The Obituary Section

Kathryn E. Duncan

, Ohio

August 18, 2026

Kathryn E. Duncan, 79, of Mount Vernon passed away on August 19, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1947, to Clyde and Katherine (Parkins) Furley in Mount Vernon, OH.Kathryn enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and mushroom hunting. Her favorite thing was spending time with her family.Kathryn is survived by her son James (Ellie) Duncan of Mount Vernon, OH; step children Laurie (Kevin) Smith of Newark, OH and David Duncan of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren Chelsea (Koury) Duncan, Sierra Duncan, James (Jessica) Duncan all of Mount Vernon, OH; great-grandchildren Ayden, Kale, Samarah, Melany, Mykiah, Liam, Keagan, Jazzy and Izzy; a sister Patty Furley of Mount Vernon; a sister in law Mary Johns; nephews Adam Furley, Josh Furley Claude Gates, James Gates; nieces Christine Johns, Becky Johns, Jennifer Myers, Tammy Gates, Charlene Gates and many extended family members.Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bobby Johns,…

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Charles S. "Chuck" Sullivan

, Ohio

Charles S. “Chuck” Sullivan, age 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.Chuck was born on July 12, 1969, in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of the late Charles Junior Sullivan and Joann Sullivan (Phillip) Lafferty. He received his education from River Valley High School and graduated with the class of 1988. Following graduation, Chuck proudly answered the call to serve his country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Wisconsin during Desert Storm. His military service reflected the loyalty, courage, and dedication that he carried with him throughout his life.Above all else, Chuck was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a shining example of what it meant to be a true family man: dependable, loving, and always there when his family needed him. Few things brought Chuck greater happiness than spending time with his children and grandchildren, creating memories they will forever…

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Dr. Gary L. Margot

, Ohio

June 30, 2010 — June 30, 2011

Dr. Gary L. Margot, university professor, author and Christian, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away at Avita Ontario on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by the family who had always been at the center of his life.Born June 2, 1946, in Mansfield to parents Merle & Evelyn (Fichtner) Margot, Gary spent a lifetime learning, teaching, serving, laughing, and—above all—caring about people. Gary simply didn’t seem to meet anyone he didn’t like. He was genuinely interested in people. He wanted to know where they came from, what they were doing, what mattered to them, and how they were getting along. Even during his own time in the hospital, when the questions were supposed to be about him, Gary was still asking questions about everyone else.That interest in people shaped nearly every part of his life.Gary served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era as a Medical Specialist stationed in…

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