Brian S. Laughery, 44, of Galion passed at the Avita Galion Hospital Emergency Room after a two year heart illness. Born December 13, 1978 in Galion to Michael Laughery of Galion and the late Denise (May) Laughery. He married Rebecca (Hess) Laughery on March 25, 2017 and she survives. He was a graduate of Galion […]
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Kathleen Heichel
BELLVILLE: Kathleen S. Heichel, age 71, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023, in her home with her daughters by her side. She was born May 2, 1952 at her childhood home in Bellville to Lester and Dorothy (Miller) Fry. She attended Clear Fork High School and made Bellville her home for most of […]
Scott Biggs
MANSFIELD: Scott Biggs of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on September 10, 2023, surrounded by his family following an unexpected illness. He was 62. He was born on February 10, 1961, to parents Kenneth and Nellie Coover Biggs in Ashland, Ohio. Scott worked as a financial manager for 12 years until transitioning to the sales force […]
Thomas R. Barr, Sr.
You’ve heard the saying there is no “I” in team, but Tom Barr recognized the word team not as a noun, but as a verb. That’s right, an action, putting two things together, link, unite, band, relate collaborate…you get the idea, and so did Tom Barr! Thomas R. Barr, age 79, lifelong Bellville resident and […]
Melissa Sparks
BUTLER – Melissa Sparks, a beloved member of the Butler community, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her family, on September 5, 2023, at the age of 70. Melissa’s life was a beautiful tapestry of love, laughter, and cherished moments, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of those fortunate enough […]
Ronald Walker
Ronald Eugene “Butch” Walker, age 79, life-long Bellville resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born November 4, 1943 in Bellville to Russell L. and Beatrice J. (Cairns) Walker and graduated from Bellville High School in 1961. Butch retired as a Safety Manager from Shiloh Corp. in Mansfield where he worked […]
Lois Fischer
MANSFIELD: Lois V. Fischer, 91, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, following an extended illness. The daughter of Howard and Martha (Marshall) Vierheller, Lois was born, March 8, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Swissvale High School in 1950. She continued her education at Westminster College earning her bachelor’s degree in music education in […]
Barbara Lee Piatt
Barbara Lee Piatt of Mansfield passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Mansfield Memorial Homes. Barbara, born in Mansfield on December 5, 1934, was the daughter of Charles Berl Piatt and Margaret Elizabeth Bartlett Piatt. She attended the city schools, graduating from Mansfield Senior High School in 1952. After graduation from Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, […]
Denzil “Bud” E. Payton
MANSFIELD: Denzil “Bud” E. Payton, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2023 following an extended illness. He was 91. He was born on November 8, 1931 to parents George Wesley & Mabel (Perry) Payton in Cogswell, Kentucky. The family moved to Mansfield when Denzil was just a child, and he lived there his […]
Christine Benick
BELLVILLE: Remembered for her bright and inviting smile, Christine Benick was kind to everyone. Her positive and uplifting spirit now at rest, Christine passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Mansfield OhioHealth Hospital following an extended illness. She was 81. The daughter of John L. and Christine (Wallace) Hunter, Christine was born November 26, 1941 […]
