All Obituaries

Harlen "Sonny" Lee Barker, 83, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at his residence in Crestline. Sonny was born in Soldier, KY on September 2, 1938, to the late Charles and Anna (Disco) Barker. He married Mary "Margie" (Smith) Barker on December 20, 1958, and she preceded him in death on September 29, 1999. Sonny worked for General Motors, Ontario Plant, and retired after 42 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist...

Phyllis Jean "Jeanne" Hitchcock-Kinslow of Galion, Ohio died on May 17, 2022 after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Angel Barone, also of Galion. Jeanne was born on October 10, 1940 in Monaville, West Virginia to Kenneth Hitchcock and Marian E (Chapman) Hitchcock. Both parents preceded her in death and were eagerly awaiting her arrival in heaven. Jeanne was a loving, caring woman who opened her arms and heart to many people and loved them as if they were her own....

Tamela G. Grimes, 71, of Westerville passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Avita Health Systems - Galion Hospital. Tammy was born in Galion, Ohio on March 3, 1951 to the late James V. and Lavern M. (Roesch) Riley. Tammy worked for 20 plus years at the Galion Hospital as an LPN. She was a graduate of the Galion High School. Tammy enjoyed shopping and going to Starbucks. She had a great love for being a nurse and loved helping people. Tammy's greatest pride and joy was her...

Elizabeth Jane Hencye, 89, of Galion, passed away on May 4, 2022, at Magnolia Terrace. Elizabeth was born on July 6, 1932 in Sandusky Township to the late John L. and Martha E. (Laughbaum) Hoover. On July 18, 1953, Elizabeth married her sweetheart Ronald "Gene" Hencye who preceded her in death in 2018. Jane and her husband moved to California shortly after they were married for Gene's work. Years later, they moved to Oregon where Gene and Jane started Hencye Tool & Die...

Kevin Jay Hart, 49, passed away on May 2, 2022, at Avita Health System of Galion. Kevin was born on May 9, 1972, in Bucyrus to Dennis and Cindy (Fetter) Hart. Kevin was currently employed at the Timken Company as the Operation Coordinator. He was an active member of the Galion Elks Lodge BPOE #1191, Loyal Order of Moose #303, Galion, Galion Owls Aerie #4008, and AMVETS Post #1979, Galion. After graduating high school, Kevin joined the United States Army where he served from 1990 - 1993....

Robert "Bob" Andrew Sand, 91, of Crestline, passed away on April 27, 2022, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Bob was born in Bucyrus on December 3, 1930, to the late Edwin and Mary Edna (Schreck) Sand. Bob graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1948. He was inducted in the Crestline High School Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding football performance. After graduation, Bob spent time in California before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Completing his tour of duty, Bob was...

Georgia Ellen Friedenstab, 88, of Galion passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 27, 2022 at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living. Georgia was born on July 9, 1933 in rural Trigg, Virginia to the late Dan and Janie Stafford. She grew up surrounded by her loving family and music. Georgia began working as a phone operator early in life and continued in this career until retiring at the age of 70. In addition to making thousands of telephone connections, she made many long-lasting social and...

Bonnie M. Cox-Campbell, 70, of Crestline passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Bonnie was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 9, 1951 to the late Henry T. Lambert and Deletha E. (Haffa) Lambert. She married Ronald D. Campbell on October 31, 1998 and he preceded her in death on November 22, 2015. Bonnie was very proud to have been a homemaker where she was able to be home and raise her children. She enjoyed sewing and was...

Casey Nichole MacAdam, 35, of Mansfield passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Avita Health Systems - Ontario Hospital. Casey was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 26, 1986 to George E. MacAdam Jr. and Lesa A. (Hartley) MacAdam. Casey graduated in 2004 from Whitmer High School. She enjoyed watching movies and going shopping. Casey was an avid animal lover and especially adored her pit bull "Ruger'. She had a great talent in doing hair and make-up. Most of all, Casey loved spending...

Leona Ardella Hoffman, 96, passed away on April 11, 2022, at Galion Pointe Nursing Home. Leona was born in Mansfield, Ohio on July 6, 1925, to the late Elmer and Millie (Simmons) Pollock. She married Harl Hoffman on August 1, 1942, in Newport, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2008. After attending Crestline High School, Leona worked at Crestline Hospital in housekeeping for 33 years until retirement. Leona attended Windfall Emanuel United Church of Christ, Galion and was...