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John J. Posada - February 10, 1952 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: John J. Posada, 70, of Sidney, OH died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday April 17, 2022 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, OH.

He was born February 10, 1952 in Fostoria, OH to Gregorio and Adela M. (Morales) Posada. He is survived by: son Johnny (Pamela) Posada of Jackson Center, OH Son Joe Mabry of New Orleans, LA Daughter Shawndel Rodriguez of Lima, OH Son Randy (Chelsea) Goodwin of Enon, OH Son Chris (Candace) Posada of St. Johns, OH 19 grandchildren         8 great-grandchildren Brother Steve (Vicki) Posada of Celina, OH Brother Javier (Sue) Posada of Celina, OH Preceded in death by: parents Gregorio and Adela Posada; infant son Billy Joe Goodwin; son Craig Posada; sister Guadalupe “Lupe” Posada; sister Rosi Miller; sister Leticia Sharpe and four other siblings

He worked as a commercial truck driver for many years, a job which he truly enjoyed.

His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, cooking, shooting sports, watching old Westerns on television and sharing stories of times gone by. He also enjoyed listening to classic country & western and traditional Mexican music.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 28, 2022 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys, OH.

Visitation 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with John’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Susan M Anderton - November 26, 1944 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Susan M. Anderton, 77, of Saint Marys, died 10:41 A.M. Friday, April 1, 2022, at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima.

She was born November 26, 1944, in Findlay, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Trudy (Alge) Bibler.

She married Freddie Anderton on May 25, 1969, in Lauderdale-By-The- Sea, Florida, and he preceded her in death on August 8, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Troy (Janell) Anderton of Middletown; by her siblings: Linda Clayton of Findlay and Gary Bibler of Port Richey, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Freddie.

Susan was a graduate of Findlay High School. She retired from Parker-Hannifin Company in Saint Marys. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spencerville, and she enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening and crocheting.

Funeral rites will be held 2:00 Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Pastor Jim Fletcher, officiant. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from noon until 2:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home, and condolences may be sent to Susan’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Robert H Cowgill, Sr. - January 20, 1949 - March 18, 2022

Departed: 03/18/2022 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Robert H. Cowgill, Sr., 73, of Saint Marys, and formerly of Franklin, Ohio, died suddenly at 6:40 A.M. Friday, March 18, 2022, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 20, 1949, in Franklin, the son of Paul and Jean (Hopper) Cowgill.

He married Ruth Ann Simpson on February 21, 2003, and she survives in Saint Marys.

He is also survived by his children: Robert (Heather) Cowgill, Jr. of Fairfield, Ohio; Teresa (Carlos) Oseguera of Weston, West Virginia; April Cowgill of Saint Marys; by his step-children: Kelly James Cowgill of Monroe, Ohio; Candy Bellamy of Huber Heights.

He is survived by his grandchildren: Emily Crow; Samantha Crow; Graci West; James West; Jessie Bailey; Tyler Combs; Autumn Martinez; Jesse Oseguera; Chase Cowgill; Kole Cowgill; Erica Combs.He is survived by his step-grandchildren: Alexis Bellamy; Taylor Bellamy; Kyle Bellamy; by his great-grandchildren: Tierni Baker-Combs; Tanner Combs.

He is also survived by his siblings: Butch Cowgill; Judy Cowgill; Judy Clemens.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a granddaughter, Sommer Martinez.

Robert attended Franklin High School and was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from IMS Concrete in Middletown. He enjoyed fishing, driving his new truck and weekend shopping trips with his wife, Ruth.

Funeral rites will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Pastor Tim Benjamin, officiant.

Friends may call from noon until the time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to Robert’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Emily Leonhard - May 30, 1923 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Emily Howell Leonhard, 98, of Saint Marys, died 11:55 P.M. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 30, 1923, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Adrian “Hap” and Grace (Langsdon) Howell.

She married Paul Leonhard, Sr. on February 20, 1943; he preceded her in death on April 22, 2004.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Annette Leonhard of the Villages, Florida; by her grandchildren: Melissa (Dave) Dues of Highland, Michigan; Nicole (Dan) Burns of Troy, Ohio; Christian (Amanda) Leonhard, Sr. of Troy. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Ashton Riley; Kearston Riley, Payton Riley; Noah Dues; Alexa Dues; Julia Leonhard. She is survived by her sisters: Gloria Spicer of Saint Marys; Marilyn (Luke) Gibbens of Saint Marys; by her sister-in-law, Judy Howell of Fort Myers, Fla.; her brother-in-law, John Leonhard of St. Paris, Ohio; by many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her daughter: Vicki Market; her son, Paul Leonhard, Jr.; her sister, Donna Haines; her brother, Ronald Howell; her great-grandson, Christian Leonhard, Jr.

Emily was a graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She, along with her husband Paul, were the owner/operators of Leonhard’s IGA in Saint Marys for many years. She was the oldest member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys and a member of Hawthorne Chapter #119, Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed her card club, attending live musical performances and  Friday luncheons at the bowling alley with her family and friends. Above all, Emily cherished the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, the Reverend Bill Maki, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to either the Auglaize County Humane Society or Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to Emily’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Annetta "Ann" J Dahill - August 22, 1940 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Annetta “Ann” Dahill, 81, of Celina, and formerly of Lima, died 4:40 P.M. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at her residence.

She was born August 22, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee, the daughter of H. Charles and Velma (Clayton) Dobbins.

She is survived by her children: Sherry Holbrook of Belle Center; Troas (Chuck) Staugler of Celina; Teri (Mike Schnoonover) of Pandora; Bill (Doug Marritt) Dahill of Celina. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Shawn (Jill) Henderson; Nick Papp; CJ Staugler; Brandy (Tae Brown) Staugler; Courtney (Scott) Schnipke; by her great-grandchildren: Aniya; Azari; Leo and Quintin. She is survived by a brother: John Dobbins of East Peoria, Illinois; a sister, Marrion Snider of Galesburg, Illinois; by a sister-in-law, Patty Dobbins of Chicago.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by her son-in-law, Bob Holbrook; by her brother, Jack Dobbins; her brother-in-law, Rodger Snider.

Ann was a graduate of Metamora High School in Metamora, Illinois. She was raised in the Baptist Church, and retired from the Ohio Department Of Jobs and Family Services. She later operated her own cleaning company. He enjoyed reading, playing computer games and spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral rites will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, Pastor Kevin Hall, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys.

Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to Ann’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Alice L. Suennen - October 29, 1943 - December 17, 2021

Departed: 12/17/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Alice L. Suennen, 78, of St. Marys, OH died 7:29 a.m. Friday December 17, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born January 29, 1943 in Chelsea, MA to Bernard “Fuzzy” J. and Maxine (Johns) Ribley. Survivors include: Daughter, Annette (Terry) Goodwin of St. Marys, OH Son, Martin Dean Monroe of Louisa, VA Son, Steve (Amy) Monroe of Charlotte, NC Son, Christopher Monroe of Fredericksburg, VA 6 grandchildren    7 great-grandchildren Sister, Cheryl Briggs of Lima, OH She was preceded in death by: parents Bernard “Fuzzy” and Maxine Ribley; husband Richard Suennen; brother Bernard Joseph Ribley; brother Douglas Ribley

She was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School (Class of 1961). During the last four years, she looked forward to a monthly meal with the “Lunch Bunch” with classmates from LCC.

She had worked as a waitress and manager of various restaurants and truck stops. In her later years, she enjoyed working part-time at a convenience store. Never knowing a stranger, she loved meeting new people and making new friends. Her nickname of ”Trouble” was appropriate and well-deserved.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys.

Alice was a hard-worker and enjoyed making new acquaintances wherever she went.

Services are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Thursday December 23, 2021 at the Miller Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Deacon Martin Brown will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held 1 - 3 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Alice’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Ralph C Gaier - October 18, 1941 - November 30, 2021

Departed: 11/30/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Ralph C. Gaier, 80, of Celina, and formerly of Ft. Loramie, Ohio, died 11:07 A.M. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima.

He was born October 18, 1941, in Ft. Loramie, the son of Julius and Ruth (Henry) Gaier.

He married Karen Pleiman on  October 19, 1963; she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his two sons: Jeffrey “Caesar” Gaier of Ft. Loramie; Terry (Jessica) Gaier of Ft. Loramie; by a grandson, Blake Gaier of Ft. Loramie; a sister, Esther Bensman of Ft. Loramie.

He is also survived by his wife’s sisters: Jeannette Barhorst of New Bremen; Marlene Rethman of Sidney; Phyllis Hilgefort of Ft. Loramie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by a sister, Norma (Jerry) Hemmelgarn; by his wife’s extended family: Alphonso Barhorst; Clifford (Elizabeth) Luedeke; Carl (Julia) Pleiman; Elmer Rethman; Louis Hilgefort.

Ralph attended Fort Loramie Schools. He worked at Larger Brothers Milk Transport for 37 years and also drove truck for Springcreek Concrete. He later transported cars for Platinum Auto.

He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Ft. Loramie, a founding member of the Ft. Loramie Racing Club, and also a member of the Minster FOE and Celina Moose.

He was an avid NACAR and Redskin Motorsports fan. He loved watching his grandson’s sporting events and spending time with his family.

Funeral rites will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, Deacon Martin Brown, officiant.

Friends and family are invited to call from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Ft. Loramie Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent to Ralph’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Carolyn S Bambauer - May 18, 1934 - November 15, 2021

Departed: 11/15/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Carolyn S. Bambauer, 87, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died 8:48 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 18, 1934, in Buckland, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Violet (Truesdale) Leffel.

She married Roger Bambauer on April 1, 1956, at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church; he preceded her in death on May 6, 2015.

She is survived by her children: Cindy (Fred) Wierwille of New Knoxville; Bruce (Peg) Bambauer of New Knoxville; David (Judy) Bambauer of New Knoxville; Diane (Bill) Piehl of New Knoxville; Joann (Jill Shaffner) of Kettering. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Cindy Bambauer of Cincinnati; by her grandchildren: Matt (Cheryl) Bambauer; Mitch (Lucy) Bambauer; Melissa (Dusty) Knapke: Becky (Terrance) Sledge; Katie (Nathan) Roddy; Kale Wierwille; Abby (Rick) Homan; Hannah (Aaron) Bastian; Brad (Laura) Piehl; Lauren (Andrew) Hawkey;  Chloe Bambauer; Jake Bambauer; Maddie Bambauer; Peyton Bambauer.

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Emily; Brent; Molly; Esther; Kara; Kurtis; Luke; Roan; Rhett; Addison; August; Ellie; Josie; Kaleb, Ruth; and one more on the way.

She is survived by her siblings: Marilyn (Jim) Lauth of Saint Marys; Joe Leffel of Saint Marys; Joyce Meyer Raterman of Botkins; Linda Niemeyer of New Knoxville; Sharon Kruse of New Knoxville ;Tom ( Ann) Leffel of New Knoxville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger; by her son, Steve Bambauer; by her siblings: Quetora Stout; Lila Lauth; Morris Leffel; Larry Leffel.

Carolyn was a 1952 graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta. She was a homemaker and a great baker-well known for her carrot cake and cookies-and a very giving person. She was a very active lady who loved taking care of people, and she enjoyed playing cards and attending her grandchildrens’ events. She was a member of the New Knoxville United Methodist Church.

Funeral rites will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church, the Reverend Dennis Gaertner, officiant. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.

Friends may from 3-8 P.M. Friday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to either New Knoxville United Methodist Church or Grand Lake Hospice. Friends may also call one hour prior to the funeral rites on Saturday at the church. Condolences may be sent to Carolyn’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Margaret Keith - January 14, 1935 - November 08, 2021

Departed: 11/08/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Margaret Keith, 86, of St. Marys, OH died at 1:44 a.m. Monday November 8, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born January 14, 1935 in Sidney, OH to Raymond and Clara (Haithcock) Lee.

She is survived by: son Mike Keith of Lima, OH; son Doug (Laura Larson) Keith of St. Marys, OH; son David Keith of St. Marys, OH; son Allen Keith of Chicago, IL; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and a brother Richard (Ruth) Lee of Sidney, OH.

Preceded in death by: husband William W. Keith, Jr.; daughter Diane Fillmore; daughter Kathleen Keith; parents Raymond and Clara (Haithcock) Lee; sister Grace Spence; sister Shirley Lee; sister Betty Lee; half-brother Leonard.

She was a retired production employee for the Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH.

Her favorite pastimes included walking around town and growing vegetables in her garden.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday November 11, 2021 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Robert Sweeney will officiate the services.

Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Margaret’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Richard Esmonde - October 11, 1926 - November 03, 2021

Departed: 11/03/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Richard I. Esmonde, 95, of Saint Marys, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Saint Ritas Medical Center, Lima. He was born October 11, 1926, in Lima, the son of Alva and Ethel (Zimmerman) Esmonde. He married Betty Jean Wilhelmy on January 17, 1947, and she preceded him in death on August 3, 1995. He is survived by his children: Alan (Kim) Esmonde of Lima; Dorothy (Phil) Brill of Pulaski, Tennessee; Richard (Monica) Esmonde of Nolansville, Tennessee; William (Leigh) Esmonde of Sumter, South Carolina; Mary Esmonde of Crossville, Tenn; Timothy Esmonde of Anchorage, Alaska; Martha Arehart of Lugoff, South Carolina; David Esmonde of Saint Marys; Patricia (Dan) Cook of Saint Marys. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; siblings: Wilbur Esmonde, Annabelle Shepherd and Donna Mae Boughan; by his long time companion, Margaret Morris. Richard was a 1944 graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in WWII, and also in the Naval Reserves. He retired from Avco New Idea in Coldwater, Ohio. He was an avid history buff, and love the Saint Marys Roughriders. He was a lifemember of VFW Post 9289. Funeral rites will be held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will be held in Crossville, Tennessee. Friends may call from 3-6 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Auglaize County Council on Aging. Condolences may be sent to Richard’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net recd Show quoted text

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Barbara L Walter - March 03, 1936 - October 22, 2021

Departed: 10/22/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Barbara L. Walter, 85, of Saint Marys, died 1:50 A.M. Friday, October 22, 2021, at Vancrest of Saint Marys.

She was born March 3, 1936, in Saint Marys, the daughter of William and Eileen (Wesner) DeMoss.

She married Donald Walter on February 1, 1958; he survives at the residence.

She is also survived by her children: Teri Walter of Columbus; Ron (Sue) Walter of Saint Marys; by her daughter-in-law, Stacy Regedenz of Celina. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Justin, Emily and Samantha, and by four great-grandchildren: Levi; Rhett; Wesson and Walker.

Her brother, William DeMoss, survives in Lima.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her son, Charlie Walter.

Barb was a 1954 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She had worked at Burdell’s and the Island Dress Shoppe in Saint Marys, and later as a cook at East Elementary School. She also did dog-sitting for numerous families and will be remembered for giving the dogs lots of love and attention.

She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Her family traveled to RIce Lake in Canada for 35 plus years and she was great at baking from scratch..

Graveside funeral rites will be held 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys, Deacon Marty Brown, officiant.

Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. Monday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent to Barb’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Matthew A Schwarck - July 16, 1991 - September 23, 2021

Departed: 09/23/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Matthew A. Schwarck, 30, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his residence.

He was born July 16, 1991, in Saint Marys, the son of Dennis and Kathy (Smith) Schwarck.

He is survived by his father, Dennis Schwarck of Saint Marys; by his sister, Katie (Brandon) Nevergall of Celina; by his niece, Brandy Nevergall and his nephew, Kaine Nevergall.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Schwarck, and by his grandparents: Larry and Joann Schwarck; Claude and Barbara Smith.

Matt was a 2010 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood, working on vehicles; 4-wheeling, truck and tractor pulls and spending time with his niece, nephew and his buddies.

Funeral rites will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Pastor Keith Stuck, officiant. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. Matt’s family asks that attendees dress casually. Condolences may be sent to Matt’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Thomas S Lecy - January 09, 1948 - September 23, 2021

Departed: 09/23/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Thomas S. Lecy, 73, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died suddenly on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his residence.

He was born January 9, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Henry and Velda Lecy.

He married Sheryl Krause on September 22, 1967, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Novato, California, and she survives in New Knoxville.

He is also survived by his children:  John Lecy; Dan Lecy; Matt Lecy; Chris Venema; and by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings: Hank and Nell Lecy.

Tom was a graduate of Tamalpais High School and Jr. College in Mill Valley, California.

He was a great athlete and was going to play baseball for Chicago Cubs, but his career ended after he broke his leg. He never gave up, though, and was a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California, where he studied under Ansel Adams. The art and craft of photography has always been his trade; he was a printer through and through for many years.

He worked in Printing Services at the Way International in New Knoxville, Ohio. He and Sheryl also ran a photography business together, and he had previously worked in Printing Services at Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne University, and as a teacher at IPFW. He later worked in Printing Services at the Way International, touching many lives in the process. He truly turned his photography into art.

He  and Sheryl fellowshipped with the Way International Ministry in New Knoxville, Ohio, for many years.

Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Pastor Tom Kaufman, officiant.

Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to Mr. Lecy’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Maryanne Raphael - March 18, 1938 - September 16, 2021

Departed: 09/16/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Maryanne Raphael, writer and social activist, died Thursday in Columbus, Ohio. She was 83.

Son, Raphael Raphael, confirmed her death. The death was due to brain hemorrhaging. She had been in a coma for several days after being hospitalized since late June.

During studies at the Sorbonne in Paris in the early 1960s, Ms. Raphael was an active writer and actress in Griot theatre. After work as dancer for the USO in Germany, she went to the Caribbean where she met and married Lennox Raphael, the Trinidadian writer and artist.

They traveled together through four continents, including living in Morocco and Rio, where they became celebrities in the 1960s Brazilian art scene under the signature LENMAR.

Returning to the U.S., she was active in the civil rights movement. During the freedom rides, she and her husband were both arrested for being together in a White waiting room in the South. Their marriage is documented in their co-written Garden of Hope (Hopewell, 2006).

In New York City, she was active in the Women's Liberation movement and with Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin as a member of the Yippies.

Additionally, Ms. Raphael was actively involved in the 1960s Manhattan art scene. As an avant-garde poet, she read with Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Calvin Hernton, Norman Pritchard and others. She was also a member of the famed Umbra Workshop, with Ishmael Reed, Steve Cannon, Tom Dent, David Henderson, and others.

Her service work included work with Mother Teresa and the Sisters of Charity in Tijuana, Mexico, Calcutta, India and Appalachian Ohio. Her years as Co-Worker of Mother Teresa are retold in Mother Teresa, Called to Love (2000) And What Mother Teresa Taught Me (2007).

Other service work included disaster relief for the Red Cross in Hawaii, work with at-risk teens in Brooklyn in the Americorp VISTA volunteer program, work as social worker in Hawaii, and volunteer work for Catholic charities in Appalachian Ohio.

She wrote over 14 books. They include: Runaways, America's Lost Youth (1974) (co-authored by Jenifer Wolf, with Preface by Anaïs Nin); Along Came A Spider (2001), documenting her wellness struggles, and numerous biographies.

Her published biographies include: Anais Nin, The Voyage Within (2003); Dorothy Day, A Passion for Peace (2017); and Saints of Molokai (2009), on the work of Father Damien and the religions community serving those with Hansen's Disease in the Hawaiian settlement.

Other work includes novels such as The Man Who Loved Funerals (2001) and over 300 published articles, which include interviews with Anaïs Nin and Margaret Mead.

Her professional roles included teaching at The New School for Social Research, Ohio University, and University of Hawaii. She was also an editor at Prentice Hall and Woman’s Day Magazine. In the early 80s, she also founded the small publishing house Bhakti Press and the international writer's magazine Writer's World, which was later absorbed into Writer's Digest.

She was the oldest of 10 children, eight of whom remain. She is survived by her only child, Raphael.

Miller Funeral Homes is entrusted with her arrangements.

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Etta O Pruitt - July 02, 1944 - September 09, 2021

Departed: 09/09/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Etta Pruitt, 77, of Wapakoneta, died 9:25 A.M. Thursday, September 9, 2021, at her residence.

She was born July 2, 1944, in Fonde, Kentucky, the daughter of Richard and Dosie (Snodgrass) Evans.

She is survived by her children: John (Laura) Pruitt of New Bremen; Angela Schroer of New Bremen; by her grandchildren: Jordan Pruitt; Taylor Pruitt; Zackary (Alyssa) Schroer; Madison (Tate) Carlon; by 2 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings: Ronnie Evans of Tennessee; Larry (Brenda) Evans of Indiana; Susie Goins of Indiana; Kathy (Denny) Burden of Saint Marys. She is survived by her significant other, Rick Houser.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by her siblings: Hanley Evans; Gary Evans; Van Evans; Richard Evans, Jr.; Kenneth Evans; Geraldine Harrell; Sylvia Lamb; Theresa Burger; Beverly Baker.

Etta attended the Bell County Schools. She had worked at JB Tool, was a bartender at VFW Post 9289; waitressed at the former Dixie Lee Diner and later worked at Dollar General.

She enjoyed fishing, reading, listening to music, watching her extensive movie collection, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Funeral rites will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, the Reverend Tim Benjamin, officiant. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

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Thomas E. Overstreet - February 06, 1944 - July 08, 2021

Departed: 07/08/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Thomas E. Overstreet, 77, of St. Marys, OH died 12:49 P.M. Thursday July 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born February 6, 1944 in Bedford, VA to Claudie and Helen (Andrews) Overstreet. He is survived by: son Frank (Rebecca) Overstreet of Cheshire, OH son Michael Overstreet of St. Marys, OH 3 grandchildren: Hannah and Gage Overstreet, Kynley Gehardstein 1 great-granddaughter Paisley Smith brother Robert Overstreet of Bedford, VA brother Otis Overstreet of Bedford, VA sister Frances Johnson of Bedford, VA sister Mary Weatherspoon of Raleigh, NC sister Shirley (Jim) Gottfried of Lima, OH sister Marjorie Frazier of Inwood, WV Preceded in death by: parents Claudie and Helen Overstreet; brother John Overstreet; brother Wayne Overstreet and brother Frank Overstreet

He was a retired construction laborer from Union Local #329 in Lima, OH.

His favorite pastime was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He also treasured time spent with his family (especially, his granddaughter Kynley).

Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday July 12, 2021 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.

Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Billy R. Flanery - November 13, 1950 - May 30, 2021

Departed: 05/30/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Billy R. Flanery, 70, of St. Marys, OH 1:43 p.m. Sunday May 30, 2021 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital.

He was born November 13, 1950 in Canton, OH to Roy and Abigail (Collins) Flanery. He is survived by: Son, Ryan Flanery of Piketon, OH 4 grandchildren: Laguna Flanery, Arises Flanery, Jealousy Daniels and Dakota Flanery Sister, Darlene Lore of St. Marys, OH Nieces and nephew: Billy Vance, Stephanie Elsass, Rebecca Miller, Kaitlin Miller, Bobbie Lore He was preceded in death by: parents Roy and Abigail Flanery; son Kenneth Flanery; daughter Patricia Flanery; sister Judy Flanery; grandson Rider Flanery; sister Shirley Jane Stevens; nephew Bradley Stevens; niece Samantha Pyles

Mr. Flanery had worked as a general laborer.

His favorite pastimes included fishing and listening to music.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday June 3, 2021 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Pastor Judy Baker will officiate the services.

Visitation one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Carl Horn - March 01, 1943 - May 07, 2021

Departed: 05/07/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Carl F. Horn, 78, of Saint Marys, died 5:40 A.M. Friday, May 7, 2021, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima.

He was born March 1, 1943, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Horrace and Audra (Dowden) Horn.

He married Linda Castle on January 1, 1972, in Ontario, Ohio; she survives in Saint Marys.

He is also survived by his daughter, Kristin (Greg) Yingling of Seminole, Florida; by two grandchildren: Spencer and Alex Yingling. He is survived by a sister, Leah Horn of Kenneth City, Florida; by an aunt and uncle whom he was very close with, Leroy and Eleanor Dowden.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Nancy Lester.

Carl was a graduate of Willis High School in Delaware, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio State University with a BS in Food Science. After graduation from college, he was drafted into the US Army, where he served for 2 years.

Carl moved to Saint Marys to serve as the Operations Manager of Saint Marys Beef Company, and he retired from LJ Minor Corporation in Cleveland.

He loved OSU and Saint Marys Roughrider sports, and he was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church.

Funeral rites will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church, the Reverend Tim Benjamin, officiant.

Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. Thursday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to either the Saint Marys Community Foundation Animal Rescue Fund, which is operated by Mile Creek Veterinary Service, or the Auglaize County Humane Society.

All visitors to the funeral home are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandate of the Ohio Department of Health. Condolences may be sent to Carl’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Rodney Lane Martin - October 05, 1940 - May 03, 2021

Departed: 05/03/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Rodney “Rod” L. Martin, 80, Formerly of Avon Park, Florida and hometown resident of St. Marys, Ohio, entered into his eternal home at 6:50 pm on May 3, 2021 at Vancrest of St. Marys, Ohio with loved ones by his side.

He was born on October 5, 1940 to Norman “Sam” and Florence Martin in Lima, Ohio. He was married for 47 years to his wife Vonalee, “Vonnie” [Finke} Martin. They shared two children, a daughter, Paige [Rick] Canfield of St. Marys, Ohio and son, Paul Martin of Toledo, Ohio

He is also survived by his two grandsons, Tyler L. [Molly] Hartsock of St. Marys and Noah M. Hartsock of St. Marys. A great granddaughter, Renlie Gayle Hartsock of St. Marys. Brother, Joe [Patty] Martin of Montezuma, Ohio.

He had 3 step grandsons in Seattle, Washington, 2 step great grandsons in Seattle, Washington, 1 step great grandson of St. Marys, Ohio and 1 step great granddaughter of New Knoxville, Ohio and 3 nieces, Heather [Darrin] Porter of Celina, Carissa Martin and Lori Oregon of North Carolina and 1 nephew, Dustin [Rona] Martin of Florida. Several cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Florence Martin, wife, Vonalee Martin, brother, Gerald E. Martin, nephew Jaysen Martin and great nephew Jaysen Hone. Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.

He was a 1958 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, Ohio.

He was a Veteran of the US Navy from May 1958 to September of 1961 and was onboard the USS Saratoga.

He was a life member of both The VFW Post # 9288 of St. Marys, Ohio, The American Legion Post # 323 of St. Marys, Ohio and was an Elks member of the Sebring Florida Post # 1529.

He retired from Minster Machine, in Minster, Ohio after 38 years of being an electrician there. He was a volunteer fireman years ago for the township of St. Marys

One of his greatest loves was dancing.  He and Vonnie enjoyed Western style square dancing and was in the Tri-Squares Dance Club of St. Marys, Ohio for many years.  He traveled all over dancing and enjoyed line dancing as well with other close friends. NASCAR was one of his favorite sports to watch but also enjoyed watching his grandsons when they played in their sporting events.

Later in life Rodney became a world traveler and traveled to many different countries and still enjoyed his dancing.  He also loved the activities and friendships he acquired while living at Lake Bonnet Village in Avon Park Florida.

He loved his animals and enjoyed gardening. He was quite savvy with social media and meeting new friends but nothing compared to the friendships he gained on his journey through life in St. Marys and Avon Park.

Funeral rites will be held 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street, St. Marys, Ohio with Pastor Bob Sweeney, officiant.  There will be Military Honors following the funeral services. Private family burial of his ashes will take place at a later date at Elm Grove Cemetery and Ashes will be scattered on Lake Bonnet in Avon Park, Florida.

Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts can be donated to either St. Paul’s UCC of St. Marys, Ohio [Breaking Bread] Organization, Grand Lake Hospice or to the Fun Club at Lake Bonnet Village [LBV] Avon Park, Florida, which was one of his greatest pleasures. Condolences may be sent to Rod’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Aileen M. Duncan - February 02, 1953 - April 27, 2021

Departed: 04/27/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Aileen M. Duncan, 68, of St. Marys, OH died Tuesday April 27, 2021 at Heritage Nursing Center in Minster, OH.

She was born February 2, 1953 in Celina, OH to Dale and Bernice (Jorgensen) Duncan. Survivors include: Brother, Douglas Duncan of St. Marys, OH Brother, Mark (Shirley) Duncan of Geneva, IN Sister, Barbara (Dane) Gilmore of St. Marys, OH 11 nieces and nephews   13 great-nieces and great-nephews She was preceded in death by: parents Dale and Bernice Duncan; sister-in-law Kathryn Duncan; a niece

She was employed at Auglaize Industries in New Bremen, OH for many years.

She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys.

Her favorite pastimes included listening to music and watching television.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday April 30, 2021 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Her brother-in-law, Pastor Dane Gilmore, will officiate the services.

Visitation 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize Industries in New Bremen. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Aileen’s family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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Winona Marie Brown - August 14, 1930 - April 10, 2021

Departed: 04/10/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Winona Marie Brown, 90, of New Knoxville, died at 4:30 P.M. Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home after a brief stay.

She was born August 14, 1930, in Saint Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Tom and Edna (Hines) Howell, Sr .On June 4, 1949 she married Donald N. Brown; he preceded her in death on September 16, 2008.

Winona is survived by her children: Dennis Brown of Celina; Randy Brown of New Knoxville and Vanessa (Tom) Knostman of New Knoxville.

Her surviving grandchildren are; Tiffany (Jeremy) Dixon; Dr. Dale (Anna) Brown; Rachel Brown-Smith; Charles Knostman; Amy (Chad) Selby and Tracey (Jacob) Wilcox.

Also great-grandchildren: Cora, Wyatt, Titus and Mica Dixon; Amos, Magnolia, and Wren Brown; Mathew Smith; Jamie Knostman; Aaron, Xavier and Deanna Selby; Skyler Ballweg; Aideen Knostman Wilcox; and Alecs Wilcox.

Winona’s surviving sisters are: Althea (Howard) Wellman; Carolyn (Al) Waterman and Arliss (Jerry) Martin.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tommy Howell.

Winona was a graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School, and retired from Hayes-Albion Corporation in Spencerville. She also was the co-owner of Brown’s Service Station in New Knoxville. Winona was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and was a hard worker all her life. Her love of cooking was widely known. If you knew Winona, you likely would have had a chance to taste her garlic salad and other delights. Her home was filled with love and happiness and you were always welcome. She was a long time member of the Saint Marys First Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral rites will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, the Reverend Tim Smith, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4-7 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be made to the Saint Marys First Church of the Nazarene.

All visitors to the funeral home are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandate of the Ohio Department of Health. Condolences may be sent to Winona’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Ronald E Langsdon - October 20, 1937 - March 28, 2021

Departed: 03/28/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Ronald E. Langsdon, 83, of Saint Marys, died 1:17 P.M. Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born October 20, 1937, in Saint Marys, the son of Virgil and Ruth (Duncan) Langsdon.

He married Ruth Weadock on April 11, 1959, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, and she survives at the residence.

He is survived by his children: Eric (Suzanne) Langsdon of Saint Marys; Mark (Kathy) Langsdon of Saint Marys; Lisa (Steve) Stroh of Saint Marys; Lori (James) Karner of Saint Marys.

He is survived by his grandchildren: Beth Kennedy; Andrew Langsdon; Philip (Jennifer Franczak) Langsdon; Leslie (Chad) Laman; William Geeslin); Sara (Trevor) Sterling; Rachel (Ryan) Rupert; Lindsey Karner; Hannah (Andrew) Vondrell; Mitch Karner; Allison (Ryan) Perry; Max Karner; Gretchen Langsdon.

He is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Lilly; Laney; Mason; Lauren; Ella; Even: Eliot; Redmond; Reagan; Lydia; Louise; Ruby.

He is survived by his sister, Karen Koehring of Green, Ohio; by extended family Mike (Barb) Weadock; Tom (Jan) Dwenger; William Demora.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by his step-father, Wilbur Lee; by his sister, Brenda Dwenger; sister-in-law, Virginia Demora; brother-in-law, Stephen Weadock; by his granddaughters: Lauren Geeslin and Megan Langsdon.

Ron was a 1955 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the US Army for two years, then attended International Business College. He was the owner and president of Fluid Power Assembly Corporation in Saint Marys.

He enjoyed collecting minerals and musical instruments. He was a longtime member of Pheasants Forever and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where over the years he had served as a deacon and communion server.

Funeral rites will be held 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Zion Lutheran Church, Saint Marys, the Reverend Bill Maki, officiant. Burial will follow at  Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, where memorial gifts may be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to Ron’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Michael J. Meyer - April 17, 1942 - March 23, 2021

Departed: 03/23/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Michael J. Meyer, 78, of Saint Marys, Ohio, and formerly of Boston, Massachusetts, died 8:35 P.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys.

Mike was born April 17, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Klaus) Meyer.

From an early age, Mike felt a call to the Roman Catholic priesthood, and he left his home in Delphos to attend high school at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana, and then continued his formation at Mount St. Marys Seminary in Cincinnati. His life took another turn, though, and he first served as a teacher at Lima Central Catholic High School, while pursuing a  Master’s Degree in Cultural Anthropology at Xavier University. He spent a long career on the faculty of Harvard University and the University of Massachusetts in Boston. While there he contributed to many textbooks and helped develop the cultural anthropology curriculum.

He collaborated with film maker Ken Burns on a project, and he later befriended Don Henley of the band the Eagles, while they both worked to preserve the land surrounding Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Henry David Thoreau wrote  his book “Walden, or Life in the Woods”, a study of transcendentalism, about that pond, and Mike deeply believed that living life simply and deliberately was the path to follow. While Mike didn’t get to live out his calling as a Roman Catholic priest, his gentle demeanor, commitment to daily prayer, and deep understanding of other faith traditions led many people to say “Mike would have been a great priest!". He enjoyed working with his sisters at Spring Flowers in Saint Marys after his retirement from teaching, and he will be remembered for his interesting conversations and great sense of humor.

Mike is survived by his siblings Paul (Esther) Meyer of Elida; Lucian (Linda) Meyer of Wapakoneta; Marie Meyer of Saint Marys; Jeannie Meyer of Saint Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings John Meyer, Frank Meyer and Chris Meyer.

Memorial rites for Mike will be held 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, the Reverend Rhonda Hainer, officiant. Friends may call from 5-8 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home, and condolences may be sent to Mike’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Willard Caldwell - January 07, 1935 - March 06, 2021

Departed: 03/06/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Willard Caldwell, 86, of Saint Marys, died Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Van Crest of Saint Marys.

He was born January 7, 1935, in Pineville, Kentucky, the son of William and Mossie (Rhymer) Caldwell.

He married Gladys Hensley on August 18, 1955, in Portland, Indiana, and she survives at the residence.

He is survived by his son Darrell Caldwell; by his grandson, Travis (Audrey) Nuttle  of Rockford, Ohio; by his great-grandsons, Dylan Nuttle; Porter Temple and Pierce Temple.

He is survived by a “daughter-in-love”, Belinda (Joe) Nuttle of Van Wert, and by  her daughter, Ashley (Joel) Temple of Rockford. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Jan Short; Sophia Longworth and Carolyn Caldwell; by his nieces and nephews: Sam (Jodi) Caldwell; Brendan (Dawn) Caldwell; Tom Black; Roger Black; Bob Black; Eddie Black; Roy Black; Connie Yaney; Brenda Haines. He is survived by his step-sisters, Jane Tomberlin and Mary Lou Roby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by his sister, Loretta Black; his brother, William Caldwell, Jr.; by his wife’s parents, Charles and Dora Markley.

Willard was a graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He worked at the former Weston Paper Mill, in Saint Marys, and served 30 years at New Idea in Coldwater. He also worked at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Homes after retirement.

In 1998, Willard and Gladys moved to Sevierville, Tennessee, where they worked as ushers at the Louise Mandrell Theatre in Pigeon Forge, and also with the Triumphant Gospel Quartet.

Willard’s life was devoted to God and the service and outreach of the Hillsdale Baptist Church in Saint Marys. He was the first ordained deacon of that church in 1965, and he was the worship song leader for more than 20 years. He helped start mission churches in Celina, Van Wert and Convoy, and worked serving migrants in the area.

Willard will be remembered for his very kind, friendly personality, and his concern for others. He was a true Southern Gentleman who served the Lord with all his heart.

Funeral rites will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Hillsdale Baptist Church in Saint Marys, Pastor Mike Smith, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Tuesday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys.

All visitors to the funeral home and church are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department of Health. Condolences may be sent to Willard’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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Steven "Bo" Shannon - December 12, 1947 - March 01, 2021

Departed: 03/01/2021 (St.Marys)

Obituary Preview: Steven “Bo” Shannon, 73, of Saint Marys, died suddenly at 6:30 P.M. Monday, March 1, 2021, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 12, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, the son of William and Nancy (Overley) Shannon.

He is survived by his son: Jay (Nikki) Shannon of Saint Marys; by his step-children:  Jeff (Julie) Perry of Saint Marys; Troy (Deb) Perry of Saint Marys; Tony (Amy) Perry of Saint Marys; Teresa (Doug) Noll of Celina; Bretta Slone of Saint Marys. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kelsey Shannon; Emily Koeper; Devin Shannon; Audrey Shannon, and by his siblings: Marcia O’Brien of Saint Marys; Linda (Craig) Hunter of Saint Marys.

He was preceded by his parents.

Bo was a 1966 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

Bo enjoyed going to harness races, bowling, fishing for crappie and he loved watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a huge fan of the Saint Marys Roughriders.

Funeral rites will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, the Reverend Tim Benjamin, officiant. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. All visitors to the funeral home are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department Of Health. Condolences may be sent to Bo’s family via Millerfuneralhomes.net

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From the moment you walk through their doors, you'll experience the difference that sets Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home apart. Their commitment to excellence permeates every aspect of their operations, from the meticulous attention to detail in their facilities to the compassionate care they provide to each family they serve. They continually strive to improve their services, ensuring that every family receives the highest level of care and respect.

In conclusion, Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home is more than just a funeral home – it's a trusted friend, a comforting presence, and a beacon of hope during life's most challenging moments. If you're seeking a funeral home that will treat your family like their own, look no further than Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home.

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What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

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