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Joel K. “Josey” Dudte, 60, of Mansfield, died early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2013 at Oak Grove Manor. He was born June 21, 1953 in Mansfield to Monna (Eckelberry) and Clayton E. Dudte. Josey retired from Karma Metal where he worked as a machinist. Spending time with friends and family were most important, he loved […]

Scott Christopher Dennison was born August 24, 1963 to Thomas and Saundra “Sonny” Dennison in Mansfield, Ohio. Scott, alongside his family endured a long courageous battle with cancer. The struggle ended peacefully on July 22, 2013. Although the 2 year battle was difficult, the journey was filled with amazing love , joy, laughter, as well […]

Robert M. Mutsch, 92, of Ashland, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2013 at Samaritan Regional Health System. He was born March 14, 1921 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Pauline M. (Vogel) and Joseph M. Mutsch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII serving aboard the USS Pride. Bob was […]

Jon Scott Taylor never met a stranger in his nearly 55 extraordinary years. He greeted every person he met with the same big hello, followed by a story describing a recent experience or interest. While compromised by a brain tumor at age four, Jon lived a life filled with a loving family, numerous good friends, […]

Richard E. Leinard, 88, of Mansfield, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky. Born January 5, 1925 in Mansfield, he was the son of Gerald Leinard and Margaret (Robertson) Sableski. A proud World War II veteran of the US Army 400th Armored Field Battalion, Richard was a radio operator technician […]

Daniel “Dan” E. Shear, 61, of Mansfield, died early Sunday morning, July 21, 2013 at Mansfield Memorial Homes following an extended illness. He was born January 12, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio and was the only son of Darrell “Bud” and Miriam “June” (Hatton) Shear. Dan graduated in 1970 from Malabar High School and attended the […]

Ruth Louise Subich, 90, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence. Born March 30, 1923 in Elwood, Indiana she was the daughter of Thomas Leonard and Maurine (White) Hockett. She was a 1941 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and a 1947 graduate of Otterbein College. She was co-owner of the Plymouth […]

Most women put off entertaining until the kids are grown. Not Sara Gandert. She combined her cooking talents, sharp mind for bridge and endless love for people by hosting bridge nights in her home, complete with every appetizer imaginable, and she entertained a lot. As the consummate wife, mother and homemaker, she embraced entertaining her […]