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OBITUARIES
Cathy A. Ward
On July 31, 2026, Cathy A. Ward, beloved mawmaw, mother, friend, and sister, completed her earthly journey while surrounded by her children. She was 63. She was welcomed to eternal peace by her parents, Donald and Cynthia (Feliciano) Collins, and her son, D. Ryan Ward. A loyal and true friend, Cathy cared deeply for the…
Helen Kathleen Stamper
Helen Kathleen (Steele) Stamper, age 92, of Shelby, died Monday evening, August 3, 2026 at the home of her granddaughter, Kristina, following a brief illness. Kathleen was born May 19,1934 in Frenchburg, KY, the daughter of the late Wade and Pearl Mae (Staton) Steele. She was a 1952 graduate of Frenchburg High School and later…
John Harsh
John Herbert Harsh, 90, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Unger Park Post Acute. He was born on September 11, 1935, in Delaware, Ohio, to the late Herbert and Esther (Luke) Harsh. He graduated from Galion High School with the Class of 1954. He went on to enjoy a 36-year career as a…
Ernest O. “Ernie” Sherk
Ernest Orville “Ernie” Sherk, age 75, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ernie died at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus where he was receiving treatment for his leukemia battle over the past five years. He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work,…
Betty Jane Lozier
Betty Jane Lozier, age 85, of Mansfield, OH, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home. She was born April 9, 1941, in Huron, OH to George Lewis and Mildred Arminta (Boyce) Myers. She worked at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company for 16 years. After her job was relocated to Wooster, she continued her…
Richard Samuel Linger
Richard Samuel Linger, 46, passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1980, in Tacoma, Washington. In 1990, he moved to Ohio with his family when his father retired from the United States Air Force. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1998. While still in high school, Richard began…
Vicki Howell
Vicki Howell, age 64, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 19, 1962, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Ruthann (Suter) and Charles Scott. She worked at Walmart where she enjoyed meeting people. Vicki was a very giving person who thought of everyone but herself. She loved spending…
Gary Richard Huss
Gary Richard Huss, age 80, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1946, in Mansfield, to Ursa and Thelma (Richards) Huss. He was a hardworking and meticulous man who took great pride in everything he did. He dedicated 34 years…
Charles Shackle Jr.
Charles Richard Shackle, Jr., age 76 of Galion, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on August 2, 2026 after an extended battle with cancer. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by the family that he loved so strongly. Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Canton, Ohio on September…
Debra “Deb” Dewalt
Debra L. Dewalt, age 66 of Galion, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Unger Park Post Acute. She was born on April 20, 1960, in Mansfield to Lester and Ruth (Bowles) Persinger. Deb worked for General Mills, where she retired after 20 years. She was a loving woman with…
John J. Hamric Sr.
John J. Hamric Sr. of Mansfield passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, at OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 64 years old. He was born on May 20, 1962, in Parma, Ohio, to Willard and Frances (Doleys) Hamric. He graduated from Parma Senior High School in 1980 where he was a hockey…
Beulah Montgomery
Beulah Mae (Roberts) Montgomery, 92, of Galion, Ohio entered into the presence of the Lord on August 2, 2026. She will be remembered for her compassion for people and her love for God. Beulah was born January 7,1934, in Fairview, Marion County, West Virginia to the late Walter G. Roberts and Stella E. (Frieze) Roberts.…
James A. “Jim” Feussner
James A. “Jim” Feussner, age 60, of Mansfield, died early Saturday morning, August 1, 2026 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Jim’s death comes as a result of a brief and unexpected illness. Jim was born February 23, 1966 in Shelby, the son of the late Connell D. “Al” and Jayne E. (Shepherd) Feussner.…
Alan Kaylor
Alan M. Kaylor, age 66, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Born June 23, 1960, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to David M. and Judith A. (Thatcher) Kaylor, Alan had spent his childhood in Tiro, moving to Shelby in 1984. A 1978 graduate of Buckeye Central High School and Pioneer…
Kent Horn
Kent Byers Horn passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on July 26, 2026. He is preceded to heaven by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn Horn and nephew Eric Kurdzel. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Pat; daughters Tara ( Stephen) Selvaggio and Janine (Wayne) Pettay; granddaughters,…
Faye Clemons Giles
Faye Clemons Giles born July 13, 1942 to Earnest & Roberta Clemons. The oldest sister to 3 brothers; Earnest, Larry & Cornelius Clemons. Left West Virginia and Ohio at young age and landed in Brooklyn, NY. In the early1960’s where she met one of her dearest friends of almost 60 years Dorothy Griffith Glen. She…
Billie Jean Amicone
Billie Jean (Tipton) Amicone, age 94, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, July 31, 2026 at the Arbors at Mifflin following a brief illness. Billie was born on August 20, 1931 in Johnson City, Tennessee, she was the youngest of six daughters born to the late Aught and Vista (Webb) Tipton. A 1950 graduate of…
William “Bill” Garrett
William (Bill) Garrett, 84, of Crestline passed away on July 29, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1941 in Crestline to William and Isabelle (Schnegelsberger) Garrett. Bill retired from the US Postal Service in 1996 after 31 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was an original member of…
James Pelczar
James Pelczar, age 91, of Galion passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at home. Born April 28, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of the late Stanley and Ruth (Tischler) Pelczar. Jim worked for SPS Technologies for 40 years and then worked for 4 years at Candlewood Lake. He was a member of St.…
Renea Kennedy
Renea Kennedy, age 64, of Galion passed away Saturday July 25, 2026 at Avita Galion Hospital. Born April 24, 1962 in Bucyrus, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Janice (Carpenter) Britt. She married Steve Kennedy on February 14, 2000 and he survives. She was a 1980 graduate of Galion High School. She…
Mark Ellenberger
Mark Victor Ellenberger, 74, of Crestline, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home. Mark was born in Canton, Ohio on May 9, 1952, to the late Victor and Marjorie (Carling) Ellenberger. He graduated from Crestline High School and Pioneer Joint Vocational School Class of 1970. He retired from Penn Central/Conrail RR as…
Jimmy Ray Carroll
Jimmy Ray Carroll, 88, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, July 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the comfort of his faith. Born in Jellico, Tennessee, Jimmy was the son of James and Dorothy Reynolds Carroll. He carried with him the values of hard work, kindness,…
Dr. Blake D. Wagner, Sr.
MANSFIELD: Dr. Blake D. Wagner, Sr., passed from death to life on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Every chapter of his remarkable life was shaped by faith. For more than four decades, Blake served as a pastor, proclaiming the Gospel and walking alongside others with compassion, wisdom, and grace. Born…
Jeffrey A. Keener
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jeffrey Alan Keener at his home on Friday, July 24. Born on January 20, 1960, in Columbus, Ohio, Jeff was raised in McConnelsville, Ohio, where he developed the values of kindness, hard work, and dedication that would guide him throughout his life. He…
Mary Agnes “Polly” Russo
Mary Agnes Russo, lovingly known as Polly, age 87, was called home to the Lord on July 26, 2026. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and faithful servant of Christ, Polly entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 27, 1939, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was the…
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