Obituaries

A man of God, Deacon Charles Andrew Knight, age 92, of Ostrander, died peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at home with his loving family by his side following an extended illness. Born September 1...

A talented artist, inspiring teacher, 4-H advisor, mentor, a well-known influencer of the Arts for Union County, and an amazing woman of faith, Deana Rea Pfarr-Taylor, age 69, of Marysville, Ohio, pas...

Leonard J. Daum Jr. 82, of Milford Center, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2026, with his devoted family by his side. The only son of four children, Leonard was born July 24, 194...

Arthur David “Dave” Hutchins of West Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully at Blue Bird Retirement Community at the age of 82.  Dave was born on September 4, 1943, at Springfield, Ohio to his parents A...

LouAnna Andrews, 74, of North Lewisburg (Formerly of Marysville), passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026, at home with her loving husband by her side. One of six children, LouAnna w...

Jerry Baker, an enthusiastic Ohio State Buckeye fan, avid golfer, beloved husband, and cherished friend, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 76.  Jerry had been living with and battling a v...

Billene J. “BJ” Nicol, 68, of Marysville, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness. One of four child...

Reinhard C. Scheiderer of Marysville passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026 after a long, productive life at the age of 96. He was one of 6 children born to Ernest and Bertha Scheide...

Sandra S. “Cookie” Howsman, age 85, of Marysville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family following a recent decline in her healt...

Kenneth W. Gruenbaum, 82, of Plain City, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 11, 1943, in Marysville, Ken spent his li...

Robert Mearl “Bob” Crowder, 76, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, service, laughter, and devotion to family. Bob was born on July 22, 1949, to Mearl and Virginia Cr...

Marzetta Painter, 93, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in her home surrounded by family. Marzetta was born on December 10, 1932, in Rosewood, Ohio to the late Homer and Th...

April M. Burchett, 57, of Marysville, passed away peacefully, late Monday evening, January 12, 2026, at her home, following a brief battle with ALS. She was surrounded by the loves of her life – her f...

Carol Ann (Bausch) Shier, 85, of Marysville, OH, passed away on December 29, 2025 at Bluebird Retirement Community. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Columbus, OH, to the late Harold and Verna (Kun...

Carol R. Darcy, 92, died on December 30, 2025, in Marysville, OH. She is survived by The Rev. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, Bishop, Southern Ohio Synod-ELCA (Daughter), and The Rev. Brian Dillahunt (Son-in...

Azelene M. Bond, 92, of Marysville, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Bluebird Retirement Community with her loving family by her side, following an extended illness. On June 27, 1...

Brad A. Spires, 62, of Plain City, passed away late Wednesday evening, December 24, 2025, at the Gables of Marysville following a brief battle with cancer. One of three children, Brad was born Februar...

Bradley Clark Watson, who was born February 14, 1950, in Grandiew Hospital, Dayton, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3, 2026 in Pataskala, Ohio. Bradley never knew...

Starr E. Pierce, 58, of Marysville, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. One of three children, Starr was...

Richard C. Jones, 84, of Marysville, passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026, at Memorial Hospital with his wife and son by his side. One of three children, Richard was born July 19, 1941, in Ga...

Nira P. Graham, 92, of West Mansfield, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bluebird Retirement Center of Marysville. Born on July 18, 1933 in West Mansfield, Nira lived a life full ...

Robin Allen “Rob” Cason, age 69, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Born o...

Yuki Rose Coldheart, age 24, of Marysville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Born February 22, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio, Yuki was the beloved daughter of Brandon Kenneth Button...

Linda L. McMahan Poling, age 88, of Marysville and formerly of Mt. Victory, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Gables of Marysville. On December 20, 1937, Linda was born in Marion ...

Joyce M. Hardin, age 92, of Marysville, and formerly of Powell, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. On December 12, 1933, Joyce was born in Mount Liberty, Oh...

Delores Maxine Loney (Rupright-Camm), born on July 4, 1935, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, J...

Mary Ann Pitt Ralph, 92, of Winchester, Indiana, formerly of Marysville, passed away on December 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.  Mary Ann was born September 6, 1933 to the late Lucill...

Melanie R. DeWiggins, 56, of Marysville, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness. One of seven children, Melanie was born March ...

William O. “Bill” Bennett age 79 of Marion, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born August 20, 1946 in Raymond, Ohio to the late Charles R. and Emma R. (Shirk) Bennett. Bill graduated ...

Evelyn Yvonne Benedict, 86, of Marysville, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 18, 2025, at Memorial Hospital after months of failing health. One of seven children, Evelyn was born October 26, 19...