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Ace Bowman’s greatest act of bravery was accomplished when he committed to serving as a volunteer fireman. Every thing he did after that was just in the line of duty. Ace never made a big deal about his community service through the Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department (he served more than 30 years with Jefferson and […]

Larry L.”Pete” Ward, 71, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at MedCentral Mansfield after a brief courageous battle with cancer. Born July 28, 1941 in Mansfield, he was the son of Forrest R. and Helen V. (Cosgrove) Ward. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Larry retired from Crane Plumbing. He was a member of […]

Brenda Kay Mathews, 56, of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord and the rest of her family, Sunday, July 14, 2013 after a long illness. She was born December 22, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Reba (Spraggins) and Matthew Frye. Brenda was a kind hearted person who would do anything […]

James Petroff, 87, of Mansfield, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at his residence. Born October 8, 1925 in Mansfield, he was the son of Steven and Ordona (Chokreff) Petroff. He was a 1943 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS McDermott. He was […]

Caroline “Connie” Wald Murphy, age 102, of Brookwood Place, Ashland passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. She died in her sleep after a short illness. Mrs. Murphy was born July 1, 1910 in Texas to Philip and Barbara Wald. She was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She traveled the United States following her […]

Patricia Elaine (Denig) Hofsaess, 65, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Twin Oaks Nursing Home. Born November 5, 1947 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Joseph and Wanda (Emmer) Denig. Patricia attended St. Peter’s Schools and graduated from Malabar High School. She received her Bachelor degree from The Ohio State University and […]

Margaret Loyd, 79, of Ashland, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of Jesus with her family at her side on Friday, July 12, 2013 at her home. Born July 17, 1933 in Newfoundland, NJ, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Speaker) Norman. Margaret was a member of Southview Grace Brethren Church and […]

Tom W. Chambers, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Hospice House in Ashland. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country for 20 years and was honorably discharged. While he was serving, he was decorated with many service awards. He worked for the Center for Individual and Family […]