Melanie M. Frank, 37, of Loudonville, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 25, 2015 in Loudonville. Melanie was born March 27, 1978 in Mansfield and had lived in the Loudonville area most of her life. She was a current employee of the McDonald’s restaurant of Loudonville and had previously […]
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Juanita “JJ” Frontz
Juanita Joan “JJ” Frontz, 81, of Mansfield, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at OhioHealth MedCentral Hospital. Born May 18, 1933 in Waukegan, IL, she was the daughter of Vernon and Eva (Magden) Woodall. A compassionate, yet outspoken woman, JJ loved being a jokester. She worked in retail throughout her life and retired from Sam’s Club […]
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George Franklin
George C. Franklin, 89, of Mansfield, died Sunday, April 26, 2015 at OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield. Born May 7 in Mansfield, he was the son of George and Beatrice (Epley) Franklin. A graduate of Madison High School, George enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1943 and was stationed in Okinawa during World War II. He received […]
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Jay “Ray” Miller
Jay R. “Ray” Miller, 71, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015, following a lengthy illness. Ray was born on June 17, 1943, in Hamilton, OH, to Paul A. and Effie (Creech) Miller. He retired as an ironworker, after many years with the Local Union #1216. Ray was very active in his younger […]
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Charles Arnold
Charles R. Arnold, 94, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Mifflin Care Center. Born February 8, 1921 in Bluffton, he was the son of Edward and Martha (McHenry) Arnold. Charles served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 with the 735th battalion, spending most of his […]
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Orville Shindeldecker
Orville K. Shindeldecker, 82, of Crestline, passed away at Galion Hospital on Friday, April 24, 2015, following a brief illness. Orville was born on December 1, 1932, in Lucas, to Kenneth and Grace (Young) Shindeldecker. He ran the ARCO station in Crestline, being a mechanic was his true passion. He proudly served in the U.S. […]
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Clyde Steward
They say angels walk among us and I truly believe it…for Clyde Steward wasn’t just a loving husband, father, brother, and grandpa, he was an inspiration to all that knew him! Clyde was always there to help everyone no matter the need! On Saturday, April 25th, 2015, Clyde Steward, age 64, of Tiro, Ohio passed […]
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Applebee’s Grill & Bar partners with Nationwide Children’s Hospital with fundraising event
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Applebee’s Grill & Bar has teamed with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a three-week fundraising campaign that will benefit patients and families who travel to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for its expert research and care. The campaign will launch at Applebee’s locations in Ashland, Mansfield and Wooster: • Ashland: 2250 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH […]
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Miss Ohio to award 4 scholarships to Richland County seniors
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program, under the direction of Executive Director, Steven Oliveri, has expanded to include a new opportunity for Richland County high school seniors. The new Miss Ohio Community Youth Scholarship program will award four Richland County high school seniors a $500 scholarship. Scholarship recipients will each be recognized on […]
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AARP Driver Safety Program to be held May 13
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The AARP Driver Safety Program, hosted by Richland Public Health, will have its first class of 2015 on May 13. The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course for motorists age 50 and older. The class is a one-day four-hour course using the “Smart Driver” material […]