All Obituaries

Larry Wayne Hoffman, 67, of Crestline, passed away on December 6, 2021, in Avita Galion Community Hospital, Galion. Larry was born in Crestline, Ohio on September 9, 1954, to the late Howard and Helen (Young) Hoffman. He graduated from Colonel Crawford High School, Class of 1972. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding Harley motorcycles, and camping in Michigan with family. He was an avid follower of the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State Buckeyes, and his alma mater, Colonel Crawford High...

Gayle Marilyn Ragan, 72 of Galion, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Avita Hospital in Bucyrus. Gayle was born on December 4, 1949 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Gerald and Marilyn "Kit" (Green) Wyatt. Gayle graduated in 1968 from Mansfield Senior High School and had several years of college. She worked for Mansfield General Hospital as an x-ray tech, for a physician in Beverly Hills, as well as Columbus, OH and last worked for Huntington Bank in Columbus as a Computer...

Janice M. Horning, age 83 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 28. 1938 in New Washington, Ohio to the late Frank and Gertrude (Wurm) Niedermier. On October 9, 1965 Janice married the love of her life, James "Jim" Horning, and he survives her. Janice was a 1956 graduate of New Washington High School. She thoroughly enjoyed being a homemaker and raising their three children. She was a member of St....

Charles "Bud" Eugene Snyder, 83, of Crestline, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Country View of Sunbury Nursing Home, Sunbury, Ohio. Bud was born in Crestline, on August 29, 1938, to the late Richard Snyder and Ruth (Bauer) Schelk. He married Patty Sue (Cope) Snyder on December 23, 1984, and she preceded him in death on December 16, 2019. Bud graduated from Crestline High School, Class of 1956. He received his bachelor's degree from Bluffton University,...

Franklin D. Binion, age 60, of Galion, passed away November 28 at Avita Health System of Galion Community Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1961, in Crestline, Ohio to the late Franklin Binion and Faye (Maynard) Binion. Frank retired from General Motors after 30years of service and was currently working at Menards in Ontario. In his spare time, Frank enjoyed golfing, bowling and skiing. Building model cars and rockets, as well as collecting Ohio State Memorabilia. Franklin...

Clarence Edwin Ross, 85, of Galion passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Avita Health System - Galion Hospital. Clarence was born in Lexington, Ohio on December 4, 1935, to the late George E. and Verna (Bachelder) Ross. He married Shirley Stacy on August 17, 1957 and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2008. Clarence worked on the family farm all his life but also worked in quality control at Ideal Electric and retired in 1998. He graduated from Lexington High School in 1953....

Martin Joseph Malatin, 80, of Waterford, MI, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in the Villa at Green Estates, in Waterford, Michigan. Marty was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 15, 1941, to the late Martin B. and Josephine A. (Gruss) Malatin. He married Delores L. (Miller) Malatin on May 3, 1968, and she survives him in Waterford, Michigan. Marty graduated from Benedictine High School, Class of 1959. He attended Kent State University for a few years where he played football...

Mara Danyelle Aller, 28, of Galion passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Galion Avita Hospital. Mara was born on June 6, 1993 in Mt. Gilead to Steven and Kathryn (Morrison) Aller, and they both survive in Galion. Mara was a 2014 graduate of the Goal Digital Academy. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Galion. She enjoyed reading, crafting, science experiments, and going to haunted houses, but her favorite was Mickey Mouse. All would say that Mara was a jokester. Mara...

Doyle L. Myers age 95 of Reynoldsburg, passed away on Thursday November 25,2021 at Solivita of Echo Manor in Pickerington, Ohio. Doyle was born on May 6, 1926 in Butler, Ohio to the late Archie and Gladys (Leddy) Myers. On November 28, 1952, Doyle married Ruth Miller and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until she passed. Doyle worked for PPG Industries until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #303. Doyle was an avid music fan and enjoyed playing the...

Laura Ellen Sopher, 90, of Galion passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Galion Avita Hospital. Laura was born on April 7, 1931 in Lafayette, Ohio to the late Charles W. Koogler and Louella D. (Murray) Koogler. She married the love of her life, Rev. Joseph "Joe" Sopher on August 19, 1951, at the Lafayette United Methodist Church and lovingly raised two daughters: Brenda and Michelle. Laura was a 1949 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson High School and was an Administrative...