Bernie E. Litteral

Bernie E. Litteral, age 67, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2018, at home following a brief illness.

On April 15, 1951, Bernie was born in Marion, Ohio, the surprise youngest of four children of the late Bernie and Mildred (Goad) Litteral.  He graduated from Marion Harding High School.

Bernie worked at Central Soya and as a guard at the Marion Correctional Institute.  He also was a member of the AmVets Post 138, and the Moose Lodge.  He also recently enjoyed attending Genesis Church.

One of Bernie’s favorite pastimes was fishing.  He enjoyed casting a line “anywhere there was water and cold beer.”  He also loved spending time with his many dear friends.

One of a kind, there will never be another Bernie E. Litteral.  His family will forever miss him, the fun loving, outspoken, and cantankerous old cuss that he was.

Left to cherish his memory are his two daughters: Alisha “Nikki” (fiancé James Saunders) Metzger, and Tamara Simpkins; seven grandchildren: Ronald (fiancé Ashley Field) Johnson III, Shantel Johnson, Kyle (Mollie) Johnson, Leandra Phipps, Joshua Montgomery and Kelli and Eli Saunders; four great-grandchildren: Chase Jenkins, Ariana Wray, Bentley Correa, and Shaelynn Ross; three sisters: Marie Snyder, Edith Young, and Linda McCoy; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Oreo.

Services honoring Bernie’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at his graveside in Grand Prairie Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to his family to assist with unexpected expenses.

Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to serve Bernie’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

Jack Ballantyne

Bucyrus - Jack Leroy Ballantyne, age 87, went to be with the Lord March 26, 2018. Jack was born to the late Ellwood Homer and Flora Malinda (Speidel) Ballantyne June 26, 1930 in Marion Ohio. Jack is survived by loving wife of 56 years Shielda Rose (Jett) Ballantyne. Jack is preceded in death by parents.

In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by children Jeffery (Dawn) Ballantyne and Amy (Troy) Darcy; grandchildren, Hannah and Evan Darcy; sister, Iris Jean Ballantyne.

Jack worked with Marion Correctional Institution until retirement on October 30, 1998. He served in the Army from 1951-1954 during the Korean War. He was involved with farming for more than 40 years. Jack was licensed for Amateur Radio and it was one of his favorite pastimes. He and Shielda are also members of the United Methodist Church.

There will be a private family service with Munz-Pirnstill in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.munzpirnstill.com

Published in the Marion Star on Mar. 31, 2018

Tibor "T" Majoros

CUSSETA, GA - Tibor "T" Majoros, 75, of Cusseta, Georgia and former Marion, Ohio resident passed away January 1, 2018 in St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

He was born April 27, 1942 in Kisvarda, Hungary and was the son of Ferene and Ferenene (Bogaesevics) Majoros. Tibor is survived by his wife of 48 years Melinda (Richardson) Majoros whom he married on February 16, 1969.

Tibor immigrated to the United States at age twelve and graduated from high school in Sweetwater, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 23 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his retirement from the United States Army, Tibor and Melinda moved to Ohio and he worked 13 years for North Central Ohio Correctional Facility in Marion as a guard retiring as a Captain. He was a Mason and enjoyed cooking, fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Majoros of Findlay; daughters Christy (Pat) Gehrisch of Findlay and Adrianna Majoros of Columbus; son Dakota Majoros of Cusseta, Georgia; mother-in-law Pauline Richardson of Cusseta, Georgia; four grandchildren Kayla and Korey Keefe, Malia and J.T. Gehrisch; sister Erzsebet Nagy of Kisvarda, Hungary and numerous extended family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Johnny Keefe.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes, 218 South Market St., Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Stafford officiating.

Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the Galion Crestline Veterans Military Funeral Detail.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home.

Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Tibor Majoros, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

Published in the Marion Star on Mar. 7, 2018