Obituaries
Martha Joan Coe
Dec 3, 2023
Martha Joan Coe, 93, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Prestige Gardens, with her loving family by her side.
A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was previously employed with Rosemary’s Hallmark, the Truck Stop Restaurant in New California, Sunshine Cleaners and Shasta Rent-to-Own. She was a member of the Ostrander Presbyterian Church and was...
Larry A. Stewart
Nov 30, 2023
Larry A. Stewart, 74, of Zanesfield, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
A 1968 graduate of Logan Hills High School, Larry worked for many years at Glacier Daido/DAB in Bellefontaine and later for Honda at the East Liberty Plant, from which he retired. He enjoyed going to auctions, collecting antiques and watching old westerns. Having a...
Amy L. Ahlstrom
Nov 30, 2023
Amy L. Ahlstrom, 51, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and following a hard fought, courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted wife and mother, she was a 1990 graduate of St. Clairsville High School and a 2015 graduate of THE Ohio State University. Amy was a teacher with...
Daniel Thomas Davie
Nov 23, 2023
Daniel Thomas Davie, 58, of West Mansfield, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his residence.
Known for having an ornery side and being fun loving, he was always ready for a good time. A 1983 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, he worked in material services at Honda for over 30 years, retiring in 2020. He enjoyed...
Bernice June Hamilton
Nov 20, 2023
Bernice June “Bernie” Hamilton, 93, of Marysville passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at Memorial Gables.
She was born May 3, 1930 in York Center to the late William Harold and Charlotte Elizabeth (nee Lee) Fawley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald Lloyd Hamilton in 1967 while serving in Vietnam;...
Arthur C. Edelblute
Nov 19, 2023
Arthur C. Edelblute, just days shy of 100, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Delaware Court Healthcare Center.
A 1941 graduate of Ostrander High School, he was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer. After retiring from the Edelblute Family Farm, he went on to haul livestock with Robert Kurmode and grain farming with Leroy and Rick Cunningham....
Helen G. Lafferre
Nov 15, 2023
Helen G. Lafferre, 97, of Marysville and formerly of Belleview, FL. passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Memorial Gables.
A member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she was baptized in 1954. She supported herself with secretarial jobs but her main focus was being a Minister of the Good News of God’s Kingdom. She pioneered in Gastonia,...
Ray E. Baker
Nov 11, 2023
Ray E. Baker, 91, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 following a brief illness.
A lifelong resident of Union County, he served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He retired from International Harvester, now Navistar in Springfield where he worked in harnessing for 30 years. He loved hunting, spending...
Donald R. Bushong
Nov 4, 2023
Donald R. Bushong, 84, of Raymond, took a flight home with the Angels to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2023 following many months of failing health.
A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, he was a graduate of Northwestern High School where he was active in the FFA. Don first worked at O.M. Scott’s and later as...
Sandra Diane Chappie-Slife
Oct 25, 2023
Sandra Diane (Wooley) Chappie-Slife, 70, of Marysville, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
Born August 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Betty (McBride) Wooley. She first married Jack U. Chappie, who survives, and later married William Edgar Slife, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2010. In addition to...
Jack E. Sutherly
Oct 22, 2023
Jack E. Sutherly, 89, of Richwood, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a short illness.
A devoted husband and father, Jack was a generous man with a kind heart. A graduate of West Mansfield High School, he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Having a strong work ethic, he...
Joseph E. McCreary
Oct 16, 2023
Joseph E. “Joe” McCreary, 69, of East Liberty, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, he was a lifelong resident of East Liberty. Joe worked as a truck driver with Storm’s Trucking in Bellefontaine. Having a love...
Nettie Joan Finch
Oct 13, 2023
Nettie Joan Finch, 89, of Marysville, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A loving wife, mother and homemaker, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Columbus. A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Marysville, she loved rubber stamping, baking, and visiting with people in nursing homes to...
Cheryl L. Ferryman
Oct 7, 2023
Cheryl L. Ferryman, 65, of Raymond, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness, with her loving husband by her side.
A graduate of Greenon High School in Enon, she worked for several years as an assembler and in the paint department at Honda. She enjoyed camping, hiking, reading, and loved her peppermint candy.
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Richard L. Hirby
Sep 23, 2023
Richard L. Hirby, 68, of West Mansfield, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following many months of failing health.
A graduate of West Milton High School, Richard worked as a production coordinator in the weld shop at Honda for 30 years, retiring in 2015. Having a love for motorsports, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and...
Jesse James Shock
Sep 2, 2023
Jesse James Shock, 14, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City from an accident while swimming.
He was a freshman at Marysville High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. Jesse was also active in Jiu-jitsu and enjoyed playing video games, swimming and studying Japanese culture. An avid reader, he...
Esther Greenwood
Sep 1, 2023
Esther Greenwood, 100, of Marysville, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County, with her loving son by her side following a brief illness.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a wonderful, loving homemaker for her family. Esther was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Marysville and enjoyed shopping and sewing.
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Doris J. Fields
Aug 23, 2023
Doris J. Fields, 85, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Memorial Gables.
A 1956 graduate of Marysville High School, she worked with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Windsor Community Seniors and the Union County Farm Bureau. She loved her flowers, especially her roses and...
Gregory R. Felix
Aug 20, 2023
Gregory R. Felix, 65, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Bluebird of Marysville following many months of failing health.
A devoted husband, father and papa, Greg loved his family and cherished his time he spent with them. Whether it was coaching his children in their younger years or attending the activities of his grandchildren, he was always...
Rodney L. Preston
Aug 15, 2023
Rodney L. Preston, 69, of Raymond, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
Born May 26, 1954 in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Hershel and Joy (Dean) Preston.
Am loving husband, father, papa and brother, he was a graduate of Piketon High School and retired from the Marysville Honda plant where he...
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