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Margaret C Cocherl

Margaret C Cocherl

Aug 30, 2025

Margaret C. “Mag” Cocherl, age 88, of Meeker, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Marion Valley Post Acute in Marion, Ohio.

She was born to the late Oscar Lowry and Nadine (Nusser) Lowry and was a lifelong resident of Meeker. On September 2, 1954, Margaret married the love of her life, Paul J. Cocherl, in Richwood, Ohio, and...

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Larry D Neuman

Larry D Neuman

Aug 30, 2025

Larry D Neuman, age 85 of Bluffton, OH passed away August 30, 2025, at his home. He was born June 26, 1940, to the late Earl R and Helen G (Ramer) Neuman in Wapakoneta, OH. 

Larry is survived by significant other Char L Martin of Bluffton, children: Renee (Mark) Droll, Aletia (Jeff) Hartzler, Wendy (Rob) Griefenstein, and Sonja (Nick Deyette) Jenkins,...

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Elva Marie Kimble

Elva Marie Kimble

Aug 29, 2025

Elva Marie Kimble, age 97 of La Rue, OH passed away August 29, 2025, at her daughter's home in Marion. She was born May 18, 1928, to the late Arthur Brooks Wagner and Phyllis Mildred (Kurtz) Kramer in Hancock County, OH. Elva was married to the late Leo Charles Kimble.

Elva is survived by children: Joyce Lavern Smith, Linda Sue Smith,...

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Patricia Ann Ritter

Patricia Ann Ritter

Aug 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Ritter, age 75 of Richwood, OH passed away August 29, 2025, at her home. She was born September 27, 1949, to the late Milford Ray and Joann (Bowyer) Stanley in Beckley, WV. Patricia was married to the late Herbert Ritter.

Patricia is survived by children: Robin (Steve Jordan) Ritter, Tom (Nikki) Ballinger, and James (Lori) Ritter, grandchildren: Mariah (Jeremy)...

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Neal Clark Pasco

Neal Clark Pasco

Aug 28, 2025

Neal Clark Pasco, age 76, passed away August 28th, 2025, at Grant Hospital surrounded by family. Neal was born to the late Harold and Eplie (Mosser) Pasco June 8, 1949, in Jefferson County, Ohio. Neal is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty, Vida, Deanna, and Bee.

Neal is survived by wife, Carol (Erwin) Pasco; children, Garry (Marion Brouillette) Pasco...

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Jeremy L Fox

Jeremy L Fox

Aug 28, 2025

Jeremy L Fox, age 47 of Marion, OH passed away August 28, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. He was born September 17, 1977, to the late Leo L Fox and Janet L (Murling) Fox, who survives in Kenton, OH.

Jeremy is survived by his mother, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, twin sister Christina Alexander of Marion, and brothers: Tony (Banetta) Fox...

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Sue A Hendricks

Sue A Hendricks

Aug 28, 2025

Sue A Hendricks, age 82 of Marion, OH passed away August 28, 2025, at her home. She was born October 24, 1942, to Lawrence and Katherine (Crawford) Hendricks in Charleston, West Virginia.

Sue is survived by children: Betty Hall, Dale (Jada Dutton) Hall, Sharon Hall, and Donna Lynn Hall, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 6 bonus great-grandchildren, siblings: Fay Perdue, Charlie Hendricks,...

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Robert Kendal Kincaid

Robert Kendal Kincaid

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Kendal Kincaid, age 44 of Delaware, OH passed away August 26, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born October 15, 1980, to the late Robert Kincaid and Paula (Somerlot) Utley, who survives in Prospect.

Robert is survived by his mother, brothers: Scott (Chasitie) Fox and Jeff (Angie) Fox, 6 nieces and nephews, and 8 great nieces and nephews. He...

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Darrelle L Port

Darrelle L Port

Aug 25, 2025

Darrelle L Port, age 55 of Marion, OH passed away August 25, 2025, at OSU Wexner Center in Columbus. He was born November 19, 1969, to Clarence M and Patty (Bailey) Port in Canton, OH. 

Darrelle is survived by his mother, children: Kala McClain, James Still, Heather Still, Emily Still, Breanna Keaton, Tatum Scott, Brianna Loyster, Natalie Murphy, Stella Port, Eliza...

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Richard W Ketteman

Richard W Ketteman

Aug 25, 2025

Richard W Ketteman, age 69 of Caledonia, OH passed away August 25, 2025, at Meadows of Marion. He was born September 5, 1955, to the late Donald and Joan (Thompson) Ketteman in Tecumseh, MI. Richard was married to the late Tami (Geiser) Ketteman.

Richard is survived by children: Donald (Nikki) Ketteman of Marion, Katie Ketteman of Marion, and John (Felicia) Ketteman...

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Kevin Ennis

Kevin Ennis

Aug 18, 2025

Kevin Ennis, age 68 of Marion, OH passed away August 18, 2025, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. He was born September 26, 1956, to the late Guy and Catherine (Hammil) Kretzman in Bronx, NY. Kevin was married to the late Mary Elizabeth "Liz" (Melnicki) Ennis.

Kevin is survived by children: Allison (Sergio Salazar) Ennis of Marion, Kathleen (Rodney) French of...

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William S Fletcher

William S Fletcher

Aug 14, 2025

William S Fletcher, age 58 of Marion, OH passed away August 14, 2025, at his home. He was born to the late Walter William and Ann (Hayes) Fletcher in Indianapolis, IN. 

William is survived by son Nicholas Fletcher, daughter Sydney Fletcher, and sisters: Lee Ann West, Sandra Phillips, and Vicki McCabe. He was preceded in death by his parents.

William graduated from...

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Carl Douglas Montgomery

Carl Douglas Montgomery

Aug 13, 2025

Carl Douglas Montgomery, 89. With love and gratitude for the life he lived, our family shares the passing of Carl Douglas Montgomery, who went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, and steadfast Christian, Doug lived a life marked by faith, kindness, quiet strength, and service to others.

Born in...

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Wanda Valgean Hurst

Wanda Valgean Hurst

Aug 10, 2025

Wanda Valgean Hurst, age 62 of Bucyrus, OH passed away August 10, 2025, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus. She was born October 21, 1962, to the late Marvin and Helen (Smith) Eitel in Cincinnati, OH. Wanda was married to Marcus Hurst, who survives in Flemingsburg, KY

Wanda is survived by her husband, daughter Eryn Stacy of Bucyrus, Virgil Hurst,...

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Kathleen Patton

Kathleen Patton

Aug 8, 2025

Kathleen Patton, age 84 of Marion, OH passed away August 8, 2025, at Marion Rehabilitation. She was born April 17, 1941, to the late Dudley and Maude (Hartbarger) Murrell in Knott County, Kentucky. Kathleen was married to the late Jennings Hall, and also was married to Charles Patton, who preceded her in death as well.

Kathleen is survived by son Richard...

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Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon

Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon

Aug 6, 2025

Eudivilia Marjorie Mahon, age 86 of Marion, OH passed away August 6, 2025, at her home. She was born July 9, 1939, to the late Virginia Closson in Boston, MA.

Eudivilia is survived by children: Michael Mahon of Marion, Laura M Mahon of Marion, Richard Mahon of Marion, and Karen Frances of Colorado, grandchildren: Autumn Sitton, Angel Mahon, Eric Francis, twins:...

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Alvin Ray Tharp

Alvin Ray Tharp

Aug 5, 2025

Alvin Ray Tharp, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 5, 2025, at Marion General Hospital, after battling strokes and heart disease for many years. He was born to Roy William and Joyce Luedtke Tharp on March 7, 1956. Alvin also had a half brother, James Luedtke, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his...

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Martha Borham

Martha Borham

Aug 5, 2025

Martha Ann (Brake) Borham, age 84, passed away on August 5, 2025, at her long time home in Cardington, OH. She was born on March 26, 1941, to Ralph and Helen (Betts) Brake who preceded her in death.

Martha was a 1960 graduate of Cardington High School and in 1969, she married her long time husband, Edwin. Soon after she became...

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Maggie J Bretz

Maggie J Bretz

Aug 4, 2025

Maggie J Bretz, age 54 of Bucyrus, OH passed away August 4, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born December 7, 1970, to the late Mormie and Betty (Bowles) Bretz in Kentucky.

Maggie is survived by children: Jeremy (Brooke) Taylor Clark of Tiro, Jared Scott Parmley of Versailles, MO, Julia Ryan Roberts of Bucyrus, 3 grandchildren: Miracle Mya Grace Taylor...

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Daniel Lee Persinger

Daniel Lee Persinger

Aug 4, 2025

Daniel Lee Persinger 1968 - 2025

Dan Persinger, 56, of Marion, Ohio, died on August 4, 2025.

He was raised in Marion by Larry and Lynn Persinger (Lawson). Dan graduated from Harding High School / Tri Rivers and attended Marion Technical College. He enjoyed firearms, recreational shooting, and anything outdoors, from camping, hiking, kayaking, swimming to hunting. He was an avid Ohio...

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