Marilyn "Susie" Blair, 78, 257 Farnsworth Drive, St. Marys, died at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 14, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

She was born Nov. 11, 1930, in Findlay, to Loren and Adah Shappell Stout. On Oct. 1, 1950, she married Brice Blair, who survives.

Other survivors are a son, Jim, St. Marys; and a daughter, Debra (David) Lauth, St. Marys.

Deceased are a sister, Donna Core; and an infant brother.

She was a homemaker and worked at several positions at the Evening Leader, St. Marys. She was a 1948 graduate of Celina High School.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

There are no calling hours.

Contributions can be made to The Gerad Foundation, Lima.

Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are being handled by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.