Mary Jo Sheriff, 80, formerly of Galion, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2023, at Fairhope Hospice Center in Lancaster, Ohio. Mary “Jody” was born on December 3, 1942, in Morehead, Kentucky, to the late Rev. David C. Mann and Clarinelle (White) Mann. She married Rev. Virgil F. Sheriff on January 27, 1942, and he […]
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Mark Hoyt Payne
Mark Hoyt Payne, 59, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Galion Point Nursing Home in Galion. Mark was born in Crestline on November 12, 1963, to the late Shelby and Juanita (Hensley) Payne. Upon graduation from high school, Mark entered the United States Navy. Afterwards, he was employed by the food […]
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Michael E. Oney
Michael E. Oney, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 30th 2023 following a long illness. Michael was born on January 11th 1966. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Rosie Oney, and his 2 brothers Stoney and Charles F. Oney. Michael’s life revolved around those he loved most, […]
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Patricia “Pat” Lauria Rondon
Patricia “Pat” Lauria Rondon, 79, of Galion passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer. Born March 17,1943 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio she was the daughter of Ralph Michael, Sr. and Eva Mae (Britton) Lauria. Pat married Dr. Antonio Rondon on May 5, 1962 and […]
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Roma Elizabeth Wimberley
Roma Elizabeth Wimberley, 75, of Weaverville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 22, 1947 to the late William and Mary (Henderson) Baker. Roma spent three years in Arizona and a little time in Florida, but most of her life she lived in North Carolina. […]
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Fordham Institute applauds Gov. DeWine’s education proposals
COLUMBUS – Governor Mike DeWine has announced his state budget priorities for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 in his state of the state address. Among his K–12 education proposals include bold steps that would greatly strengthen Ohio’s school choice programs. Most notable are: (1) boosting the supplemental funding for quality public charter schools to $3,000 […]
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Bernard W. “Bernie” Hollar
BELLVILLE: A faithful and supportive Bellville community member, for decades Bernie Hollar was a small business owner, volunteer fireman, and active supporter or Clear Fork athletics. He loved Bellville and its small town connections. Bernard William “Bernie” Hollar, 78, of Bellville passed away, Monday, January 30, 2023 at Mansfield OhioHealth Hospital following an extended […]
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Harold Price
Harold V. Price, 90, of Galion passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 peacefully at home in the arms of his wife just two days before his 91st birthday after a late diagnosis of Dementia Alzheimer. He was born January 31, 1932 in Mansfield and was the son of Henry G. and Ruby F. (Garverick) Price. […]
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Daltin Wade Gorrell
Daltin Wade Gorrell, age 13, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Akron Children’s Hospital. He was born April 24, 2009, in Ashland, Ohio, and was in the 8th grade at Lucas High School where he enjoyed making people laugh and was widely known at the “class clown”. Daltin enjoyed playing video games on his […]
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Deborah Joy Brown
December 12th, 1952 – January 28th, 2023 Born again: March 9th, 1969 Deborah Joy (Hoffman) Brown, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. She was 70 years old. Born in Mansfield, Ohio to Paul and Betty Hoffman, Deb was the loving wife of David Brown […]