grandchildren: Sylvia, James, Blake, Gracie, Alex, Paisley, and Kolby, brothers: Wayne...

Janice A Cross

Janice A Cross

Feb 9, 2024

Janice A Cross, age 79 of Edison, OH passed away February 9, 2024, at home. She was born March 5, 1944, to the late Milton Thompson and Glady’s Mae Solomon in Marion. Janice is survived by son Bryan Cross, daughters-in-law Debra Cross, Dawn Cross, Libby Cross, several nieces and nephews, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Judy C Reza

Judy C Reza

Feb 7, 2024

Judy C Reza, age 62 of Marion, OH passed away February 7, 2024, at Legacy of Marion. She was born February 1, 1962, to the late Gene Oldaker and Christine (Stafford) Oldaker in Marion. Judy is survived by her fiancé Lester McMurray of Marion, children: Jeffrey (Kara) Lanum of Fulton and Angelia (Jarrod) Crist of Prospect, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild,...

Marian Kay Turner

Marian Kay Turner

Feb 7, 2024

Marian Kay Turner, age 70 of Marion, OH passed away February 7, 2024, at home. She was born December 24, 1953, to the late William J Turner and Shirley Kirkpatrick in Mt. Gilead, OH. Marian was raised by her father and stepmother Frances Lane. Marian is survived by daughter Megan (Zachary) Brooks of Westerville, 2 grandchildren, and brothers: Paul Kemp,...

Brenda L Smith

Brenda L Smith

Feb 6, 2024

Brenda L (Hakes) Smith, age 70 of Marion, OH passed away February 6, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born February 6, 1954, to the late Ronald Penn and Marilyn (Hakes) Baker in Greenfield, OH. Brenda was married to William Glenn Smith. Brenda is survived by children: Dawn (Craig) Cardwell of Mt. Gilead, Richard Smith of Galion, Brent Hakes...

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