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OBITUARIES
Dean Black
Dean Franklin Black, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1951, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Charles and Evelyn (McCamman) Black. Dean was raised in Bellville and was a 1969 graduate of Clear Fork High…
Waunita L. Wharton
It is with great joy that we come to announce that Waunita Stuart Wharton was reunited with her Heavenly Father on May 5, 2026. Waunita was born on July 17, 1945 to William Arthur Stuart and Gladys Polson Stuart in Richland, Washington. For years afterward, she would fondly recall childhood visits to her Grandma and…
Leeroy Fuller
Leeroy Jr. Fuller, age 79, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Leeroy was born on July 11, 1946, in Shelby, to the late Ray and Bonnie (Shorts) Fuller. Leeroy was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving for 18 months in Vietnam. For 22…
Leigh Ann Burkhart
Leigh Ann Burkhart peacefully passed away to our Heavenly Father on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield. Leigh was born in Mansfield on September 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Kenneth Manner and Helen (nee Shively) Manner Maier. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High, she furthered her education at the…
DeLana Rivers
DeLana Elizabeth Rivers, age 65 of Mansfield Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness. On April 28, 1961 she was born in Portsmouth, Ohio the daughter of James and Carolyne (Jones) Erwin. On February 14, 1988, she married James Rivers in Shelby Ohio and they shared…
Frances Marie Wojahn
Frances Marie Wojahn of Mansfield passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, just one day short of her 74th birthday, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born May 9, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Eleanor Marie (Valentine) and Eugene Garland Patton. Frances grew up in a large family, which taught her the true value…
Pamella Morrison
Pamella A. Morrison, age 87, passed away at home on April 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Morrison, who passed away in 1974. Pamella was born in Mansfield, OH on April 8, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Alva and Helen (Russell) Benninghoff. She…
Carla S. Griffith
Carla S. Griffith, age 59 of Mansfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 4, 1966, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Arvil Dean and Marda (Owens) Rutter. Carla was a member of Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed visiting many other…
Charles “Steve” Reynolds
Charles “Steve” Reynolds, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin. He was born on July 27, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Herchel Reynolds and Erma V. (Dodds) Reynolds-Stone, and on June 13, 1970, he married the love of his life, Mary Margaret (Vanihel). They…
John Heichelbech
John Leonard Heichelbech, age 62, of Plymouth, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following an unexpected illness. Born July 24, 1963, in Crestline, John was the son of the late Harold Anthony and Mary Louise (Vogt) Heichelbech. John attended Shelby High School and soon thereafter began working at Shelby…
Shirley Ann Schuttera
Mansfield: Shirley Ann Schuttera, age 96, lifelong resident of the Mansfield Washington area passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Crystal Care Center. She was born September 7, 1929 to the late Clarence and Marie (Lehnhart) Dillon and graduated from Madison High School. After high school, Shirley worked as an executive secretary downtown for several…
Roy M. Turk
Roy M. Turk January 14, 1940 – May 10, 2026 Roy M. Turk of Ashland, OH, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Born January 14, 1940, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, to the late Robert and Alice (Everett) Turk, Roy lived a life marked by integrity, devotion, service, and community spirit.…
Jason Knasinski
Jason M. Knasinski, age 49, of Lexington, passed away on May 1, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 14, 1976, in Aurora, to Bill and Grace Champion. He was engaged to Amber B. Rivera, and together they shared four years of love and companionship. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic and painter…
Jerry Volk
Jerry Wayne Volk, 84 of Marblehead, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at The Landings of Westerville. Jerry was born on December 30, 1941, in Bucyrus to the late Robert “Bob” and Alice (Stinehelfer) Volk. He married Nancy Kuhn on October 5, 1968, and she proceeded…
Heather Jo Thompson
Heather Jo Thompson, age 50, of Mansfield unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was born on February 25, 1976, in Mansfield to David Sr and Susan (Stimens) Thompson. Heather loved going on fun-filled adventures, spending time with family and friends, cooking and planning celebrations, making every event feel…
Marlene F. DeWeese
Marlene F. DeWeese, age 77, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital under hospice care. She was born on July 24, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Frank Perry and Angeline G. Spitaleri Fought. Marlene was a proud graduate of St. Peter’s Catholic High School. She retired…
Jill Renee Drouhard
Jill Renee Drouhard, 65, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on May 3, 2026, after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her family at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Born November 28, 1960, in Galion, Ohio, Jill was the daughter of the late William Clegg and Sally (Priester) Clegg, who survives and resides in Galion.…
John Richard Marsh
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear”. John R. Marsh entered into eternal peace with our Heavenly Father on May 6, 2026. Born on August 15, 1935 to Edwin and Camille Marsh in Oak Park, IL, John was…
Dr. David D. Clymer
Dr. David Dietz Clymer, age 91, died peacefully in hospice care on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Although he wished to be back at home with his wife of 68 years, Betty, he was ready to move on to his heavenly home. David, “Doc,” was born in Hancock County on September 1, 1934. He graduated from…
Ronald Edward Kilgore
Isaiah 40:31, “but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings of eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” After a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer, Ronald Edward Kilgore was lifted to his heavenly home flying on the wings…
Robin Lynn Ralston
Robin Lynn Ralston, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Avita Health System – Ontario Hospital. Robin was born on March 1, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Robert and Eleanor (Hall) Ralston. She was their only child and was dearly loved. A 1963 graduate of Madison High School, Robin went on to…
Marcie Annette Hess
Marcie Annette (Long) Hess, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born on March 28, 1957, in Mansfield, Ohio, Marcie lived a life centered around family, love, and simple joys. Marcie married the love of her life, Randy Hess, in 1975, and together they shared many years of memories, laughter, and devotion. She…
Pamela Jean Howard
Pamela Jean Howard, age 71 of Mansfield, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Earl Richard Arnold and Mary Ellen (Beatty) Brogan. She married the love of her life, Edward L.…
Garnett Faye Fulmer
Garnett Faye Fulmer (Morgan), 81, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born on May 10, 1944, in Grahn, Kentucky, to Leslie and Clotine Morgan. Garnett Faye Fulmer was known for her kindness, her generosity, her drive, and her flawless sense of fashion. She spent her life working hard in…
Gladys Zimmerman
Gladys June Zimmerman, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A devoted Christian woman of deep faith, Gladys dedicated her life to Christ from the age of 18 and was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and daily prayers for her family. She played piano and organ in church for many years and cherished…
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