All Obituaries

Norman R. Fischer, 82, loving husband and father passed away peacefully with family at his side on February 15th 2021. Norman was born on January 18, 1939 in Cable Ohio to Clarence and Helen Fischer. He married the love of his life Phyllis (Arlene) Wickersham on May 24th 1959 and together they raised two sons, Douglas R. and Danny K. A six year US Navy veteran, he signed with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Marysville Plant until he retired in 1997.  In retirement, he spent time...

Jessica Lynn McCreary, 45, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. A devoted wife, loving daughter and sister, very doting aunt and selfless soul to anyone that knew her, Jessica always put the needs of others before her own. She adored her nieces and nephews, making sure to always schedule special time to spoil them. She enjoyed making crafts with them, teaching them to make crafts and if they had a special request for a...

James M. Daum, 72, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the O.S.U Wexner Medical in Columbus with his family by his side. A loving and devoted brother, uncle and friend, he loved spending time with his family, certainly his daily visits with Nancianna. Of the Methodist faith, he formerly attended and was baptized at the Milford Center United Methodist Church. James was a veteran of the United States Navy and a long time truck driver. He was an avid...

Mark B. Gleckler of Marysville and formerly of Salem, OH, died unexpectedly at his home January 31, 2021. Mark was born January 13, 1960 in Salem, OH, the son of Donald and Lois (Allmon) Gleckler. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Salem Senior High School, Salem, OH and a graduate of Columbus State, OH. Mark was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, proudly serving his country while stationed in the Netherlands and California. Mark was last employed by Honeywell SensoTec in Columbus. He was an avid...

Dora Yoshiko Martin (Morimoto) died on January 19, 2021 at 96 years old. As a sibling, Dora was a constant, steadying presence. She kept the house sparkling clean, even if they didn’t always appreciate being locked out of the house while the floor was drying. After meeting her late husband Robert, she became the mother to four sons. She dedicated her life to raising them, instilling in them the discipline to accomplish their goals. Her grandchildren remember her fondly as a no-nonsense...

Janet L. Warrick, 87, of West Mansfield passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine. A loving homemaker, Janet was a devoted wife and mother and a very proud grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a member of Millcreek Church of Christ and was a 1952 graduate of West Mansfield High School. She was born January 8, 1934, in Pottersburg to the late John and Ava Smith Epps.  She married Paul Warrick on June 10, 1956, at the West Mansfield United...

Randolph P. "Randy" Austin, 63, of East Liberty, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. A 1976 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, Randy worked as a driver at TRC for 39 years. He attended the New Horizons Baptist Church and was a member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club, the Indian Lake Moose and the N.R.A. Randy was a loving brother and uncle, he loved spending time with his family. An avid outdoorsman, he was a sponsored professional bass...

Betty Lou Marine Lowry, 90, of Marysville passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Brookdale of Marysville. She was employed in inspection and as a machine operator with Nestle's for over 27 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Union Rural High School in Milford Center and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #3320 Ladies Auxiliary where she served as a past president. She enjoyed camping, attending country & western concerts, gardening and...

Richard L. Keller, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Green Hills Community Nursing Home following after many years of failing health. Born March 18, 1937 in Byhalia, he was the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Edwards) Keller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Thomas Keller; an infant daughter; his brothers, Paul and Gerald Keller and a niece, LuAnn. A graduate of Byhalia-York High School, he went to...

Janet K. Draudt, 68, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born May 25, 1952 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Phyllis I. (Warrick) Draudt. A 1972 graduate of Marysville High School, Janet worked at UCO Industries, Inc. for 12 years and formerly attended the Marysville Missionary Baptist Church. Affectionately known as the "Hershey Bar Queen," she loved the miniature chocolate bars. She truly...