Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home

GALION, OH – It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Burnside, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gary peacefully left this world on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Millcreek Nursing home after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 15, 1942, […]

On December 14, 2023, James “Jim” Edward Gadd, Jr., 77 of Crestline, peacefully passed away at Winchester Terrace in Mansfield. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service that will forever be treasured by his family and friends. Jim was born on June 5, 1946, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late James Gadd, […]

Stanley ”Stan” Allen Cooperider, lovingly known as Buckeye Stan, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 75, after a 14 year brave battle with Cancer. Stan was born on the 7th of August 1948 in Marion, to the late Lowell and Bonnie (Litteral) Cooperider. Stan graduated from Marion Harding High School, […]

Emogene French, 86 of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Wedgewood Estates. Emogene was born November 25, 1937, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lyman and Elizabeth (Arnett) Croft. The family moved to Crestline, Ohio in 1945. Emogene, Em to many, was industrious and committed to her family, working throughout high school to […]

Ruth Irene Essex, just a week shy of her 100th birthday, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ruth was born on December 10, 1923, in Morrow County to the late Silas and Naomi (Finical) Gundrum. She married James B. Essex on June 12, 1949. They spent 27 years of marriage […]

Helen Rosemary Prosser, age 83, of Galion, a beloved Mom, Granny, Sister, Aunt and Friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at her home in Galion. Helen was born on December 18, 1939, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, to the late George and Lula (Miller) Stratton. Helen had a vibrant spirit […]

Virginia Kathryn Emswiler, of Galion, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on September 2, 1938, in Oberlin, Ohio to the late parents of Vinton and Opal (Foster) Patton. Virginia was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. She married the […]

On November 22, 2023, Richard “Rick” Davis Borders, 70, of Galion, passed away surrounded by his family. Richard was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was born on November 30, 1952, in Galion, to the late Richard Borders and surviving Annetta (McCalla) Borders. Richard’s passing has left a void in the lives […]

On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Tuesday November 7, 2023, Frieda May Johns, lost her courageous battle with cancer with her loving family by her side at her daughter’s house in Galion. Frieda was born in Bucyrus on September 13, 1958, to the late John and Diane (Morris) Carpenter. On their way home from Florida, Frieda […]

On Wednesday evening November 1, 2023, Joseph “Joe” Chatman Jr., of Crestline, passed away peacefully at Heartland of Bucyrus Nursing Home. Joe was welcomed into this world on July 16, 1965, in Crestline, Ohio to the late Joseph and Barbara (Wilson) Chatman. Joe was a graduate of Crestline High School class of 1984. He was […]