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www.bayliffandson.com (419) 645-4501 311 West Main Street, Cridersville, Ohio 45806
We know that families turning to us must have complete confidence in our firm. At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, our staff members are trained to handle situations in a dignified, professional manner.
For generations, we have met the needs of Northwest Ohio families with understanding and compassion. Our goal is to create a meaningful funeral or memorial service that is custom fit to each family’s individual wants, needs and budget.
When you select Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, you can rest assured that you will be cared for by people who are caring and knowledgeable. Your family is our priority.
Local families have known us for four generations. They trust us to provide compassionate service and support when the loss of a loved one occurs.
And, they know that funeral, cremation and pet services are available at Bayliff & Son 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout Northwestern Ohio.
Our chapel, conveniently located on Main Street in Cridersville, offers a spacious, comforting atmosphere for your family and guests. We invite you to stop by at any time for a tour and introduction to our funeral and cremation planning services.
Benefits of Planning Ahead
Preplanning your funeral is a loving gesture to those you leave behind.
It saves your family and friends the stress of planning a service during a difficult, emotional time. Your loved ones can support one another at home, rather than making final arrangements at a funeral home.
By making decisions now, you can also save money. Prepaying a funeral locks in today’s prices. You can pay now or later, plan everything, or just certain aspects; it’s all up to you. At Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, we’ve made it easy for Northwest Ohio families to preplan funeral arrangements. If you are ready to experience the peace of mind gained from planning ahead, then we are ready to assist you.
John E. Bayliff, President
John E. Bayliff was born in Lima and moved to Cridersville when he was 2 years old. He was raised in the funeral home business, first cleaning cars, and then helping the ambulance service. He learned from an early age what it means to offer attentive service to families. John continues to set a daily example of what it means to provide the highest level of personal service to those you serve.
After graduating from Cridersville High School, he attended Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio and graduated from The Cincinnati College of Embalming. John is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, and the Cremation Association of North America. He was recognized in 2009 by the Ohio Funeral Directors Association for 50 years of service as a licensed funeral professional. John also served for 37 years with the Cridersville Volunteer Fire Department.
John is a member of the Cridersville United Methodist Church. He was a faithful and loving husband to his late wife, Cindy, and has three children, Valery, Chris and Becky. He also has four grandchildren and two great granddaughters and two great grandsons.
Valery Bayliff Fultz, Funeral Director
Valery has been with Bayliff & Son Funeral Home since 1982. She was raised in the funeral home business and lived her entire life in Cridersville. She attended Cridersville Elementary and graduated from Wapakoneta High School and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Valery holds an Ohio license for preneed insurance.
She is married to Gary Fultz and has a daughter from a previous marriage, along with Gary’s four sons from a previous marriage. Valery and Gary also have several grandchildren.
Becky Bayliff, Funeral Director
Becky Bayliff was born in Lima and grew up in Cridersville. She attended Wapakoneta Senior High School and Taylor University. She works with the Ohio Mortuary Response Team, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team and active with Otterbein Homes.
She attends Cridersville United Methodist Church. She was married to the late Eric Pierson and has one daughter named Lynsey (Dom) Knepper and two stepchildren, Kristi (Jason) Dillon and Deric Wise. She also has six step-grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Jimmy, Tori, D.J. and Keightlyn, a great granddaughter Everleigh Rose, and several grand puppies.
Angela Knotts, Crematory Manager
Angela Knotts was born in Lima, Ohio, and grew up in Cridersville. She attended Cridersville Elementary and Wapak Middle School and graduated from Elida High School. Angela is also a licensed crematory operator and spends most of her time at Bayliff meeting with families that have lost their beloved fur babies.
She is a mother of three wonderful children: Tyla, Brooklyn, and Dayrius, who all attend Shawnee Schools. She has two fur babies at home: Garfield (the cat) and Luna (the bunny). She spoils all five of her children with lots of love.
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