Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Paul G. Barnes
Mar 17, 2023
Paul Gordon Barnes, 87, was born in Marysville to the late Malcolm and Marjorie (Laird) Barnes on November 27, 1935, and died on March 17, 2023 at Bluebird Retirement Community. As a child, Paul loved to visit his grandparents’ farm near Raymond, where he helped his grandfather with haying and learned to bake and cook from his grandmother. When Paul...
Steven Walker
Mar 8, 2023
Steven Walker, 63, of Ostrander, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Ohio State University Hospital East following a brief illness.
A loving husband, dad and papa, Steve was known for his humor and will be remembered for his strong work ethic and resilient spirit. A graduate of Westerville North High School, he was the owner and operator...
Matthew J. Wiley
Mar 8, 2023
Matthew J. Wiley, 39, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness.
A loving husband, father, son and brother, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and worked as a mechanical engineer with Honda for 14 years. He enjoyed studying aerospace engineering and...
Timothy G. Riebel
Feb 22, 2023
Timothy George Riebel, 59, of Marysville, passed away early on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A graduate of Marysville High School, he formerly worked at Community Market, Wendy’s, Creative Foundations, Day Lay Egg Farm and for the last 20 years with UCCO Industries. An avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Dukes of Hazzard...
Frank J. Cipriano
Feb 20, 2023
Frank J. Cipriano, 61, of Marysville, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.
A devoted husband, father, brother, brother-in-law and friend, Frank loved to travel with his wife and son. He also enjoyed golfing and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes. A 1979 graduate of Bishop Ready High School, he formerly attended St....
William (Bill) Peter Caulin
Feb 15, 2023
William (Bill) Peter Caulin
“The man is a success who has lived well, loved much, and laughed often.” If you agree with Robert Louis Stevenson, and you knew Bill Caulin, then you know those words describe him perfectly.
William (Bill) Peter Caulin, 92, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, after a brief illness.
Bill lived life! He...