Connie Reindl, beloved mother, friend, and devoted animal lover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2026, age of 71, at the Altercare Bucyrus. She was born in Galion on May 17, 1954, to the late Donald and Myrtella “Max” Maxine (Russell) Kent. Connie will be remembered for her warm smile, infectious laughter, and her […]
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Vernon Henderson
Vernon Eugene Henderson, 92, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion, OH. Vernon was born in Manchester, OH on April 3, 1933, to the late Richard and Dollie (Lewis) Henderson. He married Elaine Workman on September 30, 2000, and she survives him. A proud graduate of […]
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Scott Gerster
Scott Eric Gerster, 66, of Crestline, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home. Scott was born in Crestline, Ohio on October 6, 1959, to the late Norman and Mary (Moyer) Gerster. Scott honorably served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1981. Following his military service, he built a strong work […]
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Devon Pursley
Devon Thomas Pursley, beloved son, grandson, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio at the age of 21. He was born on October 15, 2004, in Bamberg, Germany, to Thomas and Melissa (Hornung) Pursley. Devon was known for his joyful […]
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Rosemary Smarto
Rosemary Smarto, 94, passed away on her birthday, Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Crestline, on December 5, 1931, to the late George and Louise (Feinen) Schill. Rosemary married her beloved husband, John Smarto, on June 24, 1950, beginning a partnership filled with devotion, laughter, and shared dreams. […]
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Lindsey & Lisa Anatra
Matthew “Lindsey”, 63, and Lisa (McMichael) Anatra,61, of Crestline, entered their eternal life together on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Lindsey was born on September 22, 1962, in Crestline to the late Matthew Anatra and Patricia (Fawcett) Carey. Lisa was born on September 24, 1964, in Crestline to the late Doyle McMichael and Linda (Poole) McMichael, […]
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Mark Thomas
Mark A. Thomas, age 47 of Crestline, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Avita Health System – Galion Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1978, in Shelby to Carl and Diana (Jones) Thomas. Mark graduated from Crestline High School in 1996, and he went on to work for Gorman-Rupp for 22 […]
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Dorothy Colcott
Dorothy Louise Colcott, 81, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Mill Creek Nursing Home. Dorothy was born to the late John and Martha (Young) Hout on September 11, 1944 in Bucyrus, Ohio. She graduated from North Robinson and went on to build a long and dedicated career as a Casualty Insurance Agent with […]
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John Nixon
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 […]