Obituaries

Life-long Richwood resident Richard Albert Griffith, 90, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his Kinney Pike home after a short illness. Richard was born November 6, 1934, and raised by parents Harry a...

Michael “Mike” Ivan Brown, age 78, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Thursday, June 12th 2025. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and was the son of the late Ivan Brown ...

Danny Lee Burns, age 72 of Milford Center, Ohio passed away on June 17th, 2025 at OSU Wexner Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Danny was born Feb. 24, 1953 in Marysville, Ohio to Mart...

Ray McCarty, Jr., age 87, of Marysville, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. A man whose life was defined by hard work, devotion, and an unwavering sens...

Bruce Boerger, 70 of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in his daughter’s residence. Bruce was born on June 20, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio to late Lutrelle and Ruth (Burns) Boerger. H...

David McKinley Watson, 90, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2025. David was born at home in Plain City, on January 22, 1935, third child and eldest son of David K. and Marjorie Watson. Dav...

Betty J. McLaughlin, 90 of Poland, Ohio, formerly of Marysville, died Friday June 13, 2025 at The Inn at Poland Way, where she had been residing. She was born March 22, 1935 in Magnetic Springs to the...

Joellen Kay “Jo” Laughorn Watson, age 83, of Marysville, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at The Gables of Marysville.  A homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jo was a foster pa...

Robert S “Bob” Beightler, age 70, of Marysville, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a retired associate of Henkel–North America in...

David Greeneisen, 84, of Bingham Farms, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. Born June 6th, 1941, David was the middle son of five siblings to Fran...

Master Sergeant Gerald Eugene “Gene” VanHoose, 88, of Plain City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2025. He was a proud Elite Marine Veteran who served his country with honor, dedicating 20 y...

Geary James Burke, age 71, of Zanesfield, died peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by side. He retired from The State of Ohio Job and Family Services where he was a repres...

Paul Eugene Lazenby, 85, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Paul was the founder and owner of Paul Lazenby Builders for over 30 years. Speci...

James Daniel Ulmer, 80, of Marysville, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2025, at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital with his devoted family by his side. James, known as “Dan” to his Bu...

Annella Kay Glassburn, née Darby, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida, at the age of 82. Born on August 5, 1942, in Ray, Ohio to Gleneth and Lucille Darby, Kay moved to Mary...

Freeman “Red” Foughty Jr., age 81, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, at the home of his son in Richwood. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, R...

Josephine “Jodi” Brucia, 78, of Marysville and formerly of Baltic, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3 PM at Smith-Varns ...

Sharon Ann Price, age 67, of Marysville, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home. Her career, spanning more than 32 years, was a testament to her unwavering dedication. Sharon began her...

Morgan Stanley Miller, a devoted servant, veteran and mentor to many, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025 at the age of 90. His life was marked by deep faith, unwavering commitment to service and a...

Lucille Belville, age 94, of Delaware, died Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Inn at Bear Trail. She was surrounded by her children. Lucille was born October 28, 1930 near Raymond, Ohio to the late Floyd ...

Christel Noel Koltenbah passed away Sunday May 18, 2025 of complications due to her long battle with cancer. We take peace in knowing her family was by her side at the end. Christel survived by her hu...

Shirley M. Tornberg, age 80, of Marysville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Heritage Senior Living facility in Marysville after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Shirl...

Patricia Ann Tomlin, 92, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Walnut Crossing surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on March 14, 1933, in Allen Center, Ohio to the ...

Nancy Anna Blumenschein Howard went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Memorial Hospital. Nancy graduated from Marysville High School in 1964 where she played basketball. Her daughters...

Diane June Baird, beloved wife of Larry Baird of Marysville, Ohio for 36 years, left this world peacefully at her home May 12, 2025.  Born on August 1, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Arthur a...

Cheryl Lynne Staley Cooley, 80 of Marysville, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at the OSU Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born August ...

Patricia Gail Baker, lovingly known as “Pat” or “Patty,” age 78, of Marion, peacefully entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on May 11, 2025. Before retiring, Patty held numerous bookkeeping and sec...

Jean Itnyre passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born at home in Unionville Center, Ohio on July 29, 1948 to her parents, Betty Kinard and Lee Newell.  Jean spent h...

Rosemary Holycross Henault, age 82, of Marysville, peacefully entered her eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family. A 1961 graduate ...

Margie D. Gamble, 87 of Richwood, died Tuesday May 6, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She was born April 22, 1938 in LaRue to the late Bernard and Catherine (Carter) Wright, she was also ...