Obituaries
Alice Rosella Jordan
May 27, 2025
Alice Rosella Jordan, 91, of Milford Center, a beloved member of her community and a dedicated public servant, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a brief illness. Born on November 11, 1933, in Union County, Rosella’s life was a tapestry woven with kindness, warmth, and a genuine love for others.
Rosella devoted many years...
Edith Lucille Belville
May 24, 2025
Lucille Belville, age 94, of Delaware, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Inn at Bear Trail. She was surrounded by her children.
Lucille was born October 28, 1930 near Raymond, Ohio to the late Floyd and Leone (Fish) Huey.
Lucille was a loving and devoted wife and homemaker. She was a faithful member of the Delaware Church of Christ since 1959....
Thomas G. Pugh
May 16, 2025
Thomas G. Pugh, 97, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He retired from John Deere where he worked for 42 years, and later served as fire chief...
Nancy Anna Howard
May 15, 2025
Nancy Anna Blumenschein Howard went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Memorial Hospital.
Nancy graduated from Marysville High School in 1964 where she played basketball. Her daughters followed in her footsteps to also play basketball along with other sports in high school. She retired from Nestle R & D Center (Westreco). She was a woman of strong...
Jack E. Williamson
Apr 24, 2025
Jack E. Williamson, a kind-hearted man with a great sense of humor, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, following several years of failing health. Born on December 11, 1959, in Columbus, Jack was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend whose warmth touched the lives of many.
A proud 1978 graduate of Central High School...
Mark Richard Wright
Apr 7, 2025
Mark Richard Wright, 61, of Raymond, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his residence following several months of failing health.
Born November 4, 1963 in Coshocton, OH, he was the son of the late Richard and Mildred (Miller) Wright. In addition to his parents in 2016, he was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew David Wright in 2019.
Growing...
Donald L. Norris
Apr 2, 2025
Donald L. Norris, 72, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his residence, with his loving family by his side.
A 1970 graduate of Marysville High School, he worked in sales at both Bud’s Marine and Blackhawk Marina at Indian Lake, and also worked in real estate. Having a love for the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, boating...
Randi A. Cramer
Mar 30, 2025
Randi A. Cramer, 48, of West Mansfield, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her residence.
Having a creative gift, Randi was a talented artist and musician. She was a 1994 graduate of Greenburg-Salem High School and attended Penn St. University. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting and gaming, and also had a love of animals.
Born July 21, 1976 in...
Darrell L. Jolliff
Mar 23, 2025
Darrell L. Jolliff, 90, of Bellefontaine, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.
A devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, Darrell was a 1953 graduate of Perry Zane High School and worked as a data processing manager at The O.M. Scott’s Company in Marysville for 35 years. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and was a longtime member of...
Kathryn A. "Corky" Thompson
Mar 12, 2025
Kathryn A. "Corky" Thompson, 86, of Clyde and former longtime resident of Union County, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Majestic Care in Clyde.
A graduate of DeGraff High School, she retired from Honda where she worked as a line inspector. Having a love of the outdoors, she enjoyed farming and being around horses. She owned race horses over the...
Patricia L. Downing
Mar 6, 2025
Patricia L. Downing, 85, of Ostrander, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Brookdale Pinnacle in Grove City.
A loving mother, grandmother and “gigi,” she enjoyed gardening, square dancing, and crocheting. She was also a gifted seamstress, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Gigi always tried to make it to all...
Donald William Caughey
Mar 5, 2025
Donald William Caughey, 72, of Marysville and formerly of his beloved Tuscon, AZ. passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
Born May 25, 1952 in Dayton, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Albert) Caughey. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Daniel Pierce.
Don, was a graduate...
Margaret Rogers
Feb 22, 2025
Margaret Ann Rogers passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 87 in Chapin, South Carolina.
Born on December 18, 1938, Margaret lived a life marked by a fervent passion for bowling and a competitive spirit in golf, which brought joy and numerous friendships throughout her years. Margaret's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly as the owner of West Milton...
Carl E. "Butch" Sawyer
Feb 22, 2025
Carl E. "Butch" Sawyer, 82, born on August 7, 1942 in Marion to the late Carl M. and Grace L. (Koenig) Sawyer, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Butch was a man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, always making time to lend...
Kris "Katie" Starr Detwiler
Feb 21, 2025
Kris “Katie” Starr Detwiler, 82, formerly of Columbus and London, passed into the arms of Jesus Friday evening with her children by her side.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, she was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and several of her favorite memories and friendships were made at St. John’s Lutheran School. She was proud of her German...
Billy Earl McComas
Feb 20, 2025
Billy E. McComas, age 87, passed peacefully on February 20, 2025, at his home in Marysville after living more than six decades in Union County. He was born on April 20, 1937, as the fourth of seven children to Albertis and Leathy McComas in the coal mining community of Lillybrook, West Virginia.
Billy grew up during hard times in a hard...
Cathelene Eller Mercs
Feb 17, 2025
Cathelene Eller Mercs, 96, of Columbus, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Westminster-Thurber in Columbus.
Born December 26, 1928 in Bramwell, WV, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Callie (Pauley) Eller. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mercs, whom she married May 20, 1950; a daughter, Bonnie Evans;...
Sandra Ruth Taylor
Feb 14, 2025
Sandra Ruth Taylor, 88, of Dublin, OH passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.
A kind and loving woman, she graduated valedictorian from Bexley High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and was a diehard Buckeye her whole life. Sandra was a challenging and caring teacher of many subjects and grades and retired from North Union High...
Paul Augustus Rinehart
Feb 6, 2025
Paul Augustus Rinehart, 47, of East Liberty, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, following a short but hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
A loving husband, father, son and brother, Paul was a partial owner of TRE Truck Repair in Plain City. He was accomplished and well-known for diagnosing diesel motors with micro-processing...
Annette Porschet
Feb 6, 2025
Annette Porschet, 83, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Bluebird of Marysville.
A 1959 graduate of Northwestern High School in Raymond, she helped tend to the family farm, along with her husband Harold. She was known for her selflessness, always putting the needs of others before her own. A woman of faith, Annette attended the...