James R. “Jim” Crissinger, age 61, of Marion, died early Sunday morning, December 11, 2011, at the Community Healthcare Center following a three year battle with cancer.

On May 29, 1950, Jim was born in Marion, Ohio, one of thirteen children of the late Harold and Kathryn (Zwolle) Crissinger.  He had attended Pleasant Schools.

“Disability is a matter of perception.  If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.”  This was true of Bill Coon, whose will and determination made him a productive member of society every day of his life despite his challenges.

William P. “Bill” Coon, age 80, a lifelong resident of Marion, died peacefully and suddenly on Friday afternoon, December 9, 2011, at his residence after having a wonderful day at work at MARCA Industries.

Pastor Roy D. Gifford age 65 of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born January 6, 1946 in West Union, Ohio to the late Starlen and Naellie Gifford.

On April 20, 1963 he married Lucille D. (Colvin) Gifford.

Joseph Gerard Schroeck, age 86, of Marion passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2011.

On July 22, 1925, Mr. Schroeck was born to the late Philip and Elizabeth (Winschel) Schroeck in Erie, Pa.

JoAnne Elizabeth (Jacobs) Tevis, age 72 of Marion, left this earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 after a long battle with cancer.  She passed away at Lake Wales Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

JoAnne was born December 12, 1938 to the late Carl and Henrietta Mae (Hedges) Jacobs at their home near York Center.  She attended school at York Center and through consolidation, spent her high school years at Byhalia.

Daniel C. Inskeep, age 90, of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday evening, December 7, 2011, surrounded by his family at his home.

Daniel was born in Columbus, Ohio, on September 9, 1921, the son of Earl and Laura Inskeep. He was a graduate from North High School.

Melinda S. Disbennett Biddle passed away Wednesday December 12, 2011 at her residence.

Melinda was born November 1, 1969 in Marion, OH to Forest L. and Wanda L. (Phillips) Disbennett.

She was very active with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

William C. Cluff age 73 of Marion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at his residence.

He was born July 18, 1938 in Marion, Ohio to the late Floyd F. and Kathryn L. (Williamson) Cluff.

Kermit P. Massey, age 73, of Marion, OH died Monday December 5, 2011 at 4:52 PM in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH, following heart complications with family by his side.

He was born on December 29, 1937 in Keith, West Virginia to the late Chester A. and Laura P. Massey.

Hope M. Emmons age 76 of Marion passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at her residence.

Born in Marion to the late Chester E. and Helen M. (Porterfield) Dall.

On November 26, 1954 Hope married Charles F. Emmons and he survives.