Esther Louise Chelsea, age 71, of Marion, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at The Kindred Community. Esther was born October 30, 1943 in Sewickley, PA to the late Andrew and Louise (Granitz) Stranko. Esther served her county in The United States Marine Corps. Esther is survived by John Daniel Chelsea. Visitation will be held Wednesday, […]
John F. Houpt, 90, of Mt. Gilead
June 29, 2015 by
Few people touch a community with their love and friendship, a caring heart, and hands that are always giving. John F. Houpt was one of those people, a pillar of Mount Gilead and other Morrow County communities. He passed away early Saturday morning, June 27, 2015, at the Morrow County Hospital. He was 90 years […]
Erma “Jane” Ellinwood Wheeler Ratterman, 86, of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Erma “Jane” Ellinwood Wheeler Ratterman 86 of Marion, died peacefully Saturday afternoon June 27, 2015 at the Arbors at Delaware. She was born March 15, 1929 in Marion to the late Truman George and Helen (Douglass) Reed Ellinwood, she was also predeceased by two husbands: Dennie H. Wheeler and Andrew Ratterman, siblings: David Reed, Marie […]
Lawrence M. Paul, Jr., 61, of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Lawrence M. Paul, Jr. age 61 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2015 at the Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 12, 1953 in Greenup, Ky. to Lawrence M. and Helen D. (Hunt) Paul, Sr. His parents survive in Marion, Ohio. Lawrence was a U.S. Army Veteran. Besides […]
Karen Sue Gorenflo Krausz, 73, of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Karen Sue Gorenflo Krausz age 73 of Marion, Ohio, died at 10:55 P.M. on Friday June 26, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 26, 1941 in Marion to Nellie Sisson Gorenflo and Wilfred Gorenflo. She was married December 28, 1984 to Richard C. Krausz who survives. Also surviving her, daughter, Pamela (Shawn) Anthony […]
Joseph Leo Gaskins, 94, formerly of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Joseph Leo Gaskins, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Joseph was born in Gallia County, Ohio on May 23, 1921 to the late George and Mary E. Evans Gaskins. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during […]
Karen Jean (Barrick) Perry, 73, of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Karen Jean (Barrick) Perry, 73, of Marion, OH, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Presidential Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on July 3, 1941, in Newark, OH, to the late Russel and Marjorie Barrick. She was preceded in death by her sisters Linda and Sandra. She was a 1959 […]
Zelma Marie Fitch, 85, of Marion
June 29, 2015 by
Zelma Marie Fitch age 85 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2015 at the Presidential Center Genesis HealthCare. She was born February 1, 1930 in Louisa, Ky. to the late Luther and Susie (Webb) Endicott. On April 5, 1947 in Inez, Ky. she married Chester Fitch and he preceded her in death […]
Dennis Eugene Blue, 75
June 26, 2015 by
Dennis Eugene Blue, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 24, 2015 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born to the late John W. and Bonnie (Ryan) Blue on February 2, 1940 in LaRue, Ohio. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion Catholic High School. Dennis married the […]
Sharon F. Schmelzer, 71, of Richwood
June 25, 2015 by
Sharon F. Schmelzer 71 of Richwood, received her ultimate healing on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2015 at Heartland of Marion where she has lived for the past few years. She had courageously endured the effects of MS for over 27 years. Sharon was born July 2, 1943 in Marion to the late Fay & Mabel […]
