All Obituaries

Bobby D. Dowell, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, after a long illness. Bob was born in St. Charles, VA on April 3, 1936 to the late Emmett and Minnie (Baker) Dowell. He married Wanda E. (Collins) Dowell on April 23, 1955 and she survives. Bob retired from General Motors in Ontario in 1991 after 33 1/2 years of service. A family man, Bob was proud of his children and grandchildren. He loved to work in his yard with his beautiful flowers....

Vicki Lynn Roberts, 36, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born December 10, 1983. Vicki was the daughter of Teresa K. (Roberts) and Donald Thoroughman, Jr. Vicki graduated from Bucyrus High School. She worked at Smokies in Bucyrus and the American Legion Post #181, Bucyrus, where she was also a social member. She was proud of her son, Zyler and cherished time spent with him. Vicki enjoyed time with her friends and helping people....

Lester “Bud” Hipsher, Jr., 93, of Crestline, passed away on May 19, 2020, in the Crestline Nursing Home, after battling with dementia and failing health. Bud was born in Crestline, on February 8, 1927 to the late Lester C. and Pearl E. (McKim) Hipsher, Sr. He married Martha Louise (Eckert) Hipsher on January 3, 1947, and she preceded him in death on April 28, 2006. Bud graduated from Crestline High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S....

Russell W. Saurers, Jr., 78, of Crestline passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio after an extended illness. Russ was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 29, 1942 to the late Russell Saurers, Sr. and Wilodene “Billie” (McBeth) Saurers. He married Judi (Amstutz) Saurers on November 15, 1963 and she survives him. Russ was a past council member of the First English Lutheran Church, Crestline. Upon its closing he transferred his...

Eugene R. (Gene) Haas, age 89 died peacefully at his assisted living facility on May 7, 2020. Gene was born in Galion on May 12, 1930 to Joseph and Lucille (Ruth) Haas and graduated from Galion Senior High in 1948. He was a toolmaker at General Motors in Ontario and retired with 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving four years in the Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed flying RC airplanes and was a member of the Eagle...

Zachary Taylor Wilcox, 21, of Galion passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Galion Hospital. Zachary was born in Galion, Ohio on August 19, 1998, to Ryan L. Mason and Brooke L. Wilcox. Zachary worked at Vanderkooi Rubbish with his grandpa and uncles until it was sold. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. Zachary was a "Gearhead" and loved tinkering with anything he could get his hands on, and he could fix anything. He loved motorcycle racing and enjoyed...

Frank Joseph Loesing, 82, of Galion, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in OhioHealth Hospital, Mansfield. Frank was born in Vreden, Germany on November 13, 1937 to the late Anton and Katharina (Gotzcky) Loesing. Frank cherished his memories with his long-time companion, the late Lillian Chapis. As a young adult, Frank came to the United States from Germany, establishing a life in Chicago, IL. Upon retirement, Frank found his way to Crestline to be with Lillian Chapis. He was a gifted...

Randy D. Schwertfager 57, of Crestline, passed away on April 14, 2020 after a long illness, surrounded by family. Randy was born in South Bend, IN on March 31, 1963 to Ramona J. (Walker) Schwertfager of Crestline and the late Larry D. Schwertfager. He married Kelley (Steinhour) Schwertfager on December 20, 1986 and she survives him. Randy graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1981. He was a member of the Avenue Church in Mansfield. Randy was self-employed applying his talents to...

William Michael “Mike” Salvati, 71, of Crestline, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020. Mike was born in Crestline on February 22, 1949 to the late “Tony” and “Ginny” (West) Salvati. He married his loving and devoted wife, Carol (Nalley) Salvati on December 27, 2002, and she survives him. Mike lived in Crestline his entire life. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crestline. Mike served his country in the United States...

Lloyd passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke. He grew up on a farm near Johnsville, Ohio the son of Loren and Clytus Garverick and brother to Belva (Fissell) and Cecil Garverick. He was a graduate of Johnsville High School. Throughout his life he held many jobs including time at Covert Mfg., Springfield Mold and Die, Cole Tool and Die, Carter Machine, and time as a milkman. He owned and retired from P & L Machine in Mt. Gilead, Ohio after 27 years of self-employment. Lloyd married...