Mary F. Forwith, 82, of Galion, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at Signature Healthcare, Galion, after a brief illness. Mary was born in Akron on March 8, 1933 to the late Jesse Coberly and Mary (Duffy) McCumber. She was a member of Amvets Post #1979, Galion, American Legion Post #243, Galion, VFW Post #79, Galion, […]
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Bobby L. Gilliam
Bobby L. Gilliam, 65, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 21, 2016 at his residence. Bobby was born to Kermit and Mabel (Duncan) Gilliam on July 5, 1950 in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Bobby was the life of the party. He enjoyed tinkering with his gadgets, tools and toys, and also enjoyed antique cars. He […]
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Formula race car part of high school project
ASHLAND, Ohio — Students at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) are embarking on a new venture – a Formula High School race car project. The Formula competition race car project was initially developed in Wisconsin to provide a talent showcase to students who are interested in the Science, Technology, Electronics, and Math (STEM) fields. […]
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Dennis Wayne McKinley
Dennis Wayne McKinley, 73, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 after a brief illness. Dennis, known as “Denny” or “Doc” to family and friends, was born in 1942 in Ashland, Ohio. Denny graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1960 and joined the United States Navy, where he served his country […]
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Kathleen Pearl Wells
Kathleen Pearl Wells, 71, of Loudonville, Ohio, loving spouse of David Wells, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in Ashland, Ohio. She was born in Shawnee, Ohio to the late Betty Kathleen (Harris) Jewitt and Pearl Jewitt on Oct. 18, 1944. Kathleen was a graduate of Shawnee High School, then married Daniel Dean Ashbaugh […]
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John A. Lester
John A. Lester, 85, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 20, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Summer City, Tennessee, to the late Church Lester and Mary (Morgan) Lester Hancock, and grew up in Tennessee. At the tender age of 15, he joined the U.S. Army and […]
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Michael J. Schnelker
Michael J. Schnelker, 68, of Galion passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at home unexpectedly. Born June 1, 1947 in Galion, he was the son of the late Myron L. and Elizabeth Jane (Crumb) Schnelker. He married Sally (Kiner) Brennan-Schnelker on Oct. 2, 2002 and she survives. He was a graduate of Galion High School […]
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Richard Marx to perform Feb. 10
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richard Marx will perform a concert at the Renaissance Theatre at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Marx is most well known for his hits like “Should’ve Known Better,” “Don’t Mean Nothing” and “Hold On To the Nights.” Marx released his first album in 1987 and has had much success over the […]
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Respiratory Therapist Mowry joins Kingston of Ashland
ASHLAND, Ohio – Kingston of Ashland has hired Heidi Mowry, as a new Respiratory Therapist. Mowry will soon be starting a community “Breathe Easy” Program, which will focus on Pulmonary Wellness. “I am excited to join a great team here at Kingston of Ashland, along with helping throughout the community,” Mowry said. She will also […]
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Howard A. Hoffman
Howard A. Hoffman, 93, of Galion, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at Galion Pointe Nursing Home, Galion. Howard was born in Leesville on Jan. 10, 1923, to the late George W. and Oletha M. (Glower) Hoffman. He married Helen I. Young on Oct. 31, 1945, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 7, 2003. […]