Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home; Galion

Virginia Marie Horton, 94, formerly of Galion, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Port Charlotte, FL. Virginia was born in Passaic, NJ on December 3, 1929, to Gordon and Lucy (Rose) McCown. She married Harry Kochheiser on April 23, 1949. Virginia was a graduate of Iberia High School and would work 33 years […]

Willa Jean Fry, 87, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at The Laurels of Blanchester with her loving family by her side. Willa was born in Tram, Kentucky, on December 3, 1936, to the late Estill and Artelia (Damron) Conley. On November 24, 1956, Willa would marry the love of her life, […]

Donald “Don” Matthew Evans left this world as he lived, with joy, love, and God in his heart. After 88 years and a wonderful life (one of his favorite movies), he died peacefully on March 15, 2024. Don was born on February 2, 1936, and raised in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, by his loving parents, Earl and […]

Willard Edward “Sonny” Johnson was born February 11, 1940, in Mansfield, OH to the late Willard Edward and Gladys Marie (Hollinger) Johnson. He was a lifelong area resident primarily living in Crawford County, apart from several years he enjoyed in Winter Park FL. He passed away on leap year; February 29, 2024. Those years represented […]

Teresa “Terri” Ann Tresh, 68, of Galion passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024. Born on February 7, 1956, to the late Ray and Wilma (Parker) Collins. Terri touched the lives of many with her genuine warmth and love. Terri was known for her passion for crafts, particularly creating beautiful jewelry pieces, and her deep […]

Lisa Ann Clevenger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at her home peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was born on October 30, 1959, in Galion, to the late Ralph and Dolly (Staats) Lillo, Jr. On February 9, 1980, Lisa would commit her life to […]

Stephen “Steve” Brown Eckstein, a beloved member of the Galion community, passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Galion. Born on March 13, 1945, in Bucyrus to the late Robert and Marjorie (Pfleiderer) Eckstein. Steve was a 1963 graduate of […]

Brenda Noreen (Talbott) Staton, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother. Brenda, 72, of Galion, was reunited with her dear husband on February 2, 2024. Born on May 16, 1951, in Columbus to the late Hershell Talbott and Betty (Hiles) Gragg who survives in Clarkesville, GA. On January 24, 1970, she would marry her first and […]

Carl W. Watt, 87, of Galion departed this life on January 24, 2024. He was born on a farm in Vernon Township, Northwest of Crestline, on October 17, 1936, to Austin Watt and Esther (Swarer) Watt-Morris. He married the former Margie Morris on June 28, 1959, and they spent 64 years of loving marriage together. […]