All Obituaries

George Allen Bauer, 79, of Crestline, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 21, 2021. George was born on February 18, 1941 to the late Raymond and Lois (Daum) Bauer. On November 9, 1968 the farm boy married the city girl, Linda (Dick) Bauer and they were married for 52 years, she survives in Crestline. George was a 1959 graduate of North Robinson High School where he was Sr. Class President, a member of choir, FFA and 4H. He also attended Ohio University and obtained his Associates...

James “Jim” Edward Mahoney, 68, of Galion passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2021. He was born on November 29, 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Tom and Roselyn (Fox) Mahoney. On September 25, 1976, Jim married the love of his life, Cathy (McKenna) Mahoney and she survives in Galion. Jim was a 1970 graduate of Galion High School. After high school Jim went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy. Following his military...

Helen Lucile Crissinger, 97 of Crestline, passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Helen was born on March 18, 1923 to the late Guy and Mabel (Smith) Garverick. She married “Bill” Crissinger on September 6, 1941 and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2002. Left to cherish Helen’s memories are her children; Richard Crissinger of Greenville, Carol Jean Wood of Spokane, WA, and Sandra (Jerry) King of Galion;...

Henry F. Stowers, age 82, of Galion and a former Pataskala resident died at his home on Saturday Jan. 16, 2021. He was born April 18, 1938 in Portsmouth, VA. To the late Harry F. and Margaret E. (Gray) Stowers. Henry served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and was retired after working for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years. Henry was a homebody, but enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, solitaire, and sudoku. He had been an active member of the Hosanna Lutheran Church and the...

Regina "Gina" Lynne Bibb, 59, of Galion passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her parents home surrounded by her family. Gina was born in Ford City, PA. on August 8, 1961 to Carl H. and Mary F. (Toy) Petras, who survive in Galion. Gina worked at the Galion Hospital as a registered nurse for over 25 years. She enjoyed going to church, camping, and traveling on vacations with her entire family but especially her nieces and nephews. Gina was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers...

Marion Isabelle Baker, 95, passed away on January 14, 2021, at her residence in Crestline. Marion was born in Allegheny County, PA on June 17, 1925 to the late Frank and Maxine (Bowser) McIntyre. She married Robert E. Baker on October 31, 1942, and he preceded her in death on February 18, 1998. Marion was a woman of strong faith, and she enjoyed her gospel music. She was the definition of a homemaker, always providing for her family and loved ones. Marion was well known around town for her...

Linda Ann Groves, 72, of Crestline, passed away on January 13, 2021 at Avita Hospital in Galion, OH. Linda was born in Marion, on January 8, 1949 to the late Robert and Betty (Stoffer) Evans. She married John A. Groves on June 22, 2003 and he survives her in Crestline. Linda graduated from Mount Gilead High School, Class of 1967. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2920 Auxiliary in Crestline. Linda was an excellent fundraiser and very instrumental in raising funds for the...

Mazie Celia Patrick, 94, formerly of Galion passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Jonesboro, Georgia. She was born in Tram, Kentucky on August 14, 1926 to the late Jack and Virgie (Gobil) Damron. On August 19, 1946 Mazie would marry Edgar Patrick, who proceeded her in death on April 1, 2013. Mazie enjoyed cooking and worked as a cook at the Galion Community Hospital for many years. When she was not cooking, Mazie tended to her garden at home. Left to cherish her memories are two...

Sharon Elaine Cole, 53, of Galion passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. She was born on January 8, 1968 to Paul and Alberta (Hall) Triplett, who survive in Galion. On May 30, 1992 Sharon married the love of her life Tom Cole, and he also survives in Galion. Sharon’s world revolved around her family, she enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her parents, husband and sons. Jordan and Justin were the...

Marcia Ann Pickering, age 66, died on Friday January 8, 2021 in the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1954 in Springfield, IL. to the late James E. Ralph and Mary C. (Reiser) Jonsson. Marcia was a graduate of Galion High School and had worked as a Staff Coordinator of Stamping at Cardington Yutaka since 1997. She was a hard worker who enjoyed bird watching and nature, music and concerts, playing cards and Sudoku. Her greatest love was her family and grandchildren,...