Ruth “Aldine” Goettl, 99, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Mt. Gilead on October 13, 1925, to the late Bill and Ruby Trainer. She was baptized at the tender age of 13 in the Baptist Church in Fredericktown, Ohio. She later attended and became […]
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William Farris
William E. Farris, 88, of Ashland died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Mr. Farris was born May 12, 1936, in Columbus, and was the son of Ralph Edward and Remah Farris. He was an educator for 40 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ashland University and a master’s degree from […]
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Taska
Thomas “Tom” Eugene Taska, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Mansfield, at the age of 70. He was born September 15, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Karel and Mary (Zajack) Taska. Tom was a graduate of Malabar High School. A loving husband and father, a fiercely loyal friend, and the kind of […]
Virginia Frances Contrascere
Virginia Frances Marble Contrascere was born July 17, 1930, in Mansfield, Ohio, and went to be with our Lord at the age of 94, on April 14, 2025, at Lexington Court Care Center. Virginia was the loving and dedicated mother of Toni Contrascere (Robert Jr.) Freund and Marc (Elizabeth) Contrascere. She was a member of […]
Jason Hartsel
Jason Dean Hartsel, 30, of Akron, Ohio, passed away at his home on April 8, 2025. Born February 13, 1995, in Port Charlotte, Florida, Jason was the beloved son of the late Dean Hartsel Jr. Jason was the life of every party, known for his contagious laugh, generous spirit, and heart of gold. As one […]
Patricia Price
Patricia Marcella Price, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 73. Patricia was born on July 29, 1951, in South Charleston, West Virginia, to Marcellus and Viola Hawkins. She is survived by her four children; John and Jennifer Price, Howard C. Price III, Roy […]
Robert E. Brewer
Robert Eugene Brewer, 76, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida. Robert was born on February 25, 1949, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Clifford and Nellie Brewer. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Robert was a loving, outgoing, and hardworking man who dedicated his life […]
Marilyn “Betty” Masheter
Marilyn “Betty” Masheter, age 93, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Winchester Terrace. Born on May 20, 1931, in Perrysville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Harry and M. Irene Draper. A proud 1949 graduate of Loudonville High School, Betty worked various jobs in Loudonville and Mansfield before moving […]
Shirley (Emmil) Burggraf
Shirley (Emmil) Burggraf, age 80, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She joined her beloved husband of 58 years, David Burggraf, who passed away on December 24, 2025. Shirley was born January 15, 1945, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Leo and Lena Emmil. She graduated from Madison Senior High […]
Helen Lahm
Helen Marie Lahm, age 88, passed away at her home in Mansfield on April 8, 2025. Helen was born November 17, 1936, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to Katherine (Neider) and Peter Bosiokovic. In 1952, she immigrated to the United States, embracing a new life full of opportunity, love, and faith. She spent many years working at […]
