All Obituaries

Marsha Elaine Hartman, 62 of Galion passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Marion. Marsha was born on June 9, 1959 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Richard "Roper" and Ruth (Campbell) Hartman. Marsha traveled to many places, Venezuela and New York City being two of her favorites. She also enjoyed painting, drawing and baking. Marsh is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Hartman of Cincinnati; niece, Heather Hartman of Troy; aunt, Evelyn Miller of Marion; 3 uncles and...

James "Poppy" Michael Walters, 66, of Galion passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Avita Health System - Galion Community Hopital after a sudden illness. James was born in Ironton, Ohio on September 12, 1954 to the late Charles and Evelyn (McCleese) Walters. He married Barbara Williams on December 31, 2005 and she survives him. James worked as a Telecommunications Installer. He graduated from Galion Senior High School, Class of 1972. James was a true family man and loved...

Sharon Lee Harriger, 68, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital after a brief illness. Sharon was born on November 21, 1952, in Bucyrus to Floyd and Eva (Armstrong) Emory Sr. On May 1, 1976, Sharon married Steven Harriger, and he survives in Galion. Sharon was a 1971 graduate of Bucyrus High School. She enjoyed feeding and watching her hummingbirds in her back yard. Above all else, Sharon loved spending time with her grandchildren and...

William "Bill" F.E. Herschler, 78, of Galion passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Altercare in Bucyrus. Bill was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on July 10, 1943 to the late Frederick and Lois (Chandler) Herschler. He married his first wife, Nancy Herschler and she preceded him in death. Bill would later marry Susan (Horning) Gates on July 11, 1998 and she survives him in Galion. Bill was a graduate of Bucyrus High School, Class of 1961. After high school, he served his country...

Anna May Eldridge, 90, of Crestline, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Anna was born in Mansfield, on July 18, 1930, to the late George and Edna (Trash) Perry. She married Loren C. "Pete" Eldridge on February 25, 1950, and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2009. Anna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crestline. She worked all her life by digging potatoes at the age of 9, and then working in a factory at the age of 15. She...

Nancy Ellen Bachelder, 82, of Galion passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Avita Health System - Ontario Hospital after a sudden illness. Nancy was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on April 7, 1939 to the late Robert and Edith (Webber) Spiegel. She married Wilbert "Lee" Bachelder on July 17, 1960 and he survives her. Nancy worked as a school teacher. She also worked at Wonder Gardens, the family operated business. Nancy enjoyed golfing and was an avid reader. She loved to travel to Scioto...

David A. "Chief" Bauer, 72, of Crestline, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Avita Galion Community Hospital. David was born in Crestline on November 22, 1948 to the late Floyd "Bud" and Priscilla (McCaffrey) Bauer. On June 29, 1991, David married the former Karen Hardin, and she survives in Crestline. David was a 1967 graduate of Crestline High School. After high school, David served his Country honorably in the United States Navy and served two tours of duty in...

Mary Elizabeth Hoffman, 79, of Crestline, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Avita Galion Community Hospital. Mary was born in Detroit, MI on July 31, 1941, to the late Michael and Helen (Stanovich) Vuich. She married Thomas J. Hoffman on April 15, 1983, and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2020. Mary was a Crestline High School graduate, Class of 1959. Mary enjoyed reading and keeping up with her friends. She was a beautiful Christian woman and was always there to help others...

Dora Emmajean Cooper, 65, of Iberia, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Dora was born in Hamlin, West Virginia on February 11, 1956 to the late Leonard "Buddy" and Rose (Chaney) McCoy. On December 16, 1972, Dora married Roger Cooper Sr., and he survives in Iberia. Dora worked at Graphic Packaging for 38 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Victory Center Church in Marion. Dora enjoyed being outside, fishing and...

Robert Allen Grant, 73, of Galion passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born February 24, 1948 in Mansfield to the late John W. and Geraldine L. (Hollinger) Grant. Robert retired from PPG after 31 years as a Reserve Pool Operator. He enjoyed mowing his yard and others, playing jokes and making people laugh, being in the kitchen and baking, and playing golf. He was fond of going to DK's Dairy Bar for a strawberry-banana milkshake....