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OBITUARIES
Mariann M. Eichler
Obituary for Mariann M. Eichler Mariann M. Eichler, 81, of Mount Gilead, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. Born on July 25, 1944, in Somerville, Massachusetts, Mariann was adopted and lovingly raised by Albert Wolf and Marie Lippold. Following…
Clinton J. Brown
Clinton Jud Brown, 57, of Franklin, Tennessee, formerly of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with Diffuse Large B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Just one day before his passing, Clint celebrated his 57th birthday exactly as he hoped—with the people he loved most. Family and…
Nola “Sue” Keesee
Sue Keesee, age 86, received her angel wings on June 13, 2026. Sue spent over 30 dedicated years working at Kroger before retiring, where she built lifelong friendships and earned the respect of everyone who knew her. While she worked hard, her greatest and most cherished role was being the world’s most amazing Mawmaw. There…
Connie Lee
Connie E. Lee, age 81 of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1945, in Ironton, Ohio, to the late John and Florence (Noble) Lykins. Connie enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, watching westerns, and playing the lottery. She was the best mother and wife, and…
Polly Baker
Polly Baker, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1933, to the late Wilse and Eva (Napier) Howard in Harlan Co., Kentucky. Polly married the love of her life, Murphy Baker, on October 16, 1949, and together they shared many years filled with love,…
Beth Ann Bookwalter
Beth Ann Bookwalter, age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Born on September 29, 1955, in New London, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte Frances (Rinehart) and Herbert Denison Chamberlain Jr. She met her husband, Greg, while attending The Ohio State…
Sean Snyder
Lowell Lee Hershner, 85, courageously passed away on June 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, patriotism, and unwavering devotion to family. Born on February 16, 1941, to Donald and Inez (Reed) Hershner, Lowell grew up in Johnsville, Ohio. He was a star quarterback for what he fondly called the “Johnsville Tech”…
Patricia “Pat” A. Sabo
Patricia “Pat” Sabo, of Little Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was 90. She was born on December 5, 1935 to Norman E. and Marian R. (Kiddle) Wetzel in Lakewood, Ohio. Growing up in the area she attended and graduated from West Lake High School with the class of 1955. Pat…
Sonja Whitacre
Sonja Marie Whitacre, 55, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Avita Health Systems – Galion Hospital. Sonja was born on December 8, 1970, to the late Elden and Helen (Parker) Rohde in West Virginia. Sonja found joy in life’s simple pleasures and the people she loved most. She was a devoted fan of…
Marlene D. Rose
Marlene D. Rose, 93, passed from this life June 6, 2026, after battling pancreatic cancer. Her two daughters cared for her in her final weeks, and she was able to stay in her home. Born in Galion, Ohio on 3/30/33, to Herman and Alice Derfler, she lived there until making Ashland her home, as a…
Randy Ray McClain
Randy Ray McClain, age 72, of Shelby, passed away early Friday morning, June 12, 2026, at Centerburg Pointe in Centerburg. His death follows health complication as a result of a car accident on October 8, 2025. Born July 19, 1953, in Shelby, Randy was the son of the late Avery and Bertha (Creech) McClain. A…
Jerry Cline
Jerry Reid Cline, 79, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was born March 29, 1947, to Jack and Helen (Pack) Cline in Mansfield, Ohio. Jerry honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, a period of service he carried with great pride throughout his life. Following his…
Jeffery Alan Gerger, Sr.
Jeffery Alan Gerger, Sr., 68, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. His daughter, Heather “Rosebud” John, and his brother, Mike, were by his side during his final moments. Born on November 22, 1957, Jeff was the son of Joseph and Delores Gerger, who preceded…
Elizabeth (Liz) Miller
Elizabeth Anne Miller née Garber, a beacon of warmth and joy, left this world unexpectedly on May 30, 2026, while exploring South Dakota with her partner Bill. Born on March 21, 1963, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Liz’s journey through life was marked by her vibrant spirit that embraced each moment with love, laughter and enthusiasm. Liz…
Joan Morrow
Joan Morrow, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Ontario Estates Senior Living. Joan was born on January 27, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio. Joan saw the love of her life at a high school football game, and a mutual friend introduced them. Joan and Richard married on April 2, 1955, and were…
Dr. Raymond Edward Bernotas
Dr. Raymond Edward Bernotas, 69, of Ontario passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 14, 1956, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Frances Bernotas. Raymond attended Case Western Reserve University before earning his dental degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He practiced…
Carol Sue Daugherty
Carol Sue Daugherty, 82, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away at her residence on June 10, 2026. Born on May 15, 1944, in Mansfield, Carol was the daughter of James Wilbur Alexander and Bertha Rose (Plant) Alexander. Carol worked for many years at Woodlawn Nursing Home, now known as Liberty Nursing Center, before retiring. She was…
Edward E. Johnson
Edward Eugene Johnson, 57, of Butler, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Ed was born in Mount Vernon Ohio on June 5, 1968 to the late biological parents Glen J. and Karen J. (Sovine). Ed was raised by his grandfather, Donald Sovine as his father figure and mother,…
David W. Endicott
David Wayne Endicott, 68, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away on June 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 6, 1958, in Galion, Ohio, David was the son of Wayne and Phyllis (Barnett) Endicott. He lived a life marked by honesty, humor, and an unwavering love for his family. David was…
Edwin “Bubba” Patton Jr
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin E. “Bubba” Patton Jr., who departed from this world on June 5, 2026, at the age of 56, after a brief illness. Bubba’s journey began on April 22, 1970, in the warm embrace of Mansfield, Ohio, where he was born to loving parents…
Jon K. Burton
Jon K. Burton passed from this world to his eternal rest Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at Brethren Care Health Care Center in Ashland, Ohio. He was 76 years old. Born November 4, 1949, the son of Charles and Aileen (Turner) Burton, he was a lifelong resident of the Mansfield area, with family roots from…
Wilbert “Lee” Bachelder
Wilbert “Lee” Bachelder, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Waterford Senior Living-Fairfield. Lee was born on June 7, 1937, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, to the late Alva and Grace (Cole) Bachelder. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he enjoyed a successful career as an…
Judith Ann “Judy” Ehrensberger
LEXINGTON: Judith Ann “Judy” Ehrensberger, 86, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion following an extended illness. Born November 15, 1939, in Bucyrus, Judy was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Alliman) Hancock. A graduate of Bucyrus High School, she married Robert J. Ehrensberger on…
Barton Eugene “Zeke” Meyer
Barton Eugene “Zeke” Meyer, 95, passed away at Arbors at Mifflin on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1930 in Monessen, PA to William August and Ruth Genevra (Charlton) Meyer. Bart graduated from Rostraver High School in 1948. He married Jennie Laverne Shetterly on November 5, 1955 in Belle Vernon, PA…
Barbara “Katy” Kaye Watts
Barbara “Katy” Kaye Watts, age 83, of Galion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Katy was born on August 13, 1942, in Logan, West Virginia, to the late Orville Clyde and Irene (Mooney) McDonald. Throughout her early years, she worked at various restaurants, cared for…
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