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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...

Sue Eileen Thompson

Sue Eileen Thompson

Jul 2, 2024

Sue Thompson June 30, 1947 - July 2, 2024,Born in Newark, Ohio as Sue Earleen Seaton. She was adopted at five years old by Beatrice and Larry Hanna. And at that time was renamed Sue Eileen Hanna. She lived a life giving, and receiving love, laughter, and as many hugs as she could.Married for a short time to, now friend,...

Kimberly S Cooperider

Kimberly S Cooperider

Jun 27, 2024

Kimberly S Cooperider, age 44 of Marion, OH passed away June 27, 2024, at her home. She was born May 31, 1980, to the late Richard Cooperider and Ruth (Richeimer) Cooperider in Columbus.

Kimberly is survived by her husband Kenneth Leigmgruber, sons: Jonathon Cooperider, Will Cannon, and Noah Cannon. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 1...

Brenda L Barnette

Brenda L Barnette

Jun 26, 2024

Brenda L (Barnette) Oiler, age 66 of Marion, OH passed away June 26, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born March 22, 1958, to the late Ralph Oiler and Betty (Morrison) Oiler in Marion.

Brenda is survived by daughter Brenda Howard, son Ray Howard, grandchildren: Mariah Howard, Bianka Duchek, Tomas Duchek, and Dustin Millisor, great-grandchildren: Aubri Plummer and Oaklynn Plummer,...

Tamara Stewart

Tamara Stewart

Jun 24, 2024

Tamara Stewart, a beloved homemaker, passed away on June 24. 2024, in Marion. She was born on February 28, 1965, in Columbus, OH. Tamara was known for the joy she found in playing card games, traveling with her close friend Karen, indulging in shopping and dining out, and watching movies. Her role as a nurturing mother to her children was...

Christine Armstrong

Christine Armstrong

Jun 24, 2024

Christine Armstrong, age 69 of Marion, OH passed away June 24, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born December 21, 1954, to the late Brady “Pete” Allen Meadows and Viola Louise (Pine) Meadows in Marion.

Christine is survived by son Dan Finley of Marion, second husband Rolly Armstrong, niece Amber Mayse, nephew James “Jimmie” Allen Meadows (including their children and...

John W Glass

John W Glass

Jun 22, 2024

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of John William Glass on Saturday June 22, 2024, in his 68th year.

John was born March 4, 1956, the first son to Jack and Francis (Sansotta) Glass. He graduated from Marion Harding High School, class of 1974, and attended Kalamazoo College. He was a self- employed contractor.

He is survived by his mother,...

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