Annette Teresa “Toni” Bertke, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born on June 4, 1946, in Shelby to the late Francis H. and Kathleen R. (Moore) Pittenger. She was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School. She dedicated many years to serving […]
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David Williams
David Williams, age 52, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1974, in Shelby, Ohio, to Milford and Carol (Hanlon) Williams. David was a 1992 graduate of Willard High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army for 23 years, […]
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Beverly Louella Wilcox
Beverly Louella Wilcox, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Ohio Health Mansfield hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on July 3, 1937, in Shelby, to the late Thornton and Faith (Miller) Hoak. She was a lifelong Shelby resident and graduated from Shelby High School in 1955. Beverly held a […]
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Andrew “Andy” Charles Cole
Andrew “Andy” (aka “Squid”) Charles Cole, 56, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born May 5, 1969, in Shelby, Ohio, Andy was the son of the late Marlin C. and Edna (Workman) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 1987, and spent many […]
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Michael Hartge
Michael Hartge, Age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on October 21, 1957, in Shelby, Ohio, to Richard Eugene and Hazel Joyce (Ramey) Hartge. Michael was a lifelong Shelby resident, graduating from Shelby High School in 1975. He was a jack […]
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Scott J. Hancock
Scott J. Hancock, age 90, life-long resident of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at his home. Scott was born on April 1, 1935, to the late Winfield and Helen (Laser) Hancock. He graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1953. The following year, he began working with his father at […]
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Effie Elizabeth Cole
Effie Elizabeth Cole, age 94 of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio Born July 26, 1931, in Shiloh to William and Frances (Jeremy) Ziegler, she was sixth of twelve children . She was a 1949 graduate of Tiro High School. She worked in food service […]
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Charlene Ruth Fagan-Briggs
Charlene R. Fagan-Briggs, age 97, formerly of Shelby, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Crestline Nursing and Rehab in Crestline, Ohio. Charlene was born on March 15, 1928, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Russell Laverne and Emma Gertrude (Dick) Apger. She spent most of her life in Shelby and was the last surviving […]
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Denver Johnson
Denver Johnson, age 90, of Shelby passed away on Saturday morning, March 7, 2026 at Crestwood Care Center. Denver was born on April 14, 1935, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late John and Ida (Shepherd) Johnson. He spent his younger years living in Kentucky, before marrying the love of his life, Velva (Shepherd) Johnson on […]
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David A. Schwab
David A. Schwab, age 75, passed away on March 5, 2026. No services will be observed. Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory are honored to be handling David’s arrangements. Funeral Home: Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory Website: www.barkdullfuneralhome.com