Archie Edward Harford, age 84, of Forest, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky.  Born September 3, 1927, in Lakeview, OH, to the late James and Rose (Toland) Harford, Archie was the youngest of 11 children.

Patricia L. “Patty” Lyons, age 84, of Mount Gilead, went to heaven to be reunited with her one true love, Francis, late Friday evening, July 6, 2012, at her residence following an extended illness.

Gerry S. Persinger, age 68, of Marengo, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his residence.

Born August 9, 1943 in Thornport, Ohio, Gerry was the son of the late R.B. Orval and Elizabeth Ladora (Rhineberger) Persinger.

Mary Ellen Kline, age 89 of Marion, entered into eternal peace Monday July 30, 2012 at Marion Manor. Mary Ellen was born on September 19th, 1922 as the daughter of the late Otto and Pearl (Weir) Gist. She was married to the late Jack Kline and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Robert E. “Bob” Southard age 80 of Marysville, died Thursday evening July 26, 2012, at the Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville

He was born in Richwood on June 11, 1932 to the late Kelson “Kelly” and Virginia (Tilton) Southard, also predeceased by niece Rhonda Monroe Carter and nephew Rusty Hoover

Pastor Richard John Thomas, age 99, of Marion and formerly of Pennsylvania, was resurrected to be with the Lord early Monday morning, July 30, 2012, at the Community Healthcare Center.

Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Pastor Richard's family and will announce arrangements

Kristen Nicole Peters, age 16, of Mount Gilead, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on July 19, 1996 in Mount Gilead, Kristen was the daughter of Natasha Fawn (Brown) Peters and the late Shane Peters.  She attended Northmor High School and just completed her freshman year.  There, she was a member of FCCLA, sang in the choir, ran cross country and track, and held her own against the boys on the wrestling team.

Jean Kathleen Lister, age 89, of Marion, died peacefully on July 25th 2012 at the Kingston Residence of Marion following a brief illness.

Roy Denver Casto, age 68 of Marion passed away in the O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 3:35 p.m. He was born in Marion, Vermont on July 20, 1944 to Denver and Kathleen (Cutlip) Casto. Roy married Diana K. Bailey on September 10, 1966 in Marion and she survives.

Craig P. Dunn age 56 of Mt. Gilead formerly of Marion passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at his residence. Born April 9, 1956 in Celina, Ohio to the late James F. Dunn and Williene (Kibble) Dunn who survives.