John L. Fillinger, 66 of Hilliard, formerly of Richwood, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Altercare of Hilliard. He was born on June 11, 1950 in Kenton to the late Robert Henry and Blanche L. (Friermood) Fillinger. On January 6, 1969, he married the former Cynthia Elliott in Greenup, Kentucky, and she survives in Hilliard. […]
Magdaline M. Flach, 96, of Marion
Magdaline M. Flach, age 96, of Marion went home to be with her Lord on Thursday June 8, 2017. Magdaline was born on Friday May 13, 1921 to the late Harry and Norma (Mayers) Seiter in Marion. She was one of 2 daughters, her sister being Hilda (Weiss-Andrus). She always enjoyed talking about her family […]
Gary Lee Jackson, 57, of Marion
Gary Lee Jackson, age 57 of Marion, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 at the Presidential Nursing Care Center in Marion, OH after a two year battle with cancer. Gary entered into this world on October 17, 1959 to the late Robert N. and Verona (Dice) Jackson, Sr. He was a self-employed Antenna/Tower Installer […]
Michael A. Partipilo, 90, of Marion
Michael A. Partipilo, age 90, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in the Presidential Center. He was born in Marion, Ohio on March 29, 1927, the son of Nicholas and Florine (Viglow) Partipilo. Mike attended the St. Mary Schools and St. Mary Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII […]
Francis York “Fran” Davis, Sr., 78 of Marion
Francis York “Fran” Davis, Sr., age 78 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Fran was born on August 6, 1938 in Marion, the son of Frederick York and Clara Ruby Grace (Wiggins) Davis. After receiving his education, Fran immediately enlisted with the United States Navy, proudly […]
George Eldon Bump, Sr., 76, of Marion
George Eldon Bump, Sr., age 76, of Marion and formerly of Delaware, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born March 5, 1941 in Marysville to Eldon H. and Avenell (Ward) Bump. At a young age, he and his family moved from New Dover to Delaware where they […]
Joseph S Stanko, of Prospect
Joseph S Stanko entered heavens gates into the arms of his Lord and Savior June 5, 2017. Joe, as he was fondly known by family & friends, was a life time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. A devout man of God, Joe was known as a selfless man with a servant heart. Recently, Joe […]
Carl Harrison Drake, Jr., 81, of Marion
Carl Harrison Drake, Jr., age 81, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home. On July 22, 1935, he was born to the late Carl H. Drake, Sr., and Cleo (Smith) Drake, and on April 3, 1955, he married his wife Mildred (Merriman) Drake, who still survives. Carl was a […]
Oswald F. “Ozzie” Merz, 84, of Marion
The final chapter of the incredible life and journey of Oswald F. “Ozzie” Merz was written on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at his home in the Kingston Residence of Marion with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Words will never do justice to explain Ozzie’s unique and fulfilling life story. On November 17, […]
Keith W. “Wildman” Blanton, 56, of Marion
Keith W. “Wildman” Blanton, age 56 of Marion, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017. Keith entered into this world on January 12, 1961 to Tom and Patricia (Kidwell) Blanton in Mt. Gilead, OH. Keith was a hardworking man and worked as an assembler at Whitesides Manufacturing in Delaware, OH. He was always helping others […]