All Obituaries

Richard Theodore "Ted" McCleese, 98 of Galion, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Millcreek Nursing Home. Ted was born at home on July 20, 1924, in Petersville, Kentucky to the late George Washington and Lula Ellen (Crawford) McCleese. Ted moved to Ohio in 1947 after his parents passed and devoted his life to his wife, Harriet E. "Eva" Keirns, whom he married on July 3, 1948 and she passed away on January 13, 2020. Ted was one of four siblings, Nancy Hanna...

Mary "Emily" Saurers, 75 of Crestline passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. Emily was born in Crestline on February 13, 1947, to the late James "Jimmy" and Arthella "Artie" (Slorp) Tridico, Sr. On July 22, 1966, Emily would marry David Saurers, Sr. in Monroe, Michigan, and he survives in Crestline. Emily was a 1965 graduate of Crestline High School, and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. For 18yrs she...

Martha Jean Schroeder, 91 of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Martha was born in Crestline, on August 14, 1931, to the late Norbert "Dutch" and Leona (Zeller) Weaver. On July 28, 1948, Martha would marry Daniel Schroeder, and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2014. The longtime wife of a farmer, Martha pitched in where she was needed, and always enjoyed taking meals to the workers in the fields. Known for her cooking, Martha enjoyed cooking for her...

Karen Jean Simmons, 73 of Ontario, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Karen was born on September 27, 1949, in Galion, Ohio to the late George "Henry" and Ruth (Jacoby) Ness. Karen was a graduate of Northmor High School, Class of 1968. After high school she went on to attend the Mansfield Beauty College. Karen was a professional grandma but was also the owner and operator of T.K.'s and later worked for OhioHealth as a secretary in the laboratory, in which...

Clyde William Hall, 96, of Galion passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living. Clyde was born on May 17, 1926, in Morrow County to the late Palmer and Ada (Adams) Hall. Clyde would marry the mother of his children, Joy (Gardner) and she preceded him in death on September 16, 1989. Clyde would then marry Margaret "Peggy" (Loan) and she preceded him in death on January 1, 2016. Clyde was a 1944 graduate of Iberia High School, after school he...

Michael Lee Blaising ,80 of Crestline, passed away from Alzheimer disease on November 18,2022 at home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Crestline, on September 12, 1942 to the late Louise (Keller) Poth and Michael Lee Bibich. He married Cara Lynn Sharp on November 26, 1962, and she survives. Mike is survived by three children; Tara (Richard) Massie, Sherri (Mike) Dyer, and Rodney (Michelle) Blaising. Five grandchildren; Drew and Lauren Hoffer, Abigail and Samuel Blaising, and...

Ruth Ann Etzinger, 57, of Galion passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on June 6, 1965, in Galion to the late Glen and Loretta (Skums) Sheets Sr. On, March 30, 1984, Ruth married Dean Etzinger. They were together for 40 years and married for 38, he survives in Galion. Ruth loved to travel, spending time with Dean and attending family get togethers. She had the ability to make anyone in a room laugh and will be remembered as an...

Mildred Lucille (Smith) Gaul, 78, of Galion passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Galion Avita Hospital. Mildred was born on January 11,1944, to the late Lester and Francis (Rinehart) Smith. On November 10, 1959, Mildred married David H. Gaul, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1995. Mildred loved shopping, traveling to California to visit with her nieces, spending time with her friends at the Moose Lodge and spending time with her family. She loved to watch football...

Lola J. Powell, 84, of Galion passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Lola was born in Springfield, Illinois on August 6, 1938, to the late Thomas Yoakum Sr. and Gladys (Thompson) Yoakum. On February 9, 1960, Lola married Harold Powell, and he preceded her in death on January 4, 2011. Lola was an avid church goer and loved to talk about Jesus to everyone. She loved her family and her cat "Baby". In her free time, Lola planted flowers and...

Joyce Ann Tischer, 90, of Galion passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 at Millcreek Nursing and Rehab Center. Joyce was born in Galion, Ohio on December 5, 1931 to the late Raymond A. Gates and Anna (Hoover) Gates. She married Fred "Pop" Tischer on December 31, 1983 and he preceded her in death on June 6, 2006. Joyce was a proud graduate of the Galion High School. She enjoyed going camping with "Pop" and being spoiled by him on a daily basis. Joyce loved animals...