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OBITUARIES
William “Bill” Anspach
William Frederick “Bill” Anspach, Sr., age 78, of Shelby, died peacefully Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby with his loving wife, Toni, by his side. Bill was born June 30, 1945 in Ashland to the late James and Phyllis (Duffy) Anspach. A proud graduate and alumnus of the Shelby…
James Patrick “Jim” Betts
James Patrick “Jim” Betts, age 56, of Shelby, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at his home. Jim was born August 10, 1967 in Shelby to Donald H. and Evelyn L. (Barber) Betts. Although Jim had a life with Down syndrome, he has always been a blessing and a joy. He was gentle…
June Cole
Harlean June (Laughlin) Cole passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born June 13, 1933 to Berniece (Castor) and Sam H. Laughlin in Mansfield, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Clayton L. Cole; and two grandsons, Xackarie Cole and Christoffer Cole. She is survived by her children,…
Erwin Renz
Erwin Renz, age 87, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Arbors of Mifflin nursing home. Erwin was born April 16, 1937 in Jamki/Kreis Lutsk, Poland, the son of the late Eduard and Olga (Renz) Renz. Erwin married his high school sweetheart, Wilma Joetta Cornett, on April 12, 1957. Erwin was a Master…
Juanita Loretta Walker (Heimlich)
Juanita was born on November 19, 1940 to Margret Heimlich in North Robinson, Ohio. After being raised by her grandparents, Juanita and Gerald Garnder, she grew to have two daughters of her own and obtain a degree in nursing. Juanita was successful in becoming a traveling nurse and being the first LPN in Ohio to…
Barry Snyder
Barry Lee Snyder, 63, of Galion, departed from this world on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Galion Avita Hospital. He was born on April 26, 1961, to the late Neil Snyder and Donna (Grimwood) Wilson. Barry’s life was one characterized by love and devotion. His joy knew no bounds when spending time with his sons…
George Tschanen
George Michael Tschanen, age 67 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday evening, May 7, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Born June 1, 1956 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the late John Tschanen and Katherine Bowers (Hessey), he had been a Shelby resident for 25 years. A Veteran of the United States Army, George…
Glendon Baldridge
Glendon “Glen” Ray Baldridge, age 90, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, peacefully at his home in Dunedin, Florida. Glen was born January 24, 1934, in Morehead, Kentucky to Murvil Clifton and Leana Pearl (Hall) Baldridge. He graduated from Wheelersburg High School in the class of 1952. Following high school, Glen drafted into the United…
George William Schafer III
George William Schafer III, age 65, passed away at Home on Friday, April 26, 2024. George was born June 28, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio to George and Sandra (Gregory) Schafer Jr. He was a local Real-estate agent and Appraiser for the better part of his life. Among the things he enjoyed the most were chess,…
Marlina Buck
Marlina Buck (Reed), 47 of Mansfield Ohio passed away on May 7th, 2024, at Ohio Health Mansfield following a lengthy battle with cancer. Marlina was born on September 2nd,1976 to Diana Hall (Grace), late John Reed, raised by her stepfather, Gary Hall. She studied Travel and Tourism at the Knox County Career Center, graduating from…
W. Dean Welch
Wallace Dean Welch, 93 Wallace Dean Welch, 93 of Polk passed away on Monday evening, May 6, 2024 at Brethren Care Village. Dean was born on July 23, 1930 at home in Ashland County, the son of the late Kent E. and Lela (nee Smith) Welch. He graduated from Polk High School, Class of 1949.…
Patricia Butler
Patricia Ann Butler, 69 of Crestline, Ohio passed away on April 29, 2024 at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus following in extended illness. On August 21, 1954 she was born in Mansfield Ohio to the late Harold and Helena Phillips. She married Patrick M. Butler on June 2, 1980 at the Richland…
Tamara Jo Taylor
Tamara Jo “Ducky” Taylor 59, of Mansfield passed away May 5, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born January 21, 1965 to Irene Caskey in Wooster, Ohio. Tamara enjoyed camping, softball, volleyball and bowling. She loved Applebee’s and enjoyed playing Euchre. Tamara is survived by her sons, Nate Taylor and Josh (Allegra) Taylor; daughter,…
Darrell Corwin
Darrell Lee Corwin, age 71, of Ontario, Ohio passed away on May 2, 2024 at home following an extended illness. On March 26, 1953 he was born in Mansfield, Ohio the son of the late William Corwin and Ruth Corwin (Bailey). He married Pamela Kay (Barry) Corwin on June 11, 1971 at the Bethel E.C.…
Edwin B. Moffett
Edwin (Bud) Moffett, age 83, of Galion Ohio passed away on May 1, 2024 at Altercare Nursing Home in Bucyrus Ohio following a three-year health battle. On February 26, 1941 he was born in Mansfield Ohio to the late Clifford and Margaret Moffett. On May 13, 1971 married Donna L (Carpenter) Moffett in Crestline, Ohio…
Helen A. Vernon
Butler: Helen A. Vernon, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother peacefully passed away at her residence and went to be with the Lord on April 27th, 2024. She was born on May 13th, 1963 in Nelsonville, OH to the late James and Georgia Williams. Helen spent her early and teen years playing outside with her sister…
Paul L. Brandes
Paul L. Brandes age 81 of Mansfield Ohio passed away on April 28, 2024 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, following an extended illness. On June 30, 1942 he was born in Cleveland Ohio to the late Adelbert and Leona Brandes. On September 6, 1964 he married Eloise Jean Hinze and together they shared 60 years of marriage. Paul taught ninth grade English…
Ronald E. Seifley
Ronald Edward Seifley, beloved husband of Alice Lorraine Seifley, departed this world and entered into the kingdom of heaven on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 82. He was born June 15, 1941 to Robert Francis and Devena Joan (Proto) Seifley in Mansfield, Ohio. Ron was diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
Steven Douglas Cramer
Steven Douglas Cramer, age 60, of rural Shelby, died naturally and unexpectedly on Saturday morning, May 4, 2024 at his home. Steve was born June 28, 1963 in Galion and was a 1982 graduate of Plymouth High School where he was a member of the golf team. Following, he entered the United States Army serving…
Shawna Smith
MANSFIELD: Rich in love, Shawna Smith was outgoing and energetic: she was a joy to be around. A life spent in service to others, Shawna’s loving spirit shone brightest as a wife, mom, grammy, and sister in Christ. Shawna Eileen (Burford) Smith, 60 of Mansfield, Ohio, passed into the Arms of her Savior, following a…
Rita Eileen Sprowls Bachmann
Rita Eileen Sprowls Bachmann, 79, of Ashland, passed away at OSU James Cancer Hospital on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Rita was born on June 24, 1944 in Wooster, Ohio to Dr. Clarence “C.W.” and Nora (Frye) Sprowls. Rita graduated from Wooster High School and received her bachelors degree from Houghton University in New York. She…
Ken Fleming Sr.
Ken Fleming Sr., age 83, of Lexington, passed away early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, at his home. Born Kenneth Joseph Fleming on January 4, 1941, in Sandusky, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Benton and Nina Louise (Gnepper) Fleming. He was a great man who always offered a helping hand and…
Bernice Erdmann
Bernice (Allen) Erdmann, age 73 of Willard, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by family at her son’s home in Fremont, Ohio. Bernice was born December 22, 1950, in Hueysville, Kentucky to the late Delmer and Lurla (Ousley) Allen and was a resident of Willard the majority of her life. She had also…
Dixie Lee Lucas
Dixie Lee Lucas, 88, passed away peacefully in her home to be with her loving Lord on May 2, 2024. Dixie was born in 1936 in Mansfield, Ohio to Leroy and Freda (Frazier) Kelly. In 1955 she married Nyle J the love of her life and enjoyed 35 years of marriage before his passing. Together…
Helen Elizabeth Reffel Marion
Lexington: Helen Elizabeth Reffel Marion, age 93, passed away peacefully May 2, 2024. She was born November 28, 1930 in Mansfield to the late Fred Paul and Ida Ernestine (Freb) Rueckert and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1948. A lifelong Richland County resident, Helen worked 24 years in the office at Therm-O-Disc as…
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