Obituaries

Tom Bright

Tom Bright

Nov 3, 2018

Tom Wesley Bright, 70, of Marysville, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Prestige Gardens. Born June 2, 1948 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Lawrence Wesley and Clare Lucille (Estepp) Bright. After graduating from Marysville High School, Tom went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He later worked for Deckright and Goodyear. Tom...

Dorothy Weaver

Dorothy Weaver

Oct 29, 2018

Dorothy A. Weaver, 65, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Memorial Hospital of Union County. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Marysville High School in the Class of 1972. She was a longtime employee at Chenile Products and later worked at the Ray Lewis Plant. She also formerly attended the E.U.B. Methodist Church in Peoria....

James Taylor

James Taylor

Oct 27, 2018

James M. Taylor, 83, of Zanesfield, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. Born May 15, 1935 in Broadway, he was the son of the late John M. and Lillian (Boerger) Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Taylor. A graduate of Northwestern...

George Coder

George Coder

Oct 23, 2018

George Edward Coder, 91, of Marysville, and former longtime resident of West Mansfield, passed away early Tuesday morning at Bluebird Retirement Community surrounded by his family following months of failing health. A devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, he cherished his time spent with family. He loved to attend the sporting events of his children and grandchildren. He was...

Glen Buettner

Glen Buettner

Oct 22, 2018

Glen G. Buettner, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, October 22, 2018 as a result of an accident in Delaware County. Glen liked to camp in his free time, which was not often as he enjoyed staying busy, whether it was woodworking on his own, working in the shop with Chris or expanding the kitchen a bit with...

Beatrice Short

Beatrice Short

Oct 8, 2018

Beatrice Ruth Short, 89, of West Mansfield died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. A loving homemaker, she had been employed in the Dietary Department at Memorial Hospital of Union County for 12 years and for 10 years served as part-time librarian at the West Mansfield Library. She was a faithful member of the East Liberty United Methodist...

Carol Reuter

Carol Reuter

Oct 6, 2018

Carol Sue Reuter, 54, of North Lewisburg, died peacefully Saturday at OSU/Wexner Medical Center. A woman of deep faith, she loved her work in home healthcare, especially working with special needs. She would often put the care of her patients before her own. In her free time, she enjoyed to camp, going fishing and helping at the food pantries. Born...

Dannie Straw

Dannie Straw

Oct 1, 2018

Dannie L. Straw, 76, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully early Monday, October 1, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born December 25, 1941 in Marion, he was the son of John and Myrtle (Collins) Straw. His mother survives in Marion. On September 27, 1961 in Wise, VA, he married his wife of 57 years, Marilyn (Paxton) and she...

Robert Beck

Robert Beck

Sep 16, 2018

Robert James Beck, 73, of Marysville, passed away early Sunday, September 16, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. Born April 24, 1945 in Pleasant Township near McComb. he was the son of the late Burl B. and Frances (Franklin) Beck. Robert James Beck was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a driven trailblazer. Bob was both the...

Judy Boyer

Judy Boyer

Sep 9, 2018

Judy L. Boyer, 71, of East Liberty, passed away early Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born April 6, 1947 in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Thelma (Gray) Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Jones, Delores Davis and Mary...

Mary Cramer

Mary Cramer

Sep 9, 2018

Mary Ruth (Penhorwood) Cramer died peacefully at Green Hills Community, West Liberty, and entered into the fullness of eternal life on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was the youngest of eight children-and the only daughter-born to the late Sherman Dudley and Martha Jane (McBeth) Penhorwood. She was born on Friday, January 13, 1928, northeast of West Mansfield on the family...

Charles Brown

Charles Brown

Sep 6, 2018

Charles W. Brown, 85, of Zanesfield, passed away Thursday morning, September 6, 2018 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Born October 23, 1932 in Falcon, KY, he was the son of the late Noah and Pearl (Conley) Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. He proudly...

Barbara Bootes

Barbara Bootes

Aug 19, 2018

Barbara B. (Brazelton) Buchheit Bootes, 90, of Marysville and formerly of Columbus, died peacefully Sunday morning at Brookdale of Marysville. A woman of strong faith, she was a dedicated member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbus where she sang in the choir and directed the children's choir along with various other activities. She enjoyed art, listening to music, singing and...

Carol Renner

Carol Renner

Jul 25, 2018

Carol Anne Renner, 89, of Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Brookdale of Marysville. An avid reader, she enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her family was of the utmost importance to her and cherished the time she spent with them. Also very dear to her over the years were the many students she had the privilege of teaching....

Rosemary Asbury

Rosemary Asbury

Jul 18, 2018

Rosemary L. Asbury, 86, of East Liberty, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Mary Rutan Hospital. A 1950 graduate of Magnetic Springs High School, she tended the family farm alongside her husband. She also worked at the Raymond Library and at Producers Livestock. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Born June 19, 1932 in Peoria, she was...

George Bliss II

George Bliss II

Jul 12, 2018

George C. Bliss, II, 73, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He had an amazing work ethic. He worked at Union County Industries more than 20 years, rarely missing a day. He even worked the day before he passed. He was a resident at the Gables for over 20 years. He truly...

Eileen Smith

Eileen Smith

Jul 1, 2018

Eileen Lucille Smith, 100, formerly of York Center and West Mansfield, died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Memorial Gables. A 1935 graduate of Quincy High School, she was a homemaker, a former member of the York Center United Methodist Church. She loved to play Bingo at the Gables. Born October 14, 1917 in Quincy, she was the daughter of the...

Brenda Riedmiller

Brenda Riedmiller

Jun 8, 2018

Brenda Riedmiller, 72, of Marysville, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence. Brenda worked at Buckeye Molding and really enjoyed making crafts with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Blake. She also formerly attended the Amsden Methodist Church. Born November 12, 1945 in Sabina, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Ruth (Thompson) Stanforth. She was also preceded in death...

James Justice

James Justice

Jun 6, 2018

James W. Justice, 74, of West Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home he has lived in all of his life. James never married but had many friends. A graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he was retired from Parker-Hannifin in Marysville. A member of the West Mansfield Baptist Church, he formerly served as a deacon...

Frances Kleiber-Anderson

Frances Kleiber-Anderson

May 3, 2018

Frances A.B. Kleiber-Anderson, 96, of Marysville, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her residence with her loving family by her side. As a homemaker, she tended the family farm alongside her husband. Blessed with the special talent of embroidery, her beautiful work could be seen in her handmade quilts. Frances also enjoyed reading, but her greatest joy was her family,...