Virginia Henry Baumberger, age 95, of Mansfield, peacefully left this world behind to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1930, on the family farm in Pavonia, Ohio. Growing up on the farm, she was skilled at many aspects of farming and was especially helpful […]
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John Max McMillen
John Max McMillen, 89, of Mansfield, passed away on January 9, 2026. Born in Ambrose, Pennsylvania on January 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Royden McMillen and Helen Smith and stepfather, Clair “Smitty” Smith with whom he shared a close bond and lovingly raised him. He was deeply proud of his roots […]
Gerald Ray Strong, Jr.
Gerald Ray Strong, Jr. of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born November 3, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, and graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1976. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Most recently, he worked at the […]
John Dewey Tackett
John Dewey Tackett, born January 17, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Dewey and JoAnne Tackett (Fitzgerald), passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 25, 2025. John lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, to his country, and to those he knew. He proudly served in the United […]
Leigh Ann Burkhart
Leigh Ann Burkhart peacefully passed away to our Heavenly Father on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield. Leigh was born in Mansfield on September 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Kenneth Manner and Helen (nee Shively) Manner Maier. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High, she furthered her education at the […]
Elaine Armstrong
Elaine Kay Armstrong, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at home. She was born on July 20, 1945, to the late William and Mildred Greenwald Jr. Elaine devoted her life to learning, service, and caring for others. A dedicated Registered Nurse for more than 45 years, she was especially known for […]
Lucinda Lee Spencer
Lucinda Lee Spencer of Mansfield passed away early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in Marion, Ohio. She was 62 years old. She was born June 5, 1963, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Kenneth Spencer and Betty Eileene (Keinath) Stoner. Lucinda was energetic and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was happy with a […]
Robert “Bob” John Petruna Sr.
Robert “Bob” John Petruna Sr., age 79, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. Bob was born on November 20, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, one of four children born to Michael and Josephine (Bunyak) Petruna. He was a proud graduate of John Marshall High School. Bob built […]
Betty Lue Cobb
Betty Lue Cobb, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born August 20, 1945, in Roane County, West Virginia, to the late Ernest Adams and Viola King-Hall. She retired from Westinghouse. She enjoyed playing poker, gambling, UNO, and Bingo. Spending time with her children, grandchildren […]
Harlan Wesley Webb
Harlan Wesley Webb, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1933, in Wayne, West Virginia, to P.J. and Lillian (Sexton) Webb. Harlan lived a life marked by service, faith, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Harlan was employed at Empire Detroit AK […]
