All Obituaries

Connie S. Chapman, 67, of Crestline was called home by the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a courageous 14-year battle with cancer. Connie was born in Kittanning, PA on September 5, 1951 to the late Harry H. and Maxine (Hooks) Clever. She married James W. Chapman on June 25, 1981 and he survives her. Connie was a member of the Crestline Church of the Nazarene. She operated the Northview Salon, Crestline as a hairdresser. Connie loved her family and especially her boys. She was a devoted...

Richard E. "Tuffy" Ernst, 88, passed away on May 14, 2019 at Woodside Village in Mt. Gilead after suffering from Dementia for the last 3 years. Tuffy was born in Mansfield, Ohio on December 26, 1930 to Bruce and Gladys (Koons) Ernst. He married Mary Belle (Loyer-Ruehrmund) Ernst on May 13, 1951 and she preceded him in death on January 26, 1998. Tuffy had many jobs in his work career. He worked at Perfection Cobey, Gledhill Road Machinery, Iberia Schools, and Andrews Dairy and...

Irene Queen, 75, of Crestline, passed away on May 10, 2019 at Avita Ontario Hospital in Ontario. Irene was born in Wharton, OH on March 10, 1944 to the late William Henry and Polly (Branham) Phillips. She married Theodore J. Queen on March 28, 1975 and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2011. Irene had worked in retail, most recently at Meijer in Ontario. Irene loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed riding horses and...

Dwight A. Shaw, Jr. 90, of Galion, passed away at Mill Creek Nursing Home, Galion on May 7, 2019 in Galion. Dwight was born in Kenton, Ohio on December 10, 1928 to the late Dwight and Valores Shaw, Sr. He married Nadene Smith (Shaw) on August 26, 1950 and she preceded him in death on May 4, 1017. Dwight was a member of the Word of Life Christian Center, Marion. Dwight served his country in the U.S. Army, Korean War Era and served in Alaska. He worked for Komatsu Dresser as an assembler...

Donald W. Grady, 77, of Crestline, passed away on May 6, 2019 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Donald W. Grady, 77, of Crestline, passed away on May 6, 2019 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, after declining health. Don was born in Chicago, IL on April 30, 1942 to the late William J. Grady and Doris L. (Maisch) Mateicka. He married Sandra J. (Borys) Grady on June 24, 1967 and she survives him. Donald owned and operated the Anthony Lee Screen Printing, Inc. in Crestline, where they are...

Lloyd G. Beach, 88, formerly of Mansfield, passed away at Arlington Care Center, Newark, on May 6, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Lloyd was born in Crestline, on December 28, 1930 to the late John and Cecil (Koontz) Beach. He married Shirley I. (Kennedy) Beach on May 28, 1955 and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2010. Lloyd graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1948. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Lloyd was a member of the First Church of...

Bailey Christine Lynn Kelley passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Galion Community Hospital. Bailey was born sleeping on May 5, 2019, to James ”Jay” and Annalisa ”Anna” Kelley of Galion. Bailey's family didn't get to bring her home - but they brought her home in their hearts.​ ”Fly High Butterfly" Bailey is survived by her big brother, Jaxen Kelley; grandparents, Lana Geyer of Galion, Grover Geyer of Mt. Gilead, Loretta Honeycutt of...

Steven “Steve-O” V. Watkins, 60, of Crestline, passed away peacefully at UH Cleveland Medical Center, on May 2, 2019 in Cleveland after complications from cancer, with his family at his side. Steve was born in Warren, Ohio on July 4, 1958 to Barbara J. (Watkins) Mortimer, of Ontario. He married Cheryl M. (Thompson) Watkins on June 26, 1999 and she survives. Steve worked as a truck driver for 39 1/2 years, ending with driving for Midwest Logistics, Marysville. He graduated from...

Joyce B. Scribner, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her home in Mansfield, Ohio. Joyce was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 18, 1935, to the late Glen and Pauline (Carroll) McCurry. She married William Bill Scribner on August 18, 1951 and he survives her. Joyce lived her whole life as a Homemaker taking care of her family, whom she loved with all her heart and would do anything she could to help them. She was a member and...

Ruth F. Barker, 91, formerly of Crestline passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Magnolia Terrace, Galion. Ruth was born in Beloit, Ohio on August 27, 1927, to the late George Rouse and Ruth (Goon) Evans. She married William E. Barker, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 1981. Ruth worked as a lunch room attendant at the Crestline City Schools. Ruth spent most of her life as a homemaker where she loved taking care of her family. Once the family grew into many grandchildren,...