All Obituaries

Kenneth Eugene Thompson, 72, of Galion passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 8, 2022. Kenneth was born in Galion on May 9, 1950, to the late Willis and Bertha (Knipp) Thompson. He married Arnella Pangborn on June 27, 1998, and she survives. Kenneth graduated from Galion High School and retired from Custom Hardwoods in Mansfield. He attended Taylortown Community Church in Shelby. Kenneth was a kindhearted man. He was extremely proud of his family and enjoyed spending time...

Nancy Ann Everly, 73, Crestline, passed away on August 5, 2022, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus. Nancy was born on September 3, 1948, in Oneida, NY to the late, Harold and Eva (Potye) Best. Nancy married Joseph Everly on October 24, 1987, and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2014. Nancy graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1966. She was a Co-Proprietor of J&M Trading Post in Leesville, was her own boss as a typesetter and she most recently worked at the Crestline...

Shirley Ann Bauer, 83 of Crestline, passed away on August 3, 2022, at her daughter's residence in Crestline. Shirley was born in Crestline on February 22, 1939, to the late Walklett E. Blaising and Violet I. (Stiffler) Blaising. She married Leonard H. Bauer on July 26, 1958, and he preceded her in death on January 31, 1985. Shirley graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1957. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline. Shirley loved to go gambling at casinos...

Theodore "Ted" Ira Clary, 78, of Crestline, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his residence. Ted was born on December 2, 1943, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Ira and Helen (Howard) Clary. After serving in the U.S. Army, Ted spent 30 years working for Sea Camp in the Florida Keys until his retirement. He adored the family he built at the Faith Community Church of Crestline and was a beloved member. Being actively involved with the Crestline Historical Car Show, Ted was often...

Genevieve "Louise" Higgins "Nana", 85 years young, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Galion Avita Hospital. She was surrounded by her family after a lengthy 34 year battle with numerous health conditions. Louise was born in Marion County on August 10, 1936 to the late Ray B. and Geneva C. (Little) Roshon. On December 20, 1952, Louise married Vernon "Bill" Higgins and they spent a wonderful 35 years together before his passing on...

Wanda Jean Nixon, 55 of Galion, passed away on July 29, 2022 at Galion Avita Hospital. She was born in Dade County, Florida on May 12, 1967 to the late William A. and Ruth E. (Malone) Imboden. Wanda enjoyed mowing yards, walking, gardening, and watching the "Golden Girls". She loved lighthouses and anything unicorns. Her most precious time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Wanda is survived by her significant other of 16 years, Chris Britt of Galion; children; Donald...

John James Malatin, 69, of Lakewood passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. John was born in Cleveland on September 4, 1952, to the late Martin and Josephine (Gruss) Malatin. John was a 1970 graduate of St. Peter Chanel High School and would go on to receive his bachelor's degree in Communications from Kent State University. He worked for the Cuyahoga County Social Services office for many years until his retirement. Born with handicapped arms, John...

Dorothy G. George, 89, of Crestline, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born to the late Jacob and Anna (Snow) on January 27, 1933. One of nine children, Dorothy grew up in the Church singing with her sisters at Sunday services and other events. She continued singing with her twin, Lois, until she passed in 2016. Dorothy married Rev. Dempsey George on October 6, 1966. Together with nine children, they served various Nazarene churches in three states. As a Pastors...

Richard "Rich" George Milliron, 79, of Crestline, passed away on July 19, 2022, at Avita Ontario Hospital. Rich was born in Puntneyville, PA on April 2, 1943, to the late George and Lavina (Goodman) Milliron. He married Mary Elizabeth (Horning) on February 28, 1970, and she survives him in Crestline. Rich graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1961. He was employed by PPG, Crestline for 53 years. Rich served his country for six years in the Ohio Army National Guard. He...

Barbara Ann Clutter, 84 of Crestline passed away on July 15, 2022, at Carlisle Place of Bucyrus surrounded by her family. Barb was born on June 13, 1938, in Marion to the late C. Jack Exenkamper and Georgia (Wintringham) Spicer. On November 30, 1957, she would marry her high school sweetheart Thomas "Tom" Clutter and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2022. Barb was a Crestline High School class of 1956 graduate. She worked at Crestline Hospital as a dietary manager until...