Obituaries

Eugene Thompson
Jul 16, 2012
Eugene Thompson Eugene Thompson, age 80, of Marysville died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was employed as a boiler operator for 23 years with the Columbus Public Schools, and the former Neil House hotel for 11 years, and he and his wife were employed at the Collins Laundromat for 43...

Lorna Owen
Jun 27, 2012
Lorna J. Owen Lorna J. Owen, age 63, of Marysville died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, with her daughter's at her side at the OSU Wexner Medical Center from complications associated with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She was a longtime cook at Hermie's Home Restaurant and worked as a custodian at Eagles Aerie #3506. She was an active member of Eagles...

Ruby Spring
Jun 16, 2012
Ruby Ruth Spring Ruby Ruth Spring, age 97, of Bunnell, Florida, formerly of Marysville died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at MH Tender Care in Palm Coast, Florida. With her husband, she owned and operated Springs Meat Market for over 40 years, and together they also served for many years as custodians at Marysville First Presbyterian Church where they were longtime,...

Juanita Boerger
Jun 16, 2012
Juanita Marie Penhorwood Barnhart Boerger Juanita Marie Penhorwood Barnhart Boerger, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of West Mansfield, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Springfield Regional Medical Center with her family at her side following several years of health complications. Juanita was retired from the Ben Logan School District where she was employed as a school cook for many...

Reverend Freer
May 29, 2012
Reverend George Shreve Freer Reverend George Shreve Freer, age 76, retired minister with the Evangelical Friends Church, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, following a brief illness. Reverend Freer enjoyed a 50 year ministry serving Friends congregations in Cadiz, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, St. Marys, Maple Run Friends Church in Marion, Indiana, Hortonville Friends Church in...

Paul Russell
May 19, 2012
Paul Richard Russell Paul Richard Russell, age 88, of North Lewisburg, formerly of Marysville, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Heartland of Marysville after suffering a massive stroke one week ago. He was retired from International Harvester/Navistar after being employed there for over 30 years. He graduated from Rosedale High School in 1942, and proudly served his country in the...

Pauline Barnett
May 8, 2012
Pauline Siders Barnett Pauline Siders Barnett, age 71, of Raymond died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at The Gables at Green Pastures with her daughter at her side following an extended illness. A loving mother and homemaker, she took great care of her husbands and her children and treasured time spent with her family. She formerly worked as an associate with...

Avonel Guy
May 4, 2012
Avonel Guy Avonel Guy, age 91, of Marysville died Friday, May 4, 2012, at Carriage Court of Marysville. A loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Avonel and her husband, Carroll, opened their home and hearts to 49 foster children over a twenty year period. She was a 1938 graduate of New Dover High School and was a longtime member...

Alexis McDaniel
Apr 30, 2012
Alexis Paige "Lexi" McDaniel Alexis Paige "Lexi" McDaniel, 4 year old daughter of Paul Douglas and Angela D. Orris McDaniel II of North Lewisburg, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus from complications related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). A beautiful little girl, Lexi brightened the lives of everyone who knew her and loved being surrounded...

Audrey Liebhart
Apr 15, 2012
Audrey Elaine Liebhart Audrey Elaine Liebhart, age 82, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Marysville, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at her daughter's home in Tampa following an extended illness. A homemaker, she was a longtime member of the Pottersburg United Methodist Church and was a 1947 graduate of Marysville High School. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting and needlework, and especially...

Mary Binkley
Apr 6, 2012
Mary Binkley Mary Binkley, age 80, of Middleburg died Friday, April 6, 2012, in the ER at Memorial Hospital of Union County. She was retired from the Food Service Department at Doctors North Hospital where she worked from 1950-1980. Upon her retirement, she worked in the Flea Market Business at the Amos Shopping Center, Columbus. She enjoyed gardening and visiting...

Mauna Pullins
Mar 22, 2012
Mauna Louise Jacks Pullins Mauna Louise Jacks Pullins, age 92, of Marysville died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at The Gables at Green Pastures following a three week illness. She retired as Postmaster of the Irwin Post Office following a 22 year career. A member of the Caldwell United Methodist Church in Irwin, Mauna was a dedicated volunteer with Memorial Hospital...

Evah Conn
Mar 19, 2012
Evah Ann Conn Evah Ann Conn, age 54, of Marysville died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Memorial Hospital of Union County with her family at her side following a courageous and hard fought fight against breast cancer. She was employed in the accounting department at Farmer's Insurance for over 30 years and also worked part-time at the Short Stop Convenience...

Ronald Cyre
Mar 11, 2012
Ronald G. "Ronnie" Cyre Ronald G. "Ronnie" Cyre, age 68, of Marysville, formerly of Hilliard, died unexepectedly Sunday, March 11, 2012, at his home. A hard working man, Ronnie was retired from General Motors' Fisher Guide/Delphi plant on Georgesville Road where he worked 41 years as a Tool & Die Maker and was a member of UAW Local #969. He...

Kenneth Berchak
Mar 11, 2012
Kenneth Walter "Ken" Berchak Kenneth Walter "Ken" Berchak, age 71, of the Marysville/Ostrander area died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a serious 2 week illness. A Consultant Mechanical Engineer, Ken owned and operated K B Engineering for over 30 years. He was a 1959 graduate of Lakewood St. Edward High School, received a BS in Mechanical...

Harvey Dunlap
Mar 8, 2012
Harvey E. Dunlap Harvey E. Dunlap, age 89, of Marysville died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at his home with his loving family at his side following an extended illness. A jack of all trades, Harvey retired from Honda of America in Temecula, California, and also worked at Ohio Wesleyan University and with his father and brother at the Delaware Creamery....

Carolyn Amrine
Mar 1, 2012
Carolyn V. Amrine Carolyn V. Amrine, age 76, of Marysville died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Heartland of Marysville Nursing Center following an extended illness. A loving homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn was a successful Avon representative in the community and formerly worked at Scotts and Shoe Factory Outlet. She was a faithful member of the Milford...

Joseph Bialecki
Feb 21, 2012
Joseph A. "Joe" Bialecki Joseph A. "Joe" Bialecki, age 55, of Ridgeway died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at the OSU Medical Center following a serious one-month illness. A lifelong farmer, Joe was a hard-working man who took great pride in his work. He was currently employed with New Day Egg Farms and was a 1974 graduate of North Union High...

Herman Blumenschein
Jan 30, 2012
Herman M. Blumenschein Herman M. Blumenschein, age 93, of Marysville died Monday, January 30, 2012, at his home. A lifelong Darby Township resident, he was a retired dairy farmer and lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Herman served his country in the US Army during World War II attaining the rank of corporal and was a former POW with...

June Kline
Jan 18, 2012
June A. Kline June A. Kline, age 75, of North Lewisburg died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at The Gables at Green Pastures with her family at her side following a short illness. A loving homemaker, June was a 1954 graduate of Massillon High School and attended The Ohio State University. She was a former 4-H advisor and loved reading and...