Sunshine News - Crosley Auto Club

Kelly Gladden, Your Crosley Sunshine Reporter

Special Thank you to Jim Wealther for the sketch of the Crosley Couple

Welcome to the NEW Crosley Sunshine Page!

Hi, most you you know me as Jeff Gladden's wife Kelly - the face you see at the Keystone Regions tent selling t-shirts at the Crosley Nationals and running around getting as many photos as possible for use in the Crosley Quarterly and on the website. A little about myself, if you don't know me I am a huge lover of giraffes, cats (especially the tuxedos), M&M's, going to the movies, a good slice of pizza, and a good fountain Coke Zero. I also love traveling with Jeff and spending time with family and friends. I keep myself pretty busy by running a ladies group at church, co-chairing our church's Missions Committee, slogging with a running club, playing pickle-ball and weekly game nights with my closest girlfriends. I am also the secretary/treasurer of the Keystone Region Crosley Club and I am club photographer and event planner with our local AACA Club. I also still work full time. And now I can introduce myself to you as the Crosley Sunshine Reporter! You are probably thinking to yourself, what is the Crosley Sunshine Reporter and what does she do? Good Question! The Crosley Sunshine Reporter wants to bring a little ray of sunshine to those in our National Club that have notable events going on in their lives, such as a long-term illness, a death, a milestone birthday, a BIG anniversary, or a birth of a child (future Crosley owners and club members) that you want to celebrate. We as a club want to be sure we acknowledge these important occasions in our club members lives. Having one central point of contact will make sure we do not miss out on these important events/circumstances. We don't know what we don't know so be sure to reach out if you want to have the club acknowledge these things! We want to know! We want to celebrate with you as well as grieve with you. We are a family and and that is what families do. Below are a couple of ways you can contact me, but please, if you leave me a message be sure you leave your name and phone number for me to get back to you. Email: khartman77@aol.com. You can also reach out to me on Facebook. You can also find all of my contact inforamation in the National Club Directory. I look forward to serving you all as the Crosley Sunshine Reporter! Scroll down to see more news from your Crosley Family.

Wauseon 2026

Time for some fun news! It is about to be in full swing in Wauseon this week for the 2026 Nationals! Even the famous cow is celebrating the Crosleys being here for the week!....along with celebrating our great nations 250th Birthday! Happy Birthday USA! Look for photos and all the fun had during the week on the Crosley Automobile Club website soon after the show is over!

The Newest Crosley Member

Sebastian Paul Gale made his appearance on June 3, 2026 weighing 8lbs 14oz and 20 1/2 inches long. Born to Danyale and David Gale of Terre Haute, IN.

Shirley & Paul Gorrell 2012

Shirley Gorrell

Shirley Gorrell passed away on Monday June 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers. Wherever Paul was Shirley was right by his side for almost 67 years! Shirley was as sweet as they come and loved Paul, their 5 kids and the multiude of grandkids, great-grands and even great-great-grands with all of her heart. When Paul and Shirley were not on the road to all the many car shows and events that they attended, Shirley loved to plant flowers and have a garden which she canned, froze and perserved the vegetables and fruits from.Paul was an amazing care taker to Shirley as the Alzeimers progressed and she was able to stay in their lifelong home being able to pass away peacfully with her loved ones by her side. Shirleys Obituary

Maridell & Bill

Debbie, Jean, Jeff, Kelly, Ming, Nina, Bill & Maridell

William "Bill" Gault

It is with great sadness that I share that Bill Gault of Findlay, OH passed away on January 7, 2026 surrounded by his family. He passed away 2 years and 4 days after Maridell. Maridell was calling him Home. Bill was a long time member of the Ohio Region as well as the National Club. Bill was very involved in both clubs for 47 years. He ran the Trading Post at the Crosley Nationals for many years. Though sadness ran through the Gault family on January 7, Bill sent a ray of sunshine in the birth of a Great-Grandaughter on the same day. Please continue to keep the Gault family in your thoughts and prayers. On a personal note this one reaches far. Jeff and I have camped next to the Gault's for many, many years. We would have at least one family cookout at The Nationals every year. We always snapped a family photo before we pulled out of the fairgrounds. The one pictured is from several years ago with Maridell, both of the granddaughters and Jeff's mom. The Gault's were more than friends, we consider them family. It is my hope that daughter Debbie, son David and grandkids Ming, Nina and Hunter will continue on with the Crosley Club. Bills Obituary

Holsopples Garage

Tom Holsopple

Please keep the family of Tom Holsopple in your thoughts and prayers. Tom passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025. The Holsopple family has a big presence at the Crosley Nationals every year. The brothers even set up the Holsopple Crosley Repair at their campsite. Toms Obituary

Deanna Tipton & son Scott

Deanna Tipton

Deanna Tipton and her late husband Fred were members of the National Crosley Club as well as a vital members of the Ohio Region in which Deanna was President for over 30 years. Crosleys were Deanna's passion. Her and Fred would camp at Wauson over the years and after Fred passed away Deanna would come and stay at one of the local hotels for a few days of the meet. The last several years her son Scott also a CAC member would bring Deanna for a day or two. Deanna was always so thoughtful and would just call to say hi. She was also very crafty and did woodworking and made many Crosley collectors items such as Crosley birdhouses, welcome signs, wall key holders and even painted toilet seats. If you own one of her items you have a treasure for sure. We will miss Deanna tremendously. Deanna left her earthly home to join Fred in their eternal home on Friday October 3, 2025. Please continue to keep Scott and the rest of her family in your thoughts and prayers during the coming months. Deannas Obituary

Dale & Kim Fredrick and Dale's brother-in-law Allan

Kim Fredrick

Kim Fredrick was married to Dale and was a member of the National Club as well as the Keystone Region. She was such a joy and always smiling and laughing. You can see from the photo of her, Dale & brother Allan that there is never a dull moment. Kim was diagnosed with ALS early winter of 2025. She made it out to Wauseon one last time. Although she was in a wheelchair and had trouble speaking the joy just radiated from her and she was so happy to be with her Crosley family. She didn't let her diagnoses define her and she lived each day that she had left to the fullest. Her pride and joy was her grandson Wynn, her daughters and Dale. Kim left her earthy home for her eternal home on Thursday October 2, 2025. Continue to keep the Fredrick family in your thoughts and prayers during the coming months. Kims Obituary