All Obituaries

Carolyn Jo “Nana” Songer, 65, of Crestline, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2020 at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus. Carolyn was born in Crestline on January 5, 1955 to the late Ray Thomas and Sandra (Perman) Smith.  On August 26, 1972, Carolyn married James “Jim” Songer, and he survives her in Crestline. Carolyn was a graduate of Crestline High School, Pioneer Joint Vocational School, Class of 73, where she...

John Judson Householder Jr., 83, of Galion passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at his home. John was born on February 15, 1937 to the late Judson and Nina (Neely) Householder Sr. On June 24, 1972, John married his loving wife Fran (Ringley) Householder, who survives in Galion. John was a 1955 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He would work for over 30 years with Hartman Electric where he was a Quality Control Manager. In addition to his wife, left to cherish John’s...

Richard (Dick) Ralph Ruhl, 77, of Crestline passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Brookdale of Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Dick was born in Crestline, on March 18, 1943 to the late Ralph and Marie (Minich) Ruhl. On April 20, 1969 he married his wife Paula (Emmer), and she survives him in Lexington, Ohio. Dick was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Finance. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to...

Donna Mae Grubaugh, 78, of Galion passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Signature Healthcare in Galion. Donna was born in Galion, on May 29, 1942 to the late Homer and Margaret (McKean) Hartwell. Donna was a 1960 graduate of Galion High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for her parents at Hartwell Radio and TV for many years. Donna enjoyed walking, camping and going to the Galion VFW. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Cathleen Grubaugh of Galion; siblings, Carol...

Doyle McMichael, 79, of Crestline passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home. Doyle was born in Bucyrus, OH on February 7, 1941 to the late Harold G. and Martha M. (Mollencop) McMichael. He married Linda L. (Poole) McMichael on August 15, 1960. The couple recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Doyle graduated from North Robinson, Class of 1959. In high school he went to state running low hurdles. Doyle had the opportunity to compete against Paul Warfield. He retired from Peco...

Dewey Everett Marks Sr., 89, of Galion passed away on August 26, 2020, at Galion Pointe after a long illness. Dewey was born in West Jackson, Ohio on October 5, 1930, to the late John and Florence (Chaney) Marks. He married Carolyn R. Wells in 1946 and she preceded him in death in 1993. Dewey then married Regina Rutledge and she preceded him in death in 2017. Dewey worked as a sheet metal worker for Galion Dresser Manufacturing for over 20 years. He served his country in the US Army during...

James “Greek” Robert Yetter, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020 at his home in Crestline, Ohio. Jim was born in Crestline on March 18, 1946 to the late Harry and Teresa (Arcudi) Yetter. He married Vicki A. (Gehrisch) Yetter on June 22, 1974, and she survives him. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis at Guantanamo Bay. He worked at General Motors in Ontario for thirty-one years, retiring in 2008. He...

Robert “Jimmy” Allred, Jr., 72, passed away on August 21, 2020 at Whetstone Care Center, Columbus, Ohio. Jimmy was born in Crestline, on July 19, 1948 to the late Robert and Gracie (Carney) Allred, Sr. Jimmy was member of the First Baptist Church of Crestline. He enjoyed playing chess and fishing. Jimmy was a family man, always cherishing the time he spent with his loved ones. He was known to take long drives, while visiting with his friends. Jimmy was also a musical man, who...

Harry Herbert Keplinger SMSGT USAF (RET) Harry H. Keplinger, 103, passed away peacefully at his home on August 13, 2020. Harry was born on March 27, 1917 in Crestline, Ohio to his parents Vern and Dora (Yunker) Keplinger. Harry grew up working on the family farm with his brothers and sisters. In June 1941, Harry answered the call to serve his Nation by enlisting in the United States Army. He served in the Army Air Corp as a crew chief on A-20 Havoc Bombers with the 47th Bombardment Group...

Herbert Milton Richey, Jr., 69, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away on July 21, 2020 in his home. Herbert was born in Crestline on October 11, 1950 to the late Herbert and Theresa (Varga) Richey, Sr. Herbert graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1969. Herbert enjoyed writing and playing music, playing the piano, and spending time with his family. Herbert is survived by his sister Rosalia "Sally" Richey, and his nephew Thomas Richey, both of Warren, Ohio and his...