Obituaries

Feb 14, 2021

Jessica Lynn McCreary, 45, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.

A devoted wife, loving daughter and sister, very doting aunt and selfless soul to anyone that knew her, Jessica always put the needs of others before her own. She adored her nieces and nephews, making sure to...

Feb 5, 2021

James M. Daum, 72, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the O.S.U Wexner Medical in Columbus with his family by his side.

A loving and devoted brother, uncle and friend, he loved spending time with his family, certainly his daily visits with Nancianna. Of the Methodist faith, he formerly attended and...

Jan 31, 2021

Mark B. Gleckler of Marysville and formerly of Salem, OH, died unexpectedly at his home January 31, 2021. Mark was born January 13, 1960 in Salem, OH, the son of Donald and Lois (Allmon) Gleckler. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Salem Senior High School, Salem, OH and a graduate of Columbus State, OH.

Mark was a...

Jan 19, 2021

Dora Yoshiko Martin (Morimoto) died on January 19, 2021 at 96 years old. As a sibling, Dora was a constant, steadying presence. She kept the house sparkling clean, even if they didn’t always appreciate being locked out of the house while the floor was drying. After meeting her late husband Robert, she became the mother to four sons. She...

Jan 16, 2021

Randolph P. "Randy" Austin, 63, of East Liberty, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. A 1976 graduate of Benjamin Logan High School, Randy worked as a driver at TRC for 39 years. He attended the New Horizons Baptist Church and was a member of the West Mansfield Conservation Club, the Indian Lake Moose and...

Jan 12, 2021

Richard L. Keller, 83, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Green Hills Community Nursing Home following after many years of failing health. Born March 18, 1937 in Byhalia, he was the son of the late Glen and Dorothy (Edwards) Keller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard...

Jan 12, 2021

Betty Lou Marine Lowry, 90, of Marysville passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Brookdale of Marysville. She was employed in inspection and as a machine operator with Nestle's for over 27 years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Union Rural High School in Milford Center and was a lifetime member...

Jan 7, 2021

Janet K. Draudt, 68, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Monarch Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born May 25, 1952 in Marysville, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Phyllis I. (Warrick) Draudt. A 1972 graduate of Marysville High School, Janet worked at UCO Industries, Inc. for 12 years and formerly attended the...

Jan 5, 2021

Stephen Douglas Bahan, 68, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following several years of failing health. Born March 5, 1952 in Urbana, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathrine (Delaney) Bahan. On January 29, 1982 in Cable, he married his wife of over 33 years, Wanda...

Dec 30, 2020

Jennie M Garrett 83 of Marysville, Ohio passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at Prestige Gardens of Marysville. Born July 15, 1937, in Columbus/Worthington Jennie was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Waveline (Bowers) Brentlinger. She was the only daughter amongst four sons, Larry, Bob, Carl and Ronald. Jennie was preceded in death by her children's father, Robert L....

Dec 22, 2020

Ralph L. Rister, 82, of Marysville, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 26, 1938 near Milford Center, he was the son of the late William Brady, Sr and Golden Edna Rister. On April 24, 1976 he married his wife of over 38 years, Karen Sue (Wilson) Rister and she preceded...

Dec 21, 2020

Mary L. James, 79, of Nevada and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at her residence. Born May 23, 1941 in West Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Broderick) James. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her children, William Gene Morris and Dorothy Louise Jones;...

Dec 20, 2020

Patricia L. "Pat" Clay, 87, of East Liberty, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the OSU/Richard M. Ross Hospital in Columbus. Born August 7, 1933 in rural Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Bessie (Neer) Buchenroth. On April 7, 1956 in Bellefontaine, she married her husband of over 49 years, James Clay and he preceded...

Dec 17, 2020

Linda L. Lockwood, 73, of Raymond, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the OSU/Wexner Medical Center. Born January 30, 1947 in Bellefontaine, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Emma (Furrow) Short. On August 27, 1967 she married John Lockwood and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2004. In addition to her husband and parents,...

Dec 17, 2020

William S. "Stan" Stillings, 65, of Marysville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the O.S.U./ Wexner Medical Center in Columbus following a brief illness. Born August 16, 1955 in Marysville, he was the son of Glenn and Betty (Burns) Stillings. His father preceded him in death along with a brother, Steve. A 1973 graduate of Fairbanks High School, he...

Dec 15, 2020

Thelma Jean "Babe" Mathys, 92, of Richwood passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her residence. A loving homemaker and devoted wife, mother, and grandma, Thelma was a faithful member of the Grace Chapel House of Prayer. She was a 1947 graduate of Northwestern High School. She enjoyed reading and being surrounded by her family and will be remembered...

Dec 9, 2020

William F. Weber, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Memorial Gables after many months of failing health. Born April 15, 1949 in Dublin, he was the son of the late Louis F. and Willa N. (Stroble) Weber. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Gilbert and a brother, John "Butch"...

Dec 6, 2020

Melissa M. Shannonhouse, 51, of Marysville, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus from COVID-19. Born March 3, 1969 in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Tommy and Wilda (Ball) Harris. She was preceded in death by her father along with an infant daughter, Reganne. "Heroes don't always wear capes!" This could not be...

Dec 1, 2020

Dale A. Kramer, 68 of Urbana and formerly of Bellefontaine, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mercy Health Urbana Hospital. Born October 5, 1952 in Bellefontaine, he was the son of the late David L. and Kathryn R. (Gwynn) Kramer. A 1970 graduate of Logan Hills High School, he worked at Westinghouse in Bellefontaine before entering food service where...