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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Robert “Brad” Bradley Wentz
Robert Bradley Wentz “Brad”, 71, of Ontario, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Wexner Medical Center with his family by his side. Born on October 23, 1954, in Ontario, Brad was the son of the late Robert and Marge Wentz. He graduated from Ontario High School and briefly attended Ohio State, Mansfield, […]
Barbara Ann Baich
Barbara Ann Baich, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Crestwood Care Center. Born on November 5, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of William and Elnora (Miller) Stahl. A proud graduate of Fredericktown High School, Barbara carried her strong work ethic and warm spirit into everything she […]
Frances Gonzalez
Frances Louise Gonzalez, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born on November 4, 1940, in Mansfield to the late Andrew and RaVonna (Troupe) Hiler, Fran carried with her a deep love of family. Fran spent most of her life in Texas, raising her family in Baytown. She built a long and respected […]
Keith Brian Chaffin
Keith Brian Chaffin, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 19, 1961, he was the son of Donald and Darlene (Clark) Chaffin. A graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School, Keith enjoyed being with family, hunting and working around his farm.
Tina Marie Carpenter
Tina Marie Carpenter of Shelby passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, at her home. She was 64 years old. Born January 10, 1961, in Elyria, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dolores (DeNoon) and Robert Kenyon. Tina was passionate about being a paramedic and worked for several years in the field. She […]

