Willard ‘Willy’ Bert Lind Jr., a beloved, hard-working, and endlessly creative soul, passed away on December 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 22, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, Willy was the son of Willard Bert Lind, Sr. and Alta (Woolley) Lind. Willy proudly served in the United States Navy for four years, […]
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Thomas Lee Mies
Thomas Lee Mies, age 77, of Galion, passed away just after midnight on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his home. Born November 9, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, he was the only son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Kleinegger) Mies. He graduated from Galion High School in 1966 where he played football and was honored […]
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Blonda Elliott Gayheart
Blonda Elliott Gayheart passed away in the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born November 5, 1932, in Fitchville, Ohio, to Edward and Elizabeth (Fannin) Elliott. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Vaughn Clayton Gayheart; a son, Randall Ray Gayheart; and nine brothers […]
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Peggy Ann Colvin
Peggy Ann Colvin, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1955, to Robert and Flossie (Majors) Reynolds, into a loving and lively family that shaped her warm and generous spirit. Peggy worked in a variety of roles throughout her life, always bringing dedication, kindness, and a strong […]
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Kathryn Kleilein
Kathryn “Kathy” Etta Kleilein, 86, of Lucas, passed away at her son’s home, Friday morning, December 5, 2025. Kathy was born January 29, 1939, in Guernsey County to Eric and Hester (McLaughlin) Vogt. She graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1956. Kathy married her beloved husband, Leonard Kleilein, on October 6, 1963. They enjoyed fifty-six […]
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Richard “Dick” James Durkin
Richard James “Dick” Durkin, 86, of Middletown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1939, in Mansfield, Ohio, Dick was the son of James H. and Dorothy L. (Fuhrer) Durkin. He graduated from Union High School and briefly attended college before embarking on […]
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Richard “Rich” K. Profit
Richard “Rich” Kent Profit, age 82, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mt. Carmel – St. Anns, Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 16, 1943, in Pocahontas, Virginia, to the late Juanita V. (Neace) and Howard Profit. Rich retired from Ideal Electric after 42 years. He was a member of St. Johns […]
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Ambrose Milton Adams Jr.
Ambrose Milton Adams Jr., age 69, of Mansfield, passed away early Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at his home. He was born November 13, 1956, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Wynelle (Roberts) and Rev. Ambrose Milton Adams Sr. Ambrose worked as a General Manager at McDonald’s before spending the rest of his career as […]
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James E. “Jimmy” Cushing
James E. “Jimmy” Cushing, 41, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Grant Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car accident on November 28, 2025. Born January 27, 1984, in Mansfield to James K. and Rita L (Pence) Cushing, he was a lifelong Mansfield resident and a 2002 graduate of Mansfield […]
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Carolyn Lee (Yoho) Hootman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Lee (Yoho) Hootman. She died peacefully on Friday the 28th of November at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. Carolyn was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. Born March 1st 1947 […]