Judith “Judy” (Cass) Karnes passed away peacefully October 21, 2025 at Mansfield Ohio Health Hospital. She was born on January 1, 1939, to Mary (Flick) and Ivan Cass. She graduated from Galion High School in 1957 where she met and married the love of her life Robert Karnes in 1961. Judy was first and foremost […]
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Linda Cross
Linda Ellen Cross, 74, of Galion, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Galion Meadows. Linda was born to the late Chester and Arla (Oehlshlager) Cross on January 9, 1951, in Fostoria, Ohio. After graduating from high school, Linda pursued higher education at Bowling Green State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Education […]
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Wanda Dowell
Wanda Ellen Dowell, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Sharps Chapel, TN, to the late William Collins and Laura Russell Collins Roweltt on July 17, 1939. Wanda married Bobby Dowell on April 23, 1955, and they spent 65 years together before his passing. Wanda proudly worked […]
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Debra S. Owens-Phelps
Debra Sue Owens-Phelps, 70, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her residence. Debra was born in Mansfield to the late Violet (Fife) Umfleet on August 17, 1955. Debra cherished her family deeply, with a special affection for her “littles”. An avid outdoors lover, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, and camping. Her time spent in […]
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Jeffry Billow
Jeffry “Jeffy Joe” Joseph Billow, 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Avita Health System Galion Community Hospital. Jeffry was born in Alhambra, CA, to the late Joseph Billow and surviving Camille (Hoover) Moffat on May 12, 1956. He graduated from Galion High School, class of 1974. Jeff, a proud journeyman, spent many […]
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Jerry Ernsberger
Jerry Lin Ernsberger, 59, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his home. Jerry was born on September 24, 1965, to the late parents of Jack and Brenda (Thompson) Mason. Jerry loved taking his dog Jack to the lake, spending just a weekend or the whole week. While at the lake, he enjoyed hanging out […]
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Mitzi Graley
Mitzi Lucille Graley, 92, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. Mitzi was born to the late parents of Ballard and Mary (Ellis) Parks on March 14, 1933, in Wolf Pen, West Virginia. Mitzi was a proud graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1951. She transitioned into a career […]
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Mary Riddle
Mary Jane Riddle, 81, of Galion, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Mary Jane was born on February 5, 1944, to the late Clair and Frances (Knowlton) Stebbins in Zanesville. Mary Jane was raised in Zanesville, where she graduated as valedictorian from Zanesville High School in 1962. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Muskingum […]
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Bonnie Edwards
Bonnie Lurli Edwards, 84, of Galion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born on May 9, 1941, in Morehead, KY, to the late Fred and Nillia (Buckner) McCleese. Bonnie graduated from Morehead High School in Morehead, KY. She married the love of her life Charles “Dave” Edwards on July 17, […]
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Barbara Zanglein
Barbara Jane Zanglein, 93, of Galion, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Barbara was born on October 4, 1931, to the late William and Christine (Artman) Pritchard in Locust Dale, PA. She graduated from Prospect Heights High School, Brooklyn, NY, in 1949. Barbara later completed her Bachelor’s of Nursing degree also in Brooklyn. She […]