John A. Berridge, 85, of Marion

John A. Berridge, 85, of Marion, Ohio went to be with his Lord on October 2, 2013. He was born December 5, 1927 to the late Cornelius and Catherine (Tedrow) Berridge of Marion. John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty (Cochran) Berridge. They were married on October 28, 1949 at St. […]

Benjamin Holt Smith, 60, of Marion

Benjamin Holt Smith, age 60, of Marion, died Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, OH. Benjamin was born on April 28, 1953 to the late Benjamin and Bonita (Beal) Smith in Columbus, OH.  He served in the Army. Benjamin was preceded in death by wife Delilha Stump.  He is survived by […]

David A. Sisson, 65, of Marion

David A. Sisson age 65 of Marion passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Marion Manor Nursing home. Born November 3, 1947 in Marion to the late Virgil H. and Edith P. (Evans) Sisson. David retired from Quaker Oats. He was a member of Family Life Church, a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. […]

Randall K. “Randy” Hutchins Sr., 55, of Ripley

Randall K. “Randy” Hutchins Sr., age 55 of Ripley, died unexpectedly, Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Kenton.   His mother, Nancy Lee (Ballinger) Meister survives in Byhalia and his father, Keith Martin (Gennie) Hutchins survives in Crandall, Georgia. A 1976 graduate of North Union High School, he […]

Cheryl Lynn Gates, 55, of Caledonia

Cheryl Lynn Gates, age 55 of Caledonia passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening September 29th at Marion General Hospital. She was born in Franklin County on January 29th, 1958 as the daughter of the late Roy A. Kepley Sr. and Shirley Ann Caldwell. Lynn was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Caledonia and […]

Virgil L. Guiher, 81, of Mt. Gilead

A loved and loving husband, father, and grandfather Virgil L. Guiher of Mt. Gilead  went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Virgil was 81 years of age. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Canaan United Methodist Church. Virgil was born to Glenn and Stella Guiher on December 14, […]

Janis Swepston, 66, of Marion

An Angel left this earth on Saturday, September 28, 2013.  She possessed the gifts of grace, dignity, charm and understanding and was loved by all who knew her.  We are sure that the sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing beautifully and the flowers were blooming splendidly upon the birth of Janis Swepston on […]

John Scott “Bomber” Gilbert, 58, of Marion

John Scott “Bomber” Gilbert age 58 of Marion passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Med-Central Hospital in Mansfield. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert J. and Joyce I. (Hawley) Gilbert. John is survived by his partner Penny McGlone, one brother Tom Gilbert of Chillicothe, Ohio, one cousin, Karen (Cliff) Stadler of Canton, […]

Claudia “Sue” Eichensehr Lasley, 70, formerly of Marion

Claudia “Sue” Eichensehr Lasley, age 70 of Delaware and formerly of Marion passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Wintersong Village in Delaware. She was born on August 26, 1943 to the late William and Thelma Eichensehr in New Albany, Ohio.   An avid fan of the Buckeyes, Indians, and Browns, Sue enjoyed family vacations […]

Kenneth Eugene Orth, 87, of Caledonia

Kenneth Eugene Orth, age 87 of Caledonia passed away Friday evening September 27th, in Marion General Hospital. He was born December 17th, 1925 in Belle Center, OH as the son of Robert D. & Irene E. (Rodgers) Orth. He was a 1944 graduate of Mt. Victory High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the […]