Lorna June Evans, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her home in Mansfield, Ohio—the city where she was born and lived most of her life. Born on June 25, 1950, to Arnold Theodore Ryder and Marjorie E. (Thomas) Ryder, June was the youngest of seven children. Believing she was named after […]
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Beverly Jean Graham
Beverly Jean Graham 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1929, to John D. and Elizabeth “Betty” (McMahan) VanCura in Mansfield, Ohio. Beverly was a very energetic person that enjoyed spending lots of hours in her beautiful gardens. She won many awards from the […]
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Helen Saylor
Helen Kay Saylor, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born April 30, 1942, in Willard, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Jane (Bordner) Simmons. A proud graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1960, Helen later earned her degree in Secretarial Science from Tiffin University. […]
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John Richard Martin
John Richard Martin, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 13, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 6, 1949, to John and Lucille Martin in Sandusky, Ohio. He grew up, worked and lived at Martin’s Marina, his family’s business. John graduated from Margaretta High School and attended Bowling Green […]
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Timothy Johnson
Timothy Burt Johnson passed into his eternal home on October 13, 2025, following a ten-month bedridden period after suffering a stroke during open-heart surgery. He was born on May 28, 1939, to Nels and Florence Johnson in Benton, Ohio, and graduated from Berlin High School in 1957. In September 1958, Tim began Army Basic Training […]
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Karl Kirst Jr.
Karl Kirst Jr. passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born November 9, 1956, in Paulding, Ohio. Karl was a dedicated worker throughout his life, spending many years at Shiloh Tool and Die and Ohio Valley Manufacturing. Known affectionately as a “big teddy bear,” Karl brought joy, laughter, […]
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Charles “Chuck” Henry Au
Charles “Chuck” Henry Au of Ontario passed away October 1, 2025, after 15 years of failing health, at home under the care of his loving and devoted wife, Carol. Chuck was 94, just 26 days short of his 95th birthday. Chuck had a dynamic personality and was best known for his exceptional business acuity. Born […]
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Peggy Spellman
Peggy Jean Price Spellman, age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Brookwood Place in Ashland, Ohio. Born February 10, 1944, in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Adam and Glenna (Speer) Price, Peggy lived a life marked by compassion, generosity, and joyful service to others. From her early years, she developed a […]
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Michael Price
Michael Lawrence Price, age 63, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born on January 9, 1962, in Mansfield, he was the beloved son of the late Paul L. and Sandra (Hostetter) Price. A proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, Class of 1980, Michael […]
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Tammy Sue Bocka
Tammy Sue (McKenzie) Bocka of Galion was called home to Heaven on Monday, October 6, 2025, passing away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted and cherished wife of Michael “Mickey” Robert Bocka Jr. and the proud, loving mother of her two greatest blessings, Cobey Michael […]