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Thomas Albert “Tom” Niese, age 83, of Tiro, passed away early Sunday morning, March 2, 2025 at The Willows at Willard. Tom was born September 14, 1941 in Leipsic, OH to the late Waldo M. and Cecelia K. (Rieman) Niese. He graduated from Tiro High School in 1960. Tom’s entire life was spent in the […]

Gaylene Ann DeVito, aged 98, of Shelby, passed away Sunday morning, February 23, 2025. Although her passing was unexpected, Gaylene led a long and fulfilling life characterized by activity, independence, and joy. Gaylene was born February 7, 1927 at the family home in Shelby to the late Gale and Gladys (Coover) Reidel. As a lifelong […]

Diane Louise (McKean) Bailey, age 70, of Mansfield, died peacefully Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Her death follows a courageous battle with cancer since 2022. Diane was born September 7, 1954 in Polk, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Leroy and Donna Louise (Witmer) McKean. After graduation […]

Valarie Lynn Heydinger, age 68, of Shelby, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at her home. Following a nearly 18 year noble and fearless battle with cancer, her family was with her as she peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus. Valarie was born September 26, 1956 in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in […]

Perry Roger Lewis, age 91, of Shelby, Ohio, died Friday morning, January 31, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. His natural death was unexpected and sudden. Perry was born January 8, 1934 in Morehead, KY to the late Talmadge Ray and Jeanie D. (Coffey) Lewis. A proud Korean War veteran, Perry served his country in the […]

Kenneth Joseph Krietemeyer, age 78, of Shelby, passed away naturally yet unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. Born August 30, 1946 in Lima to the late Leonard T. and Julitta E. (Schroeder) Krietemeyer, Ken graduated from Shelby High School in 1964. A veteran of the United States Army, Ken served his country […]

Carla Jeanne (Walters) Ream, age 70, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Carla was born in Marion, Ohio on October 25, 1954 to the late Edward and Marian (Stout) Walters. A 1973 graduate of Crestline High School, Carla worked as a cashier at the Clark […]

Rhonda K. (Steele) Borgelt, age 61, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in her sleep at home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Rhonda was born on April 3, 1963 in Shelby, Ohio to John E. and Evelyn L. (Cole) Steele and graduated from Shelby Senior High School in 1981. She always loved and prioritized […]

Danny C. “Dan” Waldruff, age 68, of Shelby died Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. His death follows an extended illness. Dan was born on February 24, 1956 in Shelby to the late Carl R. and Rhea I. (Hartz) Waldruff. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1974. Dan retired after 30+ […]