All Obituaries

Roberta Crawford, age 90, passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital Sunday evening December 7th after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Primrose Retirement Community of Marion for the last 4 years. The lifelong Marion resident was born to Ralph G and Evelyn Flanigan Cramer on October 30th, 1935. On January 28th,1955, she married Melton “Mike” Crawford, they shared 53 years together. She attended Marion City Schools knowing from an early age she would be in the ...

Ellen Maureen Kennell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted nurse, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Everett, Washington, due to an internal brain aneurysm. She was 86 years old. Ellen was born on Sunday, May 21, 1939, in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Cornelius O’Meara; her mother, Helen D’Emma (Hickman) O’Meara; her brother, Thomas James O’Meara; and her partner, Howard Hughes. From an ...

Elias “Ed” Edward Wilds, age 97, passed away on April14, 2026, in the care of the Meadows of Marion. On March 26, 1929, Ed was born to his late parents, Edward Wilds and Hazel Pierce, in Ironton, OH. Ed would find the love of his life, Iola “Olie” Collins, and get married on February 28, 1953. They were together until her passing in 1994. Ed worked most of his life as a machinist. He would run his own business, G.I.E. services, for 45 plus years before retiring. He ...

Deborah Sue Lucas, age 72, of Kenton, passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital, on March 29, 2026. Deborah was born in Marion, to the late Paul Edward and Maryanna Kinsey (Watts) Lucas, on December 29, 1953. Deborah was a graduate of River Valley High School and retired from Bob Evans working as a server for 14 years. Deborah was a sassy woman that loved BINGO and would travel to various places to try her luck. When she could not travel as well, she made sure she still got her bingo fix ...

Harvey Paul “Buddy” Lust went to be with the Lord on April 10th, 2026.  Born on Dec. 14th, 1962, Buddy was a lifelong resident of Marion. He joined the US Army at 17 years of age and always felt that changed the trajectory of his life. He spent over two decades at Kable Fulfillment while teaching himself computer programming. He was an athlete and a lover of sports. He coached several youth leagues in Marion and was a dedicated commissioner of his MFFL for over thirty ...

Cheryl K. Reid, age 78 of Marion, passed away peacefully as the sun was rising on Easter morning, Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.  Cheryl was born March 3, 1948 in Marion, the daughter of Charles and Mary Katherine (Hart) Reid. She received her education in Marion, graduating from Harding High School in 1966.  Cheryl enjoyed a fulfilling 30-year career at Kroger, retiring in 2006. During her time there she formed many lasting friendships, including her best ...

Karen Lee Hawkins Clark, of Marion, passed away at her home on April 10, 2026. Karen was born in Marion, Ohio to the late George Harold and Dorothy Irene Hawkins. Karen worked a variety of jobs including working at Verizon until it closed, and at Motor Mart and even worked as a driving instructor at Ault’s Driver Education. Where she had the pleasure of instructing generations of driving students. Karen received her associates degree from Marion Technical College. Karen loved sewing, ...

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Ada Yates (Daniels), age 88, passed away on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. Ada was born on October 6, 1937, to her late parents, Strawthur Daniels and Mazie Elam, in Waterloo, OH. She would meet Gerald Yates, and they would get married in 1955. Ada was a family woman and lived for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved all of them dearly. In her free time, she enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. Ada is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald ...

Senator Larry A. Mumper, formerly from Marion, passed away March 21, 2026 at the age of 88 in Englewood, Florida. He was born July 25, 1937, in Perrysville, Ohio to the late Irvin A. and Hazel (Minard) Mumper. He was a 1955 graduate of Loudonville High School and was very active in athletics and music.  Larry received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio Northern University and his Masters Degree from the College of Mount St. Joseph with continuing education courses from ...