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Obituary: Karen Anne Buchwald Wright

In tribute to Karen Buchwald Wright, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Mount Vernon News is republishing her official obituary from Snyder Funeral Homes.

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

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Obituary: Rose Ann Oberfield

The family of Rose Ann Oberfield announces with both sorrow and faith that she is now at home in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rose Ann peacefully went home on September 25, 2025.

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 21, 2025

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Mount Vernon titan, community pillar Karen Buchwald Wright dies at 71

By Mount Vernon News reports | Oct 16, 2025

Karen Buchwald Wright, who led Ariel Corporation for decades as president, CEO and later chair, and was widely regarded as one of Ohio’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 71.

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Obituary: Ralph Huggins

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

Ralph L. Huggins, age 91, of Westerville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on September 23, 2025.

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Obituary: Margaret Frank

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

Margaret Ann Frank, age 68, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

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Obituary: James Brinker

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

James E. Brinker, 84, of Huron, “slipped anchor” on Monday evening, October 6, 2025, with high hopes of catching up with his beloved wife, Donna. As Jim once said, “All in all, it was one hell of a ride, and I look forward to what lies ahead.”

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Obituary: Gary Erow

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

Gary Lee Erow, age 75, of Nashport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family.

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Obituary: Betty Gantt

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 15, 2025

Betty L. (White) Gantt passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the age of 87.

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Obituary: Roger McFadden

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 1, 2025

Roger D. McFadden, 65, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Ohio State University Medical Center.

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Obituary: Clyde Edward Wilson

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 1, 2025

Clyde Edward Wilson of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at the age of 94, following extended health issues. He was the son of Malissa Brown Wilson and Kenis Wilson and the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Adams Wilson, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage.

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Obituary: Carolyn Cassaday

By Mount Vernon News | Oct 1, 2025

Carolyn Cassaday, beloved daughter of Dr. C.E. and Barbara Cassaday of Mt. Vernon, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 80 in Paris, France, attended by her life-long companion, Dr. Michel Kniazeff.

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Obituary: Edwin “Ed” Clay Hartman

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 23, 2025

Edwin “Ed” Clay Hartman, 77, of Arizona, formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer.

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Obituary: Gina Mortley

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 23, 2025

Age 89, Gina Mortley, devoted wife, mother, aunt, and friend, of Centerburg Ohio passed away on September 15, 2025. Born and raised in Clintonville, she was a proud, 1953 graduate of North High School.

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Obituary Frances K. Murphy

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 20, 2025

Frances K. (McMahon) Murphy, 80, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on Friday, September 12, 2025.

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Obituary: Michael Zoellner

By Mount Vernon News | Sep 20, 2025

Michael L. Zoellner, 77, of Coventry Township, formerly of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2025.

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Obituary: Marjorie ‘Margie’ Lenk Hollish

By Mount Vernon News | Aug 12, 2025

Marjorie “Margie” Lenk Hollish, 88, began charming everyone in Heaven on August 6, 2025. At the time of her passing, Margie was living in Tucson, Ariz., with her husband of more than 58 years, Joe — but her life spanned multiple cities, states, and continents, all of which were positively touched by her presence.

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Obituary: Donald R. Leichner

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 29, 2025

Donald R. Leichner, 77, of Fredericktown, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Country Court Nursing Center in Mount Vernon after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1947, in Columbus to the late Clarence and Easter (Daniels) Leichner.

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Obituary: Donald Ray McDaniel

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 29, 2025

Donald Ray McDaniel went home to join his beloved wife of 66 years, Jeanie McDaniel. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Don passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Myers on July 9, 2025.

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Death Notice: Patsy Samples

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

DANVILLE - Patsy Samples, 93, died July 17, 2025.

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Obituary: Ronald Hiltner

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 22, 2025

Ronald Hiltner, age 96, of Martinsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Mount Vernon. He was born on June 29, 1929, in Coshocton County, Ohio, to the late Milton and Ada (Neldon) Hiltner.

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