Thelma “Ruth” Shoemaker, 82, of Galion, OH passed from this life to her heavenly home January 25th, 2025. She was born on December 25th, 1942, to Henry and Ollie Tincher in Jackson County, KY. On March 1st, 1973, she married the love of her life, Billy R Shoemaker, who preceded her in death. Ruth loved […]
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Roberta “Diane” McElhatten
Roberta “Diane” McElhatten, 72, of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Diane was born on March 1, 1952, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to the late Warren and Juanita (Whitlatch) Wright who survives in Columbus. Diane was a graduate of West High School of Columbus, Class of 1970. She met and later married Tom McElhatten […]
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James “Jim” Lewis
James “Jim” Roger Lewis, 81, of Galion, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born on October 23, 1943, to the late Bernard and Bertha (Fultz) Lewis. Jim married the love of his life, Joyce (Prosser) Lewis on November 24, 1970, they spent 55 […]
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Darlene Royer Kennedy
Darlene L. (Dorman) Royer Kennedy, age 91 of Galion, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Dublin Methodist Hospital. She was born in Jackson, Missouri, on November 13, 1933, to the late Henry and Edna (Smith) Dorman. Darlene was a 1951 graduate of Clay City High School in Indiana and attended North Central Technical […]
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Ronald Ewing
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Royce Ewing, who left us on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Ron was born on June 30, 1936, in Ford Cliff, PA, to late parents, Clyde and Neva (Fraizer) Ewing. Ron was a proud graduate of Ford City High […]
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JoFreda Sue Smith
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of JoFreda Smith, age 64, who departed this life on January 20, 2025, at her residence in Crestline. JoFreda was born on October 12, 1960, and was a beloved member of her family and community. A graduate of Madison High School, Class of 1978, JoFreda […]
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Richard Eugene Harris
Richard Eugene Harris, 70, beloved resident of Crestline, left this world on January 19, 2025, at the University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. Richard was born on November 4, 1954, in Crestline, to the late Robert and Gertrude (Souder) Harris, where he lived his entire life and cultivated a deep love for his hometown […]
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Dixie Trimble
Dixie Lee Trimble, of Galion, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 3, 1942, in Marion, to the late parents John and Waneta (Gibson) Bodman. Dixie met and married the love of her life Donald E. Trimble on October […]
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Patricia Rinehart
Patricia Fay Rinehart, 81, of Galion, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 8, 1943, in Galion, to the late Joseph and Isabell (Miller) Campo. Patricia’s roots in this tight-knit community shaped the beautiful life she led. Patricia met and married the love of […]
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Gerald “Jerry” Bickert
Gerald “Jerry” Arthur Bickert, 83, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Crestline Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 28, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Henry and Margarete (Sharp) Bickert. At just two months old after the passing of his mother, […]