The Obituary Section

Gabbi Marvin

, Ohio

May 4, 2010

Gabbi Marvin, 15, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at Nationwide Children’s Hospital on March 20, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born on May 5, 2010.Gabbi was a student at Mount Vernon High School, where she was actively involved as a clarinetist in the marching band. Through music, she formed deep and meaningful connections with her fellow bandmates. Music was at the center of Gabbi’s life—it was how she expressed herself, found joy, and connected with others. She especially loved to sing for her mom, creatingmoments that will be treasured forever.Gabbi also worked weekends at McDonald’s on Newark Road in Mount Vernon, where she brought her kindness and bright spirit to those she encountered.She had an extraordinary heart for others, especially individuals with disabilities. Gabbi was a true champion for them—always ready to take someone under her wing, offering kindness, compassion, and genuine care. She had a…

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Mary "Gail" Sobas

, Ohio

Mary “Gail” (Craycraft) Sobas’ story began on December 7, 1942, in the small town of Morral, Ohio—a place where roots run deep and friendships tend to last a lifetime. Born to Stanley Eugene and Mary Evelyn (Schwamberger) Craycraft, Gail grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the quiet rhythms of Midwestern life. At Ridgedale High School, she formed friendships that would remain with her through the years, a reflection of the kind of person she was—steady, loyal, and easy to love.Not long after, she met Peter Sobas. Their marriage on June 9, 1962 marked the beginning of a partnership that would shape the rest of her life. Together, they built not just a home, but a family that became Gail’s greatest joy and proudest accomplishment.Gail spent her working years serving others through the Marion County Department of Human Services. It wasn’t just a job to her—it was an extension of…

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Laura Jane Winget

, Ohio

Laura Jane Winget, age 82, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at home, surrounded by her family. Known to most as Laurie, she was born in Lima, Ohio on August 6, 1943 to the late Clarence and Laura (Battles) Rowland. Laurie graduated from Lima Senior High School, class of 1961 and later graduated from the Richard Weston Beauty Academy. While working as a car hop, Laurie met a young man that had just returned home from the Army. It was love at first sight and four months later, on July 22, 1962, that young man, Willard Kim Winget, would become her husband.After a few years, Kim’s job would take him to Marion, where they would raise a family and spend nearly 60 wonderful years together. Laurie worked at Fiesta Salons and eventual managed multiple locations over the years. While Kim coached their son’s baseball team for…

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