GALION, Ohio – The Board of Education, administration and staff of the Galion City School District said recently they were saddened to learn of the passing of fourth grade student Gage Berry. Gage, age 9, was killed when a train struck the vehicle in which he was a passenger. The accident occurred March 21 on Township […]
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Deanna L. Acker
ASHLAND, Ohio – Deanna L. Acker, 52, of Ashland, passed away March 19, 2015. Born September 24, 1962 in Ashland, she was the daughter of Gary and Sharon (Pettit) Burley. Deanna was an amazing, wonderful mother and wife who was full of life and well loved. She was an accomplished artist and writer, working with […]
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Clarence Jay Young
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Clarence Jay Young, 89, of Mansfield, went home to see Jesus on March 20, 2015. Born November 2, 1925 in Fredericktown, he was the son of Marion and Eva (Clark) Young. Clarence attended Bellville schools and went on to work for General Motors, where he retired after 28 years of service. He […]
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Oscar L. Whitaker
Oscar L. Whitaker, 82, of Mansfield, died March 19, 2015. He was born December 22, 1932 in Lake City, TN, and was the son of Fletcher and Stella (Garner) Whitaker and one of ten children. Oscar served as a member of the Army in Korea in 1953 and 1954. After returning home, he went to […]
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Wilfred B. Phillips
MANSFIELD, Ohio- Wilfred B. Phillips, 101, of Mansfield passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 in Oak Grove Manor. The son of Wayne and Mabel (Rucker) Phillips, Wilfred was born October 21, 1913 in Fredericktown. Wilfred proudly served in the Army during WWII. Volunteering for the famous 5307th Composite Unit, also known as Merrill’s Marauders (a […]
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Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks fugitives
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) targeted 27 fugitives for the METRICH Enforcement Unit on March 19 and 20. The fugitives were wanted on 65 drug related indictments. The majority of the indictments were for drug trafficking. At this time, 19 of the fugitives have been arrested by the NOVFTF. The task […]
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Virgil G. Whims
Virgil G. Whims, 81, of Crestline, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. He went on to his Heavenly home surrounded by his daughters. Virgil was born in Rittman, on July 28, 1933 to the late Lloyd J. and Sophia (Gwosden) Whims. He married Beth A. Deever on […]
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Wilma L. Ross
Wilma L. Ross, age 84, former resident of Shelby joined our heavenly Father on Friday, March 20, 2015, at the Hospice of Western Reserve in Cleveland. Born April 1, 1930 in Shelby to William E. and Helen (Westervelt) Hosey she had been a Crestline resident moving to Shelby in the late 1950’s. On May 31, […]
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Catherine “Cathy” M. Campbell
Catherine “Cathy” M. Campbell, 69, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Ohio Health MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following a battle with cancer. Cathy was born January 23, 1946 in Mansfield and was the daughter of the late Joseph Michael and Jeanette W. (Schroff) Kruso, Sr. She attended Real Life Community Church. Cathy enjoyed […]
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Marilyn Joanne Davidson Renfroe
MANSFIELD, Ohio – “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” (John 14) Comforting words from Jesus to his disciples were a foundational verse to Marilyn Renfroe. A woman strong in the Christian faith, gentle in spirit, and kind in service to the Lord, Marilyn had a keen sense […]