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Andrew Allen Flagg

Andrew Allen Flagg

Aug 20, 2024

Andrew “HD” Allen Flagg, age 39 of LaRue, OH passed away Tuesday August 20, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born November 15, 1984, to Doris Jean Stallsmith of LaRue and the late Mark Allen Flagg of New Bloomington in Marion.

Andrew is survived by mother Doris (David) Stallsmith, sons: Kaden Flagg and Kaleb Russell, daughter Khloe Flagg, girlfriend April...

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Kevin Drake

Kevin Drake

Aug 18, 2024

Kevin Drake, age 44 of Marion, OH passed away August 18, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born July 12, 1980, to the late Kenneth Thompson and Mary Louise Drake in Cleveland.

Kevin is survived by his children: Tatyana Drake of Cleveland, Kevin Drake, Haze Drake of Marion, Beatifull Drake of Marion, and Rain Drake of Marion, twin brother Kenneth...

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Clonita Lucille Risch

Clonita Lucille Risch

Aug 17, 2024

Clonita Lucille Risch, age 97 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 3:40 a.m. following a short illness.

Lucille was born at home, November 16. 1926 in Big Island Twp. to the late William Henry and Gladys Edna (Zimmerman) Rasey. She graduated , May,1945 from Pleasant High School. She married Delmar W. Risch, December 2, 1945, at the...

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Phyllis E Dall

Phyllis E Dall

Aug 17, 2024

Phyllis E Dall, age 85 of Marion, OH passed away August 17, 2024, at home. She was born February 19, 1939, to the late Charles Cecil Waugh and Anna Rosebrough in Marion.

Phyllis is survived by daughter Karen Miller of Marion, son Richard Griffin of Marion, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, sister Mary Stansberry of Marion. She was preceded in...

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Jeremiah A Scoville

Jeremiah A Scoville

Aug 16, 2024

Jeremiah Andrew Scoville, 47, of Richwood, died on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Grant Medical Center surrounded by his family. As a believer, we rest assured that he joins our Lord and many loved ones in Heaven - where there is no suffering.

Jeremiah was born in Danvers, Massachusetts to Stan and Holly Scoville of Friendship, New York, who survive along...

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Ronald L Hempstead

Ronald L Hempstead

Aug 13, 2024

Ronald L Hempstead, age 65 of Caledonia, OH passed away August 13, 2024, at his home. He was born August 1, 1959, to Colleen C (Kneisley) Hempstead and the late Donald W Hempstead in Marion.

Ronald is survived by his mother, daughter Heather Stanley, granddaughter Kylee Stanley, brothers: David Hempstead and Brian Hempstead, 6 nieces, and best friends: Richard Ketteman and...

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Linda Lou Ridgeway

Linda Lou Ridgeway

Aug 12, 2024

Linda Lou Ridgeway, passed away on August 12, 2024, at OSU Ross in Columbus, OH, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and laughter. She was born on April 16, 1952, in Union County, OH, to her beloved parents Ulysses J Baldridge and Melvina (Price) Baldridge.

In her 72 years of life, Linda was a beacon of light, dedicated to her...

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Mary Anna Crabtree

Mary Anna Crabtree

Aug 11, 2024

Mary Anna Crabtree, 92 of Marion, Ohio, passed away August 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born February 9, 1932, to George Wagner and Mary (Rupley) Wagner of Bippus, IN.

 Mary was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, an infant daughter, and her husband. Mary is survived by her son David (Robin) Crabtree, daughter Ila (Dwayne) Moodespaugh, granddaughters...

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Donald Lee Luke

Donald Lee Luke

Aug 10, 2024

Donald Lee Luke, age 84 of Marion, OH passed away August 10, 2024, at Kingston Residence in Marion. He was born August 27, 1939, to Earl Eugene and Marguerite (Roberts) Luke in Marion.

Donald is survived by daughters: Terri Martin, Tracy Graham, and Janette King. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Donald graduated high school, worked at BF Goodrich, then...

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Cheryl Sue Nash

Cheryl Sue Nash

Aug 10, 2024

Cheryl Sue Nash, age 56 of Marion, OH passed away August 10, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born February 6, 1968, to the late Peggy Eleanore (Gaines) Nash and Dwight James Nash in Columbus, OH.

Cheryl is survived by sister Vicki Nash. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.affordablecremationservicesofohio.com.

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Kenneth Culwell

Kenneth Culwell

Aug 9, 2024

Kenneth Culwell, a dedicated laborer who retired from International Paper, peacefully passed away at his residence by his loving family on August 9, 2024. He was born in Mazie, KY on October 15, 1946.

Kenneth, known for his strong work ethic, his career as a crossing guard watchman for Conrail Railroad after his service in the Army. He later contributed his...

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Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams

Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams

Aug 8, 2024

Gail Lynn Armbruster-Williams, age 66 of Marion, OH passed away August 8, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born July 10, 1958, to Marjorie (Ferguson) Armbruster and the late Carl “Gene” Armbruster in Marion.

Gail is survived by her mother, daughters: Myra Armbruster of Columbus, Evette Millisor of Marion, and Michelle Sturgeon of Marion, 7 grandchildren: Kurtis, Kyle, Kayla, Jacob,...

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John Cantrell Jr.

John Cantrell Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

John Jr. Cantrell born December 24, 1961 to John and Maude (Crace) Cantrell Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully at Riverside Methodist hospital on August 3rd, following a month long battle after suffering a stroke. He was loved deeply by all of his friends and family! He loved his children endlessly and was so excited to watch Abby dance in her...

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Randy W Bilger

Randy W Bilger

Jul 31, 2024

Randy W Bilger, age 62 of Bucyrus, OH passed away July 31, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born August 20, 1961, to the late Raymond Henry Bilger and Ruth Ellen (Pritchard) Bilger in Bucyrus.

Randy is survived by 5 brothers: James Bilger, Larry Pritchard, Rick Bilger, Roy Bilger, and Jeffrey Bilger. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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