All Obituaries

Aley C. Smith, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Signature Healthcare in Galion. Aley was born in Brookville, IN on November 17, 1931 to the late Milton J. and Mattie M. (Shiplet) Smith. He married Nedra C. (Apsley) Smith on June 16, 1951 and she survives. Aley retired from PPG as an inspector in 1991. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Aley was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Brookville, IN #11. After his retirement, Aley and Nedra lived in Florida for 17 years. He...

Robert “Bob” L. Miller, 86, passed away at Arbors at Mifflin Nursing Home, Mansfield on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Bob was born in Green Camp, Ohio on January 8, 1933 to the late Victor L. and Inez M. (Kindell) Miller. Bob was a graduate of Crestline High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. Bob was a Barber and worked with his father Vic at Miller’s Barber Shop, Crestline for over 40 years. He was a member of the American...

Sheila Kaye (Howe) Laribee, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born in Lodi, Ohio on September 19, 1938 to the late Hilda (Delong) and Gordon Howe. She graduated from Union High School in Epworth, Ohio in 1956. She married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Laribee, December 27, 1957. Sheila demonstrated unconditional love to him and celebrated 52 years of marriage, before he preceded her in death in 2010. Sheila & Lawrence...

Mary Ann Burger, 85, of Galion, passed away at Heartland of Bucyrus on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Bucyrus. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the family at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galion. Those wishing to share a memory of Mary Ann or to the Burger family may do so by visiting www.masfh.com The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 303 Portland Way North, Galion is honored to serve the family of Mary Ann Burger.  

Rita L. Linn, 89, of Galion, passed away at Signature Health Care on Friday, March 8, 2019 in Galion. Rita was born in Willard, on November 29, 1929 to the late Ambrose L. and Gertrude U. Daniel. She married James (Jamie) "Bud" Linn on May 22, 1948 and he survives her. Rita graduated from Galion High School in 1947. She was a homemaker and enjoyed volunteering at the Galion Hospital. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Crestline where she attended and enjoyed...

Judith A. Wichterman, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2019 at her home in Crestline. Judy was born in Shelby on December 15, 1946 to the late Marion C. and Dorothy M. (Sponseller) Frank. Judy was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Galion. She was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School. Judy was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, canning, and antiquing. She loved spending time with her friends, and enjoyed walking, reading, and playing the piano. Judy is survived...

Donna Jean Gregory, 65, of Crestline, passed away at Shelby Pointe on Thursday, February 28, 2019 in Shelby, after a long illness. Jean was born in West Union, Ohio on September 15, 1953 to the late William and Elma (Bridges) Godwin. She married John R. Gregory on May 29, 1971 and he survives. Jean was owner of Geneseis Dreams, an in-home service for the developmentally disabled. Jean loved her grandchildren and was an avid country music fan. Jean is survived by her husband, John Gregory;...

Glen V. Stone, 58, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Mansfield after a long illness with Cancer. Glen was born in Mansfield on May 11, 1960 to the late Donald H. and Gladys (Bischoff) Stone. He married Linda Ratliff on October 16, 2018 and she survives. Glen and Linda had shared the last 16 years of their life together. Glen worked and retired from AK Steel. He graduated from Madison High School in 1978. Glen enjoyed riding motorcycles. He enjoyed watching dirt...

Phyllis J. Farley, 83, formerly of Iberia, lost her battle with congested heart failure at Galion Community Hospital, surrounded by her family on February 23, 2019. Phyllis was born in Galion, Ohio on April 8, 1935 to the late William G. and Juanita (Shaffer) Carlin. Phyllis was a proud graduate of the Galion High School Class of 1953. Phyllis attended and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Iberia. She retired in 2004 after working many places in her lifetime such as North...

Howard L. Kleffman, 91, formerly of Galion passed away on February 20, 2019 at the Georgetown Ohio Veteran's Home. Howard was born in Barberton, Ohio on April 28, 1927 to Paul and Elsie (Plummer) Kleffman. He married Dorothy (Sipes) Kleffman on June 29, 1947 and she preceded him in death on June 16, 2004. Howard was owner of the Howard K Tax Service in Galion for many years. He was a former member of the Mansfield Assembly of God Church in Mansfield. Howard served his country in the...