Ronald D. Tolley Sr., age 65, of Marion, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday morning, October 28, 2011, at his residence following a brief illness.

On August 26, 1946, Ron was born in Charleston, West Virginia, one of four children of the late Howard and Ellie (Jividen) Tolley.  He was a lifelong resident of Marion County, and had attended the New Bloomington and Elgin High Schools.

Robert A. Jones, age 86, of Bellefontaine, formerly of LaRue, died Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM at his residence.

He was born January 20, 1925 in LaRue, Ohio to the late Damon and Ruie (Williams) Jones.

Robert Eugene Holliday, age 89 ,of Marion, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Kingston Residence of Marion.

He was born November 21, 1921 in Marion, Ohio to the late J. Frank and Margaret A. (Fetter) Holliday.

Lieutenant David Leroy Grounds, II of Marion, Ohio, born February 20, 1969, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2011 at 2:53PM.

David was born to parents, David and Lynn Grounds at Kirk Army Hospital in Aberdeen, Maryland. Both parents reside in Marion, and great-grandmother, Betty Riley Gustin, resides in Nevada.

H. Dean Stiltner Jr., age 42, of Marion, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 26, 2011, at his residence following a five year battle of complications after a paralyzing injury.

On October 20, 1969, Dean was born as a twin.  He was the son of the Harold “Dean” Sr. and Donna Kay (Lute) Stiltner.

Joyce P. Pfleider age 73 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 at her residence.

She was born June 18, 1938 in Marion, Ohio to the late Charlie Gleason and Martha (Weaver) Thompson.

Joyce was retired as a Home Health Aide working in Private Home Care. She also was an avid bingo and card player.

Richard Reynolds age 79 passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Marion General Hospital.

Born December 1, 1931 in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Simeon and Mary (Hutchinson) Reynolds.

Richard served in the U.S. Air force. He was the owner operator of Reynolds Refrigeration.

Joyce Elaine Wiewandt Gerken Burkett, 81, was peacefully taken into the loving arms of Jesus at 1:40 AM, Thursday, October 20, 2011 with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.

She was born on February 2, 1930 to John and Bess (Witt) Wiewandt, in Fremont, Ohio.

Brenda S. Wallace-Anak, 52, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved brother Kermit "Bam" Massey Jr. early Thursday morning October 20, 2011.

She was born October 29, 1958.

Peggy P. Spradling age 83 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Friday October 21, 2011 at the Partners of Marion.

She was born April 16, 1928 in Salyersville, Ky. to the late Merill Patrick Adams and Ruth (Adams) Lauffer.

On July 11 1948 in Greenup, Ky., she married Earl D. Spradling and he preceded her in death in 1976 in Marion, Ohio.