Elizabeth “Marjean” Viars, age 67 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 14, 1959, in Mansfield to the late Charles E. and Janet L. (Smith) Young, and on September 26, 1986, she married the love of her life, Louis Viars. Marjean was a homemaker who […]
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Betty Noblet
Betty J. Noblet, age 92 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1933, in Mansfield to the late George and Kathryn (Jacobs) Schafer. Betty spent her life caring for her family. She loved babysitting and had a hand in raising many wonderful children. […]
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James “Jim” Van Riper
James E. “Jim” Van Riper, age 84 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Cleveland to the late Warren and Catherine (Clemm) Van Riper, and on June 17, 1967, he married the love of his life, Wanda (Owens). Jim proudly served his […]
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Phyllis Cook
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Jean Cook Phyllis Jean Cook of Ashland, Ohio passed away at Ohio Health in Mansfield, Ohio on January 24, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1942, in Hope Hollow, South Webster, Ohio to the late Adolph Franklin Cook and Ella Marie Horner (Cook) Brown. She worked for Fields Publication, […]
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Brenda Hedrick
Brenda K. Hedrick, age 67 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Oak Grove Manor. She was born on March 11, 1958, in New Jersey to the late Melvin and Cinda “Marie” (Smarr) Yeatman. Brenda was an animal lover, and her many pets over the years – Babe, Bubby, Quaker, and Pugzie […]
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Helen Reip
Helen E. Reip, age 75 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1950, in Mansfield to the late Jack and Melba (Zellner) Metzger. Helen worked for Therm-O-Disc for 29 years, and she was a member of their bowling league during her time there. […]
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Miriam Moore
Miriam N. Moore, age 90 of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Lexington Court Care Center. She was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Russell O. and Miriam E. (Sunkel Schultz) Emerson. Miriam attended Diamond Hill Cathedral for many years, and she recently began attending services held at her apartment […]
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Lena Fetch
Lena Florence Fetch, age 92 of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 21, 1933, in Kenova, West Virginia. Lena attended Victory Baptist Church and was known for frequently quoting Bible verses and reading her Bible. She had a […]
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Helena Andrews
Helena A. Andrews, age 92 of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living. She was born on September 11, 1933, in Mount Gilead to the late Paul A. and Edna M. (Scheckler) Rupe, and on February 14, 1955, she married the love of her life, Fred Andrews. Helena worked […]
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Melba Jackson
Celebrating the Life of Melba June Jackson Melba, 95, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and generosity that touched all who were blessed to know her. Born on August 18, 1930, Melba lived through nearly a century of change, yet remained steadfast in the things that […]