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Theresa Mary Leonhardt passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on June 2, 1924 to Anthony and Josephine Foos. She was a longtime resident of Shelby, Ohio — moving more recently to Brooklyn for her final years. She is survived by her children, Sally […]

Daniel C. Mast, 69, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family on Jan. 8, 2016, at Kingston of Ashland following an extended illness. He was born on July 5, 1946, in Ashland, to Robert and Elizabeth (Miller) Mast.  Daniel was active, and involved in various activities, especially local sports. He ran track for […]

Mark “Stump” D. Stamper, 53, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Jan. 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born Jan. 1, 1963 to George and Zona L. (Mann) Stamper in Crestline, Ohio. Mark was very personable, and a good and trusted friend. He enjoyed work, helping his mom, and being with his family and […]

Cleo E. Lorentz, 90, of Lakeville died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2016 in Brookdale Senior Living, Wooster following an extended illness. Cleo was born March 5, 1925 in Green Twp., Ashland County and was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Ida Grace (Spreng) Dennis. She was a 1943 graduate of Loudonville High School […]

Robert Allen “Chief” Thompson, 46, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, January 1, 2016. Robert was born on January 23, 1969, in Mansfield, to Lawrence and Patty Sue (Hunt) Thompson. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing and bar-b-ques. Robert loved spending time with his family and friends. Along […]

Charles “Charlie” E. Keyes, 83, of Galion, died Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehab, Galion. Charlie was born in Rose Hill, VA on October 11, 1932 to the late Dan S. and Bendy (Pace) Keyes. He married the former Naomi M. Girton on July 14, 1968 and she preceded him in […]

Thomas C. “Tom” Forton, 66, of Galion, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at Galion Community Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1949 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was the son of the late Carl L. Forton and Betty L. (Graham) Forton Shearer, of Galion. He married Nan (Johnson) Forton on July 4, 1979 and she survives. […]

Dean Edwin Stroup, 93, of Shelby, died Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2016 at Ohio Health of Mansfield. Born Aug. 9, 1922 in Shelby to Clarence and Anna (Bushey) Stroup, Dean was a Shelby resident his entire life. Dean graduated from Shelby High School and then served in the U.S. Marines during World War II. He […]