Albert “Al” Philion, 84, of Galion, passed away on December 7, 2024, at Avita Health System – Galion Hospital leaving behind a legacy that will forever echo through the fairways of life. Al was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 27, 1940, to the late Arthur and Diane (Blais) Philion. Albert would begin his lucky […]
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Sandra Watts
Sandra Watts, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 61. Sandi was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family. Sandi was the devoted wife of Rich Watts, with whom she shared a life filled with love […]
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Shirley A. Hill
It is with the heaviest but fullest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hill, 82, of Galion, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Navarre, Florida. Shirley was born in Mansfield on June 20, 1942, to the late Jack and Mildred Mitchell. She married Ervin “Dick” Hill on July […]
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Barbara Petee
Barbara J. Petee, age 74 of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, after a long battle with kidney failure, a broken hip, and Covid. Barbara was a remarkable person who faced immense challenges with strength. She was born on March 4, 1950, to John and Fern Casler. She made significant contributions through her […]
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Roger Riblet
Roger D. Riblet, age 86 of Bellville, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 25, 1938, in Mansfield to the late Forest and Florence (Barr) Riblet. Roger proudly served his county in the United States Navy, and then he went […]
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Carole Ratliff
Carole Elizabeth Ratliff, age 82 of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Country Meadow Care Center. She was born on August 12, 1942, in Ashland to the late Dan and Mary (Ferrell) Garrison, and she married her beloved husband, John Henry Ratliff, Sr., on August 29, 1958. Carole enjoyed coloring, doing crossword […]
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Deborah “Deb” Algire
Deborah “Deb” Ann Algire, 75, of Mt. Gilead (formerly of Crestline) passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Deb was born in Corinth, Mississippi on August 8, 1949, to the late Charles and Martha (Williams) Browning. She married Richard “Dick” Algire on December 28, 1971, and he […]
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Trudy DeWitt
Trudy Lynn DeWitt (Conklin), 69, of Lexington TN, passed away on November 23, 2024. Trudy was born on August 14, 1955, in East Liverpool, OH to Allen and Mary Conklin. Trudy was a Colonel Crawford High School (North Robinson, OH) Graduate, class of 1973. She started her career at North Electric Co. of Galion, and […]
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Shirley Smith
Shirley Smith, age 69 of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 3, 1955, in Mansfield to the late Kenneth and Shelby Dace (Webb) Smith. Shirley most recently worked at Walmart as an overnight supervisor for 8 years but […]
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Sharon Scalera
Sharon Mae Scalera, 72 of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, after a brief illness at The Ohio State Wexner Center. Sharon was born on August 5, 1952, in Galion to the late parents of James Howard and Jacqueline (Wilson) Young. She married Joseph “Joe” Scalera on November 10, 1981, and he survives […]