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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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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Carolyn M Greene

Carolyn M Greene

Feb 2, 2024

Carolyn M Greene, age 78 of Galion, OH passed away February 2, 2024, at Signature Healthcare of Galion. She was born September 26, 1945, to the late Patricia Griggs in Mansfield, OH. Carolyn is survived by sons: Doug Jacobs of Galion and David (Danielle Coleman) Jacobs of Marion, grandchildren: Austin Jacobs, Samantha Jacobs, Raylie Jacobs, Austin Coleman, Jordan Coleman, Micki...

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Kody William Stewart

Kody William Stewart

Jan 31, 2024

Kody William Stewart, age 30 of Marion, OH passed away January 31, 2024, at home. He was born June 7, 1993, to Debbie Stewart Keller and the late Lowell Keller Jr. in Portsmouth, OH. Kody is survived by his mother, son Konner William Ray Stewart of Portsmouth, Konner’s Mother Helen Lewis, siblings: Jordan (Bobbie Jo) Madden of Lucasville, Cassie (Juan)...

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John S Joyce

John S Joyce

Jan 30, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the unexpected death of John S. Joyce "J.J.", 57, on January 30, 2024. He was born December 16, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio to Greg S.Joyce and Jackie L. (Reynolds) Dever. John graduated from Franklin Heights in Columbus, Ohio, and attended The Ohio State University. John retired from the Honda Manufacturing Plant...

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Clifford G Rhyan

Clifford G Rhyan

Jan 23, 2024

Clifford G. Rhyan, age 81, passed away at Arbors at Delaware January 23, 2024. Clifford was born to the late Russell and Ruth “Shoemaker” Rhyan September 7, 1942, in Columbus Ohio. Clifford is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Rhyan, Gerald Rhyan, John Rhyan, and Leslie Rhyan; best friend, Dave Payone. Clifford is survived by his son, Michael...

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Daniel Lee Ewing

Daniel Lee Ewing

Jan 22, 2024

Daniel Lee Ewing, age 62, passed away at Marion General Hospital January 22, 2024. Daniel was born to the late Stanley and Ethel Hageman in Franklin County, OH September 19, 1961. Daniel married Deborah “Miller” Ewing February 12, 1994. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Ewing, brother-in-law Steve Miller, and his wife's parents Harold and Cletis...

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Debra Ann Bollack

Debra Ann Bollack

Jan 20, 2024

Debra Ann Bollack, 69 of Marion, OH passed away Saturday January 20, 2024, in Marion. Debra was born December 18, 1954, in Columbus, OH to the late James Crum and Wilma (Daniels) Crum who survives in Ashley, OH. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one sister Sandra Crum. Debra is also survived by husband Michael...

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Wayne M Erwin

Wayne M Erwin

Jan 20, 2024

Wayne M. Erwin, 86 of Bucyrus passed away on Saturday January 20, 2024 at Altercare of Bucyrus. Wayne was born October 19, 1937 in Bucyrus to the late Dallas and Margaret (Painter) Erwin. He was married January 17, 1997 to Lisa (Will) Erwin who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nephew Brett Erwin. Wayne...

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Carol Jeanne Adkins

Carol Jeanne Adkins

Jan 18, 2024

Carol Jeanne Adkins (Mayes), age 81, of New Bloomington, Ohio, passed away at Marion General Hospital on January 18, 2024. Carol was born December 20, 1942, to Eric and Virginia (Crowell) Mayes in Detroit, Michigan. Carol was preceded in death by her father Eric Mayes, mother Virginia Mayes; sister Patty Mayes; brother Danny Foley; sister Virgie Hanson; daughter Elizabeth Burns...

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Gina L Hoch

Gina L Hoch

Jan 18, 2024

Gina L. Hoch, age 65, of Marion, Ohio passed away at her home surrounded by her family on January 18, 2024 in Marion, Ohio. Gina was born 08/30/1958 to the late Nancy Ridenour and Eugene Hankison, in Lancaster, Ohio. She will be buried with her beloved dog, Nina, who also recently passed away. Gina was the widow of Timothy W....

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Kara Beth Winslow

Kara Beth Winslow

Jan 13, 2024

Kara Beth Winslow, age 43, passed away at Marion General Hospital January 13, 2024. Kara was born to Jeff and Judy (Martin) Winslow September 5, 1980, in Marion Ohio. Kara was preceded in death by her mother, Judy Winslow; and boyfriend of 16 years, Andy Swartz Kara is survived by father, Jeff Winslow; sister, Kelly Winslow; nieces and nephews; Eden...

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Robert Eugene Retterer Jr.

Robert Eugene Retterer Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Robert “Bob” Eugene Retterer Jr., age 85, passed away at home peacefully, January 13, 2024. Bob was born to the late Robert Eugene Retterer Sr. and Virginia (Palmer) Retterer March 30, 1938 in Marion Ohio. Robert married the love of his life, Sharon (Cooper) Retterer who survives, and they’ve been together 57 years. Bob is preceded in death by his...

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Elizabeth Ann Blevins

Elizabeth Ann Blevins

Jan 8, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Blevins, age 67, passed away at Galion Hospital January 8, 2024. Liz was born to the late Leland and Verna (Shepherd) Layne April 5, 1956 in Huesyville Kentucky. Liz is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ronald Blevins; brothers, Bert Layne, Dale Layne, Jerry Layne, Rick Layne, and Jeff Layne. Elizabeth is survived by children,...

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Mitchell Ryan Blake

Mitchell Ryan Blake

Jan 8, 2024

Mitchell Ryan Blake, age 30, of Savannah, Georgia (originally from Marion, Ohio), passed through Heaven’s gates Monday, January 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Marion General Hospital. Mitch led an adventurous life, from coast to coast. Once he settled in Savannah, it became the place he loved the most. He was happy to share his Savannah stories and...

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Nelson Davis II

Nelson Davis II

Jan 7, 2024

In Memory Of Nelson Davis II March 30, 1982 – January 7, 2024 Nelson Davis II peacefully journeyed to be with his Lord on January 7th, 2024, at the Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, Ohio. At the age of 41. Born on March 30, 1982, in Marion, Ohio, Nelson's unexpected departure followed a sudden heart problem. Despite the immediate efforts...

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Ella Maxine Bussey

Ella Maxine Bussey

Jan 2, 2024

It is with a sad heart we say goodbye to our loving mother Ella Maxine Bussey. Ella aka, Max/Maxine or Mad Max if you knew her back in the day, left us January 2, 2024. Ella was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, who not so long ago became a great-grandmother two times over. She enjoyed writing, crocheting, and coloring in...

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Rubin Gowin

Rubin Gowin

Dec 28, 2023

Rubin "Ray" Gowin was born on July 24, 1949 and passed away on December 28th, 2023. A wonderful brother, husband, stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather. In 1989 Ray married the love of his life whom he met in the church choir, Dianne Duncan. She preceedes him in death just 3 months prior. Former member of the PGA, Ray, with Dianne,...

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