Obituaries

Dec 6, 2019

Barbara Alice Sharrock, age 87, of Caledonia passed away Friday, December 6th, 2019 at the DeWolfe Place in Marion, Ohio. She was born in Bucyrus on December 23, 1932 as the daughter of the late Kenneth and Georgeanna (Hollenbaugh) Sickel. Barbara married Robert "Bob" Sharrock in the Caledonia Church of Christ February 21, 1954 and he survives her at...

Dec 5, 2019

Juanita May (Strickland) Boseman,94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 5th, 2019. Juanita was born in Sciotoville, Ohio. After high school in Wheelersburg, Ohio Juanita entered the retail/service industries working for over 55 years in restaurants, Montgomery Wards, Crawbaugh Hardware, and Rite Aid in Maryland, California, Oklahoma and Ohio. In the late 1950's she was owner-operator of...

Oct 30, 2019

David Matthew Staup, age 52 of Marion, died Wednesday October 30, 2019 at home. David was born December 18, 1966 in Marion as the son of Robert Staup and Peggy Roush - Springer. His mother survives him in Caledonia. He is survived by his significant other, Bruce Riffle. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also...

Oct 20, 2019

Rose Mary Robinson, age 60, of Columbus, passed away Sunday morning October 20th, at the Kobacker House in Columbus. She was born on April 07th, 1959 as the daughter of Earl & Jenny (Shuster) Healea. Her parents survive her in Martel. Rose was a graduate of River Valley High School. She has been employed as a correction officer for...

Sep 24, 2019

Marsha Ann Baer, age 68, of Marion passed away Tuesday September 24th at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Marion on August 19th, 1951 as the daughter of the late Walter & Betty (Downs) Dutton. Marsha married Ed Baer Jr. on Feb 19th, 1968 and he survives her at home. Marsha attended Marion Harding High School...

Sep 15, 2019

Carl Gene Blevins, age 77 of Caledonia, died Saturday September 14th at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Carl was born July 3rd, 1942 in Glade Spring VA, as the son of the late Melvin & Blanche (McNeil) Blevins. On December 4th, 1965 he married Kathy Pope and she survives him at home. Carl is a United States Army veteran where...

Sep 5, 2019

Thomas Eugene Ulsh, age 70 of Marion, died September 5th at his residence. He was born June 04th, 1949 in Marion, Ohio as the son of the late David W. and Sara J. (Swisher) Ulsh. Thomas retired from Pillsbury (General Mills) where he began working at the age of eighteen. He was an associate member of the American Legion...

Sep 1, 2019

Suzanne "Suzi" Kay Mitchell, age 71 of Marion, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday morning September 1st at Chadwick Place. She was born March 18, 1948 in Marion, Ohio to the late Roy and Caryl (Maynard) Fields. She was a 1966 graduate of River Valley High School. Suzi married Robert Mitchell February 11th, 1967 and he preceded her...

Aug 31, 2019

Sue Ann Palmer, 69 of Marion, passed away Saturday morning August 31st at her home. She was born October 17th, 1949 in Marion, Ohio to the late Richard and Mary Lou (Longacre) Williams. She was a 1967 graduate of River Valley High School. Sue began her career working for Marion Power Shovel right out of High School, she worked...

Aug 19, 2019

Almon Lowell Somerlot, age 86 of Martel, died August 19th at Marion General Hospital. He was born April 04th, 1933 in Martel as the son of the late Almon E. and Elva (Wright) Somerlot. Almon was born, raised and lived his entire life at his address on Martel Road. Almon loved his Chevy automobiles. Almon is survived by his...

Aug 14, 2019

Bradley Deskins, age 64 of Martel, died August 14th at his home. He was born April 30th, 1955 in Mt. Vernon as the son of the late Andrew and Mary (VanDyke) Deskins who survives him. Brad retired from (Pillsbury) General Mills in Martel. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and wood working. Brad...

Jul 28, 2019

Chad Allen Kitts, age 40 of Caledonia, died July 27th as the result of a car accident. He was born February 26th 1979 in Marion as the son of Roger L. and Carol (Gates) Kitts. He married the love of his life, B.J. Murphy September 8th, 2001. Chad worked for Todco for nearly 19 years mainly as a door...

Jul 13, 2019

Bradley E. Loyer, 70, passed away July 13, 2019, at his home in Caledonia, Ohio.

Brad was born March 6, 1949, in Marion, Ohio, to Lowell E. Loyer and Ruth Eleanor (Pommert) Loyer. Brad was a true renaissance man in that he was talented and skilled in so many different areas – he was an accomplished carpenter,...

Jul 2, 2019

Patricia "Patty" Ann Criswell age 52 of Galion, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning July 2nd, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born in Marion, Ohio on January 28th, 1967 as the daughter of Jerry and Charlotte (Hunt) VanArsdall. Patty married the love of her life, Steven Criswell, November 25, 2005 and he survives her...

Jun 20, 2019

Elaine Trout (maiden name Crawbaugh) age 82 of Caledonia passed away Thursday morning June 20th, 2019 at her residence. Born in Marion, Ohio January 2nd, 1937 as the daughter of Howard E. Crawbaugh and Ola L. (Bartholomew) Crawbaugh as the only child. She was married September 17th, 1966 to Harold L. Trout (deceased April 1991). Elaine went to school...

May 20, 2019

Craig Francis Howlett age 65, of Caledonia passed away Monday, May 20th, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Craig was born July 20, 1953 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania as the son of the late John F. and Aletha C. (Britton) Howlett. Craig is survived by Deborah, his wife for 29 years of Bucyrus. He was formerly employed by B.F. Goodrich...

Apr 29, 2019

Robert "Bob" William Martin Jr. age 87, of Caledonia passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. Bob was born July 25, 1931 in Washington, PA as the son of the late Robert W. and Gertrude (Archer) Martin, Sr. He married Janice, June 30, 1967 in Marion at the Calvary United Methodist Church and she survives...

Apr 19, 2019

Mary "Elenore" Orth age 90, of Caledonia passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. Elenore was born May 9th, 1928 in Mount Victory, Ohio as the daughter of the late Lawrence and Isabel (Gantt) Harder. Elenore married Kenneth Orth December 20, 1946 and he precedes her. She enjoyed traveling throughout the country, flower gardening and bird...

Mar 7, 2019

Martha Marlene Lyon, age 84, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 7th, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Martha graduated from Caledonia High School in 1952, from Mt. Carmel Hospital School of Nursing in 1955 and from The Ohio State University School of Nursing in 1973. She was a resident of Worthington, Ohio for many years and attended...

Mar 2, 2019

Elizabeth Anna Boyd, age 92 of Kirkpatrick, Ohio, passed away March 2nd, 2019, at Gulfside Hospice, in Zephyrhills, Florida. Elizabeth was born August 28th, 1926, in Kirkpatrick as the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah Delilah (Bayles) Speece. Elizabeth married Bobbie J. Boyd on October 6, 1946. He and their daughter Vicki Johnson precede her in death. She...