Danny Paul Glass

GLOUSTER: Danny Paul Glass, age 64, of Glouster, Ohio died Saturday July 27, 2013 at 9:15 AM at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. He was born March 9, 1949 in Marion, Ohio to the late Melvin and Mary (Stansberry) Glass.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Darlene Wood Davis; daughter, Shannon M. (Steve) Ault of Prospect; grandchild, Andrew (A. J.) Ault, Sister, Peggy (Jerry) Kuntzman of Galena; brothers, John Glass of Colorado and Frank (Tammy) Glass of Marion.

He was a self employed Farrier, has an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from The Ohio State University. Member of the Fota Lambda Sigma Fraternity, Marion Lodge # 70 F. & A. M., Circle M Horsemen of Marion, 4H Advisor, and an avid Santa Claus Volunteer.

Family will receive friends at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue on Thursday August 1, 2013 from 5 to 8 PM.

Instead of flowers just bring a good story about Danny. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

Published in the Marion Star on July 30, 2013

Mark R. Cowart

DELAWARE: Mark R. Cowart of Delaware, OH died Monday evening, July 15, 2013 at the home of his sister in Cambridge, OH surrounded by family and friends.

He was born February 5, 1952 at Lockbourne AFB in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his father Earl W. Cowart. He is survived by his mother Melba J. Greene and step-father John Greene of Cambridge, OH.

He was at his best when he was helping others and spent over 20 years in counseling centers and agencies in eastern Ohio. He then relocated to the Delaware area and worked over 20 years at North Central Correctional Institution and Marion Correctional Institution. In June of this year, he was awarded the DRC Impact Award for exemplary service in his life's work within the agency. He has touched many lives over the years and will be remembered for his ability to listen and connect to all he met.

He was an avid golfer and was a fan of the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Columbus Blue Jackets to name a few. He had a deep love of music and was self taught on the mandolin. He enjoyed photography and once taught in the Zanesville area. He took meticulous care of his BMW and enjoyed driving it. He enjoyed grilling and cooking and was quite good at it.

He was a graduate of Ohio University summa cum laude with a degree in Psychology and summa cum laude graduate of Case Western Reserve where he received his MSSA.

He is survived by his sister Deborah Neff of Cambridge, OH; cousins, Mrs. Mary Tipton of Old Washington, OH, Jim Tipton of Cambridge, OH, Marcia and Carl Beatty of Old Washington, OH, Martha and Gary Nuff of Lima, OH, Jo and Mark Rodgers of PA, Patty and Gary Stillions of Newark, OH, Bobbie Henderson of Fort Meyers, FL; and a lifetime of friendships. He leaves a rich legacy of service, compassion and understanding. He touched many lives and will live on in our hearts.

Memorial contributions may be made to Case Western Reserve MSSA program or Ohio University.

Visitation will be on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at Bundy-Law Funeral Home. The service will be on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 1:30pm at Bundy-Law with Chaplain Warren Burbury and Dr. Terry Litton will officiate.

His online tribute wall may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Marion Star on July 18, 2013

Steven Lee Justice

MARION: Steven Lee Justice age 56 of Marion, Ohio, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2013 at the Marion General Hospital.

He was born May 20, 1957 in Marion to the late Ralph R. and Betty J. (Dean) Justice. Steven was retired as a Guard after 10 years from the North Central Correctional Institution. He also worked at the Grafton Correctional Institution and the Marion Correctional Institution. Steven was also a U.S. Army Veteran.

He is survived by four daughters, Tabitha (Chris) Bryant of Ontario, Ohio, Tiffney Mays of Galion, Ohio, Erica Hafer of Chillicothe, Ohio, and Miranda Wickman of Marion, Ohio; six grandchildren survive; as well as a sister, Diana Cordell of Larue, Ohio; and one niece and one nephew. Besides his parents Steven was preceded in death by a brother, Sammie Carl Justice.

There will be a Memorial Service for Steven on Monday July 8, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at the Larue Baptist Church in Larue, Ohio. Officiating the service will be Pastor Tim Pasma. Burial will take place at a later date in Chapel Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Donor's Choice. On line condolences to the family can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.

Published in the The Marion Star from July 4 to July 6, 2013