Obituaries
Charles Meddles
Jan 20, 2022
Charles Allen “Al” Meddles, 80, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his residence.
A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, Charlie was pure and simple, a family man. He loved fishing, camping, boating, hunting and traveling. He would often combine these with his greatest love, his family,...
Charles Bray
Jan 18, 2022
Charles A. “Charlie” Bray, 91, of West Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his residence.
He was a dandy. They say “only the good die young.” Well, they’re probably right, because this ornery bastard made it to the ripe old age of 91. Charlie never got cheated in his life. A 1948...
James Harvey
Jan 18, 2022
James E. “Harv” Harvey, 75 of West Mansfield, died early Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022 at The James. He was born July 23, 1946 in Kenton to the late Harry Burl and Emily Dolores (Benedict) Harvey. On June 8, 1968 he married the former Vicki Kavanagh in Blissfield, MI and she survives. He was a member of the West...
John Hornsby
Jan 16, 2022
John R. Hornsby, 65, of Marysville, passed away early Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
A loving husband, father and brother, he was a longtime employee with Bob Evans Restaurants and formerly attended Living Waters Church of God. An avid bowler in his younger years, he also enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR and...
Lucas Barto
Jan 15, 2022
Lucas Dale Barto was born into this world on January 15, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and called back to Heaven just a few hours later to serve as one of God’s Angels.
Luke is survived by his parents, Dillon and Emily (Juhola) Barto; grandparents, Christi and Ralph Doak and Denise and Michael Juhola;...
Wandell Vinson
Jan 10, 2022
Wandell Jay Vinson, 89, formerly of Marysville and currently of Crystal River, FL, where he has resided for the past 33 years, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at Madison County Hospital in London following a brief illness.
Born May 7, 1932 in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Jay and Mary...
Robert Combs
Jan 5, 2022
Robert D. “Bob” Combs, 79, of Marysville, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Memorial Hospital of Union County.
A 1961 graduate of Wellston High School, he worked in maintenance at Goodyear for 35 years until his retirement. Never one to sit still, he loved tinkering with just about anything, but especially with small...
Steven Spain
Jan 2, 2022
Steven Alan Spain, 70, of Sebring, FL and formerly of Marysville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Sebring.
Born on January 17, 1951 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Robert Louis and Marie Gertrude (DeGood) Spain. In addition to his parents, his brother, Randy Spain passed on January 4, 2022.
He...
Valerie Gatliff
Jan 1, 2022
Valerie H. Gatliff, 58, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the OSU Medical Center following an extended illness.
A loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, she loved spending time with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren. Still a “kid” at heart herself, Val was quite the prankster. She loved to make...
Gerald Hobart
Dec 28, 2021
Gerald D. “Jerry” Hobart, 72, of Belle Center, passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence.
A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, Jerry was an “Old Hippie” that always had a smile on his face and laughter surrounding him. Quite the collector, he especially enjoyed collecting marbles and buttons. He...
Ora Payne, Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Ora Thomas “Tommy” Payne, Jr, 44, of Ridgeway, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
A loving husband, father, son, brother and grandson, Tommy also had a fun-loving, ornery personality that will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He enjoyed going to car shows and proudly showing his 2 1968 Ford Mustangs he...
Mary Huey
Dec 21, 2021
Mary Belle Huey, 89, of Marysville, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.
A graduate of Marysville High School, she remained active in the High School Alumni Association. Mary Belle was a loving homemaker for her husband and children, and she was always active in her children’s sports...
Marilyn Straw
Dec 20, 2021
Marilyn J. Straw, 77, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.
A devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, “BeMa” and great grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed making cakes and taking pictures, always most comfortable behind the lens, not in...
Marie Schnurrenberger
Dec 18, 2021
Marie V. Schnurrenberger, 92, passed unexpectedly Saturday December 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John N. Schnurrenberger.
Born October 14, 1929 in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Yolanda (Cappelletti) Iantoni. She is survived by her children, Linda (John) Soughan of...
S. Jean Bollinger
Dec 1, 2021
S. Jean Bollinger, 86, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully, December 1, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.
Born October 22, 1935 in Prospect, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Edna Gebby. On August 12, 1960, she married her husband of over 52 years, Frank Bollinger and he preceded her in death on February...
Martha Edelblute
Nov 29, 2021
Martha L. Edelblute, 97, of Ostrander, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Delaware Court Healthcare Center,
A graduate of Watkins High School, she worked as a Payroll Clerk with Sunray Stove Company in Delaware for over 30 Years. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, she loved tending to her flower...
Arthur Rausch, Jr.
Nov 29, 2021
Arthur (Art) (Bud) Rausch, age 85, of West Mansfield, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ruth, on November 28, 2021, just one day prior. He was simply broken-hearted.
Art was born on March 24, 1936, to the late Arthur J. and Rachel...
Frances Bennett
Nov 28, 2021
Frances Ruth Bennett, 85, of East Liberty, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Memorial Hospital of Union County following a brief illness, with her loving family by her side.
A devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, she was a wonderful homemaker for her family. A 1954 graduate of Raymond High School, she was...
Lori Colwell
Nov 28, 2021
Lori Jo Colwell, 60, of West Liberty, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A loving homemaker to her husband and children, she was a 1978 graduate of Marysville High School. In her earlier years, she worked at Stockdale/Community Market, did clerical work at various...
Ruth Rausch
Nov 28, 2021
Ruth Elinor Rausch, 93, a lifelong resident of West Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, with family by her side.
Ruth was born on June 11, 1928, in West Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Harold Huffman and Donna (Norviel) Huffman. She married Harold Small on August 26, 1949, and he preceded her...
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