Norman E. Howell, 87, of Marion

Norman E. Howell age 87 of Marion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Marion General Hospital.

He was born August 17, 1922 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Gladys (Lee) Howell.

Todd Matthew Miller, 52, of Marion

Todd Matthew Miller passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 27, 2010 in West Virginia while traveling on a business trip.

He was born in Marion to the late Everett and Stella Mae (Pommert) Miller on October 21, 1957.

Jacob E. “Jake” Pfeiffer, age 19, of Marion

“His ear to ear smile, would always light up the room.”  Jake Pfeiffer was a “great kid” who loved his family and friends dearly and often had them rolling with laughter.

Jacob E. "Jake" Pfeiffer, left this world much too early as he died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, June 26, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was 19 years young.

Lena Marie Townsend, 88, of Marion

Lena Marie Townsend, 88, of Marion passed away Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2010 at Heartland of Marion.

She was born November 27, 1921 in Kenova, West Virginia to the late James Thomas and Bell (Harris) Preston.

Grace L. McMurray, 90, of Prospect

Grace L. McMurray, age 90, died peacefully at her home, late Saturday night, June 26, 2010, in the care of her daughters.

She was born to the late Laura Adith Foos and Ray Edward Harvey on November 28, 1919 the oldest of seven children.

Luda Mae Stephens, 88, of Mount Gilead

Luda Mae Stephens, age 88, of Mount Gilead died Sunday morning, June 27, 2010 at the Morrow County Hospital Extended Facility.

She was born on March 29, 1922 in Blaine, Kentucky the daughter of the late Merdith and Emma (Morrison) Edwards.

Richard D. “Dick” Sharp, 75, of the Meeker area

Richard D. "Dick" Sharp, age 75, of the Meeker area, died Friday evening at the Ohio State Medical Center.

Lela F. Williams, 70, of Marion

Lela F. Williams age 70 of Marion, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her residence.

She was born December 2, 1936 in Kehoe, Ky., to the late Carlisle and Eunice (Cooper) Rife.

Lana S. Ryan, 64, formerly of Marion

Lana S. Ryan, 64, of Howard and formerly of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Lana was born in Marion, on June 4, 1946 to Ralph G. and Margaret (Kennedy) Chamberlain.

Richard Floyd Fitch, 78, of Richwood

Richard Floyd Fitch, age 78 of Richwood, died Thursday afternoon June 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 24, 1931 in New Boston to the late Joseph Franklin and Jessie (Rife) Fitch.