Obituaries

James Helfenstine

James Helfenstine

Sep 12, 2020

James "Marvin" Helfenstine, 82, of East Liberty, passed away early Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the O.S.U Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Marvin loved his tractors, and he collected toy tractors, tractor memorabilia and full size tractors. He was a member of several local tractor clubs and the Miami Valley Steam Thrashers Association. He was often seen at many of...

Jack Hines

Jack Hines

Sep 5, 2020

Jack Allen Hines, 87, of Marysville, went to be with the Lord early Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Walnut Crossing. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Jack was also a man of deep faith. Having a strong work ethic, he not only taught his children about being a Christian, he also taught them to get something accomplished every day....

Velva Weatherby

Velva Weatherby

Aug 29, 2020

Velva R. Weatherby, 83, of Bellefontaine and former longtime resident of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Logan Acres in Bellefontaine. A devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother, Vel was a member of the West Mansfield United Methodist Church where she was a door greeter, served on various boards at the church and was...

Peggy O'Hara

Peggy O'Hara

Aug 19, 2020

Peggy L. O'Hara, 68, of Zanesfield, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her residence. A graduate of Groveport Madison High School, she worked at Memorial Hospital and the Marysville Moose. A loving mother and grandmother, Peggy loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always giving of her time to take care of others, putting...

Kathy Wilgus

Kathy Wilgus

Aug 18, 2020

Kathy J. Wilgus, 68, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center. Born February 26, 1952 in Kenton, she was the daughter of the late Bernard "Bernie"and Nonabelle "Nonie" (Kavanagh) Wilgus. A 1970 graduate of Logan Hills High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the...

Zachary Beeney

Zachary Beeney

Aug 17, 2020

Zachary Taylor Beeney, 22, of Marion, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Grant Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Free spirited, yet also the "quiet one," Zach was content to be at home with his family, quietly sit outside with his thoughts enjoying the outdoors or just to take a drive, especially in his first car...

Marjorie Oliver

Marjorie Oliver

Aug 12, 2020

Marjorie A. Oliver, 73, of West Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandma, Marjorie enjoyed doing upholstery, owning and operating her own reupholstery shop in West Mansfield for many years. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, playing piano and collecting hummels and bears which...

Steven Moore

Steven Moore

Aug 9, 2020

Steven W. "Stevie B" Moore, 39, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Known for his one of a kind laugh and spirited personality, along with that came a big heart which was shown by his love for animals and his joy for spending time with his family and friends, especially fishing...

Joel Steinmetz

Joel Steinmetz

Aug 3, 2020

Joel P. Steinmetz, 59, of Marysville, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. Joel was a coordinator with CCHS and also raised beef cattle along with his wife as part of her retirement project. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes...

Nobuko Pontzius

Nobuko Pontzius

Aug 1, 2020

Nobuko Pontzius of Marysville passed away August 1, 2020 at the age of 79. Nobuko was born on August 19, 1940 in Oomuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture Japan. She was the daughter of Mr. Tetsue and Mrs. Momoe Tomita. Nobuko arrived in the United States in June of 1963. She had also lived in Guam, Hawaii, California, South Carolina, and Virginia....

Virginia Amerine

Virginia Amerine

Jul 28, 2020

Virginia Louise "Gennie" Amerine, 86, of Marion and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Community Health Center in Marion with loving family by her side. Gennie grew up in Newport News, VA and graduated from Newport News High School. She moved to West Mansfield in 1954. She worked as a cashier at the former Garvin's, now Field's...

Jeffrey Glasmeier

Jeffrey Glasmeier

Jul 25, 2020

Jeffrey L. Glasmeier, 76, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness with his loving family by his side. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jeffrey served from December 7, 1960 to November 12, 1964. He was an aviation photographer and while stationed at the Midway Islands, also served as a firefighter....

Clara Kitson

Clara Kitson

Jul 10, 2020

Helen Kitson, 84, passed away peacefully Friday, July 10, 2020 at Hardin Health Center. Helen loved her long career in the retail sales industry. She enjoyed dancing with her husband Allan, playing with her cats and bird watching. She will be deeply missed and greatly celebrated by all her family and friends. Rest well Helen and may God be with...

Elsie Skidmore

Elsie Skidmore

Jul 7, 2020

Elsie F. Skidmore, just 3 weeks away from her 96th birthday, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Memorial Gables in Marysville. A devoted wife, loving mother and doting grandma, whether a card or a call, she never forgot any of the grandchildren's birthdays. She loved her family and enjoyed the time spent with them. She also enjoyed collecting antiques...

Judith Harrington

Judith Harrington

Jul 1, 2020

Judith A. Harrington, 80, of Marysville, formerly of Naples and Newark NY, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Born May 5, 1940 in Sunderland, England, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Elsie (Cowell) Russell. As a teenager she emigrated to Canada and then to the U.S. with...

Sonia Cox

Sonia Cox

Jun 27, 2020

Sonia A. "Toni" Cox, 80, of Forest, went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, June 27, 2020 at Hardin Hills Health Center under the care of Heartland Hospice. Toni was a beautician in the Kenton and Bellefontaine areas for nearly 50 years. She loved horses, she and Leonard shared much of their spare time together raising and training...

Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Jun 24, 2020

Donald Caleb Curtis, 23, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his residence. Caleb worked in retail in the Marysville area and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing video games. Born February 7, 1997 in Columbus, he was the son if Donald R. and Katrina (Cook) Curtis. Along with his parents, he is also survived by a sister, Michala...

John Schnurrenberger

John Schnurrenberger

Jun 21, 2020

John N. Schnurrenberger, 92, longtime owner of the Schnurrenberger Funeral Home in West Mansfield, passed away peacefully, early Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence. Born March 30, 1928 in Austintown, he was the son of the late John Armand and Virginia (Neff) Schnurrenberger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and...

Anna Shoemaker

Anna Shoemaker

Jun 20, 2020

Anna Lou Shoemaker, 85, formerly of Irwin, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter Samantha with her loving family by her side. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, she worked in home healthcare most of her life. She enjoyed reading, buying lottery tickets, playing bingo and crocheting. Most of all, she loved to...

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Jun 17, 2020

Charles L. "Cob" Bennett, 86, of East Liberty, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence after several months of failing health, with his loving family by his side. An avid hunter, he would be out in just about every season hunting for rabbits, pheasants, deer, raccoons, squirrels and fox. He also enjoyed a little relaxing while fishing, but...

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