Obituaries
Janet Kerns
Nov 7, 2019
Janet M. Kerns, 76, of Ridgeway, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine. Janet worked at the Plaza Inn and later at Heartland of Bellefontaine. She attended the Church of God in Ridgeway. She enjoyed gardening and socializing with friends, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Born March 16, 1943...
Patricia Ryan
Nov 3, 2019
Patricia Ann Ryan, 72, of Marysville, died early Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. She liked reading mystery and gothic books, exercising, enjoyed her times of peace and quiet and loved being around children. A 1966 graduate of Waukegan High School, she worked as a waitress for more than 30 years, taught pre-school at Children's Inc....
Gerald Graves
Oct 20, 2019
Gerald R. Graves, 80, of Marysville, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed working on old cars, going to car shows and cruise-ins and working on puzzles. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, was a charter member of the Marysville Moose #1651, serving 5 times as governor, was past...
Frances Steinmetz
Oct 17, 2019
Frances J. Steinmetz, 64, of Marysville and formerly of Upper Sandusky and Tiffin, died peacefully early Thursday morning, October 17, 2019 at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She worked many years as a real estate appraiser, retiring in 2017. She truly enjoyed her retirement project of raising beef cattle. She was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
Marilyn Ridge
Oct 5, 2019
Marilyn L. Ridge, 81, of West Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Marilyn (Mert) was born June 16, 1938 in North Lewisburg to the late Harold and Marjorie Reames. On January 9, 1956, she married Robert E. Ridge and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2014. She was also...
Edna Cox
Oct 4, 2019
Edna Mae Cox, 88, of Rushsylvania and formerly of Carrollton, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. A devoted wife and loving homemaker, she was a 1948 graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont, WV, enjoyed camping and attended the Carrollton Bible Church. Born October 14, 1930 in Fairmont, WV, she was...

Donald Brewer
Sep 30, 2019
Donald H. Brewer, 81, of Woodstock and formerly of Troy, died September 30, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. An avid bowler, he was a certified AJBC coach and he and his twin brother spent many years coaching youth bowling in Troy. He enjoyed working on cars and was very skilled with motors. He could give a person directions...
Coral Cronkleton
Sep 18, 2019
Coral A. Cronkleton, 90, formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Logan Acres Nursing Home in Bellefontaine. Coral was born February 1, 1929 in Pioneer, Ohio, to the late Rev. Lorenzo and Bessie (Tedrow) Fauver. She was married to Lawrence C. Cronkleton on December 22, 1945 at the West Mansfield United Methodist Church by her father....
Robin Gibson
Sep 14, 2019
Robin L. Gibson, 44, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield. She was a 1993 graduate of North Union High School and she attended the Grace Baptist Church in Byhalia. She enjoyed reading, writing, drawing, watching scary movies and fishing, but most of all, she loved to spend time with her children...
Marylou -Ogan
Sep 12, 2019
Marylou Werst-Ogan, 50, of Hilliard, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Marylou loved helping others in any way she could, which made her a perfect fit for working with the children in the SACC program in the Hilliard City Schools. A devoted wife and mother, she loved to spend time with her family, enjoyed crafting,...
Margie Hileman
Sep 7, 2019
Margie Hileman, 88, of Marysville, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Gables following an extended illness. She formerly worked on the line at the Abbott's Company in Prospect for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to yard sales, but most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Born December 26, 1930 in Mouth of Laurel, KY,...
Vaughn Organ
Aug 29, 2019
Vaughn Lyle Organ, 58, of Marysville, died Thursday morning at his residence and surrounded by his loving family after a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. He was of the Methodist faith, and enjoyed studying his family genealogy. He was a self-taught guitar player, just like his father. He was a devoted Ohio State Buckeye and Detroit Lions fan....
Matthew Wright
Aug 23, 2019
Matthew David Wright, 29, of Raymond, died unexpectedly Friday, August 23, 2019 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus. A 2009 graduate of Marysville High School, after graduation from high school he began his auto mechanic training at University of Northwestern Ohio. He went on to serve in the United States Army stationed in South Korea and quickly rose up through...
Lori Slawinski
Aug 22, 2019
Lori A. Slawinski, 50, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Memorial Hospital of Union County with her husband and sister by her side. A 1987 graduate of Celina High School, she went on to the University of Toledo where she completed the paralegal program. She worked as a Legal Project Specialist for Safelite Auto Glass. She also...
Sylvia Cornelius
Aug 21, 2019
Sylvia J. Cornelius, 82, of Marysville, formerly of Raymond, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Prestige Gardens. She was formerly employed as an operator at the Water Plant. She was born March 31, 1937, in Webb, West Virginia, to the late Harry and Edith F. Dillon Short. She married Vaughn Cornelius on March 16, 1962 in Columbus, and he preceded...
Harold Pack
Aug 19, 2019
Harold Pack, 70, of Marysville, died early Monday morning after a lengthy illness at Prestige Gardens and heaven gained another precious angel (a really ornery and stubborn one). Born July 5, 1949 in Urbana, he was the son of the late George and Mexie (Thompson) Pack. A 1967 graduate of Marysville High School, he went on to a career in...
Roy McConnell
Aug 16, 2019
Roy G. McConnell, 94, of Marysville and formerly of Dover, died early Friday morning at Prestige Gardens of Marysville. He worked as a mechanic at Ferris Chevrolet in New Philadelphia, he enjoyed being around cars over the years and loved the many dogs he and the family had during his life. Quite the collector, especially die-cast cars and hats, he...
Adriayna Chan-Wright
Aug 13, 2019
Adriayna Jo Chan-Wright came into this world as a gift from God on August 12, 2019 but unfortunately she was called back to be with the Angels in Heaven just eight hours later on August 13, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Although her time here was short, her impact on the way she touched the lives of her...
Paul Kandel
Aug 7, 2019
Paul Lee Kandel, 71, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at his residence. A 1965 graduate of Marysville High School, he served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. He returned home to work as a forklift operator at Scott's for nearly 30 years. Although he was known to have a bit of a stubborn side, he truly enjoyed...
Derrick White
Jul 31, 2019
Derrick Joseph Sidney White, 26, of West Liberty, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Mechanicsburg. An avid gamer, he enjoyed playing basketball with his friends, hiking, being with his dog Leo and cooking. He was an excellent cook, loved good food and was not afraid to make it for himself or his...