Janet E. Elkins, 59, of Marion

Janet E. Elkins, age 59 of Marion passed away early Thursday morning in Marion General Hospital. She was born in Marion on February 20th, 1954 as the daughter of the late Harvey & Jean (Barker) Napier. Janet was a graduate of River Valley High School and Marion Technical College. She worked for many years as […]

Edith M. Eblin, 89, formerly of Prospect

Edith M. Eblin age 89 formerly of Prospect, died Wednesday morning September 11, 2013 at the Kindred Community Nursing Center in Marion. She was born September 27, 1923 in Marion to the late Chester and Marguerite (Swickendick) Shuster.  She was also predeceased by her husband Paul Eblin, whom she married in 1941 and he died […]

James D. Holbrook, 83, of Marion

James D. Holbrook age 83 of Marion passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. Born October 10, 1929 in Morral, Ohio to the late Henderson and Edna (Lewis) Holbrook. James was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He worked in maintenance at Central Soya. James is survived by his wife […]

Charles Albert Thomas, 79

Charles Albert Thomas, age 79, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Arbors of Delaware.  Born August 13, 1934 to Roland and Thelma (Austin) Thomas in Marion.  On February 20, 1954 he married Barbara Jean Walter, who survives. Surviving is his son Jeffery (Kathy), of Marion and daughter, Cindy (Matthew) Cook, of Hillard, OH., grandchildren, Barbie […]

Jerry Alan Vaughn age, 50, of Prospect

Jerry Alan Vaughn age, 50 of Prospect passed away Tuesday afternoon September 10th after a brief battle with cancer. Jerry was born August 26th, 1963 in Marion as the son of Barry & Mildred (Roesch) Vaughn. His father survives him in Caledonia. Jerry was a graduate of River Valley High school and was employed by […]

Betty Lee Wolfinger, 86, of Marion

Betty Lee Wolfinger, age 86, of Marion, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Presidential Care Center. Betty Lee was born on August 10, 1927 to the late Joseph “Joe” and Anna (Shonkwiler) Moore in Washington Court House. On September 25, 1954, Betty married J William “Bill” Wolfinger, who survives. […]

Laurabel (Stratton) Dildine, 87, of Marion

Laurabel (Stratton) Dildine, age 87 of Marion, died early Monday afternoon, September 9, 2013 at the Presidential Center Nursing Home in Marion.  She was born June 14, 1926 in Madison County to the late Glen Lewis and Mabel (Garrison) Stratton. On June 28, 1946 she married Harold l. Dildine in Raymond and he died February […]

Frederick Charles Ervin, 84, of Marion

Frederick Charles Ervin age 84 of Marion passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Presidential Nursing Care in Marion. Born January 15, 1929 in Marion to the late Leland and Dorothy Ervin. Fred was a retired electrician for Erie Lakawanna Railroad. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Fred in earlier years loved to hunt, fish, […]

Mary Margaret Simmons, 91, of Marion

Mary Margaret Simmons, lifelong resident of Marion, passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the home of her son. Mary Margaret was born to Robert and Bernadine (Walsh) Johnston on June 8, 1922. On August 7, 1943 Mary Margaret became the beloved wife of Thomas D. Simmons; he preceded […]

Joan Alice Virden, 83, of Marion

Joan Alice Virden, 83, died early Monday morning September 5, 2013 at Marion Manor. On July 19, 1930, Joan was born in Marion, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Stella Lash. Joan graduated from Marion Harding High School in the Class of 1948. Mrs. Virden was the 60 year wife of the late […]