It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Mae Swartz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on March 31, 2026, at the age of 96 in Peach County, Georgia. Born on September 4, 1929, in Richland County, Ohio, Doris’ life was a testament to love, family, and […]
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Earl Hoover
Earl N. Hoover, age 66 years and 1 month, of Shelby, peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 following a battle with cancer. Earl was born on February 26, 1960 in Denver, PA to John Jacob and Lydia (Newswanger) Hoover. Earl enjoyed farming and, even after retirement, continued to remain an active part […]
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Clayton “Hooty” Rogers
Clayton C. Rogers, best known as “Hooty”, age 65, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at Crestwood Care Center. Hooty was born July 18, 1960, in Shelby, to the late John and Rose Rogers. He was a 1979 graduate of Shelby High School. Following graduation, Hooty began working as a roofer […]
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Nicholas C. “Nick” Kollar Jr.
Nicholas C. “Nick” Kollar Jr., age 46, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. His loving family was at his side. Nick was born on August 3, 1979, in Shelby and was a 1998 graduate of Shelby High School and Pioneer […]
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Arthur Wayne “Art” Seaman
Arthur Wayne “Art” Seaman, age 83, a lifelong resident of Shelby, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His death follows a brief and unexpected illness. Art was born April 16, 1942 in Shelby, the only son of Elmer W. and Gertrude W. (Stevens) Seaman. He graduated from Shelby […]
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Howard Gordon
Howard Michael Gordon, age 79, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with his wife at his side. Howard was born November 19, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Ellis N. and Zenia E. (Barrett) Gordon. He was a 1964 graduate of Cardington Lincoln High School. […]
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April Dawn Swanigan
April Dawn Swanigan, age 36, of Mansfield died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. April was born on September 20, 1989 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kathy Lynn (Prater) and David Edward Swanigan Sr. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, especially diamond dots. April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than […]
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Janna Louise Norris
Janna Louise (Gayheart) Norris, age 61, of Bellville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Janna was born on December 5, 1964, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Roger F. Gayheart and Linda June (Pitzen) Gayheart. A 1983 graduate of […]
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William J. “Bill” Spaulding
William J. “Bill” Spaulding, age 87, longtime Shelby, resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on June 29, 1938, in Holden, West Virginia, to William and Glenna (Estep) Spaulding. He graduated from Burch High […]
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Ronald “Ron” Cirata
Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Dorothy A. (Kolakowski) Cirata. […]