All Obituaries

Ernest "Ernie" LeRoy Vaughan, 76, of Galion passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at his home after a short illness. Ernie was born in North Robinson, Ohio on December 24, 1943, to the late Ernest J. Vaughan and Myrtle A. (Hancock) Vaughan. He married Marion L. (Stewart) Vaughan on July 2, 1970 and she survives him. Ernie retired from building transformers at Peco II after working over 40 years. He enjoyed showing his 1978 Pontiac Trans am off while attending car shows....

Barbara J. (Clark) Treisch passed away the evening of Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Magnolia Terrace following a period of declining health. The daughter of Walter H. Clark and Alma M. (Rensch) Clark was born in rural Crawford County on October 15, 1933. Her family moved to Galion during her elementary school years. A 1951 graduate of Galion High School, Barb was active in sports and the GAA. She played basketball at time when girls played only on a half court, either offense or defense, and...

Deidre Jo "Dee" Chapman, 58, of Galion passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Dee was born on October 28, 1961 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Ronald and Dorothy (Ehrman) Brown. She received her degree in Pharmacy from The Ohio State University in 1985, and practiced in Mansfield, Galion, and Bucyrus area for 35 years. On June 2, 1990 she married Michael Chapman. Dee's greatest joy and pride were her children. She is survived by her...

Mary Noel Huston, 79, of Galion, went to be with her Lord and loved ones peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home. Mary Noel was born in Galion on December 19, 1940 to Rexford S. and Germaine R. (Flynn) Kelly. She married the love of her life, James E. "Jim" Huston on February 6, 1965 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1997. Mary Noel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galion. She was strong in her faith. She was a 1958 graduate of Galion High...

Phyllis Irene Betti, 92, passed away on January 30, 2020 in Mill Creek Nursing Home after a battle with dementia. Phyllis was born in Kittanning, PA on August 8, 1927 to Edward M. and Irene M. (Gutherie) Jack. She married Vando William "Bill" Betti on October 13, 1951 in Elkton, Maryland and he preceded her in death on September 18, 2013. Phyllis was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cardington. She had worked as a cook at the Galion Community Center and helped at the...

Kathy Lynn Weaver, 62, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was born in Shelby, Ohio on July 16, 1957 to the late Marion Carroll and Margaret (Hunter) Carroll. Kathy married Richard Weaver December 2, 1999 and he survives her. Kathy worked in Human Resources at PPG for 32 years. Kathy enjoyed the outdoors in all forms, from her tandem bike rides with her husband on the local bike trail, to fishing, and...

Antonio Miguel Giampietro, 71, of Galion passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Antonio was born in Crestline, OH on March 23, 1948, to the late Consiglio A. Giampietro and Paola M. (Ferri) Giampietro. Antonio worked on the railroad where he retired as a conductor for the Penn-Central, & Conrail. He graduated from Crestline High School in 1966. Antonio was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Crestline. He was also a member of the United Transportation Union, board member...

Carl Andrew Damron, 61, of Galion passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Galion Pointe. Carl was born in Galion, Ohio on October 12, 1958 to the late Willis A. and Della M. (Johnson) Damron. Carl enjoyed watching NASCAR and horse races with his brother Mike. Carl also enjoyed watching football and classic Western movies. He was so proud of his daughter, Carla, and loved spending time with his grandchildren, the joys of his life. He is survived by his daughter, Carla Darnell, Galion,...

Bret Lee Ambrose, 29, of Delaware, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at The Ohio State James Cancer Center, Columbus from complications with his battle with cancer. Bret was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 24, 1990 to Brian L. Ambrose, Crestline and Cherie M. Kissiar, Lexington. Bret graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 2009. He worked as a technician at Ecolab. Bret was a video game enthusiast. He enjoyed reading and drawing. Bret enjoyed listening to various podcast...

Barbara J. (Flohr) Ruhe, 76, of Crestline, passed away surrounded by her family on January 21, 2020 at The Ohio State James Cancer Center, Columbus. Barbara was born in Crestline on May 11, 1943 to the late Robert L. Flohr and Martha (Spayde) Flohr of Crestline. She married Bert Ruhe on April 24, 1965 and he survives her. Barbara lived in Crestline all of her life and graduated from Crestline High School in the Class of 1961. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline. Barb...