ASHLAND: Far from the violent death she often laughed about, Effie Smith always wanted to be shot by a jealous wife – at the age of 100! Such is a glimpse into the ornery character and sense of humor of the woman who loved funny one-liners. Described as a “spicy meatball”, Effie had a sly […]
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Joyce Selfman
Joyce Selfman, age 79, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Danbury Senior Living Facility. She was born on October 12, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. Albert and Mary (Sherky) Selfman. Joyce was a proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, where she was honored as […]
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Lee McClelland
Lee Wayne McClelland, age 78, of Mount Gilead — known affectionately to his family and community as “Judge Mac” — passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Lee was born in Galion, Ohio, on May 7, 1947, the second of four children of […]
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Jeffrey Charles Danek
Jeffrey Charles Danek, age 82, of Lexington, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in Ohio Health Mansfield. Jeff was born on December 15, 1942 in Chicago to the late Charles & Blanche Fanta Danek. Jeff attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1964. He furthered his education at Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating with a […]
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Edna Eyerly
Edna Margaret (Gerber) Eyerly went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Woodhaven Retirement Community in Livonia, Michigan. She was 91. She was born January 6, 1934 in Mansfield to parents Nicholas and Margaret (Gutwein) Gerber. Edna grew up in the Mansfield area and graduated from Mansfield Senior High with […]
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Daniel Jeffrey “Dan” Atkins
Daniel Jeffrey Atkins, really took to heart the second half of Ephesians chapter 4. Paul’s instructions to the Church at Ephesus on Christian Living reads like the heritage of Dan’s life. It’s the last verse, though, that will become his legacy: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ […]
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Joan Ruth Knowlton
ASHLAND: Joan Ruth Knowlton, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Brethren Care Nursing Center in Ashland. She was 92. She was born near Sullivan, Ohio on August 27, 1933 to Lawrence Victor and Vera Marguerite (nee Park) Johnson. Joan held various positions throughout her life including secretary, office manager, and consultant. […]
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Mary Elizabeth Akers
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.” (PROV 31:26 CSB) Mary Akers personified the Proverbs 31 woman. A woman of strength, honor and character, Mary supported her family – and the community – in a way that brought glory to God. All the days of her life complete, Mary […]
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Brian K. Dorion
Brian K. Dorion, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 27, 2025. He was 59. He was born on May 30, 1966 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late John and Jan (Reed) Dorion. Brian spent the majority of his life in the Mansfield area, but in 2011 he decided to make Butler […]
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Judy Reiter
Judy M. Reiter, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 in her Bellville home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 30, 1942 in Mansfield to the late Roger F. Culler & Alice J. Miller Culler. Judy was a graduate of Lucas High School, class of 1960. She was a proud […]