Ronald D. Gushwa age 89 of Marion, Ohio. He was born October 11, 1931 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Estell Johnathan and Vera Julia (Musser) Gushwa, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. (As he said “Surprised Both Times”) On November 2, 1953 he married Vivian Joan (Green) Gushwa, she preceded him in death on January 13, 2017. Ronald was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Marion Power Shovel for 26 years as a Field Erector. He...

Ortha Mae Aldridge-Collins, age 76 of Marion, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home, surrounded by loving family. On April 16, 1944, she was born in Blaine, Kentucky, to the late Arrvile and Gladys Pauline (Blackburn) Kimbler, and on November 10, 1960, she married her first husband Richard L. Aldridge, who preceded her in death on January 28, 1983. She later married her second husband Harold Collins, who preceded her in death on March 14, 2014. Ortha Mae was a 1979 graduate of...

Kathy “Toe” Bentley, age 70 of Marion, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. Kathy was born on April 14, 1950, in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Thurman and Freda Turner. Kathy’s whole life was her family. Her favorite thing to do was attend family gatherings so she could see them grow. Her grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews had her heart. Her family describes her as “Tiny and Mighty” when it came to the love, she had for...

Clara M. Cooperider, age 92, passed away on October 16, 2020 at The DeWolfe Place living facility in Marion, Ohio. Clara was born on December 27, 1927 to Clarence David (Toby) and Eva Irene Ayers Lowry who precedes her in passing. On January 1, 1946, Clara was married to James W. Cooperider, who also precedes her in passing. Also preceding her in death were siblings Martha Kearns, Mary Gorenflo, Richard Lowery and Evelyn Wixtead. Clara worked outside the home in retail sales at J.C....

James Charles Borders, Sr., age 71 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. James was born on September 18, 1949 to the late Sammy and Rosie (Howard) Borders in Paintsville, KY.  On October 5, 1985, he married Sandy Reames in Marion, OH. James served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at Wolohan Lumber for 28 years.  James will truly be missed by family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents; his son:...

     Anna May Schwaderer of Upper Sandusky, Ohio and formerly of Marion passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 2:03 PM in her residence. She was born in Marion, Ohio on May 1, 1938 to the late Vern and Eva Mae (Sealy) Emerson. Anna May married Robert Eugene Schwaderer on August 21, 1954 in Winchester, IN. and he preceded her in death on October 5, 2001 in Upper Sandusky, OH.      She was a member of the Claridon United Methodist Church, former Curator of...

Robert E. “Bob” Simon age 73 of Morral, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 21, 1946 in Dunlap, Iowa to the late Clair A. and Mary I. (Lynch) Simon. On May 1, 1969 he married Geraldine (Williams) Simon. Bob was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam. He was employed at Trafzer Excavating and Lithko Construction for many years and was baptized at Marion First Freewill Baptist Church. In his...

Helen Marie Spillman, age 69 of Russells Point, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Belle Springs Nursing Home. She was born in Marion, Ohio, on September 15, 1951 to the late Jesse and Grace (Bibbee) Spillman. Helen was employed as a beautician in Marion for many years. She also worked for L & K Restaurants and A-1 Catering. She is survived by her partner of over 30 years, Emerson “Sparky” Alspach, Jr.; her sister Linda Spillman-Kear; her brothers James Wiley...

Paula Sue Reid, age 76, of Marion passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at 8:02 PM at her home. She was born in Marion, Ohio on February 25, 1944 to the late Donald and Irene (Rech) Cluff.  Paula was a 1962 graduate of Marion Harding High School. On September 26, 1965 she married Philip K. Reid in Marion, Ohio and he survives. She was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church, a member of the “Come Join Us Sunday School Class” and was active in the prayer quilt...

Frederick E. Hughes, age 72 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Fred was born on July 19, 1948 to the late James and Dorothy (Hamilton) Hughes in Marion, Ohio. He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School class of 1968. Married his beloved wife of 49 years on September 11, 1971.  Worked for Quaker Oats for 20 years until their closing and retired from Honda after 23 years. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, parent-in-laws...