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Charles Ira Robinson

Charles Ira Robinson

Nov 15, 2024

Charles Ira Robinson, age 80, passed away November 15, 2024, at Legacy of Marion. Charles was born March 6, 1944, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Bill and Lucille (Shaw) Robinson, March 6, 1944. Charles was preceded in death by his parents.

Charles is survived by son Jody Robinson and granddaughter, Shaliena Robinson as well as step-daughter Juanita Reale.

Charles had loved...

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Nancy L Hoelscher

Nancy L Hoelscher

Nov 14, 2024

Nancy L. Hoelscher, 71 of Marion passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. Nancy was born October 26, 1953, in Quaker City, OH to the late Elmer and Ola Belle (Sharrock) Luyster. She was also preceded in death by brother John Luyster.

Nancy is survived by brothers Charlie, James, and David Luyster as well as numerous nieces...

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Kenneth Knapp

Kenneth Knapp

Nov 12, 2024

Kenneth Lee Knapp, age 57, passed away unexpectedly in Marion Ohio, November 12, 2024. Kenny was born to Dorman (Terri) Knapp and Nancy Bosh March 27, 1967, in Marion Ohio. Kenny is preceded in death by his brother Brian Knapp.

Kenny is survived by parents, Dorman (Terri) Knapp; brother, Gary Knapp; and sisters, Michelle Knapp and Christie Knapp, as well as...

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Dennis Evans

Dennis Evans

Nov 10, 2024

Dennis ‘DJ' Evans lost his battle with addiction on Sunday November 10, 2024. He was born January 30, 1981, in Bucyrus, Ohio to Rebecca Evans and Dennis Engard. Until recent years when he moved to Mansfield, Dennis was a lifelong resident of Bucyrus and attended Bucyrus High School. On June 14, 2019, he married his wife Bridget (Fazenbaker) Evans, who...

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Patrick A Carr

Patrick A Carr

Nov 10, 2024

Patrick A. Carr passed away early November 10, 2024, at the age of 78 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones. Patrick married the love of his life, Kelly “Barlow” Carr October 19, 1985.

Patrick had a passion for life and never met a stranger. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing golf, and bringing laughter to so...

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Bryan Keith Morgason

Bryan Keith Morgason

Nov 5, 2024

Bryan Keith Morgason, age 59, passed away at Marion General Hospital November 5, 2024. Bryan was born to the late Nancy (Stock) Morgason February 28, 1965, in Marion Ohio. Bryan is preceded in death by his mother and brother, Tommy Morgason.

Bryan is survived by daughter Jessica (Tony Roberts Jr.) Hush; sister, Tammy (Daniel) Gushard; grandchild, Abel Roberts; as well as...

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Todd C. Musson

Todd C. Musson

Nov 4, 2024

Todd C. Musson passed away November 4, 2024. He was born July 6, 1969, to the late Frank and Marcy Musson of Kenton. Todd is survived by sons, Tyler and Michael Musson, brothers Aaron, Lee, and Joshua Musson. He was a Veteran of Operation Desert Storm, serving in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. A private memorial ceremony...

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Richard Curtis Robbins

Richard Curtis Robbins

Oct 30, 2024

Richard Curtis Robbins passed away at Avita of Galion. He was born December 1, 1965, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to the late Rod Lee Robbins and Clemmie Ann Robbins. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Jimmie Robbins and Bobby Robbins.

Richard is survived by daughter, Madison Robbins; stepchildren, Brittany (Dustin) Freeman and Dakota Kerns; grandchildren, Jordan Schenk,...

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Sheila Marie Jones

Sheila Marie Jones

Oct 26, 2024

Sheila Marie Jones, age 70, passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital October 26, 2024. Sheila was born to the late Jim Ballard and Betty Ballard in Marion, Ohio April 15, 1954. Sheila is married to Charles Jones who survives. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Rodney Ballard, Dennis Ballard, Julie Ballard, and Sharon Gattshall.

Sheila is survived...

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Catherine A Chill

Catherine A Chill

Oct 25, 2024

Catherine (Cathie) Ann Chill, 69 of Marion passed away at 3:07 am on October 25, 2024, at The DeWolfe House. She was born April 15, 1955, in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joseph A. and Shirley D. (Evans) Hetzler, who preceded her in death. On September 21, 1985, she married Michael Chill, who survives in Marion.

A 1973 graduate of River Valley High...

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Charles Stephen Merold

Charles Stephen Merold

Oct 23, 2024

Charles Stephen Merold, age 67 of Kenton, OH passed away October 23, 2024, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 18, 1957, to Robert Merold and the late Donna (Shrock) Thompson in Akron, OH. Charles married his wife, Debra A. Payne, on December 22, 1984.

Charles is survived by his wife, son Brett (Katie) Merold of Galena, daughter...

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Michael H Gilbert

Michael H Gilbert

Oct 20, 2024

Michael H Gilbert, age 52 of Marion, OH passed away October 20, 2024, at Galion Community Hospital. He was born September 13, 1972, to the late John A and Memory May (Helms) Gilbert in Marion.

Michael is survived by special cousin Candy Bradley, siblings: Ruth (Joe) Driskel of Marion, Hobart (Christi) Gilbert of Marion, Melody (Charles) Swartz of Marion, and Caroline...

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Kelly Marie Brown

Kelly Marie Brown

Oct 19, 2024

Kelly Marie (Hickman) Brown died peacefully at home in Marion, OH on October 19, 2024, at the age of 57. 

Kelly was born on May 18, 1967, in Marion, OH to John Hickman and Virginia Baer. She was blessed to have two amazing additional parents in David Miller and Ruth Hickman. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1985. On her...

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Wendy Irene Crissinger

Wendy Irene Crissinger

Oct 18, 2024

Wendy Irene Crissinger, age 82 of Marion, OH passed away October 18, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born March 23, 1942, to the late Mark and Loretta (Leblance) Winkle in Bellefontaine, OH.

Wendy is survived by daughter Debra Brown/ White Husband Kevin White sons Jack Crissinger , Chris Crissinger, daughter Sherry Crissinger /Russell of Marion, Ohio, grandchildren: Sara Rinderle,...

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Robert S Kittle

Robert S Kittle

Oct 14, 2024

Robert Stewart Kittle, aged 46, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2024, in Delaware, Ohio. Born on October 28, 1977 in Warren, Ohio, Rob lived a life marked by the love and connections he fostered with those around him. 

He leaves behind his loving spouse, Hannah Kittle, and the love of his life Nugget. And his parents Robert and Linda Kittle...

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Valerie L Stayner

Valerie L Stayner

Oct 6, 2024

Valerie L Stayner, age 64 of Morral, OH passed away October 6, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. She was born April 30, 1960, to Alice and Farrell Frescorn in Upper Sandusky, OH.

Valerie is survived by her father, son Troy Makeever of Marion, 2 grandchildren, sisters: Cheryl (Brian) Leverings of Mt. Gilead and Bobbie Jo (Mark) Heinlen of Marion, and special...

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Roger Lee Lawhun

Roger Lee Lawhun

Sep 27, 2024

Roger Lee Lawhun, age 64, passed away at home surrounded by family September 27, 2024. Roger was born to the late Marion and Nellie (Bush) Lawhun in Maysville Kentucky February 14, 1960. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Julia Lawhun; siblings, Patricia Holmes and Charlotte Blevins.

Roger is survived by son, James Stidham; grandchildren: Noel Stidham and Destiny...

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Margaret Jane O'Bryant

Margaret Jane O'Bryant

Sep 26, 2024

Margaret Jane O’Bryant, 75 of Marion passed away on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Embassy of Marion. Margaret was born November 18, 1948, in Collin County, Texas to the late Opal Wiilliam Littlefield and Ruth Verlyne (Creel) Littlefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Donald Royce O’Bryant on August 26, 2009, daughter Sara, and...

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Edgar Lee Reebel

Edgar Lee Reebel

Sep 24, 2024

Edgar Lee Reebel, age 68, passed away at Embassy of Marion September 24th, 2024. Edgar was born to the late Lawrence Reebel and Rose Mary Fielder (Pritchard) October 1, 1955, in Marion Ohio. Once a graduate of Elgin HS, class of '74, Edgar chose to join the Navy, serving 6 years. Deciding to further his education at Ohio State University,...

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Larry Alan Kearns

Larry Alan Kearns

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Alan Kearns, 60 of Forest, Ohio passed away Saturday September 21, 2024, at Embassy of Marion. Larry was born March 25, 1964, in Kenton, Ohio to the late William Eugene Kearns and Lillian Jean (Myers) Kearns. He was also preceded in death by siblings William Kearns, Loraine Kearns, Lester Kearns, and Ruth (Glenn) Falls.

Larry is survived by siblings Paul...

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