Phyllis Irene Hickok, 77, of Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at the Arlington Court Nursing Home in Upper Arlington. She had a tremendous love, not only for family, but for the many other people who touched her life. She was known as “mom” or “grandma” to many people throughout her life. She was an extremely kind and generous soul who people loved. In her earlier days, she enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, camping and family events. In 1984, she retired from working at Ranco in Delaware and once again became a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy…
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Genevieve McKitrick McAdow, 91, of Marysville, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions surrounded by her loving family. A proper and classy lady, she worked at Ranco for more than 30 years and enjoyed reuniting with her fellow retirees throughout the years. She was a beloved member of the Marysville Christian Church family and was a cheerleader and graduate of Watkins High School. She will be remembered as a great cook, and her “Milky Way cake” was always a highly anticipated dish at McKitrick family reunions. Affectionately known as “nanny” by her family, nothing gave her more…
Marsha Kay (Jividen) Lehman, 65, of Columbus, formerly of Richwood, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. A 1970 graduate of North Union High School, she was a long-time member of Richwood First Baptist Church. She worked as a cook at the Marysville Juvenile Detention Center. She was recently a member of the High Street Baptist Church in Columbus. She was devoted to God and loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and traveling, especially to West Virginia to visit her sister, Pat, as well as going…
Beverly Joan (Fogel) Cunningham, 81, of Marysville, formerly of Mechanicsburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She loved her family and enjoyed her title as “professional great-grandmother.” She spent her time watching birds and tending to her roses. She loved and cared for others with a full heart and put them before herself, but she still had a fighting side when she needed one. The family feels a small sense of peace and thinks they should aspire to live such a life as she did. She was born on Feb. 17, 1936, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, to…
Cynthia Jeannette Crumm, 91, of Bellefontaine, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, 2017, at Heartland of Bellefontaine. She was raised as a Methodist. She enjoyed crafts, needlework and gardening, and was a homemaker. Her family was very important to her and was her highest priority. She was born on Sept. 3, 1926, in York Township, to the late Lawrence Lee and Martha Catherine Reed Foster. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Crumm, whom she married on April 22, 1946, in Kentucky, and who died Nov. 15, 2016; step-mother, Marie Foster; and sisters,…
Brenda Harrison, 65, of Richwood, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia in her early teens, but outlived her original prognosis by more than 30 years due to the care her parents provided in their home. She enjoyed flowers and helped in the garden for as long as she was able. She always showed courage, compassion and grace, and was kind and thoughtful to everyone. She always had her little dog, Rose, by her side. She was raised on her family’s farm near Richwood.…
Oliver Roy Hicks, the three-day-old son of Thad and Sarah Hicks of Marysville, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. In his brief life, he fought a hard battle to live, but was too fragile and small to survive. He was born on Aug. 31, in Columbus, to Thad and Sarah Hicks. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Otto William Hicks; maternal grandparents, Rick and Tammy Jacob of Marysville; paternal grandparents, June and Tony Ackley of Marysville and Lonnie and Debi Hicks of Enon; and numerous aunts, uncles and little…
Amy Lynn Allison Simpson, 70, of Marysville, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at her home. A full-time wife, mother and homemaker, she was known as an upbeat person who was a kind and giving soul. She enjoyed laughing and had many moments teasing those for whom she loved. She graduated from West Liberty High School on May 27, 1965, and, two days later, married the love of her life, Frank “Pick” Simpson. Throughout their 42 years of marriage, they had seven children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born on Aug. 1, 1947, in Bellefontaine, to the late E.…
Samuel F. Baldwin Jr., 64, of Urbana, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, in his home after a battle with cancer. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1972. He studied horticulture and philosophy in college. He enjoyed gardening and worked in landscaping, and participated in the farmer’s market in Urbana. He delivered the Columbus Dispatch and the Urbana Daily Citizen to residents and local businesses. He was an avid musician and writer, and in his younger years, was known as the “bass man” for the group Tight Gears. He was born on Jan. 24, 1953, in Kenton, to the…
Karen Ann Rausch Nicol, 75, of Plain City, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Dublin Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She retired from Trinity Lutheran School after serving 18 years as secretary and was a former legal secretary for Grigsby and Parrott Law Offices. A 1960 graduate of Marysville High School, she worked during high school at the Orahood and McCarthy Pharmacy soda fountain. She maintained her close high school friendships throughout the years. A member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she attended grade school.…
Rebecca Yoakam, of Marysville, cosplays for both fun and charity. One of her cosplays is Huntress, based on the television show “Arrow,” that she wears for the charity group Heroes Alliance. She hopes to one day organize semi-regular cosplay get-togethers in Marysville. (Photo submitted) –––– Area cosplay enthusiasts find friendship, charity through events Some residents of Marysville are joining together to promote their community through a pastime. Cosplay is a hobby where people dress up as a character from pop culture, generally from video games and television shows, and gather with other people in the community to share their interests…
Pictured is Kayti (McCarthy) Chung’s neighborhood, which took on a lot of water. Being in a neighborhood that was originally surrounded by water, her house was safe because of its elevation. However, she was able to witness the ravaging effects of the hurricane and watched a tornado lay waste to houses around her. (Photo submitted) –––– Hurricane Harvey has ravaged the Houston area and former area residents have been caught in its wake. Former Marysville resident Andy McCarthy is one of many displaced by the hurricane, which is predicted by weather media company AccuWeather to be more expensive than hurricanes…
Virginia E. “Ginny” Carrel, 95, of Richwood, died peacefully Aug. 30, 2017, at Delaware Court Healthcare Center. She spent her youth in Marion and graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1940. She met her first husband, Charles Brooks Carrel, who was from southeast Ohio and had come to Marion for work. They were married in 1992 and he died in 1988. She enjoyed playing euchre and met her second husband, Leo E. Speicher, at a card party in Raymond. They were married in 1996, and he died in 2004. She spent the majority of her life in the Richwood…
Charles E. “Chuck” Contizano, 47, of Chesterland and formerly of Marysville, died peacefully Aug. 30, 2017, at his home after a seven-year struggle with brain cancer. He was a resident of Chesterland for 19 years. He graduated from Marysville High School, where he was an accomplished wrestler. He had the distinction of never being pinned by an opponent, and competed and placed at the state championships in his senior year. He graduated from The Ohio State University and worked as a mechanical engineer at BWXT for 15 years. He loved being with his wife, Sally, and his children, Opal and…
FORREST EVERETT “BUCK” JENKINS Forrest Everett “Buck” Jenkins, 50, of Clearwater, Florida, and formerly of Marysville, died unexpectedly Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. An Ohio native, he was a graduate of Worthington High School, where he performed in many school musicals. He attended Ohio University in Athens. He was also an umpire for little league baseball in Worthington. He lived in Saratoga Springs, New York, from his early 20s to his 40s, where he worked as a musician and a volleyball coach before returning to Ohio. He then settled in Clearwater, Florida. He was…