Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home

Dixie Lee Trimble, of Galion, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 3, 1942, in Marion, to the late parents John and Waneta (Gibson) Bodman. Dixie met and married the love of her life Donald E. Trimble on October […]

Patricia Fay Rinehart, 81, of Galion, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 8, 1943, in Galion, to the late Joseph and Isabell (Miller) Campo. Patricia’s roots in this tight-knit community shaped the beautiful life she led. Patricia met and married the love of […]

Ronald “Ron” Lee Horton, 78, of Galion, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Woodside Village Care Center surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on December 2, 1946, to the late parents Frank and Ollie (Teseniar) Horton. Ron was a graduate of the Galion High School, Class of 1965. Soon after he went […]

Fred Eugene Smith, a beloved father, brother, and community leader, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 16, 1935, in Shelby, to the late Noel and Florice (Hess) Smith. A proud graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 1953, Fred furthered […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe “Al” Allen Ratliff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this world on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on January 14, 1959, in Galion, to the late Joe and Shirley Ratliff. A proud graduate of Galion High […]

On September 4, 1942, a young mother went into labor. She sent her husband to get the doctor as they did house calls back then. The young woman was alone with her 2 baby boys aged one and two. By the time her husband returned with the doctor in tow, she had already given birth […]

Brenda Carolyn Ensman, 76 of Galion, previously of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Signature Healthcare in Galion. Brenda was born on April 22, 1948, in Pike County, Ohio to the late Harold and Christina (Milliron) Pogue. She married Norbert “Norm” Ensman on March 30, 1973, and they spent […]

Amy May Heitzman, 58, of Galion, entered into heaven on December 10, 2024, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by the love, tears, and laughter of so many loved ones. Amy was born on May 30, 1966, in Galion, to parents, John and MaryAnn (Vaughan) Heitzman. She had the unique blessing of working beside […]

Edward Dean Mulvaine, 63, of Galion, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Ed was born on November 8, 1961, in Bucyrus to the late Ernest Mulvaine and Nancie (Baker) James. Ed was a graduate of Bucyrus High School, after school he had an extensive career as a dump truck driver and heavy equipment operator. […]