Marion Rose Lightner

Marion Rose Lightner obituary, Aurora, OH

Marion Rose Lightner

Marion Lightner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer Funeral Home on Jan. 9, 2026.
Marion Rose Scher Lightner, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Aurora, Ohio.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 4, 1933, to Oscar and Rose Scher (nee Symchok). She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her faith.
She is survived by her son David (Janice). Her legacy includes her granddaughter Elyse Foote (Andrew) and grandson Andrew Sutliff. Stepsons Christopher Brickner (Jackie) and Preston Brickner (Lauren). She has four great grandchildren, Conrad, and Townsend Foote, Brooks, and Louis Brickner. She is survived by her brother Larry (Paula) Scher. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Rose Scher. Husband Ralph William Lightner. And daughter Kathy Sutliff.
Her final resting place will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio, where she will join her husband.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

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