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George William Oackes, 84, of Howard, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, dear friend Bet, and his loving animals CeCe and Sweetie on Thursday, January 12, 2023. George was born on October 7, 1938 in Spencerville, Ohio.  He was the son of Charles and Fanny (Harter) Oackes.    George was a veteran in […]

Wayne E Kirkbride, age 74 of Galion, Ohio passed away January 11, 2023. He was born August 24, 1948 to the late Wilfrid Kirkbride, and Eleanor Frum Kirkbride. He was mostly known as Ed. He enjoyed sitting by campfires loved a good company and conversation. Wayne also was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He […]

Lester “Jug” E. Stout, age 78, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born Lester Eugene Stout on December 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Anna Mae (Hildebrand) and Lester C. Stout. He was a 1962 graduate of Lexington High School. A proud US Navy veteran, he served aboard the submarine, the USS […]

James A. “Jim” Kreim, age 61, of Shelby, died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, January 12, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Jim was born July 24, 1961 in Shelby to the late Joseph M. and Mary (Kempf) Kreim. He was a 1979 graduate of Shelby High School and furthered his education at North Central Technical College […]

Cierra Nichole Hoskins of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Cierra Nichole Hoskins came into this world January 28, 1999 as a true fighter. She was born to Jamie Fissel and James Hoskins. She grew up with so much personality and was always wise beyond her years. She […]

Linda Sue Bilger, 70, of Galion passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Mill Creek Nursing Home. Linda was born in Marion on June 1, 1952, to the late Omer and Helen (Gingery) Williams. She would marry Herbert Bilger, and he preceded Linda in death in 2014. Linda was a very family-oriented woman, who […]

Brittney Nicole Solis, 30, passed away on January 9, 2023, in Columbus, OH. Brittney was born in Galion, Ohio. on March 9, 1992, to Mario Solis and Donna Bell. Brittney was best known as a Tom Boy, which included spending time outside with her dogs. She had a love for football that included Green Bay […]

Benjamin Paul Thrams LEXINGTON:  Benjamin Paul Thrams, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born March 5, 1941 in Butler, PA and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years before entering the reserves where he worked full time.  Ben enjoyed riding his bike and loved to […]

Betty Ann Flannery, 84, passed away from cancer on Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home in the arms of her daughter, Amy. As she left this world, she was surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 21, 1938, in Colfax, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Laura Frances (Barker) and Joseph […]