All Obituaries

Louis “Lou” James Baldasare, 84, formerly of Crestline, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020 at his home in Lexington. Lou was born in Crestline on August 31, 1935 to the late Natalino and Philomena (Bresciani) Baldasare. He married Frances J. (Perito) Baldasare on July 18, 1964, and she survives him. He was a graduate of Crestline High School, Class of 1954. Lou proudly served his country in the United States Army with six years of service. He was stationed in Korea for...

Gerald “Jesse” Laverne James, 77, of Galion, passed away on August 4, 2020 at his home. Jesse was born in Bucyrus on January 16, 1943 to the late Coy and Elsie (Campbell) James. He married Paulette "Skip" (Forshaw) James, and she survives him. Jesse worked as a line operator at Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) and retired after 42 years of employment. He was a member of the Crawford County Lions Club, and was part of the Front Row Guys, watching the Colonel Crawford...

Billy Yeager, 59, of Crestline, passed away on August 2, 2020 at his home after a long illness. Billy was born in Clarksburg, WV on May 3, 1961 to the late Harold Yeager, Sr. and JoAnn (Jarvis) Stout. Billy loved singing and listening to country music. He also enjoyed watching old westerns. Billy is survived by his siblings, Ron (Judy) Yeager, Crestline, Patty Cumberledge, Crestline, Shirley Cordrey, Crestline, Roger Yeager, Mount Olive, WV, Barbie Livingston, Savannah, GA, Jamie Yeager,...

Juanita T. Stumpf, 84, of Galion, passed away on July 31, 2020 at her home. Juanita was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia on January 7, 1936 to the late Joseph and Edna (Wiseman) Myers. She married James “Jimmie” Stumpf on September 6, 1974 and he survives her. Juanita was a devote Christian. She was a member of the Crestline Church of Christ. Juanita was a people person and a dotting mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling. Juanita loved hosting and cooking at...

Thomas Jerome Hoffman, 77, of Crestline, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Crestline Nursing Home, Crestline after a long illness. Tom was born in Crestline on November 10, 1942 to the late George and Stella (Albright) Hoffman. He married Mary (Vuich) Hoffman on April 15, 1983, and she survives him. Tom worked for the City of Crestline as Safety Service Director, retiring in 2000. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline, where he volunteered as the caretaker for St....

Beverly Lucille Bosley, 88, of Crestline, passed away after a short illness on July 29, 2020 at her daughter's home in Bucyrus. Beverly was born in Escanaba, MI on January 7, 1932 to the late George and Leola (Rusha) Leach. She married Henry "Hank" Bosley on September 4, 1976, and he survives her. Beverly retired from the Crestline Hospital for twenty years as a dietary technician. She graduated from Adrian High School in Adrian, Michigan. Beverly enjoyed spending her free...

Michael A. Morrow, 67, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2020 at his home in Ontario. Michael was born in Crestline on May 8, 1953 to the late Myron H. Morrow and Lois L. (Enders) Morrow who survives in Naples, FL. Michael retired from PPG. He graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1972. Michael loved his dog, Odie and was an avid fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes football. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his sister Trudy (Keith) Beck, of Galion; and...

Kenneth Eugene Newman, 64, of Crestline, passed away on July 25, 2020 at his home. Kenny was born in Crestline on March 21, 1956 to the late Kenneth and Marguerite (Petitt) Newman. Kenny was employed by TYCO Electronics. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to flea markets. He was proud of the furniture he built. Kenny is survived by his nieces, Sara Shulaw, Cassopolis, MI, Shelly (Adam) Carman, Shelby; his nephew, Mark...

Kevin Dale Booth, 59, of Galion, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2020 at his home. Kevin was born in Galion, Ohio on November 20, 1960 to the late Ernest Booth and Evelyn (Sargel) Booth and she survives him in Galion. Kevin was an avid gun collector and enjoyed being outdoors. He worked as an auto mechanic and loved working on cars. Kevin is survived by his children, Natasha Anderson, Winston-Salem, NC, Steven Booth, Galion, and Sarah (Kyle) O’Dell, Suffolk, U.K.; his siblings,...

Jesus called Ralph Eugene Amick, 87, of Morrow County, home on July 23, 2020. Ralph, affectionately known as Gene by his family and friends, was born on August 17, 1932 in Plymouth to Ralph C. and Doris E. (Calver) Amick. Gene graduated from Iberia High School in 1950. He worked with his father at Amick’s Farm Equipment, and after the business was sold, he began a 34-year career at General Motors (Mansfield Plant) working in production as M.D. leader, retiring in 1991. For many years,...