All Obituaries

Eunice Evelyn Snyder, age 83 of Edison, OH, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at her home after a long illness. Eunice was born on July 12, 1936 in Swanton, Vermont to the late William and Glenna Mae (Clapper) Holden. On April 24, 1970, she married the late Kenneth E. Snyder in Marion, Ohio and soon settled into her home in Edison. Eunice graduated from Harding High School. After raising her six children she became a home health aide and enjoyed caring for her clients. She found...

Henry “Bob” Robert Christian, age 78 of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Marion General Hospital. Bob entered into this world on February 19, 1941 to the late Benjamin Edward Christian and Mabel Doris (Simpson) Christian in Marion, OH.  On April 22, 1967, he marred Patsy Ruth White in Marion, OH. Bob belonged to the Orton Street Church.  He retired as a janitor from the Marion Power Shovel after working 18 years.  He enjoys whittling and...

Don Deo Nicholas, age 71 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Marion General Hospital. On September 26, 1948, he was born to the late Ellery and Nina (McLaughlin) Nicholas in Clay County, West Virginia, and on September 2, 1995, he married his wife Shirley (Stump) Nicholas in Marion. Don served in the United States Army, and he spent 26 years as a maintenance man at Tegrant. He loved country music, and he amassed quite a collection throughout his lifetime. He also enjoyed...

Ronald Lee Garver age 81 of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Presidential Center. On September 28, 1938, Ronald was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Robert Lee Garver and Dorothy Lucille (Shiller). He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1956. Ronald worked for The Houghton Sulky Company in Marion from June 1956 until September of 1965. Then he worked for Tecumseh from 1965 until they closed and then went back to work for The Houghton Sulky...

Virginia “Red” G. King, age 88 of Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her residence. “Red” or “Nanny” entered into this world on May 24, 1931 to the late Robert and Eunice (Rhodes) Thompson in Clay County, WV.  On July 24, 1948, she married the late James M. King. “Red” was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: James King; her sons: Rocky and Roger King; her brothers:...

Ralph E. Hill Jr. was born in Marion, Ohio to the late Ralph E. Hill Sr. and Ida Loree Walker-Hill on December 13, 1937. Ralph, Jr. was the first of seven children and a lifelong resident of Marion County. He unexpectedly departed this life on October 31, 2019. Ralph Jr. was known as “Junie” by both family and friends. He was educated in Marion’s public-school system and graduated in 1956 from Marion Harding High School. While growing up Ralph Jr. competed in local marble...

Pete Collins passed away on November 4, 2019 at 78 years old. He was born on September 13, 1941 in Stanville, Kentucky to E. Walter and Georgia (Burchett) Collins. He graduated from Betsy Layne High School in 1959. He previously worked at Armco Steel and Polock Steel before owning Collins Auto Body in Marion, OH for over 20 years. His favorite past time was fishing, and when he was not on the water he was either working on his boats or his cars. He loved to go to Flea Markets and always...

Barbara Louise (Hedges) Johnston peacefully met her Lord and Savior with open arms on Friday, November 1, 2019, at 11:45pm. She was 93.  Born to Robert W. and Ora Dell (Weiss) Hedges on February 5, 1926, Barbara brought joy to all those she knew throughout her life through song; singing on the radio in her youth, as a devoted member of her church choir, and in the comfort of her home with family and friends. She loved to read, and the funny papers were her favorite; always giving...

Carolyn Sue Breitigam, age 76 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Heartland of Marion. She was born on November 15, 1942 to the late Carlisle Edward and Eunice (Cooper) Rife in Kehoe, Kentucky. Carolyn was very involved in the local religious community throughout her life, and she spent her childhood years in the Nazarene church. She worked at the McDonald’s on Main Street for 20 years, and later worked as a caretaker for the developmentally disabled at Community...

     Jeffery L. Layne, age 58, formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in the University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center at 6:14 AM. He was born in Marion, Ohio on April 13, 1961 to Clarence and JoAnn (Endicott) Layne. His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Marion. Jeff is also survived by two daughters; Jodi Lauren Layne and Jamie Layne both of Greenup, KY., a brother; Michael Layne of Cardington, OH., and 2 nieces;...