Ellen G. Marcho

Ellen G. Marcho, (born Ellen Jane O'Dell), 84, of Inverness, FL, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. She was born January 13, 1935, in Hamilton, OH, to the late Ulace J. and Gladys (Neanover) O'Dell. She was a 1953 graduate of Eaton High School and worked many years as a secretary. She later was the owner/operator of the Greyhound Bus Station in Richmond, IN, until moving to Florida in the 1980's. She was an avid reader and also loved to sew, quilt and paint. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Marcho; son James "Jamie" A. Turpin, Jr.; infant grandson James "Jay" A. Turpin, III; sisters Verna Siller, Geneva O'Dell, Loretta Shumard; and brother Duane O'Dell. She is survived by her daughter Jacqueline A. (Kerry) Petty of Eaton, OH; step-children Marcia (Mike) Denius, Melanie Solliday, Miki Roberts and Bruce (Missy) Marcho all of Florida; grandchildren Marie Turpin, Mollie Turpin, Andy Turpin, and Daniel Turpin; step-grandchildren Leslie Fausett, Wendy Morgan, Michael Marcho, Max Marcho and Riley Petty; great-grandchildren Sidney Cook, Jake Newton, Kellie Newton and Forrest Frazier; brothers Lloyd O'Dell of Floral City, FL, and Melvin (Linda) O'Dell of Eaton, OH; numerous nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend Anita Wilhelm. Family and friends are asked to join in celebrating her life on Saturday, October 19, at Eaton First Church of God, 601 E. Lexington Rd., Eaton, OH, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service and interment at Preble Memory Gardens, with Pastor Jonathan Grubbs officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to your local library. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ellen G. Marcho please visit our Sympathy Store.