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Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
OBITUARIES
James E. Shirey
James “Jamie” Shirey, 84 of Howard, OH passed away on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer at Knox Community Hospital. He was born February 16, 1942 to Robert John and Roberta Pauline (Clough) Shirey in Toledo, OH. James was a machinist for General Motors before his retirement. He…
Ian Martin
Ian Bruce Martin Born 10/06/1952 in Niagara Falls, Ontario Passed away at home in Danville, OH on June 13, 2026 Ian met his wife Yvonne at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario where he was studying graphic design, they got Married in 1975. Ian Martin was a simple man with a zest for life. He had a…
Charles Ensil Kunkel
CHARLES ENSIL KUNKEL Born September 21, 1948, at Mercy Hospital Mt. Vernon, Died December 12, 2025, at Kings Daughter Hospital. Preceded in death by his Parents: Ivan and Marguerite (Frye) Kunkel, Wife: Deborah Kunkel Brother: James C. Kunkel and his wife Margaret Ann Kunkel, Nephew: Kevin Kunkel. He will be missed by his brother: Harold…
Paul Howard Hurlburt
Paul Howard Hurlburt, age 88, of Bellville passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Brookdale Mount Vernon. He was born on December 4, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Elza and Esther (Schaeffer) Hurlburt. Paul worked and retired from General Motors, in Mansfield, with over 25 years of service. He was a member…
Frank E. Ellis
Frank E. Ellis, 77, formerly of Rush Run, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his home, in Howard, OH. He was born on April 8, 1949, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Frank and Virginia (Bensie) Ellis Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Ellis…
Joyce McPeek
Joyce McPeek, age 98, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Brookdale of Mount Vernon. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Mount Vernon to the late Roscoe I. and Sarah E. (White) Deem. Joyce raised her three children then worked several years for the City Health Department and later…
Harold J. Snively
Harold J. Snively passed away at home with his family by his side on June 13, 2026, at the age of 90.7 (his response to his age). He was born November 2, 1935, to the late Paul and Virginia (Banbury) Snively. Harold was a 1953 graduate of Danville High School and served four years (1956-1960)…
Carroll Eugene Rinehart
Carroll Eugene Rinehart, age 75, of Mount Vernon passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 3, 1951, in Mount Vernon to the late Carroll and Betty Jo (Clipse) Rinehart. Carroll was a 1969 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. He…
Evelyn Pinner
Evelyn B. Pinner JOHNSTOWN- Evelyn Beatrice (Hock) Pinner, 87, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, with family and loving caregivers nearby. She was born May 7, 1939 in Cleveland to the late Harvey W. and Lillian B. (Duerk) Hock. She was a 1957 graduate of Parma High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Charles…
Oma Wilma Mullins
Oma Wilma Mullins, age 91, of Saint Louisville, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital. She was born on November 17, 1934, in Virgie, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Bertha (Osborne) Newsom. Arnold and Oma were married 55 years until his death in 2006. Oma was a beloved wife, sister,…
Ami Randall
Ami Dawn Randall, 51, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away at her home on May 1, 2026, just two days before her 52nd birthday. Born on May 3, 1974, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Ami graduated from Fredericktown High School before continuing her education at The Ohio State University, where she earned her nursing degree and…
John J. “Jack” Petro
John J “Jack” Petro, 83, of Howard, Ohio, died Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born February 5th, 1943, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John and Dorothy (Spodnik) Petro. Jack honorably served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, and then served his community, retiring…
Gary L. Dudgeon
Gary L. Dudgeon, 75 of Marengo, passed away on June 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Gary was born on October 13, 1950 to the late William and Carol (Trimmer) Dudgeon in Mount Vernon, OH. Gary graduated from Highland High School, Class of 1969. He started working at Ranco in Delaware as…
Gerald D. Lindstrom
Watercolor artist, woodworker, and engineer, Gerald “Jerry” D. Lindstrom, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Knox Community Hospital. He was born May 26, 1938, in Buffalo, New York to Mildred Freeburg Lindstrom and Howard Durfee Lindstrom. The family lived in Jamestown, New York for a time where Jerry graduated from high…
Maude Blubaugh
Howard – Maude McMillen (Mohler) Blubaugh, 89, died at home on Friday June 5, 2026. A private burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. In ieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Reserve Care Hospice at reserve-care.org, or St. Jude at stjude.org. A memorial page is located at fischerfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Fischer…
Charles Beck
Mount Vernon – Charles Beck, formerly of Howard, age 93, passed away at home on June 5, 2026. Charles was born in Charleston, WV on November 22, 1932 to the late Charles and Helen Adeline (Lague) Beck. He dedicated a 40 year career as a chemist to Occidental Chemical (originally Diamond Alkalai then Diamond Shamrock)…
Arnold Addair
Danville – Arnold Layman Addair passed away at home on June 5, 2026 at the age of 75. Arnold was the son of Glenna Belle (Coleman) and Leck Addair, Sr., born on August 28, 1950. On November 29, 1969, he married Sharon Ruth Wilson. She preceded him in death on September 21, 2019. He was…
Timothy Ira McQuigg
Timothy Ira McQuigg, a cherished father, husband, brother, and friend to many, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, after bravely battling Alzheimer’s. Born on January 13, 1961, to Marvin and Patricia (Umbaugh) McQuigg, Tim’s life was a testament to kindness, humor, and resilience. Tim spent his formative years in Fredericktown, Ohio,…
William D. Bayliss
William D. “Sparky” Bayliss, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Bill was 94 years old. He was born January 27, 1932 in St. Marys, West Virginia, to Roy and Hallie Bayliss. He was the youngest of four children. Bill, affectionately known as “Sparky” and “Wild Bill,”…
Robert Peter Fleig
Robert Peter Fleig, age 68, of Utica, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Country Court Nursing Home in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was born on March 29, 1958, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late William and Theresa (Scherer) Fleig. Robert was very proud of serving his country in the United States…
Patsy Moran
Patsy Moran, age 68, of Mount Vernon, Ohio passed away on June 1, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 19, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Francis Junior and Ruth Olive (Garrison) Jones. Patsy enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and was a master…
Carole G. Fiant
Carole G. (McMains) Fiant, 77 of Gambier passed away on August 24, 2024 in Mount Vernon, OH. She was born on January 10, 1947 to Roy and Blanche (Horn) McMains in Mt. Vernon, OH. Carole was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend who found joy in life’s simple pleasures — reading a…
Kenneth L. Fiant
Kenneth L. Fiant, 83 of Gambier passed away on May 23, 2026 at Country Court in Mount Vernon, OH. He was born on November 4, 1942 to Raymond and Marjorie (Lee) Fiant in Morrow County, OH. Ken was a loving son, father, grandfather, husband, uncle and friend. He was a “jack of all trades” that…
Mark W. Phillips
Mark W. Phillips, 74, of Mount Vernon passed away on June 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 7, 1952 to George William and Katherine (Bell) Phillips III in Mount Vernon, OH. Mark was a member of the Moose and the Elks in Mount Vernon. He enjoyed Hot…
James Rodney Kessler
James Rodney Kessler, age 84, of Mount Vernon, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Country Club Retirement Campus. He was born on January 20, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio and was the son of the late Christian and Doris (Smothers) Kessler. James is survived by his two sons, Garrett Kessler and Rod (Casey) Kessler;…
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