James Leonard Smith, 70, formerly of Caledonia

James Leonard Smith, age 70, formerly of Caledonia passed away Sunday evening April 21st 2013 in Wyandot County Nursing & Rehab Center, Upper Sandusky. Jim was born June 22nd, 1942 in Upper Sandusky as the son of the late Leonard & Doris (Kelly) Smith. He was a high school graduate of Upper Sandusky and retired […]

Martha Jane Minard, 94, of Marion

On April 15, 2013, Martha Jane Minard ended her earthly journey and went to be with her Savior. She was born October 4, 1918 to Iva and Art Van Atta, founder of the Van Atta Supply Company. Martha married Robert M. Minard on September 4, 1942, they enjoyd 62 years of marriage. Martha was preceded […]

Allen R. “Dick” Bartley, 74, of Marion

Allen R. “Dick” Bartley age 74 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Louis Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born October 25, 1938 in Corrina, Ky., to the late Mr.& Mrs. Sam Bartley. Dick’s parents passed away when he was young, he was raised by his grandparents, Cas & […]

Rev. Charles E. Sanders

The Rev. Dr. Charles E. Sanders, BA, MDiv, DD passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Alzheimer Care Center in Columbus, Ohio on April 17, 2013. The Reverend Charles E. Sanders was born in Lafferty, Ohio. He was called to the ministry at age 18 and spent his early years evangelizing throughout Ohio. […]

Robert L. Plotner, 90, of Marion

Robert L. Plotner, age 90, of Marion, passed away Thursday morning, April 18, 2013, at the Marion General Hospital following a brief illness. Robert was born in Marion, Ohio, on February 17, 1923, the son of the late James R. and Florence (Tallman) Plotner.  He graduated from Washington Local Schools in Byhalia, Ohio in the […]

Susan E. Houseworth, 66, of Marion

Susan E. Houseworth age 66 of Marion passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. Born March 22, 1947 in Marion to the late Harold and Rita (Coffee) Millisor. Susan was a Homemaker. She is survived by two sons Michael Millisor and Sean (Evette) Millisor, one daughter Dawn (John) Gendrow, all of Marion, […]

Meghan Elizabeth Carey Dershem, 34, formerly of Prospect

Meghan Elizabeth Carey Dershem, age 34, of Indianapolis, IN, and formerly of Prospect, OH, died unexpectedly, Monday morning, April 15, 2013, at the Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. On August 16, 1978, Meghan was born in Marion General Hospital, the daughter of Patrick and Cheryl (Meinrod) Carey of Prospect, OH. She graduated from Elgin […]

Marlies Ann (Bumgarner) Parikian, 54, of Galloway

Marlies Ann (Bumgarner) Parikian, age 54, of Galloway, died Monday, April 15, 2013 at Doctor’s Hospital in Columbus. She was born February 15, 1959 in Richwood to the late Gerald L. and Wanda (Kierstein) Bumgarner. On May 6, 2000 she married Thierry Parikian and he survives. She is also survived by a brother, Bryan (Lisa) […]

George F. Rush, 77, of Marion

George F. Rush age 77 of Marion passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Marion General Hospital. Born February 22, 1936 in Marion to the late John D. and Vena Mae (Uncapher) Rush. George was a brakeman for Erie-Conrail Railroad, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by one son, Jeff (Linda) […]

Tanya Lee Keller, 48, of Marion

Tanya Lee Keller age 48 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013 in South Shore, Ky. She was born June 24, 1964 in Douglas, Az., to Harry E. “Gene” and Loretta E. “Earleen” (Jenkins) Hammons. Tanya was a long time resident of Marion, Ohio where she attended Open Bible Enterprise Baptist Church. She […]