William “Bill” McCandless Jr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 15, 1949, to Etha Mae and William McCandless Sr. at Galion Community Hospital. Bill had no biological brothers or sisters but grew up with Larry Wilcox, who was like a […]
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Virginia “Ginger” Wilcox
Virginia E. “Ginger” Wilcox, 79, of Galion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Ginger was born in Galion on January 16, 1947, and attended Galion City Schools, where she graduated in 1965. After graduation, she moved to Columbus to pursue a degree in education at The Ohio […]
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Catherine “Cathy” Murphy
Catherine “Cathy” Irene Murphy, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Altercare in Bucyrus. Catherine was born on January 3, 1947, to the late Hugh and Nettie (Harrington) Denoon in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She graduated from Galion High School in 1965 and later worked as a cook there for 27 years, where she […]
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Bernice Morgan
Bernice Morgan, 86, of Galion, went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2026, at her home in Galion. Bernice was born in Cawood, Kentucky, on January 8, 1940, to the late Oscar and Josie (Gailey) Moore. She married William “Shorty” Morgan on July 17, 1970, and he preceded her in death on August 31, […]
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Lawrence “Larry” Pierce
Lawrence “Larry” Roger Pierce, 66, of Galion, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Larry was born in Columbus, on September 20, 1959, to the late Donald and Regina (Bolton) Pierce. On March 2, 2009, Larry would marry Christine “Chris” (Moodespaugh) and she survives in […]
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James Duncan
James Thomas Duncan, 71, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Galion Hospital. James was born on August 30, 1954, to the late James and Ivory (Price) Duncan in Galion, Ohio. He began his working years at Globe Steel, where he built the strong work ethic that would define his career. He later continued […]
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Birdie Johnson
Birdie Rae Johnson, 72, of Galion, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Avita Health Systems – Galion Hospital. Birdie was born in Kentucky on March 31, 1953, to the late John and Carrie (Clarkson) Ross. Bridie will be remembered as a loving, caring soul whose kindness touched both people and animals alike. She […]
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Pauline Marcum
Pauline Sylvia Marcum, 86, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. She was born on October 7, 1939, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to the late Woodrow Spence and Muriel (Oakley) Spence. She was united in marriage to James “Alvin” Marcum, and together they built a life rich in devotion, laughter, […]
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Judy Reece
Judy Ann Reece, 86, of Galion, went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 16, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1939, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to the late Eldon and Ruth (Miller) Downing. Judy attended Bucyrus Schools and from there worked at […]
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Kenneth Simmons
Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Simmons, 73 of Galion, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Presidential Post-Acute in Marion. Kenny was born on May 31, 1952, in Mt. Gilead to the late Betty (Simmons) Simp. Kenny was a graduate of Mt. Gilead High School, Class of 1972. After high school, he faithfully served in […]
