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. […]
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Darrell Secrest
Darrell John Secrest, age 83, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at The Willows at Willard following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, Darrell was the son of the late Halleck and Mary (Moore) Secrest. After moving from Marion to Caldwell, he graduated from Caldwell High School and later […]
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Jim Stine
Jim Stine, age 97, a lifelong Shelby resident, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home. Jim was born February 28, 1928 in Shelby, the son of the late Otto and Teresa (Metzger) Stine. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1946 and subsequently served his country in the United States Navy and […]
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Kathleen Ilo Buurma
Kathleen Ilo Buurma, age 90, of Celeryville, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Born March 25, 1935, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Earnest James “Katy” and Ilo N. (Echelbarger) Atyeo. She graduated from New Haven High School in 1953. Later that same […]
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Ophelia Anne Delise
Ophelia Anne Delise, age 2, was born on August 10, 2023, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Justin M. and Blythe E. (Caldwell) Delise. She passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmistakable spirit. Ophelia was […]