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June Gallian Obituary


JUNE DIANE GALLIAN AND WALTER "WALLY" FILKENS GALLIAN have passed away. Wally passed on Nov. 4, 2022, and June followed on Jan. 18, 2024. Lifelong travelers, June and Wally have many places across America they once called home. They had stints in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina, to name a few. June also lived in Alaska and Hawaii. Wally worked in the newspaper industry and was Publisher/Editor at various newspapers across the south. Wally had a lifelong obsession with all things aviation and was a long-time sports fan. June worked in hospitality working at multiple hotels/restaurants and owned a bed and breakfast/catering business for many years. In June's retired life she had a passion for working with children, she volunteered for her church's youth groups, Boy Scouts and numerous other youth organizations. Wally and June kept a strong faith in God and were married for more than 40 years. June and Wally are survived by their son, Nathaniel "Nate" Gallian, all of their siblings, their siblings' children, many friends and their cat.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Feb. 1, 2024.

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Larry Stram

June 6, 2025

Junie Moon! Weebles Wobble but they don't fall Down.

Susan Yeoman May

February 1, 2024

Nate, I am so sorry for the loss of your parents. I graduated from C-K High School with your Mom. When a classmate passes, our class likes to honor them by sending a contribution to a charity or organization that was near and dear to their heart or send flowers but it looks like the opportunity to send flowers isn´t an option at this time. Do you know a charity or organization that was special to your Mom, and where to send it? I posted the obituary on our C-K Class of `78 Facebook page to let our classmates know. Again, I´m so very sorry for your losses. You will be in my prayers

Susan Yeoman May

February 1, 2024

Nate, I´m so sorry for the loss of your parents, I graduated with your Mom from C-K High School. It looks like they lived a very fascinating and adventurous life! Our class likes to send the family something to honor a classmate who has passed, or make a donation in their name to something near and dear to their heart, to honor them. Do you know of any organization I could send a donation to in your Mom´s honor, and where to send it? Please let me know if you get a chance. Again, I am so sorry for both of your losses. I posted the obituary on our C-K Class of `78 Facebook page to let our classmates know. You will be in my prayers.

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