It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jeffrey Alan Keener at his home on Friday, July 24. Born on January 20, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, Jeff was raised in McConnelsville, Ohio, where he developed the values of kindness, hard work, and dedication that would guide him throughout his life. He […]
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Captain Gregg Ammons
Most people consider the changing seasons of the calendar to be Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Gregg Ammons measured the seasons around hunting, fishing and sports. Gregg was born in 1956 to Richard and Wilma Ammons. Alongside his brother and sisters, his passion for the outdoors was infused into his childhood by his grandparents and […]
Carol “Jean” Rigsby
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Those words from Philippians 4:13 were more than a favorite Bible verse to Carol “Jean” Rigsby—they were a source of strength and quiet confidence throughout her life. Surrounded by the comfort of home and the love of her family, Jean peacefully entered the presence of […]
Silvana Rosmarin
MANSFIELD: Selfless love is always costly; bravery expects it; faith requires it; and family never forgets it. Small in stature but strong of heart and fierce in her love, Silvana Rosmarin was a Mama Bear who protected her family, served as their advocate, loved them sacrificially, and gave of herself for them. Silvana personified true […]
Willard C. “Buddy” Rose
Willard “Buddy” Rose, age 77, of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Buddy Rose was many things: husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, soldier, storyteller, musician—and, above all, a fighter. He was born on February 11, 1949, in Coeburn, Virginia, to the late Lonnie and Tina (Neel) Rose. He […]
Linda Lou Sherman Packer
Linda Lou Sherman Packer—a loving and devoted wife and mother of three, grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of two—passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family June 23, 2026, in Mansfield, OH. She was 84. The daughter of Fostor and Blanche Hair Sherman, Linda was born in Morrow County, OH, on July 29, 1941. As […]
Suzanne K. Loggins
Suzanne K. Loggins, born on February 18, 1936, in Bucyrus, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She lived a life filled with love, grace, and joy, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her. She graduated from Galion High School, studied at Capital […]
Barbara Slone
Barbara Elizabeth (Dudte) Stegall Slone, age 90, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, Ohio. Barbara was born August 17, 1935, in Loudonville, Ohio, Ashland County, to Seth and Blanche Dudte. She attended Loudonville High School for 12 years and worked various jobs. She retired […]
Victoria Woodman
Victoria Genee Woodman died April 10th, 2026. “Vicki” passed peacefully at Kingston of Ashland after battling metastatic melanoma. Vicki was born Dec 23, 1945 to D.K. Woodman and Owasa Genee (Shryock Woodman). Vicki traveled the world as a young girl watching as her father gathered material for the Mansfield News Journal. She gained a strong […]
Raymond Scott
Raymond “Ray” Eugene Scott, age 84 of Delaware, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence. Ray was born on June 23, 1941, in Mt Gilead, Ohio to the late Ralph Scott and Ruth (Peoples) Mosher. Following Ray’s graduation from Iberia High School in 1959, Ray went to work for General Motors […]
