Jerry Rodgers, age 86, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Wedgewood Estates. Born Jerry Michael Rodgers on November 17, 1939, in Kingsland, Arkansas, he was the son of the late John B. and Carmen Bernice (Morgan) Rodgers. He joined the US Navy, serving from 1958-1962. Jerry was a member of IBEW #688 […]
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Frederick “Fred” Martin Bocka
Frederick “Fred” Martin Bocka of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at the age of 82. He was born January 12, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marymae (Fuhrer) Bocka. On May 5, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Penny Jo Scott and they shared […]
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Kenneth L. Wellendorf
The greatest father, husband, friend, and hunter that ever lived, Kenneth L. Wellendorf, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth was born on January 25, 1943, in Salem, Ohio, to Faye Albertis Wellendorf and Virginia Louise Perkins Wellendorf. He graduated from Greenford High School (now South Range High School) […]
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Shelby Jean Swiney
Shelby Jean Swiney of Mansfield passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her home. She was 86 years old. Born September 25, 1938, in Pikeville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Dorcie (Short) and Bert Spears. She was a very caring and giving person and always had a smile on her face. While […]
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Michael Allen Gross
Michael Allen Gross, age 79, of Ontario, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at UH Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. He was born February 9, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, the youngest of five children of the late John J. and Ernestine (Schiller) Gross and he lived in Mansfield his entire life. Mike graduated from St. […]
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Jean Ardith Sprague
Jean Ardith Sprague, age 85, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Westbrook Assisted Living. She was born November 13, 1938, in Butler, Ohio, to the late Carl and Lucille (Burrer) Sprague. Jean graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and retired from Ohio Brass after several years of service. She enjoyed […]
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Clyde Hilton Clevenger
Clyde Hilton Clevenger of Mansfield passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home. He was 78 years old. Born July 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Garland and Virginia (Lanter) Clevenger. Upon graduating high school, he proudly served his country with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and was […]
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Connie Turnbaugh
Connie Lynn Turnbaugh, 73, of Ontario passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Wedgewood Assisted Living. Connie was born to Everett and Eva Bell (Wilson) Smith December 2, 1950. Growing up as the youngest of five children, she lived in Ontario all her life. Connie graduated from Ontario High, class of 1969, where she was […]
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Susan Adams
Susan Michele (Minnear) Adams, 75 years old, of Mansfield, passed away on June 17, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born in Mansfield, OH on September 21, 1948 to the late Geraldine (Figley) and Robert Minnear. She was a 1966 graduate of Madison High School, worked for Ideal Electric as a secretary and had […]
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Alma Terman
Alma Jean Terman, 85 years old, of Mansfield, OH passed away and has gone to be with our Lord on June 14, 2024. She was born in Centerburg, OH, on February 7, 1939, to the late Raymond Hogle and Ellen (Calvert) Harbaugh. Jean married Olen “Boone” Terman on August 27, 1955, a retired firefighter for […]