All Obituaries

Marcia Jean Bear, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 5, 1955, in Coral Gables, Florida, to the late Alton and Martha (Reeves) White. Marcia is survived by her son, Alton Bear; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wilcox, Kaleb Bear, Adrianna Bear, and Autumn Bear; her sister and brother-in-law, Tammie and Jim Nicholson; her nephew and nieces, Aaron Nicholson, Lauren Nicholson, and Jami Bowders; and additional family and friends. Those wishing to ...

Roger Wade Gilmore, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late William and Ova (Miller) Gilmore. Roger attended Fredericktown High School. He went on to proudly and honorably serve his country in the United States Army. As a Vietnam veteran, Roger exemplified bravery, resilience, and an unwavering sense of duty, earning the respect and gratitude of all who knew his story. Roger married his beloved wife, ...

Sally Marie Hartford, 70, of Crestline, passed away on April 4, 2026, at her home. Sally was born on August 21, 1955, in Minidoka, ID to the late James and Bessie Hill. Sally found her greatest joy in the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories filled with laughter, warmth, and love that will live on for generations. Sally shared a special bond with her son, Mike. With a smile and a playful, friendly gesture, she would often remind him he was ...

Linda Yasmin Legg, 73, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Linda was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 5, 1952, to the late Edward and Margot (Rompf) Carpenter. By chance, Linda met the love of her life, Gary Legg, a meeting that would forever change the course of her life. The two were united in marriage on November 23, 2011, and from that day forward, they shared a bond rooted in deep love and mutual devotion. ...

Elaine Jeannette Henderson, 90, of Crestline passed peacefully with family by her side on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. Elaine was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 15, 1935, to the late Eldon and Mary Magalene (Holcker) Workman. On September 30, 2000, Elaine married her high school sweetheart, Vernon “Vern” Henderson. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2026. She held a deep and enduring love for her childhood in Crestline and cherished the ...

Margaret "Margie" Ann Lamb, 92, of Ontario was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her daughter's home in Ontario. Margie was born in Shelby, on August 26, 1933, to the late Orie and Maude (Wise) Garverick. On November 28, 1955, Margie would marry the love of her life, Luther "Bud" Lamb, and they would treasure 71 years of loving marriage together. Bud survives in Ontario. Margie was a proud graduate of Crestline High School, where she ...

Debra Kay Eckstein, 70, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Arbors at Delaware. Deb was born on September 10, 1955, in Galion to the late Millard and Kathryn (Heckler) Eckstein. Deb was a proud graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. She was a devoted member of Calvary United Church of Christ most of her life, where her faith and fellowship were an important part of her life. Debra will be remembered for her creativity and generous spirit. She had a ...

Steven "Steve" Edward Aller, 65, of Galion, passed away on March 26, 2026, at his residence. Steve was born on August 31, 1960, in Galion to the late John and Gertrude (Holderness) Aller. Steve graduated in 1979, from Galion High School and remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. He was raised in Trinity Lutheran Church. Steve later married Kathryn "Kathy" Morrison on July 3, 1990, and she survives him in Galion. Steve was truly one of a ...

Janet Kay Philion, 81, of Galion, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on July 18, 1944, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Janet was the daughter of Harry W. and Abby L. (Baker) Johnson. She was one of seven children and the fifth in birth order, growing up in a close-knit family that instilled in her a lifelong devotion to faith, kindness, and putting others first. Janet graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1962 and went on to ...

William "Bill" McCandless Jr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 15, 1949, to Etha Mae and William McCandless Sr. at Galion Community Hospital. Bill had no biological brothers or sisters but grew up with Larry Wilcox, who was like a brother to him. His dad would call them "Pete and Repeat" because they always did the same things together. Larry's sister, Virginia "Ginger," was like a sister to ...