Juanita was born on November 19, 1940 to Margret Heimlich in North Robinson, Ohio. After being raised by her grandparents, Juanita and Gerald Garnder, she grew to have two daughters of her own and obtain a degree in nursing. Juanita was successful in becoming a traveling nurse and being the first LPN in Ohio to […]
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George William Schafer III
George William Schafer III, age 65, passed away at Home on Friday, April 26, 2024. George was born June 28, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio to George and Sandra (Gregory) Schafer Jr. He was a local Real-estate agent and Appraiser for the better part of his life. Among the things he enjoyed the most were chess, […]
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Tamara Jo Taylor
Tamara Jo “Ducky” Taylor 59, of Mansfield passed away May 5, 2024 at Ohio Health Mansfield. She was born January 21, 1965 to Irene Caskey in Wooster, Ohio. Tamara enjoyed camping, softball, volleyball and bowling. She loved Applebee’s and enjoyed playing Euchre.
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Rita Eileen Sprowls Bachmann
Rita Eileen Sprowls Bachmann, 79, of Ashland, passed away at OSU James Cancer Hospital on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Rita was born on June 24, 1944 in Wooster, Ohio to Dr. Clarence “C.W.” and Nora (Frye) Sprowls. Rita graduated from Wooster High School and received her bachelors degree from Houghton University in New York. She […]
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Ken Fleming Sr.
Ken Fleming Sr., age 83, of Lexington, passed away early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, at his home. Born Kenneth Joseph Fleming on January 4, 1941, in Sandusky, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Benton and Nina Louise (Gnepper) Fleming. He was a great man who always offered a helping hand and […]
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Dixie Lee Lucas
Dixie Lee Lucas, 88, passed away peacefully in her home to be with her loving Lord on May 2, 2024. Dixie was born in 1936 in Mansfield, Ohio to Leroy and Freda (Frazier) Kelly. In 1955 she married Nyle J the love of her life and enjoyed 35 years of marriage before his passing. Together […]
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Heidi A. Garriott
Heidi A. Garriott, age 63, of South Euclid, passed away early Saturday morning, April 27, 2024, at University Hospitals-Cleveland Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1960, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Richard and Alice (Karsmizki) Leinard. Heidi graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She was […]
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Patrick Edwin McCready
Patrick Edwin McCready, age 79, of Mansfield passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born October 26, 1944, in San Jose, California, one of three children of the late Richard James and Iscle Dawn (Story) McCready. Pat grew up in a military family based in La Mesa, California and […]
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Clarence Alden Willier Jr.
Clarence Alden Willier Jr., his friends called him “Beans”, 86, passed away at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born May 24, 1937 in Willard, Ohio Clarence was the son of Clarence Sr. and Helen (Colyer) Willier. He retired from Pioneer Rubber Company in Willard, and was a member […]
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Linda Lou Race
Linda Lou Race, 85, of Mansfield passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at The Inn at Ashland Woods. Linda was born on October 13, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Helen (Suba) Friar. Linda retired after 20 years from JcPenney. Affectionately referred to as “Dory” by her grandchildren who adored her and she […]