On Monday, June 22, 2026, John Back Jr., affectionately known as “Papaw Back,” passed away after an extended illness, surrounded by his family and an abundance of love. John was born on July 24, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late John Back Sr. and Shirley (Morley) Back.
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Betty Elaine Florence
Betty Elaine Florence, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on June 25, 2026, at Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Marengo, Ohio. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on April 25, 1931, to the late Alvin F. Riggenbach and Elda W. (Hilty) Riggenbach. She was a lifelong resident of Mansfield and graduated […]
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Kathyrn “Kathy” Ann Taus
Kathryn Ann Taus, 77, of Lucas, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born November 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. and Kathryn R. Goodman. Kathy enjoyed the peaceful life by the lake, where she found comfort in nature and cherished time with friends and neighbors. A social person by […]
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Shirley Musick
Shirley Jo (Strong) Musick, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Born on January 17, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of Charles and Joan (Mowery) Strong. She cherished her family above all else and found her greatest joy in spending time with those she loved.
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Carolyn “Susie” Cahill
Carolyn “Susie” Cahill passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1947, in Ashland, Ohio, to the late John and Elizabeth (Edmonstone) Albers. A graduate of Malabar High School and the Akron General School of Nursing, Susie went on to dedicate her life to the […]
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Alma Leona Fisher
Alma Leona Fisher, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Mansfield on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on June 26, 1928, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Brock. Alma lived a life filled with simple joys and deep devotion to the people she loved. She delighted in sudoku, […]
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Donna “Sue” O’Brian
Donna Sue O’Brian of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away late Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, at her home. She was 76 years old. Born on May 24, 1950, in Paintsville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Heber and Hattie (Spears) Rice. Sue married Donald O’Brian and they remained inseparable for the past 56 […]
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Carol Ann Kurek
Carol Ann Kurek, age 80, of Ashland, passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, at The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 29, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Henry and Margaret (Freund) Hock. Carol graduated from Madison High School in 1963 and attended one year at MedCentral […]
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Frank Louis Gonzales
Frank Louis Gonzales, affectionately known as Frankie G., rock-n-rolled into this world on June 22, 1972, son of Wanda and Joe Gonzales, brother of Tony and Joseph. He is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large circle of friends who became family. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Wanda, brother […]
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Daniel Jeremiah Garza
Daniel Jeremiah Garza, also known as Daniel Jeremiah Day, age 48, passed on Saturday, June 6, 2026, of natural causes. Daniel was born on August 5, 1977, in Mansfield, OH, the son of Thomas M. and Dana K. (Dillon) Day. Daniel grew up the second of six children.