Obituaries

Steven Moore

Steven Moore

Aug 9, 2020

Steven W. "Stevie B" Moore, 39, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Known for his one of a kind laugh and spirited personality, along with that came a big heart which was shown by his love for animals and his joy for spending time with his family and friends, especially fishing...

Joel Steinmetz

Joel Steinmetz

Aug 3, 2020

Joel P. Steinmetz, 59, of Marysville, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. Joel was a coordinator with CCHS and also raised beef cattle along with his wife as part of her retirement project. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes...

Nobuko Pontzius

Nobuko Pontzius

Aug 1, 2020

Nobuko Pontzius of Marysville passed away August 1, 2020 at the age of 79. Nobuko was born on August 19, 1940 in Oomuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. She was the daughter of Mr. Tetsue and Mrs. Momoe Tomita. Nobuko arrived in the United States in June of 1963. She had also lived in Guam, Hawaii, California, South Carolina, and Virginia....

Virginia Amerine

Virginia Amerine

Jul 28, 2020

Virginia Louise "Gennie" Amerine, 86, of Marion and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Community Health Center in Marion with loving family by her side. Gennie grew up in Newport News, VA and graduated from Newport News High School. She moved to West Mansfield in 1954. She worked as a cashier at the former Garvin's, now Field's...

Jeffrey Glasmeier

Jeffrey Glasmeier

Jul 25, 2020

Jeffrey L. Glasmeier, 76, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness with his loving family by his side. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jeffrey served from December 7, 1960 to November 12, 1964. He was an aviation photographer and while stationed at the Midway Islands, also served as a firefighter....

Clara Kitson

Clara Kitson

Jul 10, 2020

Helen Kitson, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, July 10, 2020 at Hardin Health Center. Helen loved her long career in the retail sales industry. She enjoyed dancing with her husband Allan, playing with her cats and bird watching. She will be deeply missed and greatly celebrated by all her family and friends. Rest well Helen and may God be with...

Elsie Skidmore

Elsie Skidmore

Jul 7, 2020

Elsie F. Skidmore, just 3 weeks away from her 96th birthday, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Memorial Gables in Marysville. A devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandma, whether a card or a call, she never forgot any of the grandchildren's birthdays. She loved her family and enjoyed the time spent with them. She also enjoyed collecting antiques...

Judith Harrington

Judith Harrington

Jul 1, 2020

Judith A. Harrington, 80, of Marysville, formerly of Naples and Newark NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Born May 5, 1940 in Sunderland, England, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Elsie (Cowell) Russell. As a teenager she emigrated to Canada and then to the U.S. with...

Sonia Cox

Sonia Cox

Jun 27, 2020

Sonia A. "Toni" Cox, 80, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020 at Hardin Hills Health Center under the care of Heartland Hospice. Toni was a beautician in the Kenton and Bellefontaine areas for nearly 50 years. She loved horses, she and Leonard shared much of their spare time together raising and training...

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Jun 24, 2020

Donald Caleb Curtis, 23, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence. Caleb worked in retail in the Marysville area and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing video games. Born February 7, 1997 in Columbus, he was the son if Donald R. and Katrina (Cook) Curtis. Along with his parents, he is also survived by a sister, Michala...

John Schnurrenberger

John Schnurrenberger

Jun 21, 2020

John N. Schnurrenberger, 92, longtime owner of the Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield, passed away peacefully, early Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence. Born March 30, 1928 in Austintown, he was the son of the late John Armand and Virginia (Neff) Schnurrenberger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and...

Anna Shoemaker

Anna Shoemaker

Jun 20, 2020

Anna Lou Shoemaker, 85, formerly of Irwin, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter Samantha with her loving family by her side. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, she worked in home healthcare most of her life. She enjoyed reading, buying lottery tickets, playing bingo and crocheting. Most of all, she loved to...

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Jun 17, 2020

Charles L. "Cob" Bennett, 86, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence after several months of failing health, with his loving family by his side. An avid hunter, he would be out in just about every season hunting for rabbits, pheasants, deer, raccoons, squirrels and fox. He also enjoyed a little relaxing while fishing, but...

Caitlyn Tri

Caitlyn Tri

Jun 14, 2020

Caitlyn A. Tri, 31, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side after a hard fought battle with cancer. With a natural eye for aesthetics, she enjoyed the "do-it-yourself" projects around the house. When not busy with work or working on the house, she also enjoyed baking and playing board...

Janice Frederick

Janice Frederick

Jun 9, 2020

Janice M. Frederick, 75, of Marysville, and formerly of Johnstown, NY, passed away the evening of June 9th, 2020 at Monarch Skilled Nursing in Marysville, OH. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, she worked as a telecommunications manager with Frontier Communications. Janice was born on September 9, 1944 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Egan. She was one...

Neal Anklam

Neal Anklam

Jun 7, 2020

Neal R. Anklam, 82, of Marysville, passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning at his residence with family by his side. A devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, he loved tinkering with anything mechanical. He loved working on and fixing up items that needed repaired or restored. From plumbing to woodworking, he could do it all and was a true...

Mary Barnette

Mary Barnette

May 22, 2020

Mary F. Barnette, 89, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Friday, May 22, 2020 at her residence. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, Mary enjoyed working puzzles, collecting antiques and reading history and archeology, but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Keeping close with both those living near and far. She was a member...

Ruby Montgomery

Ruby Montgomery

May 3, 2020

Ruby Eleanor Montgomery passed away May 3th 2020 with family at her side. She was born on September 23, 1928 to the late John and Jennie (Baker) McColloch. Ruby grew up in East Liberty and was a member of the graduating class of Perry Local High School 1946, East Liberty Church of Christ, and the Rebecca Lodge. She worked at...

Mary Kerns

Mary Kerns

Apr 30, 2020

Mary Lou Kerns (Reames), 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Belle Center on April 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Gladys Reames of Middleburg, Ohio, a sister Bernadine Cronkleton of West Mansfield, Ohio and a brother LeRoy Reames of Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is survived by a younger brother James ("Jimmy") Reames of Leland,...

Dale Pyles Sr.

Dale Pyles Sr.

Apr 26, 2020

Dale McKinley Pyles, Sr. 59, of Marysville, sadly passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 with his family by his side following a long, hard fought battle with congestive heart failure. A "bit" on the stubborn side and "slightly" bullheaded, Dale was a loving father, brother, son and friend. He loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed listening to...