Tillie June (Reel) Taylor, 98, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living. Born June 23, 1927, in Palmyra, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie Elmina (Devilbiss) Mishey. She lived in Butler, Ohio, until she was 16, then the family moved to Fremont, California, […]
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Mary “Colleen” Wolfgang
Mary “Colleen” (O’Leary) Wolfgang, 85, of Lucas, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1940, in Mansfield, to the late Robert and Evelyn (Wilburn) O’Leary. She was a 1959 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School and furthered her education at the Institute of Banking. She […]
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Bonnie Jean Joseph
Bonnie Jean Joseph, 89, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1937, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late John and Stella Mae Joseph. In one of her earliest stories, Bonnie survived the historic 1937 flood as an infant, safely floated by her parents in a peach crate—a […]
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Mary Ann Robertson
Mary Ann Robertson, 94, of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Wedgewood Assisted Living. She was born on July 18, 1931, in Mansfield, to the late Joseph and Katherine (Stirtzinger) Hetler. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mary Ann enjoyed attending Mass and was a faithful parishioner. She […]
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Roy Eugene James Sr.
Roy Eugene James Sr., of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on June 10, 1934, to the late Carlton James and Mildred Carr. Roy grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and carried that with him throughout his life. He especially enjoyed farming […]
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Ronald Spath
Ronald Eugene Spath, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born December 19, 1941, in Foraker, Ohio, one of four children of Russell and Dessie (Pardue) Spath. Ron was raised in Foraker and attended McGuffey School, graduating from the Class of 1960. Following high school, he proudly served […]
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Gloria Lee Adkins
Gloria Lee Adkins, age 79, of Mansfield passed away early Friday morning, April 3, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She courageously fought a decades-long battle with cancer with a smile on her face and is now resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on May 24, 1946, in […]
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Robert “Bob” Daryl Russell
Robert Daryl Russell, affectionately known as “Bob,” age 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026, at home. Born July 15, 1942 to William J. and Jenny Faye (Brown) Russell, he will be remembered as a devoted family man, proud veteran, and a familiar, friendly face throughout his community. Bob served honorably in […]
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Robert Eugene Barnes
Robert Eugene Barnes of Ontario met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born into a large rural family on July 19, 1941, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late William and Alice (Beal) Barnes. He was an industrious and adventurous person from the beginning, […]
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John Warren Valentine
John Warren Valentine, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away March 29, 2026. Born January 5, 1943, John was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, where he lived a life devoted to family, service, and community. Son of John and Isabella Valentine, John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, his greatest joy was his family. He […]