All Obituaries

Lulu Idella Gearhart, 100, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus. Lulu was born in New Washington, Ohio on June 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Rose (Feichtner) Strohm. She would marry George H. Gearhart on April 14, 1945, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1989. Lulu was a member of Calvary United Church of Christ in Crestline. She was also a member of Tabitha, Ladies Aids and Ruth Missionary. Lulu loved quilting and...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Hoffman (94) on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Crestline Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.  Heaven gained an angel. Joan was born on July 25, 1929, in Logansport, Indiana, to the late JD Guinup, and Doris (Longwell) Guinup moving to Crestline as a youngster. Joan graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Hoffman, on September 18, 1947. Joan and Bob had 4...

Linda Lou Wilson, 79, of Candlewood Lake was called home on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her nature oasis with her son by her side. In Mansfield, on June 30, 1944, Linda was born to the late Charles and Ruth (Rutter) Woogerd, Sr. On August 25, 1963, Linda would marry the love of her life, J.R. Wilson and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2012. Linda was a Galion High School graduate Class of 1962. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, where she would be raised, married, and...

Kara Lynn Chaplin, 51, of Galion was called home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous year and a half health battle. Kara was born in Lorain, on September 19, 1971, to John and Patty (Sparks) Mefford, and they survive in Vanceburg, Kentucky. On September 7, 1991, she would marry Paul Chaplin and they would celebrate 32 wedding anniversaries together, Paul survives in Galion. Kara was a 1989 graduate of Southview High School in...

Beverly Ann Wansor, 84, of Cardington met her Heavenly Father at the Gates of Paradise on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Morrow Manor Nursing Center with her daughter by her side. Beverly was born in Mt. Vernon on June 28, 1939, to the late Kensel and Ethel (Albert) Ault. On March 26, 1961, Beverly would marry James "Jim" Wansor, and he would proceed her in death on September 4, 1996. Beverly was a 1959 graduate of Johnsville High School and would later work for Timken in...

James "Jim" Charles Cole, 81, of Galion passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Mill Creek Nursing & Rehab. Jim was born in Galion, Ohio on November 18, 1941, to the late Charles Lee Cole and Martha Louise (Fisher) Cole. He married the love of his life, Sylvia "Jane" Thew on October 24, 1961, and they spent 53 years together before her passing on May 5, 2013. He would later marry Eleanor (Knachel) Cole on September 18, 2016, and she survives him. Jim was a...

Viola Clair, 73, of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at her residence. Viola was born in Garrett, IN on April 30, 1950, to the late Zack and Opal (Banks) Fugate. She married David Gene Clair on April 24, 1968, and he survives her in Crestline. Viola was employed as a nurse's aid at various locations. She cherished the family get-togethers, cooking brats on the grill, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Viola enjoyed fishing and going to...

Mark Randall Lamb, 64, formerly of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Conrad House Senior Living in Mansfield, OH. Mark was born in Crestline, on October 7, 1958, to Luther and Margaret (Garverick) Lamb, and they survive him. Mark graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1977. While in school he worked for Fisher Sporting Goods and Walker’s New Stand.  He was then employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG). In his spare time, Mark enjoyed fishing. ...

Dale Willard Hoffer, 88, of Crestline, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Galion Avita Hospital surrounded by family after a sudden illness. Dale was born in Fredericktown on May 22, 1935, to the late Frederick Hoffer and Helen (Grubaugh) Hoffer-Climes. Dale was married to Josephine (Tesso) Hoffer for 41 years until her passing. In 2006, Dale would marry Sandra (Baldy) Hoffer. Dale served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp. for 8 years. After his time in the...

William "Bill" Thomas Jarvis, 86 of Galion, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 at Signature Healthcare. Bill was born in Hocking County, Ohio on July 21, 1937 to the late William and Florence (Malone) Jarvis. He married Ella Kelly on September 18, 1959 and they spent 55 years of marriage together before her passing on July 8, 2015. Bill was a Logan High School graduate, Class of 1955. After high school, Bill faithfully served our country in the United States Army from 1957...