Beth Ann Bookwalter, age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Born on September 29, 1955, in New London, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte Frances (Rinehart) and Herbert Denison Chamberlain Jr. She met her husband, Greg, while attending The Ohio State […]
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Jerry Cline
Jerry Reid Cline, 79, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was born March 29, 1947, to Jack and Helen (Pack) Cline in Mansfield, Ohio. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, a period of service he carried with great pride throughout his life. Following his […]
Joan Morrow
Joan Morrow, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Ontario Estates Senior Living. Joan was born on January 27, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio. Joan saw the love of her life at a high school football game, and a mutual friend introduced them. Joan and Richard married on April 2, 1955, and were […]
Dr. Raymond Edward Bernotas
Dr. Raymond Edward Bernotas, 69, of Ontario passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 14, 1956, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Frances Bernotas. Raymond attended Case Western Reserve University before earning his dental degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He practiced […]
Carol Sue Daugherty
Carol Sue Daugherty, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away at her residence on June 10, 2026. Born on May 15, 1944, in Mansfield, Carol was the daughter of James Wilbur Alexander and Bertha Rose (Plant) Alexander. Carol worked for many years at Woodlawn Nursing Home, now known as Liberty Nursing Center, before retiring. She was […]
James “Jim” William Brandt
James “Jim” or “Jimmy” William Brandt, 81, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2026, at Kingston of Ashland following a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born June 16, 1944, to Adam W. Brandt and Sophie (Reiter) Brandt, the ninth of 10 children. Jim was a 1962 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. He married […]
Victoria Lynn Mergel
Victoria Lynn Mergel, age 63, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on May 31, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield. She was born Nov. 30, 1962, in Mansfield, Ohio to Leland and Lavalla Sue (Reiter) Porch. Victoria graduated from Ontario High School in 1981 and earned her LPN from North Central State College at the top of her […]
Bruce Douglas Bevan
Bruce Douglas Bevan, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1950, in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late David and Mary (Cowan) Bevan. Bruce was a Pattern Maker for General Motors, retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed passing his time […]
Albert “Sam” A. Sexton
Albert “Sam” A. Sexton, age 84, of Plymouth, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 30, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Albert was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born on March 8, 1942, to the late Chester and Gertrude Sexton in Dayton, Ohio. He grew up […]
Gary “Butch” Allen Smith
Gary “Butch” Allen Smith, 81, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1945, to the late Walter and Maxine Smith. He had a true passion for working with his hands, enjoying repairing lawn mowers and cars in his spare time. Gary cherished his time with his […]
