Russell M. Higgins, 38, of Bellefontaine

Russell M. Higgins, age 38, of Bellefontaine, died suddenly Saturday October 27, 2012 at 10:00 PM. He was born September  2, 1974 in Kenton, Ohio to the  late James Higgins and Therese (Bookman) Trout and she survives in LaRue. Also surviving are son Matthew M. Higgins of Ada and daughter Shelby N. Higgins of Ada, […]

Carl E. Uline, 83, of Marion

Carl E. Uline, age 83, of Marion, passed away Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012, at his residence. Carl was born on July 30, 1929 in Marion, the son of the late John B. and B. Florence (Eberhart) Uline.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School in the Class of 1947. On June 2, 1962, Carl […]

Marvin Dale McCleary, 59, of Caledonia

Marvin Dale McCleary, age 59 of Caledonia died as a result of a highway accident on Monday October 29th, 2012. Dale was born in Marion as the son of the late Sheldon and Marilyn (Simmons) McCleary. He was a proud graduate of Northmor High School. He was employed for 26 years at Galion Dresser, had […]

Brooke MacKenzie Laughrey, 31

Brooke MacKenzie Laughrey, age 31 found her way to Heaven on October 24th, 2012. She is survived by her 4 children, Xaylen Kade Morgan age 9, Xiyleah Joelynn Pickens age 4, Xeniyah Raelee Pickens age 3, Xahkye Noah Pickens age 10 months. She loved them all dearly. She is also survived by her mother Karen […]

Esther L. Porter, 97, of Marion

Esther L. Porter age 97 of Marion, Ohio passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 21, 1915 in Marion, Ohio to the late Earl and Caroline (Spiedel) Griffith. On May 14, 1934 she married Maurice E. Porter, they were married 71 years, he preceded her in death in 2005. […]

A. Raymond McAvoy, 65, of Mount Gilead

A. Raymond McAvoy, age 65, of Mount Gilead, died Monday evening, October 29, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. On August 23, 1947, Ray was born in Richwood, West Virginia, one of five sons of the late Gorrel and Hazel (Williamson) McAvoy. As a family, they moved […]

Ernest C. Hopkins, 61, of Marion

Ernest C. Hopkins age 61 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1951 in Marion, Ohio to the late Alfred D. and Virginia J. (Storer) Hopkins. Ernest was a lifelong resident of Marion, Ohio where he was a former member of the Moose Lodge # […]

Sally T. Steinman, 58, of Marion

Sally T. Steinman age 58 of 1920 Victory Rd., Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday October 29, 2012 at Marion General Hospital. She was born February 16, 1954 in Lawrence Co., Ohio to the late Roy and Iva Nell (Gillenwater) Townsend. On March 23, 1996 in Marion she married Fred E. Steinman and he survives. Sally […]

Thelma M. Whaley, 101, formerly of Canaan Township

Thelma M. Whaley age 101 Formerly of Canaan Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning October 29th, 2012 in Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion. Thelma was born September 13th, 1911 in Galion as the daughter of Phillip W. & Julia E. (Allebeck) Schnegelsberger. On Sept 23rd, 1938 she married Allen R. […]

John T. Hartle, 57, of Marion

John T. Hartle age 57 passed away at Partners of Marion  on October 28, 2012 after a long struggle with many health problems. John was born in Marion to Robert T. Hartle and Pauline (Dall) Hartle on June 19, 1955. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1973. He then moved to Rural Retreat […]