Jimmy Marfia played his final round on Saturday, May 3, 2014. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 4, 1932 to Helen and Pete Marfia. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. He worked 29 years at the Mansfield Tire and Rubber Company, then went to […]
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Ashland University Coburn Gallery schedules three summer art sessions
The Coburn Art Gallery on the Ashland University campus has scheduled three summer art sessions – a Summer Art Camp and two separate Art Days — that will allow for art experiences for young artists. The Summer Art Camp, titled “Nature Meets the Art Museum,” will be a one-week session June 16 to 20 from […]
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Anna K. Crawford
Anna K. Crawford, 59, of Galion, died Monday, April 28, 2014 at home. She was born December 23, 1954 in Columbus and married Donald A. Crawford on September 10, 1975 and he survives. She graduated from Galion High School. In addition to her husband she is survived by children, Jason (Jackie) Crawford, Jeff Crawford, Matthew […]
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Ricke Dean Ortolf
Ricke Dean Ortolf, age 58, of Oakland, California, passed away Wednesday April 23, 2014 in Oakland, following injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. The son of Edgar and Charma (Bell) Ortolf, Ricke was born October 15, 1955 in Hamilton. As a teenager, Ricke swam and dove for the Clear Fork Swim Club and the YMCA […]
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Colleen A. Pipes
Colleen A. Pipes, 81, of Shelby, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Crestline Nursing Center after an extended illness. Born July 3, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Leo O. and Esther (Gage) Smith. Colleen graduated from Madison High School in 1950 and later received on the job training as a surgical […]
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James A. “Jim” Sharp
I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord. (Psalm 104:33&34) Jim Sharp sang a song; a song of redemption, glory, and love. Filled with Christ’s spirit, Jim knew and […]
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Earl “Gene” Moody
Earl “Gene” Moody, 70, of Galion passed away early Friday morning, May 2, 2014 at his residence after an extended illness. Born November 6, 1943 in Nodena, Arkansas, and was the son of Earl G. and Louise (Tillman) Moody. He married Dolores (Rigdon) Moody April 6, 2001 and she survives. Gene was a handyman and […]
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Richland County has its first measles case
Richland Public Health has announced that Richland County has one confirmed and three suspected measles cases. Measles is an acute, highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus that is easily spread. Symptoms of the measles usually appear in 7-18 days after exposure. The disease is highly contagious and can be transmitted from four days […]
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David A. West
David A. West, Sr., 65, of Candlewood Lake, Mt. Gilead, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at home. Born July 15, 1948 in Mansfield he was the son of Floyd West and JoAnn (McIntyre) West Earhart. He married Loretta L. “Sue” (Myers) West on Dec. 3, 1971 and she survives. David was a 1966 graduate of […]
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Ervie Lee Williams
Ervie Lee Williams, 81, passed away Tuesday evening April 29, 2014 in OhioHealth MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. He was born July 25, 1932 in Columbus, Mississippi to Mose Williams, Sr. and Irene (Gordon) Williams and had lived in Mansfield most of his life. An avid gardener who enjoyed boating and fishing, Ervie had worked at Humphries […]