Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Thomas L. "Tommy" Miller

Thomas L. "Tommy" Miller

Jan 19, 2026

Thomas L. “Tommy” Miller, 64 of Marion passed away on Monday January 19, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Tommy was born August 17, 1961, in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Verl Leonard Miller and Carolyn Margaret (Strosnider) Miller. He was also preceded in death by wife Elisabeth (Barrett) Miller; brother Charles; and sister-in-law Annette (Pasqualone) Miller.

Tommy is survived by son...

Danny Joe Biederman

Danny Joe Biederman

Jan 18, 2026

Danny “Joe” Biederman, age 67, passed away January 18, 2026, from battling lung cancer at Grant Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joe was born to the late B. Howard and Shirley (Poe) Biederman November 5, 1958, in Kenton, Ohio. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jeff Biederman, Debbie Corbin, and Mike Biederman.

Joe is survived by children, Danny (Krista)...

Loren Gene Helms

Loren Gene Helms

Jan 18, 2026

Loren Gene Helms Sr., 73, passed away January 18, 2026, at home in Marion, Ohio. Loren was born to the late Harrison and Sydney (Huntsman) Helms March 13, 1952, in Marion. Loren was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, George Helms, Raymond Helms, Mystery Gilbert, Harry Helms, and David Helms.

Loren is survived by children, Katherine (Jeffrey) McDonald and Loren...

Terrie Ann Wilson

Terrie Ann Wilson

Jan 18, 2026

Terrie Ann Wilson, 70 of Kenton passed away on Sunday January 18, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Terrie was born January 28, 1955, in Indian Lake, Ohio to James Kelley who survives in Belle Center, Ohio and the late Barbara (Schultz) Ray. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather Richard Ray.

Terrie was married June 1, 1974, to Brent...

Roberta "Berta" Lynn Blevins

Roberta "Berta" Lynn Blevins

Jan 18, 2026



Roberta Lynn “Berta” Blevins, 64 of Marion passed away peacefully with her family at her side Sunday January 18, 2026, at home. Berta was born April 13, 1961, in Marion to the late Robert Curtis and Betty Lou (McEldowney) Pierce. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather Glen Pierce.

Berta was married April 8, 1978 to William “Clinton” Blevins...

Dale William Shultz

Dale William Shultz

Jan 14, 2026

Dale William Shultz II, age 82, passed away at Altercare of Bucyrus January 14, 2025. Dale was born to the late Dale William Shultz and Eva Marie (Thomas) Shultz, December 10, 1943, in Greenville, Ohio. Dale is preceded in death by his parents.

Dale is survived by his son, Marc (Heather) Shultz; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Shultz, Joshua Shultz, Nathan (Kendra) Shultz, and...

Warren Everett Lyons

Warren Everett Lyons

Jan 14, 2026

Warren Everett Lyons, age 59 of Galion, OH passed away at Galion Meadows January 14, 2026. He was born to the late Everett and Wanda (Johnson) Lyons March 24, 1966, in Galion Ohio. Warren was preceded in death by his parents and significant other, Karen Ogle.

Warren is survived by daughter Amanda (Darron) Wiseman mother to Ava, Uriah, Karen, and Daron...

Pamela Sue Gaines

Pamela Sue Gaines

Jan 11, 2026

Pamela “Pam” Sue Gaines, 67, passed away January 11, 2026 at Marion General Hospital. Pam was born to the late Wesley Coykendall and Phyllis (Terry) Walker on March 5, 1958 in Marion, Ohio. Pam is preceded in death by her parents; son, Harold “Eugene” Sayre; siblings, Michael Terry, Sherill “Lynn” Byers, and Alvie Coykendall.

Pam is survived by her children, Marshall...

Judy Ann Eldridge

Judy Ann Eldridge

Jan 9, 2026

Judy Ann Eldridge, age 54. Passed away at Marion General Hospital January 9, 2026. Judy was born to the late Jessie and Janie Eldridge May 3, 1971, in the state of Virginia. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, fiancé, Mike Ellis; sister, Jackie Eldridge.

Judy is survived by daughter, Almeda (Taylor) Bennett; granddaughter, Ceriniti Bennett; siblings, Janice Eldridge, James...

Leontine VanDyke

Leontine VanDyke

Jan 3, 2026

Leontine "Lee" VanDyke, age 81 of Marengo, OH passed away January 3, 2026, at Grant Medical Center. She was born October 13, 1944, to the late John Ray and Charlotte LePage in Buffalo, NY. Lee was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Jack VanDyke and sister Charlene Lagerberg.

Lee is survived by sister Connie (Mason) Compton, brother David...

Brenda Gay Surber

Brenda Gay Surber

Jan 2, 2026

Brenda Gay Surber, age 77, passed away at home January 2, 2026. Brenda was born to the late Ossie and June (Hale) Adams October 20, 1948, in Salyersville, Kentucky. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents.

Brenda is survived by children, Ginger Howard, Bradley Howard, and Robert William Surber Jr.; siblings, Ruie Young, Garland Adams, and Carma Armstrong; grandchildren, Alicia...

Richard William Oliver

Richard William Oliver

Jan 2, 2026

Richard “Rick” William Oliver, 62, passed away January 2, 2026. Rick was born to Charles Oliver Jr. and Marilyn Joann (Wright) Shifflett August 16th, 1963, in Marion, Ohio. Rick is preceded in death by his mother.

Rick is survived by his father, Charles (Cheryl) Oliver Jr., step father Kenneth Shifflett, children, Douglas (Rebekah) Oliver, Matthew Oliver, and Adam (Nickie) Oliver; siblings,...

Jeffrey V Throckmorton

Jeffrey V Throckmorton

Jan 1, 2026

Jeffrey V. Throckmorton, age 68, passed away December 28, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. He was born to the late Frederick N. and Zelma (Heller) Throckmorton June 28, 1957, in Marion, Ohio. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mark Throckmorton, Wayne Throckmorton, Ruth Andrews, and Pam Hedges.

Jeff is survived by his son, Nick Throckmorton; sister, Rea...

Lucille Geraldine Holmes

Lucille Geraldine Holmes

Dec 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved family matriarch, whose enduring love and spirit enriched the lives of so many. She leaves behind a profound legacy of devotion and cherished memories.

Lucille Geraldine Holmes, age 87 of Marion, OH passed away December 30, 2025, at the Meadows of Marion Nursing Home. She was born...

Angela R Stockdale

Angela R Stockdale

Dec 28, 2025

Angela Rochelle Stockdale, age 44 of Mt. Gilead, OH passed away December 28, 2025, at her home. She was born January 21, 1981, to Joseph and Brenda Belcher in Mansfield, OH. Angela was married to Shane Stockdale.

Angela is survived by her parents, her husband, step father: Greg Lenhart, daughter Navaeh Stockdale, sons: Chase Stockdale and Gage Presley, brothers: Joe Belcher...

Marcus Kindle

Marcus Kindle

Dec 20, 2025

Marcus Kindle, age 64 of Marion, OH passed away December 20, 2025, in Marion. He was born March 31, 1961, to the late John and Teresa Kindle in Ohio.

Marcus is survived by niece Samantha Ropp. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Tina Virden.

Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements.

Denise Gurley

Denise Gurley

Dec 18, 2025

Denise Gurley, age 64 of Marion, OH passed away December 18, 2025, at Marion Pointe Nursing Home. She was born July 28, 1961, to the late Carroll Mannasmith and Barbara K (Brown) Richardson in Marion. 

Denise is survived by son David Richardson, daughter Amanda Gurley, and brother Brad Richardson. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Denise graduated from Marion Christian...

Wendy L Wynegar

Wendy L Wynegar

Dec 18, 2025

Wendy L Wynegar, age 50 of Kenton, OH passed away Thursday December 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born November 25, 1975, to Karen and the late Dave Wynegar.

Wendy is survived by daughter Tayla Cline of Idaho, son Tim Cline of Kenton, sisters: Jamie (Dennis Jacques) Wynegar of Kenton and Becky (Thad) Bailey of Kenton, nephews: Aarin Tillman...

Michael C Walston

Michael C Walston

Dec 9, 2025

Michael C Walston, age 32 of Marion, OH passed away December 9, 2025, at his home. He was born November 13, 1993, to Michael S and Tammy (Gaines) Walston in Marion.

Michael is survived by his parents and sister Sierra (Mark) Swartz of Marion, nephews: Kael and Jace, and nieces: Kyli and Isla.

Michael was a 2011 graduate from Rushmore Academy then...

Daniel W Crabtree

Daniel W Crabtree

Dec 5, 2025

Daniel Wade Crabtree, age 73, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on December 4, 2025, after courageously battling cancer for 13 years. He was born on October 8, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, to Gilbert Crabtree and Marcella Helen Keller.

A 1971 graduate of Marion Harding High School, Dan went on to build a long and respected career as a Journeyman Ironworker with...