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Michael Maxwell, age 58 of Mansfield Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2023 at Ohio Health in Mansfield Ohio. He was born April 15, 1964 in Mansfield Ohio to Hugh Maxwell and Susie (Oberlin) Hauer. On January 27, 2007 he married the loved of his life Cindy (Plummer) Maxwell. Together they shared 16 beautiful […]

Don Bloom created his own legend through his storytelling. He could “spin a yarn” that was at best questionable, bring history to life, or dish-out a big heap of ornery to anyone in his life. Don Bloom loved life and loved being the center of conversation – ending many of them with his signature laugh […]

Molly Beach, 40, of Galion passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her family and friends after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. Born October 18, 1982 in Galion, she was the daughter of William “Bill” Beach and Kathleen J. (Miller) Beach–Price. Molly was a hard-working, loving and giving person. She […]

Barbara J. Waffen, age 70, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2023, at her home.  Born March 23, 1952, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ina (Osborne) and Robert Bowker. Barb graduated from Chalker High School in Southington, Ohio, and retired as an engineer at United Telephone/Sprint. She enjoyed spending time […]

Judith Ann Hootman, 73 of Jeromesville passed away Thursday February 2, 2023.  She was born June 2, 1949 in Mansfield the daughter of Charles and Roxie Faye Payton Caugherty Jr.  She was a 1967 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and worked for Heffelfinger Insurance in Jeromesville.   She enjoyed quilting, crafts and spending time with […]

Bonnie Louise Cantrell, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at OhioHealth Hospital. She was born in Mansfield on April 19, 1940 to the late John and Doris (Milligan) Buckley. Bonnie was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. She retired from MedCentral Hospital where she had worked for many years […]

Dale Lynn Fry, 75, of Bellville, Ohio passed away on February 4, 2023. He was born on April 10,1947 to Earl and Juanita (Miller) Fry. He was a 1965 graduate of Clear Fork High School where he excelled in football and participated in numerous other sports. While he was still in high school, he began […]

James T. Butterfield has died too soon. For anyone that knew him, they would not be surprised as he was never late. Born July 9, 1951 in Galion, he lived his entire life in the same house. Parents were Carlos and Louise (Miller) Butterfield who preceded him in death. Also preceding was a stillborn older […]

James E. Kriegel, 93, of Galion passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at home. Born April 9, 1929 in Galion, he was the son of Frank and Laura (Resh) Kriegel.  He married Carol F. (Parsons) Kriegel on September 7, 1957 and she preceded him on July 11, 2022. He was a graduate of Galion High […]