Joseph Anthony Mamone, 79

Joseph Anthony Mamone, age 79, went home to be with his Savior Wednesday afternoon, May 18, 2011 at his residence.

He was born September 7, 1931 in Chatteroy, West Virginia to the late James and Anna Marie (Damasi) Mamone.

Betty L. Hayes, 80, of Prospect

Betty L. Hayes, age 80, of Prospect was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2011 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was one of six children born on November 29, 1930 in Marion to the late Henry and Carrie (McGloughlin) Gilbert in Marion.

Norman L. Burch, 72, of Marion

Norman L. Burch age 72 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Monday May 16, 2011 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born November 28, 1938 in Marion, Ohio to the late Charles and Helen (Rasey) Burch.

Frank P. Resta, 86, formerly of Marion

Frank P. Resta age 86 of Columbus passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Mt Carmel West.

Born in Marion, Ohio June 9, 1924 to the late Frank P. and V. Lucille (Bowser) Resta.

Cecil Oehler, 84, of Prospect

Life-long Prospect resident Cecil Oehler, age 84, died Monday evening, May 16, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the youngest of seven children, born December 13, 1926 in Prospect to the late William and Emma (Knappenberger) Oehler.

Mary Ann Harris, 80, of Marion

Mary Ann Harris, age 80, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, May 16, 2011, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

On November 12, 1930, Mary Ann was born in Grand Prairie Township of Marion County, one of six children of the late Floyd and Mary Edythe (Gustin) Van Meter.

Annabell Fay Persinger, 76, of Marion

Annabell Fay Persinger age 76 of Marion passed away Friday, May 13, 2011, at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas.

Born March 8, 1935, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Roy V. and Elva (Moore) Showalter.

Carl Leslie Delawder, Jr., 43, of Marion

Carl Leslie Delawder, Jr. passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at his residence at the age of 43.

He was born July 5, 1967 in Ironton, Ohio to Carl Leslie and Nellie (McCormick) Delawder of Chandler, Arizona. He married Kendra Keller in Marion August 5, 2003.

Rodger L. Burden, 94, of Marion

Rodger L. Burden, age 94, of Marion, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, in the care of Community Health Care Center.

He was born July 30, 1916, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Harbor T. and Amelia (Ritter) Burden.

On August 24, 1940, he married Lois I. (Postle) who died July 28, 2009. 

Rodger retired from Schmidt Pattern Works as a pattern maker.  He was a member of St. Mary Church and former K of C member.  In the past several years he enjoyed woodworking, cooking and even bike ridding.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Mary Lou (Curtis) Price of Florida, Judith Anne (Everett) Crawford of California, a son Rodger (Marcia) Burden of Edison, Ohio, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

No calling hours will be observed.  A graveside service will be held Friday, May 20, 2011, at 11 am at Grand Prairie Cemetery with Father Michael Nimocks officiating. 

Memorial contributions can be made to Marion General Hospice or Marion Humane Society.

Arrangements are being handled through Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.

Virginia L. “Sue” Corbett, 70, of Richwood

Virginia L. “Sue” Corbett, age 70 of Richwood died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at her home.

She was born March 15, 1941 in McAndrews, Kentucky to the late Frederick and Lassie (Williamson) Ball. On April 17, 1959 she married Charles Corbett and he survives.