All Obituaries

Linda Lou Lilly, 78, of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at her residence in Crestline. Linda was born in Beckley, WV on August 25, 1943, to the late George and Lola (Toney) Scarbro. She married Charles J. Lilly on July 3, 1963, and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2014. Linda was a high school graduate and worked at Geauga Plastics in Crestline. She enjoyed working in the yard and liked to spend time in her home. Linda is survived by son Rodney Lilly,...

Doris Wanda Collins, 88, of Crestline, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Doris was born in Mousie, Kentucky, on November 17, 1932, to the late Curtis and Minnie (Wicker) Triplett. She married her husband, Carlos Collins, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1990. Doris graduated from Hindman High School, in Hindman Kentucky, Class of 1950. While raising her two daughters, Doris worked over fifteen years as a Home Health Aide at the former...

Edgar "Ed" Allen Kelly, 83, of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. Ed was born in Mansfield, OH on September 17, 1937, to the late Hobart and Dora (Lee) Kelly. He married Betty (Eberle) Kelly on April 11, 1994, and she survives him in Crestline. Ed graduated from Lexington High School. He then proudly served in the United States Navy for six years, from 1955 to 1961. His tour of duty took him to Barber's Point, Hawaii where he worked as a...

Bruce Alan Seyfors, 66, of Galion, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family Bruce was born in Crestline, OH on April 14, 1955, to the late Albert and Jerri (Francis) Seyfors. He married Tracy (Hoffman) Seyfors on June 20, 1987, and she survives him in Galion. Bruce was a Crestline High School graduate, Class of 1973, from the Pioneer Career & Technology Center. He was employed as a journeyman electrician at General Motors for thirty-one...

Beverly Ann Looney, 80 of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home in Crestline. Beverly was born on September 30, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Charles and Ada "Lucy" (Dinger) Pugh. She married Clifford Looney in June of 1957 and he preceded her in death in November of 2011. Beverly worked for many years at MedCentral Hospital as a dietary aid. She was an avid reader. Beverly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially going to the Amish...

Celestine E. Stewart, 96 of Crestline passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Magnolia Terrace of Galion. Celestine was born on October 5, 1924 in Grover Hill, Ohio to the late Ronald and Okle (Gelker) Saum. Her first husband was the late Leo Blubaugh. She married her second husband, Gale Stewart on November 27, 1960. He passed away on July 24, 2001. Celestine was a graduate of Crestline High School, Class of 1942. In Celestine's life, she was a member of many different...

Donald R. Jones, Sr., age 83, died Friday Sept. 10, 2021, in Galion Avita Hospital. He was born June 18, 1938, in Central City, KY to the late Floyd P. and Georgia M. (Pogue) Jones. Donald had worked as a welder at Techform for 10 years. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and watching NASCAR. He had a passion for all pets including dogs, cats, and rabbits. His greatest love was for his family. On Oct. 5th, 1956, Donald married the former Alma Conley and she preceded him in death on March...

Edith B. Whited, 83, of Galion passed away on September 9, 2021, at Altercare Integrated Health Services in Bucyrus. Edith was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on January 26, 1938, to James Francis and Pearl (Partlow) Beach. She married Harold M. Whited, Sr. on August 11, 1956 and he preceded her in death on November 11, 2020. Edith worked many jobs including Swan Rubber, Fleetwood and then retiring from the Galion Community Hospital as an Aid in 1980. Edith enjoyed playing cards and working on...

Ronald Loy Eich, 94, formerly of Crestline, passed away on September 9, 2021, at his residence in Pickerington. Ron was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 22, 1927, to the late Earnest E. and Hazel (Ream) Eich. He married his childhood sweetheart, Betty J. (Hall) Eich at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Bucyrus, on January 16, 1948, and she preceded him in death on March 19, 2020, after 72 years of marriage. Ron graduated from North Robinson High School, Class of 1945. Immediately following...

Arthur Laferty, 89, of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Arthur was born in Hippo, KY on May 8, 1932, to the late Lonnie and Poppie (Shepherd) Laferty. He married Joan (Simmermacher) Laferty on June 28, 1952, and she survives him in Crestline. Arthur was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Crestline. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he achieved the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Campaign Stars,...