John Eric Nixon, 63, of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He was born on May 30, 1962, in Mansfield, to the late Donald and Rose Marie (Poland) Nixon. John was a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. John began his […]
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Carol Gekler
Carol Ann Gekler, 77, of Crestline, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her home. Carol was born in Marion on October 23, 1948, to the late Virgil and Wilma (Oldaker) Mohler. She was a graduate of Marion Harding High School. Carol then dedicated 47 years to hospitality management for […]
Edward Blocker
Edward “Ed” Lee Blocker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born in Crestline on January 25, 1952, to the late George and Rosemary (Armstrong) Blocker. He married Suzanne (Cahalin) Blocker on November 14, 1981, and she survives […]
Sandra Williams
Sandra Jean (Brocklesby) Williams passed away at her home with her loving husband by her side in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, on October 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She passed as she lived – quietly and peacefully. She enjoyed a simple, yet fulfilled life. Her passion was The Ohio State Buckeyes, rarely missing an opportunity […]
Crawford Rister
Crawford Rister, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on May 11, 1945, in Quincy, Kentucky to the late George and Myrtle (Wilburn) Rister and spent much of his life in Crestline, Ohio. Crawford was a man of simple […]
Gladys Burkhart
Gladys Fern Burkhart passed into the hands of our Lord on Tuesday. October 7, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida, surrounded by family. Gladys was born on October 26, 1942, the 6th child of Henry C. Burkhart and Catherine E. Schauff. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Crestline High School, graduating with the Class of 1960. […]
Louisa M. Sipes
Louisa Mary Sipes, 82, of Crestline, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Louisa was born on December 29. 1942, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the late Lewis and Josephine (Fereno) Kiefer. In 1961, Louisa would marry Raymond Stump, the father of her children, […]
Wilma “Jean” Sharrock
Wilma “Jean” Sharrock, 99, of Upper Sandusky, formerly of Marion, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. Jean was born on February 26, 1926, to the late Birt and Nellie (Beamer) Clark. She graduated from Mt. Zion High School, Class of 1944. Jean would […]
LeRoy Hoffman
LeRoy Eugene Hoffman, 74 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital. LeRoy was born on December 13, 1950, in Crestline to the late Harl and Leona (Pollock) Hoffman. LeRoy was a graduate of Colonel Crawford High School, class of 1969. He married his high school sweetheart, Angela Teetrick […]
Dorothy Dapper
Dorothy Jean Dapper, 93, formerly of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Magnolia Terrace, Galion, Ohio. Dorothy was born in Crestline, on May 13, 1932, to the late Elmer and Mabelle (Winters) Bletz. She married Paul Albert Dapper on September 27, 1952, and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1991. […]
