Alexis Jean "Lexi" Kearns age 21 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.
She was born June 4, 1991 in Jacksonville, FL. Lexi attended Victory Center Church of God in Marion and for the past year she has been employed at Holiday Inn Express and Crosscreek Dental in housekeeping.

Ethel L. Carter, age 100, passed away at noon, Sunday, June  24, 2012, at DeWolfe House in Marion. She was born June 8, 1912 in Montgomery Township to the late Ira A. and Mertie L. (Moore) Carter.

Ethel was a lifelong resident of LaRue and was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church for more than 60 years serving on various committees, as a trustee and church books auditor.

Glenn "Stumpy" Summers age 62 of Morral, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his residence. Born in Ironton, Ohio October 23, 1949 to the late Charles "Tootie" and Mary (Chirchirillo) Summers.

Blanche R. Long, age 99, of Edison and formerly of Columbus, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Morrow County Hospital following an extended illness.

Blanche was born on May 21, 1913, the daughter of the late Jacob Loretta Bailey.  She was a graduate of the Columbus School Systems.

For over thirty five years, Blanche worked at the American Cattle Jersey Association in the office.  She also opened her own home hair salon to cut and style hair on the side.

Donald H. Redd, age 82, of LaRue, Ohio died Friday June 22, 2012 at 2:25 PM at Marion General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1929 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Harley A. and Mary Elizabeth (Darling) Redd. On January 22, 1949 he married Norma J. Luke and she died April 11, 2011.

William "Pat" Neef age 81 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Heartland of Marion.
He was born July 31, 1930 in Ferndale, MI., to the late George M. and Lula A. (Quinlan) Neef.
On November 29, 1963 he married Sue (Gay).

Carolyn Kay (Matthews) Moser was born March 26th, 1938, in Delaware Ohio. On June 22, 2012 she went to her eternal home in Heaven. She was first married to Robert E. Smith of Waldo and they had two daughters together, Karen Ann and Robyn Lynne. In 1998 she married George E. Moser of Prospect, Ohio.

Melvin Jay Berry age 75 of Marion, Ohio lost his courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 4, 1936 in Corunna, MI., to the late Frank S. and Hazel E. (Schrepfer) Berry.
On September 1, 1956 he married Elaine M. (Koyne).

Cleta M. Berry, age 88 of Marion, entered into eternal peace Wednesday morning , June 20th, 2012 at Heartland of Marion. Cleta was born on January 31st, 1924 in Mt. Gilead as the daughter of Odus W. & Melvina Maria (Pinder) McClenathan. On June 8th, 1946 Cleta married Robert S. Berry Sr.. He preceded her in death November 17th, 2006.

She was a member of the Heritage Bible Church and the Marion Women of the Moose. She had been employed at ITT Power Equipment n Galion and also at Isaly’s in Marion.

Mr. Kenneth Dean Longacre, a former long time resident of Marion, passed away at age 87 on Monday, June 18th, at Southland Nursing Center in Peachtree City, Georgia. He was born in Milford Center, Ohio to Edward and Maude Longacre on November 24, 1924. He served in the South Pacific in World War II in the Army’s 11th Airborne Division as a member of the medical corps. He married Elsie Ruth Armbruster on April 6, 1947. She preceded him in death on January 14th, 2003. He graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Agriculture in 1950. Mr. Longacre worked as a quality control engineer at Whirlpool Corporation for over 25 years. He was an exceptional wood craftsman and all around handyman. He thoroughly enjoyed playing his harmonica and was a crosswords aficionado. Mr. Longacre will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his pleasant disposition, his quick whit, and his kind and gentle spirit.