Robert B. Shankle, age 62, of Galion passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025 at his home. Born June 16, 1963 in Galion, he was the son of the late David and Judith (Mauthe) Shankle. Rob was a 1981 graduate of Galion High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University. He taught […]
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Irene Dewalt
Irene Marie Dewalt, age 85, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Chillicothe Post Acute Nursing Home. Irene was born on September 21, 1940 in Galion, Ohio to the late Ralph Riddlebaugh and Mary Alice Hill McCaffity. Irene, who has lovingly nicknamed, “Punk”, loved to sew, bake, play bingo and crochet. In her spare […]
Jean Hayes
Jean Elenora (Blackford) Hayes, 92, of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2025. The daughter of Ralph Virgil Blackford and Miriam Beatrice (Dapper) Blackford, Jean was born on April 23, 1933, at her parents’ home in Sandusky Township, Crawford County, Ohio. After graduating from North Robinson High School in 1951, […]
Ann Downard
Ann E. Downard, age 88, died Tuesday November 18, 2025 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, Galion. She was born on August 25, 1937, in Morrow County to the late Norbert and Christina Zeller. Ann graduated from Iberia High School in 1956. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galion. She […]
Jackson “Jack” Shelton
Jackson “Jack” Shelton, age 72 of Johnsville, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 7, 1953 in Richland, Virginia, the son of Otis Lee and Dorothy Lee (Ball) Shelton, and grew up in the hills of Virginia surrounded by the love, noise, and companionship […]
Dr. Merrill Boyd Epperson
Dr. Merrill Boyd Epperson, veterinarian and longtime resident of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. Born in Galion on June 19, 1934, he grew up on a farm near Iberia, Ohio, raising and showing Shropshire sheep. He graduated from Iberia High School in 1952 […]
Myron Collier
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Myron Collier was one of the lucky ones for whom this was true. Myron’s life on earth ended on November 13th at the age of 95. Born June 8, 1930 in Butler, Ohio, Myron was the only boy in the family […]
Margaret Soulen
Margaret (Ehalt-Imhoff) Soulen, age 97, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, her beloved cat Danny and two very special caregivers. Born November 13, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late James F. Ehalt and Catherine (Brick) […]
Neva A. “Winkie” Bings
Neva Ann “Winkie” Bings never met a spotlight she didn’t love—whether it was lighting up a room with her laughter, stealing the show with her storytelling, or cheering the loudest at a family gathering. Always the life of the party, Winkie passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025, surrounded by the family and friends […]
Iva Mahler
Iva Louise Mahler, 93, returned home to be with her Savior on November 11, 2025 at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield. She was born May 22, 1932, in Galion, to Charles and Edna (Cronenwett) Baker. She married the love of her life Robert H. Mahler on July 8.1962, and he proceeded her in death September 17, […]
