Alton Lenzie Grose, Sr., age 55, of Mansfield, Ohio, was born on January 18, 1971, to his parents, Allen B. and Betty Jean (Pierce) Grose, Sr. He passed away at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Alton loved football. He not only played the game, but also coached and mentored many throughout his life, leaving […]
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Karen Lea Craft
Karen Lea Craft, 66, of Galion, lost her battle with her health and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 11, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1959, in West Virginia to the late Paul and Shirley Thompson. Karen had a special love for her dog, Rudy-Roo, […]
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Justin Drew McKenzie
Justin Drew McKenzie, 50, of Bucyrus, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Born March 30, 1976, in Kentucky, he was the son of Randall and Gwendolyn McKenzie. Justin will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, especially fishing, and for the very big and kind heart he shared with those around him. He […]
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Patricia Kasper
Patricia J. Kasper, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Patricia was born on August 18, 1950, in Mansfield, to Peter and Ann Margaret (Skovranek) Kasper. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who cherished her family above all else.
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Claudia May Mathews
Claudia May Mathews, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1955, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Robert and Beverly (Zediker) Whitaker. Claudia was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who found great joy in the simple pleasures of life and, most of […]
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Diane Putney
Diane Putney, born January 23, 1953, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2026. She was a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and cherished friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Diane loved her family with all her heart. She was a devoted mother who supported […]
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Roger Paul Mowry
Roger Paul Mowry, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was first and foremost a kind and humble man. Those who knew him recognized him as a great listener, always preferring to hear a good story rather than tell one. Roger was born November 22, […]
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Kimberly Sue McKinney
Kimberly Sue McKinney, 65, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Born on May 29, 1961, Kimberly was the beloved daughter of the late Billy and Loraine (Glass) Auflick. Kimberly found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. Coming from a large family, she especially looked forward to family reunions and […]
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Richard Samuel Linger
Richard Samuel Linger, 46, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1980, in Tacoma, Washington. In 1990, he moved to Ohio with his family when his father retired from the United States Air Force. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1998. While still in high school, Richard began […]
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Earl Robert Larck, Sr.
Earl Robert Larck, Sr., 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2026. Born on May 27, 1954, in South Charleston, WV, Earl was the son of the late Clayton W. and Dolly (Hensley) Larck, Sr. He enjoyed riding motorcycles. Family was everything to him and he was always the first to show up to family […]