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David M Clayton

David M Clayton

Apr 12, 2026

David M. Clayton, 43, beloved son, brother, and father, of Bucyrus, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2026. David was born August 11, 1982, in Marion, OH, the son of Glenda "Rae" Clayton and the late John Clayton.

David worked at Whirlpool in Marion. He was a devoted father and loved his beautiful daughters. He was an avid Harley...

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Robert Burton McCleery

Robert Burton McCleery

Apr 11, 2026

Robert Burton McCleery of Delaware, Ohio died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Presidential Post Acute Care in Marion after an extended illness. He was born October 17, 1950, in Warren, PA to the Rev. John B. McCleery and Erla Moore McCleery. One of seven siblings, the family moved frequently due to his father’s ministry, living in numerous towns...

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Jane Louise Roberts

Jane Louise Roberts

Apr 9, 2026

Jane Louise Roberts passed away April 9, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born in Marion, OH on November 15, 1955, to Louis and Betty Roberts.

Jane was a 1975 graduate of North Union High School and earned an Associate's degree from Marion Technical College. She worked many years for Abbott & Co. as well as Marion Area Counseling before...

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Jack Lee Stidam

Jack Lee Stidam

Apr 8, 2026

Jack Lee Stidam went to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of April 8, 2026, at 79 years old. Born on earth to Margaret Bright August 13, 1946, in Milford Center, OH.

Jack married the love of his life Lana Hunt Stidam June of 1979, and resided in Marion where they raised two boys: Scott and Chad Malone. He...

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William F Williams

William F Williams

Apr 8, 2026

William F Williams, age 88 of Marion, OH passed away April 8, 2026, at Marion Valley Post Acute Nursing Home. He was born March 9, 1938, to the late Dwight M and Helen E (Couter) Williams in Cardington, OH. William was married to Linda (West) Williams, but later divorced.

William is survived by his ex-wife of Sunbury, OH, children: Brian (Robin)...

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Bruce Edward Fennell

Bruce Edward Fennell

Apr 7, 2026

Bruce Edward Fennell, age 73 of Marion, OH passed away April 7, 2026, at his home. He was born September 9, 1952, to the late Warren E and Mary A (Young) Fennell in Santa Monica, CA. Bruce married Monie Jane Montejo July 2, 1998, who survives in Marion.

Bruce is survived by his wife, daughters: Kimberly J Fennell of Taiwan and...

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Sally M Andrews

Sally M Andrews

Apr 6, 2026

Sally M Andrews, age 77 of Mt. Gilead, OH passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. She was born April 20, 1948, to the late Ernest A and Eva T (Glenn) Feszky in Cleveland, OH. She was married to James Andrews who survives in Mt. Gilead.

Sally is survived by stepchildren: Dawn (Boyd) Crossland of Parma Heights, Marie (Aaron) Neely...

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David Lee Smelser

David Lee Smelser

Apr 5, 2026

David Lee Smelser, age 53 of Marion, OH passed away April 5, 2026, at his home. He was born February 12, 1973, to the late James R and Iva (Bridenstine) Smelser in Marion.

David is survived by daughter Alivia Smelser, grandson Ezra Copeland, sisters: Marilyn Pelfrey, Debbie Smelser, Linda Smelser, and Carol Smith, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great-nephews. He was...

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Samantha Lynn Miller

Samantha Lynn Miller

Apr 4, 2026

Samantha "Sammi" Lynn Miller, age 31 of Columbus, OH (formerly of Edison) went on to rest eternally on Saturday April 4, 2026. She was born August 29, 1994, in Findlay, OH to Brenda Wohlgamuth and would later be legally adopted by Mark and Connie Miller at the age of 6. Sammi loved Lilly, her four legged furbaby more than anything.

Sammi...

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Sharon Barney

Sharon Barney

Apr 4, 2026

Sharon Barney, age 71 of Marion, OH passed away April 4, 2026, at Presidential Post Acute Nursing Home. She was born September 5, 1954, to the late Porter L and Dorothy (Ragland) Henderson in Bucyrus, OH.

Sharon is survived by children: Krista (Dale) Hamm of Marion and Jimmy (Heather) Wood of Marion, grandchildren: Dustin (Alexis) Johns, Destini (Austin) Schwaderer, Lacey Wood,...

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Linda S Massie

Linda S Massie

Apr 4, 2026

Linda S Massie, age 61 of Marion, OH passed away April 4, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born April 18, 1964, to Richard Buck and JoAnn (Carroll) Mays in Marion. 

Linda is survived by children: Austin (Brittany) Massie of Marion and Megan Blair, significant other Jerry Gullet, grandchildren: Hayden Adams, Sophia Pedraza, Aiden Massie, Grayson Patton, Ryker Massie, and...

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Brandy R Willis

Brandy R Willis

Apr 2, 2026

Brandy Renee Willis, age 49 of Marion, OH passed away April 2, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born in Marion February 24, 1977, to the late Rikky Case and Patricia Crissinger, who survives in Marion.

Brandy is survived by daughters: Autumn Rudd of Mt. Gilead and Savannah Rudd of Galion, 3 grandchildren, and sister Khrishna Case of Marion. She...

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John Michael "Mike" Chill

John Michael "Mike" Chill

Mar 29, 2026

John Michael “Mike” Chill, 76, of Marion passed away Sunday March 29, 2026, at the Meadows of Marion. Mike was born September 7, 1949, in New Castle, PA to the late James and Elizabeth (Eroe) Chill. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine (Hetzler) Chill in 2024. Mike is survived by daughter Erin (Troy) Chapman of Prospect; son...

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Bill Cluff

Bill Cluff

Mar 23, 2026

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Bill Cluff, a lifelong resident of Marion and a graduate of Marion Harding High School, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on June 26, 1941, Bill was the son of the late Donald and Irene Cluff. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Paula Reid and Sharon Nischwitz.

An Army veteran and a...

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Helen Olive (Burggraf) Wilcox

Helen Olive (Burggraf) Wilcox

Mar 21, 2026

Helen Olive (Burggraf) Wilcox, a woman whose life was a song and whose kitchen was always warm, passed away leaving a legacy of sweetness and melody. Born in Marion, Ohio, on August 14, 1964, Helen was the daughter of the late Jack Darold and Anita Joy (Newell) Burggraf.

Helen’s life was a beautiful song, but its most joyful chorus began on...

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Kevin Ray Morris

Kevin Ray Morris

Mar 19, 2026

Kevin Ray Morris, 68 of Lima, OH passed away on Thursday March 19, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Kevin was born August 27, 1957, in Lima to the late Melvin and Kathleen (Fissel) Morris. He was also preceded in death by brothers Cole Morris and Curtis Morris.

Kevin is survived by brothers Lloyd Morris of Columbus, Ohio and Nathan (Linda) Morris...

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Jimmy Rex Parker

Jimmy Rex Parker

Mar 17, 2026

Jimmy Rex Parker, age 64, passed away March 17, 2026, after a long hard fight with cancer at the Meadows of Marion. Jimmy was born to the late James and Marian (Bailey) Parker March 19, 1961, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Edra Riel.

Jimmy is survived by his children: Aaron Parker, Amanda...

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Pamela Sue Sexton

Pamela Sue Sexton

Mar 14, 2026

Pamela “Pam” Sue Sexton, age 66, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Meadows of Marion. She was born on January 13, 1960, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Vinnie LaVon (Vance) Norris. Pam was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald K. Norris; her son, Pernell L. Brown Jr. (Jake); and her husband,...

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Benny G Forrider

Benny G Forrider

Mar 10, 2026

Benny G. Forrider, 79 of Marion, OH passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2026, at home in Marion. Benny was born July 13, 1946, in Marion to the late Gerald J. and Margaret C. (Rentschler) Forrider. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life Nancy (Christian) Forrider in October 2016, daughter Penny Forrider; an infant daughter...

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Ernest T Weimer

Ernest T Weimer

Mar 10, 2026

Ernest Thornton Weimer, 85 of rural Galion passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. Ernest was born May 28, 1940, in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Patsy and Velva (Collins) Weimer.

Ernest is survived by his wife of 28 years Vivian R. (Blankenship) Weimer; stepchildren Chris (Lisa) Carnes of Mansfield, Teresa (Scott) Clayton of Bucyrus, David (Opal)...

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