All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” N. Kochheiser, 80, of Galion, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home. He was born July 19, 1939 in Galion to the late Clifford G. and Dora M. (Riddlebaugh) Kochheiser. On May 3, 1975, he married Carol A. (Haga) Kochheiser and she survives. He attended Galion schools and was part of the 1957 class of Mansfield Senior High School, earning his diploma during his time in the Air Force. Richard served his country from 1957-1969 in the U.S. Air Force...

John Arthur "Jack" "Mac" McDonough, age 84, of Crestline, passed away September 12, 2019 of mesothelioma. John was born April 5, 1935 in Crestline to Arthur J. and Marie P. (Pfahler) McDonough. John graduated from Crestline High School in 1953 and served in the U.S. Army Field Artillery until his honorable discharge in 1959. He returned to Crestline soon after and remained a resident there the remainder of his life. John was employed by General Motors in Ontario as a...

Ruth E. Herzog, 79, of Crestline passed away on September 2, 2019 in Galion Community Hospital, Galion, due to complications brought on by ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Ruth was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on January 2, 1940 to the late Elmer T. and Jossie (Bridges) Gregory. She married Ronald E. Herzog on January 17, 1959, and they were married 60 years. Along with her husband, Ruth moved to Crestline in 1960. She was employed by Fleetwood Trailers during the 1970’s. She then...

Dorothy A. Marsano, 87, of Crestline, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home after a sudden illness. Dorothy was born in Boston, MA on August 3, 1932 to the late Edward L. and Agnes M. (Kelley) Dyer. She married Joseph M. Marsano on May 8, 1954 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 1994. Dorothy worked as a clerk for P.I.E. Nationwide Trucking Co. (Pacific Intermountain Express) and retired from Caleb-Smith in the accounts payable department. She was an active member of...

Mary Ellen Heacock, 79, of Galion passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Signature Healthcare of Galion after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Mary Ellen was born in Crestline, Ohio on April 14, 1940 to the late Peter J. and Fern M. (Miller) Bopp. She married William “Bill” R. Heacock on July 24, 1965 and he survives her. Mary Ellen worked at the Galion Iron Works as a secretary, then turned her attention to raising her children. After that, she was a Paraprofessional...

William R. Fischer, 94, of Galion went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2019. William was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 13, 1925 to the late Montford R. Fischer and Susan May (Looker) Fischer. He was married to Betty L. (Pagel) Fischer on September 20, 1952 and she preceded him in death on July 10, 1987. William then married Carolyn Sue (Poe) Fischer on May 28, 1989 and she survives him. Bill was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of Galion where he loved to sing...

Ann McGrew, 76, of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019, after a few years of declining health. "Chickie" as she was known to her childhood friends, was born in Sistersville, West Virginia on September 15, 1942, to the late Robert Vickers and Mary (Crago) Vickers. She married Victor E. McGrew on August 3, 1960, and he survives her. Ann was dedicated to bringing good to those around her. When her sons were young, Ann's efforts were focused in the home and the former...

Jill R. (Noble) Fogt, 71, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield after a short illness. Jill was born in Crestline, on May 6, 1948 to the late Kenneth J. and Mae E. (Coy) Noble. She married Andrew R. Fogt on June 7, 1969 and he survives her. Jill and Andrew celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in June of this year. Jill graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1966. She also graduated from Bliss Business College in...

Our beloved Carolyn Duffy McElligott, 85, of Galion, passed in peace on Friday, August 16, 2019, in Cincinnati after a long illness. Carolyn was born in Lakewood on February 14, 1934, to the late John F. and Mary (Corley) Duffy and was the youngest of three. Carolyn grew up in cities along the Erie Lackawana Railroad, moving as her father’s career with the railroad progressed.  She was first in her family to attend college and graduated  Purdue University, with the class of...

Arlene F. Hay, 64, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Galion, OH after a short battle with appendix cancer. Arlene was born in Warren, PA on July 20, 1955 to Glenn D. Pangborn and Fay E. (Perryman) Sherrif. She married Edwin R. Hay on August 28, 2005 and he survives. Arlene graduated from Clearfork High School. She was very proud of her family and enjoyed and loved her children. She enjoyed spending time helping others. She attended Grace Point Church. Arlene selflessly gave her...