James H. “Jim” Dill, 74, of Galion, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on January 14, 2026 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born March 9, 1951, in Ames, Iowa, he was the son of the late Thomas R. “Dick” and Margaret J. “Mickey” Dill. Jim was a graduate of Galion High School, Class of […]
Obituaries
Patricia Ann Tanner
Patricia Ann Tanner, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at UH Medical Center of Ashland. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Ashland, Ohio, to Clair McClure and Hazel Miller McClure. A lifelong resident of the area, Patricia held a deep love for her hometown and the people in it. Patricia’s […]
Thomas Miller
Thomas Gene Miller, age 73, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2026, following a courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on July 10, 1952, Tom was the son of Chester and Barbara (George) Miller. On March 6, 1971, he married Darlene (Karkalik) Miller, and together they shared 54 years […]
Ronald Edwin Lemon
Ronald E. Lemon passed away Monday, January 26th, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield at the age of 85. He was born on October 17th, 1940, in Mansfield to the late Foster (Katherine (née Hunter)) Lemon. Ron was a dedicated man, whether it be to his family, his church, his school district and his career. […]
James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter
James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, in Shelby, to the late James A. and Madaline W. (Gutshall) Sutter. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School. Well known as a skilled builder, Jimmy […]
Timothy Wendell Pruner
Timothy Wendell Pruner, age 64 of Crestline, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Mansfield to the late Harold Wendell and Shirley Anne (Snyder) Pruner, and on May 14, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Brenda (Blanton). Tim graduated from Ontario […]
Crist Brown
Crist Allen Brown, 62 of Galion, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin after battling an extended illness. Crist was born on August 23, 1963, in Galion to the late Casto and Lois (Beaty) Brown. Crist was a graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. Following high school, Crist went on to […]
Kristine Morris-Boan
Kristine Elizabeth Morris-Boan, lovingly known for her creativity, compassion, and extraordinary strength, passed away at home with her family on January 25, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard Wayne Morris and Kathleen Ann Kleshinski Morris. Kristine lived a life defined by love, resilience, and purpose. Above all else, […]
Irene Cooper
Irene Cooper, 84, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2026. Born February 10, 1941, in Ophir, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Cantrell) Cox. On April 4, 1959, Irene married the love of her life, Jonathan Thomas Cooper, whom she met at […]
James “Jim” Van Riper
James E. “Jim” Van Riper, age 84 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Cleveland to the late Warren and Catherine (Clemm) Van Riper, and on June 17, 1967, he married the love of his life, Wanda (Owens). Jim proudly served his […]
