All Obituaries

John William Berger, 82, of Crestline, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic, Medina Hospital, Medina, OH. John was born in Crestline, Ohio on August 26, 1940, to the late John and Mary (Marquart) Berger, Jr. He married Judith A. (Kline) Berger on August 24, 1972, and she survives him in Crestline. John graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1958. He played on the football, baseball, and basketball teams. He was inducted into the Crestline High School Hall...

Carroll D Meinzer, 89, passed away on March 10, 2023, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. Carroll was born in Crestline on April 24, 1933, to the late Albert and Rose (Roth) Meinzer. He married Marilyn White. Carroll was a graduate of Crestline High School, Class of 1951. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960. Carroll worked at PPG where he later retired after 30 years. Carroll's special interests included fishing and gardening. Carroll was a member of the Trinity Lutheran...

Ronald "Rollo" Charles Perman, Jr., 57, of Crestline, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2023. Ronald was born on August 2, 1965, in Galion, Ohio to Ronald Perman Sr. and Carol (Potter) Rowland. Ronald was a graduate of Crestline High School, Class of 1983. He went on to work for Hi-Point Firearms as a gunsmith for over 30 years. In his spare time, you could often find Ronald fishing or working on old cars. He also enjoyed throwing darts and being with his friends. Ronald...

Marjorie "Marge" Lucille Goodrich, 100, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion. Marge was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on September 9, 1922, to the late Calvin and Helen (Hill) Iiams. On September 21, 1947, she married Hugh C. Goodrich who preceded her in death in 1982. Marge, was a 1940 graduate of Crestline High School. She then went on to have 38 year career at North Electric and Power Company, retiring in 1982. Marge was also a longtime member of...

Ralph Castle Jr., 59 of Galion, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, February 24, 2023. Ralph was born on June 27, 1963, in Ironton, OH to the late Ralph Castle Sr and Wanda (Farmer) Harper. He married Patricia "Patty" Lowe on April 12, 1991, and they spent 31 years of marriage together. Ralph attended Mansfield City Schools. He later was employed by Candlewood Lake, working on construction projects and was a delivery driver for Dominos. Ralph was a skilled...

David Lee Russell, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his residence in Crestline, OH. David was born in East Liverpool, OH on June 5, 1946, to the late Paul and Lona (Call) Russell. David honorable served his country from 1963 to 1967 in the United States Navy.  Afterwards he worked as an engineer on the railroad, retiring after thirty-three years.  David was a member of the AMVETS Post #1979 of Galion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #859 and VFW Post...

Elizabeth Marie Walterhus, 66 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at her home. Elizabeth was born in Crestline, Ohio on November 19, 1956. She was the daughter of Charles and Waneta (Shull) Solinger. Elizabeth enjoyed life with her partner, Ted Clary, whom she shared the last 18 years with before his passing in July of 2022. Elizabeth was a Crestline graduate, Class of 1975. After high school, she attended Mid-Ohio Nursing School. Elizabeth would go on to work as a...

Ruth Wanita Swick, 97, passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 16, 2023, in Galion, Ohio, of natural causes. Ruth was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, on November 1, 1925, to the late Charles J. and Myrtle M. (Gingery) Ulmer. She married Ellis Hamlet Swick on December 27, 1946; he proceeded her in death on November 4, 1998. Ruth was a member of the Galion First United Church of Christ where she was active in the Senior Choir and Bethany Circle. Ruth worked at the First National Bank, retiring...

Lindsay Ernest Joseph Holub, 66, of Galion passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Lindsay was born in Marion, Kansas on July 10, 1956 to the late Ernest F. Holub and Ruby Alma (Thomas) Holub. He married Linda Hall and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2020. Lindsay graduated from Marion Kansas Center High School, Class of 1974. He served his country from 1975 - 1979 in the United States Coast Guard. Lindsay enjoyed working with...

Barbara Lee Maddy, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, 78, passed away on February 9, 2023, at her residence in Crestline. Barbara was born in Miami, FL on February 10, 1944, to the late Leemon and Mary (LaRue) Langford. She married James Maddy on December 19, 1970, and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2014. Barbara worked at Colonial Manor Health Care Center in Loudonville for fifteen years, retiring in 2007. She enjoyed, collecting dolls, china and lighthouses. Barbara cherished...