Obituaries
Don Robert Sherer
Jan 28, 2026
Don Robert Sherer, age 87, of Caledonia, Ohio passed into eternity on January 28th, 2026. He was welcomed by his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, who he served faithfully. Don was born in Marion, Ohio On February 3rd, 1938 as the son of the late Wilfred (Bud) and Lola (Rorick) Sherer. He graduated from Caledonia High School class of 1956....
Douglas Allen Healea
Jan 21, 2026
Douglas "Doug" Allen Healea, age 63, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Presidential Post Acute. Doug was born in Galion, Ohio as the son of the late Jimmy and Nancy (Lynch) Healea. He was a cherished member of his community and dedicated to his family, epitomizing the qualities of a proud uncle, with a profound love for his...
Dale Marion Long
Jan 21, 2026
Dale Marion Long, passed away peacefully at his residence on January 21, 2026, at the age of 92 with his daughter by his side. Born on June 30, 1933, as the son of the late Clarence and Opal (Daugherty) Long. Dale lived most of his life in Knox and Morrow county. Dale spent most of his working life in the...
Sharon Lee Gray
Jan 14, 2026
Sharon Lee Gray, age 80, of Caledonia passed away January 14th in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marion, Ohio, on April 6, 1945, as the daughter of the late Dale R. and Virginia M. (Black) Chambers. Sharon married the love of her life George Gray, April 10th, 1965. They met in the summer of 1964 on...
Tonya Lynn Roque
Dec 16, 2025
Tonya Lynn Roque,age 48, a vibrant soul, passed away on December 16, 2025, at her residence in Florida. Born on December 29, 1976, in Marion, Ohio as the daughter of the Kenneth and Shirley (Gibson) Fissell, Shirley passed February 1, 2026, Tonya lived a life marked by love, joy, and a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures that brought meaning...
Daniel "Danny" Wesley Loyer
Dec 6, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Wesley Loyer, age 63, passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Galion, Ohio as the son of Norman and Jean (Pfleiderer) Loyer. His mother preceded him in death in 2004 and his father survives him.
Danny attended River Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a...
Lester Harley Foos
Nov 17, 2025
Lester Harley Foos was called home to heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ on November 17, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on February 7, 1929, in Marion OH to the late Harley and Ruth (Simmons) Foos. He married the love of his life, Janice Corbin, on May 15, 1951. He was preceded in death by his...
David Leroy Marshall
Oct 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dave Marshall, age 67, who left this world peacefully on Friday October 17th after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Bucyrus Ohio, to Issac and Betty (Brecount) Marshall, Dave was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. For 45 years, he was married to the love of his...
Lanny Showers
Oct 4, 2025
Lanny Showers, age 74, a beloved figure in the Caledonia community and devoted family man, passed away on October 4, 2025, at Riverside Hospital. Born on December 17, 1950, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late Vernol Eugene and Norma Lou (Weston) Showers. Lanny graduated from River Valley Class of 1968 and went on to marry the love...
Wayne L. Pappert
Aug 26, 2025
Wayne L. Pappert, age 83, a cherished member of the Caledonia community, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the son of the late William Louis and Catherine Marie (Redlinger) Pappert, Wayne lived a life filled with dedication, passion, and love for his family and friends. Wayne married...
Marjorie "Margie" Jean Worcester
Aug 19, 2025
Marjorie "Margie" Jean Worcester, a cherished figure in her community and a beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 1, 1939, in Marion, Ohio, as the daughter of the late William and Linna Irey. She married Vernon "Butch" Worcester May 5th, 1977 in Tennessee and he preceded...
Edward Leon Foreman
Aug 5, 2025
Edward "Ed" Leon Foreman, affectionately known as "Big Ed" or "Jughead" to a few, was a devoted family man and respected member of his community, who passed away on August 5, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 5, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of the late Emmett and Elda (McClurg) Foreman. Edward was a proud graduate of...
John Leroy Detwiler
Jul 21, 2025
John L. Detwiler, born on November 15, 1941, in Morrow County, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. A devoted family man, John leaves behind a legacy marked by his passion for work, his love for his family, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. The youngest child of the late James and Emma Mae (Cooper) Detwiler, he...
Lela F Masters
Jul 17, 2025
Lela F. Masters, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Gulf Breeze, Florida, at the age of 96. Born on November 3, 1928, in Marion, Ohio, as the daughter of the late Clyde and Ada (Blake) Watkins. Lela's early years were shaped by her education, graduating from Harding High School in the...
John "Rusty" Russell Boger Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
John "Rusty" Russell Boger Jr., affectionately known as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 67 at Grant Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1958, in Marion, Ohio, to John Sr. and Judy (Fletcher) Boger. Rusty was a proud son, loyal brother, devoted husband and father—but his most cherished role was being “Bubba” to...
Lois Colleen Plumley
Jun 19, 2025
With deep love and fond remembrance, we celebrate the life of Lois Colleen Plumley—known simply and affectionately as Colleen—who peacefully passed away on June 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Georgia, just a day before her 89th birthday. Born on June 20, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Colleen’s bright smile and kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know...
Michael "Mike" Andrew Neuse
Jun 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Andrew Neuse, age 44, a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world too early on June 17, 2025, while fulfilling a work contract in Augusta, Georgia. Born on August 7, 1980, in Marion, Ohio, as the son of Mark and Vicki (Phillians) Neuse. A proud...
Ashleigh Elizabeth Baer
Jun 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ashleigh Elizabeth Baer, who left us on June 16, 2025, just a day shy of her 36th birthday. Ashleigh’s vibrant spirit and loving nature will forever resonate in the memories of all who had the privilege to know her. Born on June 17, 1989, Ashleigh grew up weaving...
Sandra "Sandy" May Hunt
Jun 16, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" May Hunt, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life on June 16, 2025 at Mill Creek in Galion, Ohio, just shy of her 87th birthday. A resident of Galion for over 20 years and formerly of Caledonia, Ohio. Sandy was born June 25th, 1938 in rural Morrow County as the daughter of the late Floyd...
Matthew Wayne Martin
Apr 25, 2025
Matthew " Matt" Wayne Martin, age 46, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 25, 2025. Matt was born July 17th, 1978 in Mansfield, Ohio as the son of the late Max Gerald and Beverly Irene (Owens) Martin. A proud graduate of Madison High School, class of 1995, Matthew dedicated his life to his career as an OTR driver...


