Obituaries

Leonard E. Belville

Leonard E. Belville

Jul 21, 2023

Leonard E. Belville, 92, of Delaware, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Danbury- Westerville, Parkside Village, with his wife and children by his side.

 

Leonard was employed as a project engineer for 30 years with Westreco before his retirement in 1990. He was a faithful, active member and elder of the Delaware Church of Christ. Leonard was a...

Richard W. Allen

Richard W. Allen

Jul 7, 2023

Richard W. Allen, 87, of Bellefontaine passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at his daughter’s residence in Lovilia, IA.

He was employed for 40 years with Grimes Manufacturing in Urbana before retiring as a foreman in 1998. He attended the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine and was a member of the Urbana Moose Lodge #1215. He and his wife loved...

Jack L. Orahood

Jack L. Orahood

Jul 4, 2023

Jack L. Orahood, 87, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his residence following many months of failing health.

 

Jack worked as a millwright with Union Local #712 for many years. A member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club, he loved hunting and fishing, woodworking and his gun collection. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and...

Terry L. Slack

Terry L. Slack

Jun 28, 2023

Terry L. Slack, 71, of Marysville, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the James Cancer Hospital, surrounded by his family.

 

A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was happiest when spending time at home, taking care of his “part of the planet.” Then when needed, he could be found tinkering...

Harold G. Clem

Harold G. Clem

Jun 26, 2023

Harold G. Clem, 88, of Zanesfield, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023at Mt. Carmel/St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus.

 

Born September 15, 1934 in Auglaize County, he was the son of the late Forest and Alice Clem. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.

 

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he loved hunting, fishing and...

Robert E. "Bob" Reisinger

Robert E. "Bob" Reisinger

Jun 23, 2023

Robert E. “Bob” Reisinger, 67, of North Lewisburg, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence.

 

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Army Reserves and was a member of the VFW Post 3320. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and was a collector of nearly anything and everything. He will...

Hershel P. "Phil" Slone

Hershel P. "Phil" Slone

Jun 5, 2023

Hershel P. “Phil” Slone, 70, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by loving family, following many months of failing health.

Born April 21, 1953 in Garner, KY, he was the son of the late Lindsey and Alice Slone. In addition to his parents, he was...

Janice E. Middaugh

Janice E. Middaugh

Jun 4, 2023

Janice E. Middaugh, 75, of Marion, was called home to join her loving husband on Sunday, June 4, 2023 following a hard fought, courageous battle with cancer.

A 1965 graduate of Harding High School, she worked with Verne Hart insurance in her early years, then worked as the secretary at Central Christian Church for many years while her daughter was in...

Delia R. Stearns

Delia R. Stearns

May 26, 2023

Delia R. Stearns, 70, of Galloway, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at her residence following many months of failing health, surrounded by her family.

A loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother, she loved spending time at her mother and father-in-law’s pond feeding the catfish, and watching the birds and squirrels from the windows or porches. Delia was also...

Frank Elza Middaugh

Frank Elza Middaugh

May 17, 2023

Frank Elza Middaugh, 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A graduate of River Valley High School, Frank served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired after nearly 40 years of service from the Eaton Corp. where he worked in the forge shop, served as a union...

Mary J. McKinley

Mary J. McKinley

May 14, 2023

Mary J. McKinley, 84, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Memorial Gables following a brief illness.

A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she worked as a private duty nurse for many years and most recently at Wal-Mart in Marysville. A proud member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed shopping, eating at Bob Evan’s, playing...

Edith L. Nalepa

Edith L. Nalepa

May 13, 2023

Edith Nalepa, 93, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, at Walnut Crossing. 

Edith was born June 08, 1929, in Poland, Ohio, to the late Albert and Jennie Wolz. On July 31, 1948, she married Edward Nalepa, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2017. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother Albert Wolz and her sister Dorothy Rusnak.

Edith is survived by her children, Anne (Rod) Sprague, Paul (Marian),...

Ronald L. "Ron" Johnson

Ronald L. "Ron" Johnson

Apr 25, 2023

Ronald L. “Ron” Johnson, 76, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his residence, following a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and companion, Ron graduated from Northwestern High School in Raymond and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Upon returning from the service,...

Mary Frances Wibley

Mary Frances Wibley

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Frances Wibley, 88, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Memorial Gables surrounded by her loving family.

 

A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, she was a wonderful homemaker and found great joy in babysitting for her grandchildren. She formerly attended the Christian Assembly Church, most recently attended the Freewill Baptist Church...

Linda Lee Bradley

Linda Lee Bradley

Mar 31, 2023

Linda Lee Bradley, 64, of West Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2023 at her residence.

A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister, Linda was a wonderful homemaker and cherished spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Having a gift for creativity, she loved making arts, crafts and flowers. She also enjoyed studying the...

Dennis C. Neidert

Dennis C. Neidert

Mar 30, 2023

Dennis C. Neidert, 76, of Marysville, OH passed away on Mar. 30, 2023. He was born In Wheeling, WV on August 5, 1946 to Clarence & Grace Neidert, predeceased.

He was an active member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Marysville, OH. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Assembly...

Alice "Faye" Dutton

Alice "Faye" Dutton

Mar 29, 2023

Alice “Faye” Dutton, 71, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Marion General Hospital following a courageous battle with many months of failing health.

 

Faye was the brightest light and largest force of any room she entered. A true matriarch, her family was her life and always brought a smile to her face. For not only just...

Frances D. Worstell

Frances D. Worstell

Mar 27, 2023

Frances D. Worstell, 93, longtime resident of Marysville, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at her residence.

 

A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was wonderful homemaker for her family. She cherished her time spent with family, especially her children and grandchildren. A 1948 graduate of Marysville High School, she worked for many years at O.M. Scott’s. An...

Floris G. Stanley

Floris G. Stanley

Mar 24, 2023

Floris G. “Flo” Stanley, 80, of Marysville and former longtime resident of West Mansfield, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Walnut Crossing of Marysville following several years of failing health.

 

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she worked as a sales clerk with J.C. Penney. Flo had a deep love of animals, especially her dog, Sammy and...

Thelma L. Harper

Thelma L. Harper

Mar 20, 2023

Thelma L. Harper, 85, of Raymond, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following months of failing health.

A graduate of Jackson High School, she worked with Battelle, the License Bureau in Marysville, Jack Scott Nationwide Insurance most recently with the Board of Elections in Union County. She also attended the Raymond Methodist Church for...