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Zelma (Jackson) Hutchinson-Broughton, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, surrounded by ...
08/04/2025

Zelma (Jackson) Hutchinson-Broughton, 95, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 12, 1929, in Prenter, Boone County, West Virginia, to Lorenzo Dow Jackson and Mary (Gilbert) Jackson. In 1945, she moved to Ashley, O...

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Ruth S. (Smith) Keener, age 93, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Marion General Hospital.Born in Dayton Kentucky o...
08/04/2025

Ruth S. (Smith) Keener, age 93, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Marion General Hospital.

Born in Dayton Kentucky on October 2, 1931 Ruth was the oldest of four children born to the late Charles J. and Ruth (Gray) Smith.

Ruth attended and graduated from Marion Harding High ...

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James Wesley “Jay” Rogers, age 86, of Milford Center and formerly of Marion, passed away at home on Saturday, August 2, ...
08/04/2025

James Wesley “Jay” Rogers, age 86, of Milford Center and formerly of Marion, passed away at home on Saturday, August 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Jay was born on September 21, 1938, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lillie (Morris) Rogers. He was raised in Prospect, Ohio, an...

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William Lehman Crabtree, best known simply as “Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on the family farm in Marion, Ohio,...
07/31/2025

William Lehman Crabtree, best known simply as “Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on the family farm in Marion, Ohio, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Bill lived a full life rooted in faith, family, and hard work.

Born on December 18, 1930, in South Webster, Ohio, Bill was the youngest of 12 children of the late John H. and Doris (Browne) Crabtree. He learned the values of hard work and dedication early, working alongside his father and older siblings family on the farm. He graduated from South Webster High School in the class of 1948, where he excelled on their basketball team.

Shortly following graduation, Bill answered the call to serve his beloved country, enlisting in the United States Navy. He served honorably from 1949 to 1950 aboard the USS Cimarron, a tanker that delivered oil to Pearl Harbor during peacetime service.

Upon his honorable discharge, Bill moved to Marion, Ohio, in 1950, where one of his brothers helped him find work at Fairfield Engineering. It was there that fate stepped in—he met a young co-worker named Martha Jane Price. The two fell in love and were married on May 23, 1953. Their bond remained unshakable over 72 wonderful years of marriage, during which they raised two loving daughters, Pamela and Linda. They also cared for the family farm together, Crabtree Farms, where he raised livestock and grew crops from 1957 to 2018. Over the years, he cherished when his grandchildren would help him on the farm, and he was especially proud when his grandson, Skip, chose to carry on their family’s farming tradition and keep it in their family.

Bill was never afraid of hard work. To support his growing family, he held two jobs for most of his life, including a 39-year career at Central Soya’s feed mill. Despite his long work hours, he always made time for his family, his faith, and his passions.

Very faithful, Bill was a dedicated member of Marion Salem United Methodist Church, now Marion Salem Global Methodist Church. His other devotion—sports—was legendary. His beloved Martha often joked that their television “only gets ballgames,” and Bill wouldn’t have had it any other way. He played softball for many years, proudly representing both his church and Central Soya on the field.

After retiring in 1993, Bill found immense joy in his role as “Grandpa.” He was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s coach and biggest cheerleader, never missing a game, show, or fair. Whether it was cattle and hog shows, school sports, or events at the Marion County Fair, if the grandkids were involved, Bill was there—smiling, bragging, and beaming with pride. He also loved the challenge of a complicated jigsaw puzzle.

Bill and Martha shared a love for gardening, and their vegetable garden was the envy of the neighborhood. In particular, Bill loved selling sweet corn from his front yard—something he continued to do until just last year, at age 93. Known for his quirky sense of humor and generous heart, Bill was always ready with a joke and even more ready to lend a hand.

Bill’s legacy of kindness, dedication, faith, and humor lives on in all who were blessed to know him. He was truly one of a kind, and he will be deeply missed.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Martha Jane Crabtree; two daughters: Pamela Firis of Wadsworth, OH, and Linda Loyer of Caledonia, OH; 7 grandchildren: Amy (Mike) Davis, James (Ashley) Firis, Mikey (Carrie) Firis, and Ben (Emma) Firis, Meggan (Steve) Aiken, Ryan “Bud” (Danica) Loyer, and Jeremy “Skip” Loyer; 10 great-grandchildren: Andrew Hammer, Aric Hammer, Chase Aiken, Kayleigh (Nathan Tucker) Aiken, Rylan Loyer, Katera Loyer, Lucas Firis, Jack Firis, Thomas Firis, and Lilah Fryman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Including his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son-in-law, David Firis; all 8 sisters: Faye Joseph, Luann Chamberlain, Wilma Smith, Muriel Gilliland, Marie Justice, Mary Walls, Kathleen Crabtree, and Nora Elizabeth "Libby" Dettwiller; and all three brothers: Johnny, Isaac and James Crabtree. His siblings and their families all endearingly refer to Bill by his middle name, “Lehman”.

His family will greet friends from 5 – 7 pm on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Marion Salem Global Methodist Church, 1640 Salem Rd., Caledonia, OH 43314. Services honoring his life will also be held there at 11 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with Pastor Jason Sharp officiating. Graveside services with military honors provided by the Marion County United Veterans Council will follow in Claridon Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Bill’s life by wearing their favorite sports gear—especially Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians), Cavaliers, or Browns attire—as a tribute to his lifelong love of the game.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Salem Global Methodist Church, 1640 Salem Rd., Caledonia, OH 43314, or to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/?form=FUNELYZXFBW).

Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to serve Bill’s family and your favorite memories and condolences may be shared with them via www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

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07/24/2025

We all want to be comforted when someone we love dies. One of the best ways to get this sense of peace is to find meaningful ways to honor our late Loved One’s memory through a memorial. Memorializing a Loved One is an important part of the grieving process. It allows us to reflect on the lifetime...

Michael Dean Severns, age 71, of Prospect, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the ...
07/21/2025

Michael Dean Severns, age 71, of Prospect, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Mike was born in Marion, Ohio, on January 27, 1954, to Richard Kale and Marilyn Diane (Brady) Severns. He grew up working alongside his dad at a greenho...

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Rebecca Howell Artz Kolb of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away July 14, 2025. Becky was the Financial Controller fo...
07/18/2025

Rebecca Howell Artz Kolb of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away July 14, 2025. Becky was the Financial Controller for Sports Endeavors in Hillsborough, NC, since 2020. She is survived by her husband, David Kolb; a daughter, Jacynthia Mitchell (Jon) of Kᾱne’ohe, HI, and children Addie and Davis; ...

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Stephanie Jo (Beeney) Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister and aunt, 58 years young, of Marion passed away Sun...
07/07/2025

Stephanie Jo (Beeney) Smith, a beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister and aunt, 58 years young, of Marion passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family.

Stephanie was born on May 2, 1967 in Marion, Ohio. She was the daughter of Sharon (Postell...

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07/04/2025

This DAD thumbprint charm was found on the ground at Ariel Foundation Park. If you lost it please contact our Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home to schedule a time to pick it up.

For those who were unable to attend, the recording of Roy A. Loudenslager’s Celebration of Life held on Friday, June 20,...
07/01/2025

For those who were unable to attend, the recording of Roy A. Loudenslager’s Celebration of Life held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Marion is now available.

We invite you to watch, remember, and celebrate Roy’s incredible life, his love for family and friends, and the impact he made on so many.

You can view the recording here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/544BJ62FRY9J4FWJ
❤️ Please feel free to share with anyone who would like to honor Roy’s memory.

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Kimberlee L. Foos, age 51 of Marion, passed away Sunday June 29, 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.Kim was born Aug...
06/30/2025

Kimberlee L. Foos, age 51 of Marion, passed away Sunday June 29, 2025 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.

Kim was born August 7, 1973 in Newark, OH, the daughter of Ernie and Laura (Smith) Gibson. She was a 1991 graduate of Findlay High School. On March 28, 2008 she was united in marriage to ...

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Everyone’s dear friend, Gregory “Greg” Layne, age 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Marion General H...
06/27/2025

Everyone’s dear friend, Gregory “Greg” Layne, age 74, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Marion General Hospital, following complications from a motor vehicle accident earlier that night in Plymouth, IN, and a courageous five-year battle with leukemia.

On February 23, 1951, Gr...

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06/26/2025

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06/26/2025

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When you hit 100°F, even your Location Leader needs a casual day! 🔥😅 Funeral director Eric Young in Galion ditched the j...
06/24/2025

When you hit 100°F, even your Location Leader needs a casual day! 🔥😅

Funeral director Eric Young in Galion ditched the jacket but kept the suit in today's heatwave. Don’t worry—his trusty blazer is chilling inside, ready to suit up at a moment’s notice when your family needs him. ♥️

Gone, but never ever forgotten. 💕  Drawing or painting on a casket is one of the purest expressions of love. 🎨
06/23/2025

Gone, but never ever forgotten. 💕 Drawing or painting on a casket is one of the purest expressions of love. 🎨

Obsessed with the little things—so you don’t have to be. 🖨️✨
06/13/2025

Obsessed with the little things—so you don’t have to be. 🖨️✨

Death is a hard word, but not a bad word. ♥️
06/10/2025

Death is a hard word, but not a bad word. ♥️

Liz and Eric paid close attention during the early morning continuing education seminar at  . 😇 We're just surprised the...
06/05/2025

Liz and Eric paid close attention during the early morning continuing education seminar at . 😇 We're just surprised there's not a cup of coffee in each hand—they were on the road by 6:30 AM! ☕️ 🤣

Funeral directors undergo mandatory training all year long to stay up-to-day on the laws, rules, and ethics required of their license. 🎓️💼

06/05/2025
If you’ve looked through the   photos, chances are you’ve spotted Michael T. Smith — usually in the background, quietly ...
05/31/2025

If you’ve looked through the photos, chances are you’ve spotted Michael T. Smith — usually in the background, quietly making things run smoothly. 👀📸

Michael goes above and beyond for his client families, his team, and the funeral profession. 🕊️ He’s volunteered countless hours to OFDA, serving on boards and committees with heart and humility. 🙌

Funeral service runs in his blood — his father was a funeral director, too. 👔 And it shows in the way Michael serves: with humility, heart, and steady dedication. ❤️

Our hearts are with Deputy Sherrer’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue. 👮‍♂️🫡💙
05/29/2025

Our hearts are with Deputy Sherrer’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue. 👮‍♂️🫡💙

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The future of funeral service is in good hands. 🫶🏻Jaxon Snyder, now in mortuary school, will soon join his dad Wes and b...
05/28/2025

The future of funeral service is in good hands. 🫶🏻

Jaxon Snyder, now in mortuary school, will soon join his dad Wes and brother Braxton in the family profession. At , he connected the Snyders with fellow students at the job fair — the next generation is ready. 💼🕊️

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The Snyder Family

Remember when your Dad taught you how to do something special? Something the two of you shared and perfected? Something no one else could do quite as well as you two could?

Our Dads taught us funeral service.

We still meet you at the door and hang your coat because some traditions are worth holding onto. Other traditions have evolved: our Facets of Life online tribute videos were never a part of Ora & Marion Snyder’s original service, but personal touches like photos have always been important.

The Snyder family has been honored to serve the families of North-Central Ohio for nearly a century. Founded in 1922, four generations of Snyders have gone above and beyond to provide comfort while creating meaningful tributes to honor and celebrate each unique life lived. Of course, much has changed over the past 98 years—and the funeral industry continues to evolve. With the passing of each season, we strive to stay on the cutting-edge of our industry and offer the latest and greatest technology, while continuing to provide superior services at reasonable prices. We invite you to visit one of our 13 beautiful facilities to discover what separates Snyder Funeral Homes from the rest.