Carl Michael Caso, 65, of Marysville, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Dublin, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He graduated from Pitman High School, in New Jersey, in 1970, and Rutgers University in 1979 with a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration. He worked in many areas of the insurance business, in both New Jersey and Ohio, until 1996. He later worked for Honda Marysville until his retirement in 2016, along with working in insurance on a part-time basis. He was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Woodbury, New Jersey, to the late Dorothy and Antonio Caso. He…
Author: Jacob Runnels
Creekview Intermediate School held a red carpet kickoff to the school year today, at 8:25 a.m., featuring balloons, music and teachers welcoming back familiar faces. Tier II intervention teacher Teresa Weixel interviewed many of the students who walked the red carpet to enter the school. Students Ryder Fishbaugh and Carson Overbey were asked about what they would tell incoming fifth graders about preparing for middle school, with Fishbaugh saying the teachers are nice and Overbey recommending to get involved with clubs. Pictured are, left to right, Teresa Weixel, Ryder Fishbaugh and Carson Overbey. (Photo by Jacob Runnels)
George and Virginia (Davis) Jewell, of Marysville, are celebrating their 60th anniversary today. They were married in 1957 at the York McKendree Methodist Church, in York Center, by the Rev. Charles Cramer. They have three children, Tom (Michelle) Jewell, Ken (Teresa) Jewell and Kathy (Dave) Wickline; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren. He is a lifelong farmer and veteran of the Korean War, and has been retired from the Union County Highway Department since 2005 after 15 years of service. She is a homemaker. They are celebrating their anniversary with a dinner tonight.
Florence Eleene Green, 98, of Winter Park, Florida, and a native of Union County and longtime Marysville resident, died Tuesday in Florida. She retired from O.M. Scott & Sons Co. after 24 years of service. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Marysville, where she sang in the church choir for many years, as well as being a member of the Modern Mothers Study. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed playing cards with friends and solving jigsaw puzzles. She was born on Aug. 5, 1919, in Union County, to the late…
John and Barbara (Crabtree) Elliot, formerly of Marysville, are celebrating their 60th anniversary today. They were married in 1957 by the Rev. R.E. Koch at his residence in Fountain Park. They are the parents of two sons, Gary (Paula) Elliot and Roger (Penny) Elliot, both of Mechanicsburg; four grandchildren, Evan (Hannah), Ashley and her fiancé, Bob, Marcus and his fiancée, Trisha, and Ethan Elliot. He is retired from Novistar in Springfield and she is a homemaker. They both met each other in the first and second grade at Woodstock Elementary School and both reside in Woodstock. (Photos submitted)
The Union County Health Department (UCHD) accepted its notice of award for a $60,000 grant for radon education from the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) at Wednesday’s meeting. The radon education program, which has been implemented for more than 15 years, aims to teach homeowners and real estate agents about the dangers of radon leaks in homes. This grant would help fund the education program until next September. “The Ohio Department of Health is giving us $60,000 to cover Union, plus 16 other counties, with radon education,” said UCHD public information officer Jennifer Thrush. “Out of the $60,000, this is…
Cynthia Jo Nixon Maxwell, 55, of Marysville, died Aug. 8, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones, from the effects of myotonic muscular dystrophy. She was born on July 19, 1962, at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, to the late William and Phyllis Yergin Nixon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Robert Maxwell Sr., and niece, Katie Snellgrove. She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob Maxwell, whom she married on Aug. 15, 1987; sisters, Jane (Roger) Schmitt and Debbie (Larry) Snyder of California; brother, Gregg Nixon of Marysville; mother-in-law, Barbara Maxwell; sisters-in-law,…
Joyce E. Clevenger, 73, of Marysville, died peacefully Monday afternoon, Aug. 14, 2017, at the Heartland of Dublin. She was a creative spirit, using her talents as a floral designer at the former Richwood Flowers and Gifts and Sheila’s Flowers and Gifts in Richwood. She was a fan of the The Ohio State University Buckeyes and enjoyed attending North Union football and basketball games. She drove a school bus for North Union for more than eight years and worked at Scotts and Memorial Hospital, in Marysville. She also helped Glenna Rausch with Goodies Galore, traveling to many fairs and festivals.…
Rosemary I. Rausch, 91, of Plain City, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 15, 2017, at Bluebird Retirement Community, in Marysville. She was vital part of the family dairy farm along with her husband for many years. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Milford Center, and active in the Ladies Aid. She retired as a school bus driver after 15 years with Fairbanks Schools and two years with Jonathan Alder Schools. She was also a member of the Silent Hands Circle of King’s Daughters and Sons. She was born on July 2, 1926, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to…
Russell Gene Bright Jr., 32, of North Lewisburg, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Memorial Hospital of Union County, Marysville, following a lengthy illness. He graduated from Marysville High School in 2003. He enjoyed attending the Victory Center, listening to music, playing cards and watching football, especially the New York Giants. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Belinda Bright. He was born on Dec. 9, 1984, in Marysville, to Russell Bright and Bobi (Danny) Hildreth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Cody Wibley; sisters, Crystal Jo (Dallas) Pickering, Aleisha Renee Delaney (Jason Kirby)…
John E. King, 58, of Richwood, died early Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, 2017, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was a plumber and jack-of-all-trades, and worked for Hayner Plumbing and Heating of Marysville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking. He was also very good at taking care of things, like the fish in his garden pond, his big red truck, his horses and, most especially, his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1959, in Urbana, to the late Nelson Lee and Dorothy L. (Foust) King. He is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda M. (Fitch) King,…
Bud and Julia (Cone) Westlake, of Marysville, are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary today. They were married in 1952 by the Rev. Dr. Hoyt A. Ayers at Trinity Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. They are the parents of Karen (David) Haller, Steve Westlake and Danny Westlake, all of Marysville. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is a veteran of the Korean War and is retired from farming. She is retired from the Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital. A family dinner was held in their honor Friday at the Der Dutchman in Plain City. (Photo submitted)
Milford Center Village Council unanimously agreed to accept a resolution to enter into a contract with the Union County Sheriff’s Office to help fund a full-time school resource officer. Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton proposed the idea of a school resource officer to the village council at last night’s meeting. The school resource officer will cost the village about $6,000 a year and will be a deputy who will teach DARE programs in schools like Fairbanks, in light of the heroin and opioid epidemic. Second and third readings were waived in accordance to the school year starting soon. He said…
Patrick “Murph” Donohue, 83, of Marysville, formerly of Steubenville, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital. He retired from the United States Postal Service and served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was born on April 27, 1934, in New Philadelphia, to the late Patrick and Kathryn (Cox) Donohue. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean (Donnelly) Donohue, whom he married on Aug. 4, 1956; sons, Mike (Dianna) Donohue of Marysville, Gary (Janie) Donohue of Steubenville and…
Jerry M. Banks, 79, of Columbus, died Aug. 11, 2017. He graduated from North High School in Columbus 1957 and earned degrees from The Ohio State University in 1961 and 1965. He retired from Columbus Public Schools after a long career. He was also a member of Maple Grove Methodist Church, the Model T Ford Club of America and Tickin’ T’s of Central Ohio. He was born in Columbus on Dec. 18, 1937, to Miller and Rosemary Banks. He is survived by his wife, Bernice I. Banks; sons, Andrew M. (Libbe) Banks and Allen M. (Kimberly) Banks; grandsons, Joseph A.…