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OBITUARIES

Jane Louise (Garber) Beasley

Jane Louise (Garber) Beasley, age 87, of Mansfield, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 22, 2026, while in the care of Crystal Care of Mansfield. Jane was born on April 8, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Lester L. Garber and Frances M. (Herrick) Garber. A lifelong…

Carol Anne Robinson Myers

Carol Anne Robinson Myers, 87, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her children. Carol was born on April 22, 1938, to Neil Snow Robinson and Henrietta Beal Robinson. Some of her earliest memories were how she enjoyed “helping” on her grandpa’s/dad’s farm (the Robinson Lokshellow Dairy Farm) with the Guernsey cows and…

James Dill

James H. “Jim” Dill, 74, of Galion, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on January 14, 2026 at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born March 9, 1951, in Ames, Iowa, he was the son of the late Thomas R. “Dick” and Margaret J. “Mickey” Dill. Jim was a graduate of Galion High School, Class of…

Patricia Ann Tanner

Patricia Ann Tanner, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at UH Medical Center of Ashland. She was born on April 2, 1945, in Ashland, Ohio, to Clair McClure and Hazel Miller McClure. A lifelong resident of the area, Patricia held a deep love for her hometown and the people in it. Patricia’s…

Thomas Miller

Thomas Gene Miller, age 73, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2026, following a courageous battle with heart disease. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on July 10, 1952, Tom was the son of Chester and Barbara (George) Miller. On March 6, 1971, he married Darlene (Karkalik) Miller, and together they shared 54 years…

Ronald Edwin Lemon

Ronald E. Lemon passed away Monday, January 26th, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield at the age of 85. He was born on October 17th, 1940, in Mansfield to the late Foster (Katherine (née Hunter)) Lemon. Ron was a dedicated man, whether it be to his family, his church, his school district and his career.…

James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter

James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, in Shelby, to the late James A. and Madaline W. (Gutshall) Sutter. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School. Well known as a skilled builder, Jimmy…

Timothy Wendell Pruner

Timothy Wendell Pruner, age 64 of Crestline, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Mansfield to the late Harold Wendell and Shirley Anne (Snyder) Pruner, and on May 14, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Brenda (Blanton). Tim graduated from Ontario…

Crist Brown

Crist Allen Brown, 62 of Galion, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin after battling an extended illness. Crist was born on August 23, 1963, in Galion to the late Casto and Lois (Beaty) Brown. Crist was a graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. Following high school, Crist went on to…

Kristine Morris-Boan

Kristine Elizabeth Morris-Boan, lovingly known for her creativity, compassion, and extraordinary strength, passed away at home with her family on January 25, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard Wayne Morris and Kathleen Ann Kleshinski Morris. Kristine lived a life defined by love, resilience, and purpose. Above all else,…

Irene Cooper

Irene Cooper, 84, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2026. Born February 10, 1941, in Ophir, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Cantrell) Cox. On April 4, 1959, Irene married the love of her life, Jonathan Thomas Cooper, whom she met at…

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…

Sam Romagnoli

Sam Romagnoli, age 73, of Mansfield sadly passed away Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital from complications after surgery. Born Samuel Louis Romagnoli in Follansbee, West Virginia, he was one of two children of the late Joseph A. and Jeanette T. (Casini) Romagnoli. Sam was a musical prodigy from a young age…

Peggy Randolph

Peggy Ann Randolph, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 3, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Samuel “Sam” Chipner Jr. and Norma (Grubb) Chipner. Peggy graduated from Galion High School in 1976 and began her career at North Electric. She later worked as…

Edward E. Ault

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Eugene Ault, of Mansfield, on January 27, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. Ed was born July 1, 1944 to Lewis and Hazel (Shirley) Ault in Marion County, Ohio. He grew up on…

Reverend Dr. George S. Spink

Reverend Dr. George S. Spink 98, of Ashland passed from this life on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2026, at Brethren Care Village. He was born on January 21, 1928, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Reverend Harry N. and Adelaide (nee Till) Spink. George graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia, Class of…

Angel Gregory Thompson Jr.

Angel Gregory Thompson Jr., age 86, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Angel G. Thompson Sr. and Lucy (Zapp) Thompson. Angel was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and proudly served his country as a veteran of…

Duane Charles “Bud” Getz

Duane Charles “Bud” Getz, age 93, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 23th at Primrose Retirement Community in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on April 10, 1932, Bud graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and later served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning home to Mansfield,…

Mary Ervin

Mary Kathryn Ervin, age 84, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 in her Lexington home. She was born on August 3, 1941 in Mount Vernon to the late Richard Phillips & Frances Sharp Phillips. She grew up in Knox County and faithfully attended Green Valley Methodist Church with her family. Mary was a graduate of…

Michael Robert Kern

Michael Robert Kern, age 85, of Butler, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, at Taylor Place Assisted Living in Findlay, Ohio. He was born October 20, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, one of three sons of the late Robert and Juliana (Harlett) Kern. Michael devoted his life to the Lord and watched church…

Thomas Eugene Goon

Thomas Eugene Goon, 76 of Ashland passed from this life Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 in his home. Tom was born on January 27, 1950 in Ashland, the son of the late Charles and Mary Etta (nee Shankland) Goon. He graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1969. Tom married the love of his life,…

Emma Denise Bluester

Emma Denise Bluester passed away January 24, 2026, at her home in Wooster surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1957, to Martha Bluester and Phillip Riley. Emma attended Mansfield Senior High and was a graduate of the class of 1976. Emma, commonly known as “Niecy”, loved spending time with her family and…

Frances Pearl Granger

Frances Pearl Granger, age 85, of Ontario, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Avita Health System-Galion Hospital. She was born October 4, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late John and Gertrude (Cordell) Riekirk. In her early years, Frances used her unique beauty to her advantage and worked as a fashion model in Baldwin…

Daniel K. Martin

Daniel K. Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. He was born on August 17, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Daniel W. C. Martin and Nelly (Magataux) Martin Sharp Rolfe. Following his graduation from high school, Dan proudly served his country in the…

Estella Mae Stansberry

Estella Mae Stansberry, 80, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1946, to the late Clyde and Esther Taylor. Estella was a proud graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School, Class of 1964. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she spent many years as a…

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