Joanne Bridges was a woman whose life was defined by quiet dedication, loving service, and a deep commitment to family and faith passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in her home. She was born March 23, 1938 in Athens County, Ohio, to Harley Wayne McAfee and Thelma Dean Ely, and graduated from Mansfield Senior High […]
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Matthew D. Garber
Matthew David “Matt” Garber, 69, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by love, with his wife Connie, special niece Rashell, and nephew Cameron by his side. Matt was born March 5, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to John L. and Phyllis (Sherman) Garber. He attended Lexington Schools and […]
Glenn Koons
Glen Koons, age 92, of Galion passed away peacefully at home Sunday January 11, 2026. Born July 18, 1933 in Marion, he was the son of the late Clarence and Velma (Korner) Koons. He was a graduate of Marion Harding High School. He took his first job at Danner Buick in Marion and advanced to […]
Thomas Jefferson Staton Sr.
Thomas Jefferson Staton Sr., age 81, of Galion went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Saturday January 10, 2026 at Altercare in Bucyrus and is now walking the streets of gold in Heaven. Born February 24, 1944 in Turkey Creek, KY, he was the son of the late Jessie […]
Patricia Boone
Patricia Ann Boone, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born in Mansfield on June 24, 1947 to the late Malcolm & Alice Boone. Patricia was a proud Clear Fork High School graduate, class of 1965. She furthered her education receiving her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State […]
Mary “Sandy” Carr
Mary “Sandy” Carr, age 78, of Butler passed away Jan 9, 2026 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1947 in Marion, and graduated from Fredericktown High School. Raised as one of nine siblings, Mary cherished her family deeply. Her closest sibling in age was Norma, and together they […]
Bernard Williams
Bernard C. “Butch” Williams never met a stranger—only friends he hadn’t talked to yet. Whether it was over a deck of cards, a cup of coffee, or a campfire by the water, Butch was always ready with a story, a good-natured argument, or a bit of teasing just to see you smile. Butch was born […]
Taryn L. Plant
Taryn L. Plant, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born March 29, 1955, in Trenton, Michigan, to Donald Haase and Patricia (Griffith) Haase. On October 19, 1980, Taryn married the love of her life, Michael Plant, and together they shared 45 […]
Dr. Frederick “Fred” G. Coisman
Dr. Frederick “Fred” G. Coisman, age 87, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Fred was born on October 13, 1938, in Rochester, New York, to Gilbert and Emogene (Stear) Coisman. He married the love of his life, Doris June Tidwell, on June 19, 1960, in Tigard, Oregon, […]
Sheri Bowman
If you ever sat in a math class and thought, “This teacher means business,” there’s a good chance you met Sheri Bowman—and if you passed, you probably learned more than math along the way. Sheri Bowman, 72, of Bellville, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on September 9, […]
