Staff

Patsy Jo Ferrell, 75, of Bellville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home.  She was born December 19, 1946, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Lydia (Ringley) and Joseph Fox. Very family oriented, she enjoyed cookouts and family gatherings at the holidays. She was a mother figure to many and considered many […]

Barbara Ann Downs, our much-loved mom, grandmother, and sister will be celebrating Christmas with her Lord this year. On Monday, December 5, 2022, God relieved her pain and took her to the place He had prepared for her. She leaves with us many cherished memories.  Barbara was born in Mansfield on October 4, 1935 to […]

Catherine M. Montanya, 74, of Mansfield passed away December 3, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Cathy was born Feburary 9, 1948 in Mansfield to William and Grace McCool Burgess.  She was a 1966 graduate of St. Peter’s High School and a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.  Shortly after graduating she met […]

William “Bill” C. Martin, 80, of Mansfield passed away December 6, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. Bill was born March 17, 1942 in Parker, Pennsylvania to Charles W. and Zelia Anthony Martin.  Bill retired from Glen-Gery Brick in Marion, Ohio.  He was a member of the ham radio operator organization and St. […]

Constance “Connie” S. Hamilton, 63, of Mansfield passed away December 7, 2022 at Liberty Nursing Center after a brief illness. Connie was born August 18, 1959 in Mansfield to Richard and Ellen Kathrein Bauer.  She graduated high school with honors and enlisted in the United States Air Force.  She became a Staff Sergeant and loved […]

MANSFIELD: Barbara R. Haefeli, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born on October 18, 1936 to parents Earl Baumgartner and Vergena (Betz) Baumgartner in Geneva, Indiana. A strong woman of faith, Barbara attended First Congregational Church….   For full obituary, including service details, please visit Barbara’s […]

Michael E. Shrock, Jr., 37, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with his mother, brother, and son by his side. Michael was born October 1, 1985, in Shelby, to Michael E. Sr. and Pamela (Wyrick) Shrock. He graduated from Madison High School in 2004.  He loved gummies, especially gummy bears and hoarding […]

Barbara Marie Scott, age 99, passed away just after midnight on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Ontario Estates. Born August 16, 1923, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was one of eleven children of the late Catherine (Schadd) and John Meister. Barbara was a long-time member of the Middle Bellville Apostolic Christian Church. She was an amazing […]

Tracey H. Markwell, 97, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Tracey was born October 15, 1925, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to Cecil and Maudie (Knipp) Markwell. He moved with his brothers to Mansfield, and worked many jobs, retiring from White Westinghouse. He married his sweetheart, Martha I. Ditmars, on February15, 1958, and they […]

Roberta J. (Holderbaum) Layland, 60, of Bellville, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Roberta was born September 28, 1962, in Wooster, to Charles “Ted” Holderbaum and Ida (Fowler) Boeman. She married James Layland, the love of her life, on February 28, 1998, and they enjoyed 24 years of marriage. She loved spending time with […]