Charles Douglas Riddle, 86, of Galion, OH, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at OSU Wexner Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on May 23, 1939, to the late Henry and Ruth (Staples) Riddle in Echo, Virginia. Charles was very adventurous yet had the charm of a southern gentleman. He enchanted his way […]
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Stephen Craft
A “free spirit” is often described as someone who is unconventional, independent, and unafraid to live life on their own terms, embracing individuality and authenticity. They are not confined by society’s norms and often forge their own paths. This fit Steve to a “T”. Steve believed in living life large. He was an endless wealth […]
Robert “Bob” Bradley Zettler
Robert “Bob” Bradley Zettler, age 88, of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 21, 1937, to Louis and Frances Zettler, Bob was raised on Ohio Avenue in Columbus’s South End. He often reminisced fondly about his childhood, especially his days serving as an altar […]
Carl Roderick Steward, Sr.
Carl Roderick Steward, Sr., passed on July 30, 2025, at Columbus Healthcare Center. Born on July 22, 1941, to Charles and Gladys (Ruhl) Steward, Carl was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio. He was a bus driver with Madison Local Schools and was a guard at the Ohio State Reformatory. He was also a roofer, […]
Edwin “Eddy” “Smitty” Smith
Edwin “Eddy” Smitty” Smith, passed on July 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 30, 1938, to Orville and Ann (Dorner) Smith, Eddy was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant with the Mansfield Police Department until his retirement after 20 plus years of service. He was a member of the […]
Betty Hunt
Betty Jane Hunt, 97, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at OhioHealth Hospital. She was born May 22, 1928, to Emil and Elizabeth Weber in Mansfield. Betty was a woman of quiet strength, creativity, and deep devotion to her family. Her life was stitched together with the simple joys of home and heart—sewing, crafting, canning, […]
Floyd Davis
Floyd T. Davis, 76, of Mansfield, OH, passed away on July 22nd, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1949, in Sikeston, MO, to the late Bennie and Walter Lee Davis. Floyd graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, class of 1967, and enjoyed a fulfilling career with Mansfield Tire until its closure. He then embarked […]
Gordon Moxley
Gordon Moxley peacefully passed away at home on July 25, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Mansfield on August 19, 1947, to the late Eleanor (Mertz) and Dana Moxley. A graduate of Madison High School in 1965, Gordon went on to graduate from Ohio University in 1969 and was a member […]
Carolyn Anne Sneeringer
Carolyn Anne Sneeringer of Mansfield passed away Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital under the care of OhioHealth Compassus Hospice. She was 81 years old. Born June 14, 1944, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte B. (Brenner) and Edmund C. Ryan. She retired from Crane Plumbing where […]
Cynthia Sue Ramsey
Cynthia Sue Ramsey, age 83, of Perrysville passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born March 19, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Susie (Davenport) and Wesley Holborn. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High with the Class of 1960 and enjoyed weekly brunches with her classmates far […]
