Mike Greene became the face and voice – the very image – of sports broadcasting during his long career in North Central Ohio. His interview skills, integrity and ease of delivery made him a friend to many people and a recognized face in the community. Much more than a sports enthusiast and reporter, Mike was […]
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Laura Jean Speelman (Nezrick)
Laura Jean Speelman (Nezrick) went to be with her Lord, on Wednesday July 6, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family. Laura was born in Mansfield, Ohio on February 5, 1942 to Henry and Mary Nezrick. She graduated from Madison High School and North Central Technical College where she obtained her degree as […]
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Jennie Frances Petrella
Jennie Frances Petrella, of Ontario, passed away Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was 94 years old. She was born May 13, 1928, in Orient, Pennsylvania, to the late Elizabeth (Sposito) and Peter Mennetti. Jennie was a homemaker her entire life and was a wonderful cook, known for her tomato sauce […]
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Jeff Alexander
Jeff Alexander’s life was full of beauty. He noticed nature. He appreciated the bright Cardinal. He loved being outside. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. He marveled at the smile on his grandchildren’s face. But no beauty shined brighter than that of his big heart. Jeff’s big heart is at rest, as an apparent […]
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Carol Ann Smith
Carol Ann Smith, age 77, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her home. She was born September 29, 1944, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Mary (Palasky) and Max Scott. Carol was employed as a Title Clerk with Whitey’s Auto Mall for over 30 years. Carol was passionate about Ohio State football and basketball […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dobbs decision takes away fundamental right
Last week, I grappled with the 213-page Dobbs decision, attempting to understand an official documents that regulate our real lives. What I understand is this – for the first time in our nation’s history, a fundamental right has been taken. The Dobbs decision left me feeling helpless. In its official opinion, our nation’s highest court […]
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Shirley Kaye Boyce
Shirley Kaye Boyce, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at OhioHealth Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 27, 1947, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Mary Elizabeth (Newman) and Oral Wesley Boyer. Shirley graduated from Mount Vernon High School and worked for 33 years at Twin Oak Living […]
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Harold Henry Roth
Harold Henry Roth, 81, passed away at his summer home on Catawba Island, Ohio on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Harold was born on April 19, 1941, in Mansfield, Ohio and was the son of Peter and Theresa (Schneider) Roth who had emigrated from the town of Cservenka in what is now Serbia. Harold graduated from […]
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Ronald T. VanAuker
Ronald T. VanAuker, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born August 19, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Robert and Josephine (Maiyer) VanAuker. It was here he married, worked and raised a family. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School in 1962, Ron served two years in Germany as an MP with […]
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Robert Leon “Bob” Jones
Robert Leon “Bob” Jones, age 81, of Mansfield passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 26, 1940 in Mansfield, the son of the late Roy and Helen (Palmer) Jones and graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. On October 21, 1962 he married Jo Boliantz with […]