Holly Markel Obituary

Holly Markel

Holly Markel, 45, of Hoytville, went peacefully with the Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 8, 1977, to Randy and Teresa (Johnston) Phillips and they survive in North Baltimore. She married Tim Markel June 3, 2000, and he survives.

Holly is also survived by her two children: Brice (Emma Suhy) Markel of Michigan and Emily Markel of Hoytville; a sister, Heather (Tim Slough) of Findlay; a brother, Craig (Amy) Phillips of Findlay; mother and father-in-law, George and Teresa Markel of North Baltimore; three brothers-in-law: Kevin (David Petro) Markel of Findlay, Rodney (Marlo) Markel of Findlay, and Gage (Stephanie Gregg) Markel; two sisters-in-law, Mistty (Shawn) Patterson of McComb and Wendy (Troy) Young of McComb; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and her beloved dog, Buschers.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; two uncles, Jim Phillips and Bob Loe; and an aunt, Sue Loe.

Holly was a graduate of North Baltimore High School, and worked at Kohls Distribution for over 20 years, where she made life long friends. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to so many. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed car and boat rides with their dog. Holly was an amazing and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and had an amazing friendship with Rose Eubanks.

Her funeral will be 11 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, with Pastor Mike Lyon officiating. Burial will be at Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township.

Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2022, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, and 10-11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in c/o Smith-Crates Funeral Home, 515 North Main Street, North Baltimore, OH 45872.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.