Jacob Paul Lewis of Columbus passed away Monday evening, February 16, 2026.Jacob was a man of many talents and many loves. A close second was reading and enhancing his understanding of this world so he could be highly successful as well as a font of wisdom for those who needed his help. Left to cherish […]
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Bonnie Jean Knepper
Bonnie Jean Knepper, age 88, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born February 28, 1937, in Elliott, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Kenneth and Mima (Pennington) Parsons. She had a bold, humorous, and sweet personality. Witty and smart, she was always determined. Bonnie was very creative, enjoying craft […]
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Michael Wayne Otey Sr.
Michael Wayne Otey Sr., age 76, of Mansfield passed away Monday morning, February 16, 2026, at Crystal Care Nursing and Rehab Center of Mansfield. Born on March 13, 1949, in Mt. Olive, West Virginia, he was the only child of the late Archie and Joan (Campbell) Otey. Michael was employed as an over the road […]
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Jerry Michael Rodgers
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 […]