Earnest E. Shoffner Jr.
, Ohio
October 12, 2026
Earnest E. “Ernie” Shoffner, Jr., age 78, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Ernie was born on November 22, 1947, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Earnest E. Shoffner, Sr. and Ruth N. (Howard) Shoffner. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1967.On January 24, 1967, Ernie married the love of his life, Jessie J. Starcher. Together, they built a life filled with love and family, raising their two sons, Bryan and David.Throughout his working years, Ernie was employed at Eaton Corporation and later worked as a custodian at Tri-Rivers.Ernie was a simple man who found happiness in life's everyday pleasures. He didn't need much to be content and enjoyed the comfort of his familiar routines. He was an avid collector of die-cast cars and loved relaxing in front of the television watching SportsCenter with a bottle of Sprite by his side. He was also known for…
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Judith L Spring
, Ohio
October 9, 2026
Judith Louise Spring, 86, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, and entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior. She was a cherished wife and mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love, kindness, and generosity touched countless lives. Judy’s heart and home were always open - not only to her own children, but to every child who found their way to her door, offering them a safe place to stay, a good home cooked meal and unconditional love that made a difference in young lives. Judy was born on September 26, 1940, in Peninsula, Ohio, to Elmer and Janice Cover. A dedicated student, she graduated as the salutatorian of her class at Boston High School. On February 5, 1959, she married Paul ‘Jan’ Spring, beginning a partnership that would span decades. In 1965, they made their home in Delaware, Ohio.After receiving a sewing machine as…
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Robert Leo "Bobby" Chill
, Ohio
Robert L. “Bobby” Chill, age 74, entered the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.On July 26, 1952 Bobby was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late James L. and Elizabeth (Eroe) Chill. Bobby attended Marion Catholic High School and graduated with the class of 1971. Bobby proudly served his communities by working as a salesman for Heidelberg Distributing.Bobby’s life was filled with a love of golf, an unwavering enthusiasm for Notre Dame football, and cherished time with his family. The places and traditions he loved became part of the memories he shared with those closest to him.An avid golfer, Bobby found great joy on the course. Whetstone Golf Course held a particularly special place in his heart: it was there, on the 18th hole, that he and his beloved wife, Cathy,…
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John D. Price
, Ohio
John D. Price was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 6, 1931, to parents Ilah and John K. Price. He attended school in Sharon Center, Ohio, and left to join the military in 1950. In 1952, John married Helen Winter, and they had 3 children. They remained married until her passing in 2007.John was devoted to his family, and he took pride in being a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. John made it a priority to spend time with his wife and 3 children. Their favorite activity together was camping. He showed his love to his grandchildren in many ways, but most memorably by spending time fishing and tubing on his pontoon boat in Apple Valley. John took immense pride in his growing family with the addition of great-grandchildren and deeply cherished being a great-grandfather.He shared the past 16 years of companionship with Sylvia Little. Sylvia and her family were…
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Dwayne "Peanut" Smith
, Ohio
Dwayne Allen “Peanut” Smith, 61 of Ostrander, passed unexpectedly Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Fisher Titus Hospital in Norwalk, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.Born August 27th, 1965, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, he was the younger son born to Renard “Renny” & Beverly (Blade) Smith. Peanut attended and later graduated from Dublin Coffman High School and Tolles Career and Technical Center. While in school he played football and trained to be a mechanic. He also learned taekwondo and always won at arm wrestling. Outside of high school he would begin his life’s work as an auto mechanic, but peanut wasn’t just any mechanic, he was one that could truly fix the issues. He was inventive, and creative. He was the Jack of all trades. Early in life, Peanut raced motocross and was constantly “tinkering” and fixing just about anything in an automobile among anything else. He was…
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Atheline Fields
, Ohio
October 9, 2026
Atheline Fields, age 74, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on August 15, 1952, in Kermit, West Virginia, to the late Lee Wright, Jr. and Ora Rose Wright. On November 16, 1974, she married the love of her life, Albert Fields, and together they shared 52 cherished years of marriage. A dedicated and hard worker, Atheline served as a Customer Service Agent for Buckeye Health Plans for more than thirty years. Outside of work, she was an avid collector who loved gathering angels, flower vase heads, and tiny ceramic shoes—proudly filling her home with hundreds of them over the years. Atheline loved her family fiercely. She cherished taking frequent family vacations, especially trips to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gathering with loved ones to play holiday games brought her immense joy. Her two grandkids were the…
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Barbara Lynn Elswick
, Ohio
October 8, 2026
Barbara Lynn “Bobbie” Elswick, age 68, of Mount Vernon passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.She was born on December 23, 1957, in Grundy, Virginia to the late Floyd and Goldie (Van Dyke) Elswick Jr. Bobbie was employed at the Country Club Retirement Campus for numerous years. She had a love for animals and enjoyed going to the beach and coloring. But most of all, she loved the time she spent with her family.Bobbie is survived by her son Nathaniel Elswick; her grandson Kohan Elswick; her niece Arlesa (Jason) Harriman; her great niece Haleigh Harriman; and her nephews Roger (Julie) Moody and Travis (Cheryl) Moody.In addition to her parents, Bobbie was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Moody.In keeping with Bobbie’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. The family will observe a private gathering at a later date.To send the family a condolence online visit: www.snyderfuneralhomes.comThe Snyder Funeral…
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Martin Luther Abrams
, Ohio
October 8, 2026
Martin L. Abrams, a U. S. Army veteran, age 79, of Marion, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2026 at Marion General Hospital.He was born in Marion, Ohio as the youngest of fourteen children to the late Ernest and Winifred (Lampert) Abrams on September 29th, 1947. Martin graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1966 before enlisting in the Army. He served proudly with the 1st Support Brigade stationed in Germany and was promoted to Buck Sergeant. He later served with the Army Reserves.Following his military service, Martin moved back to Marion where he called home, maintaining close ties with family, friends, and the community he knew so well. He spent his entire career at Whirlpool and retired in 2004. He enjoyed officiating football games and always kept up with his favorite Ohio sport teams. He especially enjoyed attending Ohio State home games. Martin also had a special fondness…
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Michael Roberts
, Ohio
Michael Edward Roberts was born to Maxine Roberts on May 31, 1944, in Sunbury, Ohio. He is survived by hissister, Brenda Lee (Robert); his beloved nieces and nephews, Kevin Corwin (Angie), Aletha Ellis (Roy), Rhonda Kane (Rodney), Mellany Williams (Kurt), Stan Corwin, Steven Lee (Debbie), Sheri Seese (Mike), Brian Lee (Tami), and Jennifer Porter (Aaron); many special great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as great-great-nieces andgreat-great-nephews; and his cherished church family.He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine Roberts; sister, Marsha Corwin;brother-in-law, Jim Corwin; and nephews, Austin Vertrees and Aaron Ellis.Michael worked at The Ohio State University for 31 years and played the organ at St. John’sLutheran Church for 50 years, showing his dedication to both his work and his music.He was considered the best uncle ever. He traveled and made time to visit his nieces andnephews. He rode roller coasters, played games with them, taught them how to play…
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Seth F. Richardson
, Ohio
Seth Richardson, born on March 25, 1962, in Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Ohio Health Hospice House. He was a deeply cherished son of the late Joanne Place Richardson and William H. Richardson, both of whom preceded him in death. Seth is survived by his beloved sisters, Beth Richardson, Cecelia R. Jokerst, and Ann R. Shockley, who were a constant source of joy and companionship throughout his life along with his nieces and nephews. Seth also was lucky to enjoy the bonds of many cousins, both on the Richardson and Place side of the family.Seth's journey began in the small town of Galion, where he attended Pioneer Joint Vocational School before graduating from Galion High School in 1982. With a passion for learning and a spirit of adventure, he continued his education at Hocking Tech College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Seth carried forward this love for exploration into his…
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Jack Earl Mckinley
, Ohio
Jack Earl McKinley, 86 of Delaware, passed peacefully at Delaware Court Nursing Center on Thursday, October 8, 2026.Born August 5, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Fran (Austin) Hubley. He graduated from North High School in Columbus in 1958. Jack worked for Columbia Gas Company as an Equipment Operator, where he would prepare the trenches for the gas lines.Jack was and outdoorsman through and through. From fishing to bow hunting, to trapping, he was always outside. He and his son would camp in a tent in Hocking County on a property that they owned and would begin their day bow hunting before the sun would come up. He enjoyed watching The Ohio State Buckeyes and golf, but don’t ask him to play golf, as most of his balls didn’t end up where they were supposed to go. Jack was proud of his son and grandsons and the…
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Barbara Jo Eagon Davids
, Ohio
Barbara Jo Eagon Davids, 92, of Powell, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, October 10,2026, at Willow Brook Senior Living in Delaware, OH. Born August 18, 1934, in Akron, OH, she wasthe daughter of the late Brig. Gen Herbert B. Eagon and Mary Smeck Eagon. In addition to herparents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Brig. Gen. Herbert B. Eagon, Jr., sister-in-lawGinny, and her sister, Norma Jean Eagon (age 3).A graduate of Radnor High School, Barbara earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from The OhioState University. She enjoyed a meaningful career as a Registered Nurse and later worked in MedicalReviews for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield until she retired.As a woman of faith and community, she attended the ladies Bible Study at River Bend for over adecade. Barbara was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was aspirited ballroom dancer who competed through…
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Craig R. Tice
, Ohio
October 10, 2026
Craig R. Tice, age 76, of Galena, Ohio passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. After high school, Craig enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, being in the Military Police. He was a longtime member of Local 413 and the teamsters retiree club. Craig was a truck driver and dock worker for Yellow Freight before retiring. He owned and operated Tice Towing for many years, and was also a CCW instructor for the NRA.Craig is survived by his wife, Susan; four daughters, Heather Bishoff, Courtney Bearss, Heather Hazen, and Marissa Dempsey; nephew, Kurt Tice; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; several cousins; and former son-in-law, Larry Dempsey, Jr.He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Polly Marie (Blankenship) Tice and Kenneth Tice; brother, Clark Tice; and nephew, Dustin Tice.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 3:30…
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Lydia Virginia Kennedy
, Ohio
October 11, 2026
Lydia Virginia Kennedy, 89, of Mount Vernon passed away on Monday morning, October 12, 2026 at Traditions’ memory care unit in Mount Vernon.Lydia was born in West Milford, West Virginia. She was delivered by her late grandfather, Dr. Thomas Harris to her late parents, Richard and Barbara Harris.Lydia graduated from Unidis High School in West Milford, WV. She worked at the Edmont Glove Factory, owned and operated Box Car Video, and was a teaching aid for Knox County Educational Service Center.Lydia enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She could crochet a pair of gloves while you waited, was always a joke she took pride in. She crocheted many gloves and hats for students when she was an aid at the school to keep them warm in the winter.Lydia is survived by children, Rick, Rob (Lori), Jennifer Kennedy and Mary Beth (Dave) Butler; grandchildren, Willie (Tabitha), TJ, Bobby (Stephanie), Kyle, Zak, Victor, Eleanor…
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