Bob Uzunoff, 59, of Mansfield, died July 24, 2015. Born August 28, 1955 in Mansfield, he was the son of John J. and Mary (David) Uzunoff. Bob was a graduate of Madison High School, where he played basketball, ran hurdles for the track team, and played the trumpet. He went on to join the Army […]
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Lesli Barkdull Neal
Lesli Barkdull Neal, age 54, resident of Shelby died peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Hospice House in Ashland surrounded by family. Born January 15, 1961 in Shelby, she was the daughter of Richard and Bette (Strolein) Barkdull. A 1979 graduate of Shelby Sr. High School, she received her associates degree from Columbus Technical Institute […]
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North End Farmers’ Market to offer grilling demonstration
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Greg Brandes from Ohio Health MedCentral Health Systems will be doing a grilling demonstration during the Aug. 4 North End Farmers Market using fresh produce purchased from the market. Brandes will be making grilled sweet potato wedges, grilled stone fruit salad with toasted almonds, and an open-face grilled vegetable sandwich. The demonstration […]
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Mansfield’s Rising Starz head to World Dance Championships
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield has a national championship team in its midst, thanks to a group of dancers from Rising Starz Dance Studio on Ashland Road. The team of eight girls now has their sights set on a world dance championship in August. The Rising Starz competed and won in the dance division of the […]
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Dottie Whatman
At church dinners, folks would skip the potluck table, and head straight to Dottie Whatman’s pies. It was the only way to ensure they’d get a slice. “Dottie Crocker” made cream pies with one magical quality: they disappeared! Whether it was coconut or peanut butter, lemon or chocolate cream, every kind was somebody’s favorite. Though […]
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Billy Ray Troupe
Billy Troupe’s wealth and his source of pride were his children and grandchildren. He dearly loved them. A family man who loved his wife and mother, he valued the strong bonds of family, and communicated that through love in action. Billy passed away Friday afternoon July 24, 2015 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, after […]
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Irvin Meyers
Irvin Meyers, 88, of Mansfield passed away Friday evening, July 24, 2015 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1927 to parents Harry & Freida Meyers in Crestline. As a teenager Irvin served in the Navy during both WWII and the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge from the […]
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John Baptist Contrascere
John Baptist Contrascere, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born October 6, 1932, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Nunzio and Rosalia (Sidati) Contrascere. John graduated from Dayton Bible College. He retired from Shelby Business Forms as a lithographer after more than 30 […]
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Oliver W. Vaughan
Oliver W. Vaughan, 83, of rural Loudonville died early Thursday morning, July 23, 2015 in Ohio Health MedCentral Hospital, Mansfield following an extended illness. Oliver was born Sept. 3, 1931 in Rittman and was the son of the late Oliver Jackson and Elfleda Wallace Vaughan. He had lived in the Loudonville area most of his […]
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Richland Newhope to host community dialogues
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Newhope will host two community dialogue sessions to discuss the changes happening in the developmental disabilities field in Ohio and how those changes will impact those who receive services. The first session will be Mon., Aug. 3, at 6 p.m. A second session will be held Tues., Aug. 4, at 1:30 […]