Christina Ruth (Smith) Gilpin

Christina Ruth Smith Gilpin, age 76, of Freeport passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Born in Noblesville, Indiana on July 1, 1948; she is the daughter of the late Harry Morgan Smith and Doris Jeane (Cook) Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Keith Gilpin, Sr. of Freeport. They were high school sweethearts and were married in their hometown of Noblesville, Indiana on December 16, 1967.

She graduated from Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana in 1966, graduated from Kent State University in 1990 with a Master's Degree in Library Science, then graduated from Wright State University in 2002 with a Master's Degree in Science Teaching, specializing in Earth Science.

Christina liked to do crafts, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing Scrabble. She was a member of Freeport Eastern Star #319, American Library Association, and American Chemical Society. She especially liked her role as owner of the Old School House Bar where she was affectionately known as Mom by all that stopped in.

Also surviving are two daughters and a son: Christie (Todd) Bobbitt of Deersville, Ohio; Robin Sir Louis (Tim) of Wadsworth, Ohio; and Charles (Courtney) Gilpin of North Borough, Massachusetts; three grandchildren: Allison Paige Bobbitt, Lindsey Alane Gilpin, and Tanner Collins Sir Louis; and a lifelong friend and "sister" Susie (Van) Schmidt of Illinois.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roger Keith "RJ" Gilpin on June 27, 2014.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 in Koch Funeral Home, 216 S High Street, Freeport, Ohio. A service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor David Koch officiating.

Burial will take place at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, in Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport.

Koch Funeral Home was honored to be entrusted with the funeral arrangements.