Ronald J. Rainey, 70, of Marion, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Marion General Hospital.

Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 30, 1941 to Joseph and Mary (Marshner) Rainey.

He graduated from North Royalton High School in 1960 and Kent State University in 1965, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Education.

David “Mark” Young II, age 44, of Marion, died Thursday evening, April 26, 2012, at Partners of Marion following nearly a year battle with brain cancer.

On May 25, 1967, Mark was born in Marion General Hospital, the son of the late David Mark and Cheryl (Eakins) Young.  He was raised in Marion and graduated from Marion Harding High School.

Michael Robert McKiernan, Marion: “When you come to Heaven one day, don’t look for me at the gate. I won’t be on the streets of Gold, or at the Jasper Wall. Just keep walking straight through all the beautiful angels. I’ll be the one knelling at my dear Jesus' feet.” These are the sweet comforting words Mike left us with.

Edwin Earl "Eddie" Gulliford, age 79, after several years of declining health, passed away at his home in Green Camp. He is now with our Lord and has no more pain, only peace. Eddie lived in this area all of his life.

He was born January 1, 1933 in Marion County to Clarence and Marjorie (Seckel) Gulliford. His father preceded him in death; his mother, at age 99, survives.

Ruby Jane Richards age 75, died in her home on April 24, 2012.

She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on December 25, 1936 to Roy and Roxie (Collinsworth) Adams.

Augustine Thatcher Candel, age 83, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 24, 2012.

“Biddy” was a member of Holy Trinity Parish in Bucyrus. She was a lifelong member of the International Friendship Club formed after WWII for foreign brides of Veterans. She participated in the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and the Red Hats.  She belonged to the American Legion and the Moose.

James Kenneth Thompson age 68 of Richwood, died peacefully Monday afternoon April 23, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born April 11, 1944 in Marion to the late Alvin Kenneth and Ruby Evelyn (Fetter) Thompson.

He was also predeceased by one brother: Tommy Thompson and one sister: Noreen McPherson and one infant daughter Dena Maria Thompson

Imo Crowe age 59 of Marion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 22, 2012 at her residence.

She was born August 10, 1952 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ike M. and Alfredia J. (Neely) Osborn.

On February 29, 1996 she married Robert P. "Bob" Crowe.

Mary Lou Roszman, age 78 of Marion, Ohio Died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. at Fairhaven Community of Upper Sandusky Ohio.

She was born April 18, 1934 in Marion, Ohio to the late Patrick and Daisy (McCombs) Ring.

On August 2, 1951 she married Arthur Gene Roszman and he died June 29, 1989. They were married for almost 38 years.

J. William Thomas age 79 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2012 at Partners of Marion.

He was born August 6, 1932 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Lester T. and Dorotha M. (Clady) Thomas.