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James “Big Jim” Louis Arata, born July 8, 1940, in Columbus, Ohio, went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024, after an extended hospitalization and then home, following heart surgery. James bravely fought the good fight, kept the faith and has a crown of righteousness laid up for him in Glory. He […]

Freda Gail Fisher, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1943, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to the late Martha (Workman) and James Hilderbrand. She married Harold Fisher and became a full time homemaker raising eight children. She enjoyed gatherings […]

JoAnne Wolfe of Shelby passed away early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at the age of 85. Born September 23, 1938, in Manchester, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mary Francis (Henderson) and William Julius Baker. JoAnne grew up in Mansfield along with her six siblings. She was a […]

Katherine Mae Dawes, age 74, of Ontario, passed away after a short battle with Parkinson’s disease on Monday afternoon, March 25, 2024, at Ontario Estates. She was surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born July 3, 1949, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Dolores Mae (Shepard) Coccaville and Harry Joseph Adams Sr. Katherine retired […]

Anna “Susie” Blevins went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was 98 years old. She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to the late Evert and Mary (Mosier) Bledsoe. Susie will be greatly missed by her family, friends, brothers, and sisters in the Gospel Assembly Church. She […]

Fred Joe Galco, Sr., of Mansfield, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at the age of 76, Born September 28, 1947, in Logan, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Austie Jewell (Cheek) and Joseph Galco. Fred was a veteran of the US Army and owned D […]

J. Frank Haring, 90, passed peacefully on March 12, 2024 with Betty, his devoted wife of 63 years by his side. He was born in Mansfield to Joseph and Kathryn (Woerner) Haring at their home on Blymyer Avenue. He graduated from Lexington High school in 1951, and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from […]

Marie Elizabeth Metcalfe, age 64, of Ontario, passed away Monday evening, March 11, 2024, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. Born September 25, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Agnes (Mikolay) and James Kocour. On April 6, 1979, she married William “Dale” Metcalfe, and became a full-time homemaker. She dearly loved […]

Darlene Faye Blackmon of Mansfield passed away Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2024, at Crystal Care Center in Ashland. She was 90 years old. She was born February 20, 1934, in Magoffin, Kentucky, one of 13 children of Ernie and Ina Mae (Hensley) Risner. Darlene loved cats, crafts, reading and perusing antique shows and flea markets. […]