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OBITUARIES
Peter “Pete” William Brandt, Jr.
Peter “Pete” William Brandt, Jr., age 74 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, while in the care of Lexington Court Care. He was born on December 26, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Peter William and LaDonna Marie (Kaufman) Brandt, Sr. Pete was a 1970 Madison High School Graduate and had…
Michael Hartge
Michael Hartge, Age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on October 21, 1957, in Shelby, Ohio, to Richard Eugene and Hazel Joyce (Ramey) Hartge. Michael was a lifelong Shelby resident, graduating from Shelby High School in 1975. He was a jack…
Scott J. Hancock
Scott J. Hancock, age 90, life-long resident of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at his home. Scott was born on April 1, 1935, to the late Winfield and Helen (Laser) Hancock. He graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1953. The following year, he began working with his father at…
Aiden James Sumpter
On Saturday March 14, 2026 at 11:33 PM, God reclaimed the beautiful soul of 12 year old Aiden James Sumpter. He was born in Gastonia, NC to mother Megan Marie Damron, and father, Ryan Michael Sumpter. Aiden was ornery in a way that got you to smile whether you wanted to or not, and resilient…
Catherine “Cathy” Murphy
Catherine “Cathy” Irene Murphy, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Altercare in Bucyrus. Catherine was born on January 3, 1947, to the late Hugh and Nettie (Harrington) Denoon in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She graduated from Galion High School in 1965 and later worked as a cook there for 27 years, where she…
JoAnn Bantz
JoAnn Bantz, age 84 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on March 11, 2026 at Crystal Care Center of Mansfield following an extended battle with dementia. She was born on July 25, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Hunter) Lingafelter. On June 20, 1959 she married Wilbur Leroy Bantz at…
Ted Whisler
Theodore “Ted” Whisler, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Mary Lou (Balliet) Whisler. Ted carried a lifelong passion for learning and education. After graduating from…
Effie Elizabeth Cole
Effie Elizabeth Cole, age 94 of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio Born July 26, 1931, in Shiloh to William and Frances (Jeremy) Ziegler, she was sixth of twelve children . She was a 1949 graduate of Tiro High School. She worked in food service…
Charlene Ruth Fagan-Briggs
Charlene R. Fagan-Briggs, age 97, formerly of Shelby, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Crestline Nursing and Rehab in Crestline, Ohio. Charlene was born on March 15, 1928, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Russell Laverne and Emma Gertrude (Dick) Apger. She spent most of her life in Shelby and was the last surviving…
Ruby Sutter
Ruby Patrick-Sutter, age 89, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Avita Health Hospital in Ontario, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born on March 9, 1937, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, to the late Clyde and Vell (Carter) Adkins. She lived in Shelby the majority of her life moving here…
Bernice Morgan
Bernice Morgan, 86, of Galion, went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2026, at her home in Galion. Bernice was born in Cawood, Kentucky, on January 8, 1940, to the late Oscar and Josie (Gailey) Moore. She married William “Shorty” Morgan on July 17, 1970, and he preceded her in death on August 31,…
David E. Donatini
David E. Donatini, 76, of Ashland passed from this life early Friday morning, March 13, 2026, at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born on May 1, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur L. and Bruna A. (née Marzoppi) Donatini. David graduated from Canton…
Deborah “Debbie” Kennedy
Deborah G. Kennedy, 73 of Ashland passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in her home following a brief illness. She was born on May 1, 1952, in Olive Hill, Kentucky the daughter of the late Augustine and Elizabeth (nee Fields) Carroll. Debbie graduated from Olive Hill High School, Class of 1970 as class valedictorian.…
Lawrence “Larry” Pierce
Lawrence “Larry” Roger Pierce, 66, of Galion, passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Larry was born in Columbus, on September 20, 1959, to the late Donald and Regina (Bolton) Pierce. On March 2, 2009, Larry would marry Christine “Chris” (Moodespaugh) and she survives in…
James Duncan
James Thomas Duncan, 71, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Galion Hospital. James was born on August 30, 1954, to the late James and Ivory (Price) Duncan in Galion, Ohio. He began his working years at Globe Steel, where he built the strong work ethic that would define his career. He later continued…
Clara E. Morgan
Clara Elizabeth Morgan, 82, of Crestline passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Crestline Nursing Home. Clara was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on April 12, 1943, to the late Roy and Bertha (Kitchen) Buckler. Clara was married to the father of her children, William “Bill” Stake, and he preceded her in death…
Lawrence Ross
Lawrence William Ross, Sr., known lovingly as Bill or Larry, who entered into glory on March 10th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 85. Born on January 22nd, 1941, in Vindex, MD, Bill was one of fifteen children born to Edward Jacob Ross & Fannie Gladys Puffenbarger of Barton, MD. As…
Karen Sue Patterson
Like a thief in the night, cancer stole the life of Karen Sue Patterson on March 12, 2026. She was 57. She was born June 20, 1968 in Mansfield, Ohio to John and June (Raney) Patterson. Karen was a proud graduate of Northmor High School and devoted more than 40 years of faithful service to…
Joan Carpenter
Joan Louise Carpenter, 84, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Joan was born on August 23, 1941, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late George and Virginia Rhodes. Joan lived a long and full life centered around the people she loved most—her family. She enjoyed simple pleasures such as playing rummy,…
Twila Davis
Twila F. Davis, age 75 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. She was born on March 19, 1950, in Mansfield, and on June 5, 1971, she married her beloved husband, Gerold “Jerry” Davis. They spent 54 wonderful years together. Twila enjoyed crocheting and doing crossword puzzles,…
Cynthia E. Powell
MANSFIELD: Cindy (Edgerton) Powell passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous fight with cancer. She fought with faith and grace with the help of family and friends. Cindy was born on December 20, 1952, and with the exception of a few early years, lived her life…
Harold Wies, Jr.
Harold Malcolm Wies, Jr., age 95, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. He was born to the late Harold M. Wies, Sr. and Clara Shankland Wies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 11, 1930. Harold or “Bud” as he was affectionately called was a dedicated engineer. He earned…
Dale Garrison
Dale L. Garrison, age 88 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1937, in Mansfield to the late Raymond and Alice (Mattison) Garrison, and on May 31, 1991, he married his beloved wife, Rosie “Susie” (Ewing). Dale worked for…
Charlene Richards
Charlene Richards, age 62 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born on July 2, 1963, in Orange County, California, to the late Charles Moats and Gloria (Senec) Moats. She had been a Shelby resident for over 30 years. She earned…
Velma Clutter
Velma Clutter, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Homeland, West Virginia, to Bruce and Pearl Utt, Velma later made her home in Mansfield, Ohio, where she spent many years surrounded by family and friends. Velma shared 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Delbert Clutter. She was devoted to her…
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