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OBITUARIES
George Parkison
George H. Parkison, age 77 of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his beloved Lake Maria Campground. He was born on April 19, 1949, in Mansfield to the late George and Louise (Hooper) Parkison, and on March 23, 2001, he married his loving wife, Chris (McNeely). George was proud to have served his…
Barb Fairchild
Barb Fairchild, age 77, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on September 6, 2026 at home. She was born on September 29, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Elias and Victoria (Compton) Hopkins. Barb had lived in Pikeville, Kentucky as a child and moved to Mansfield, Ohio. She was the owner and operator…
Ronald Eugene Rigsby
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 Ronald Eugene Rigsby, a man whose faith was the foundation of his life, has now received a renewed strength. Ronald…
Shawn Paula Laser
Shawn Paula Laser, 70, of Lexington, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born on April 6, 1956, in Mansfield, OH, to Eileen (Kelly) and John Wolfe. Shawn was feisty, highly organized, loving, driven, and determined. She lived her life with strength and purpose, while always making room for…
Rhonda Lee (Titman) Breit
Rhonda Lee (Titman) Breit, 58, of Crestline, Ohio, transitioned from earth to heaven following a ten-month battle with cancer. She was at home surrounded by love and peace, with family and close friends at her side. She is now resting comfortably, free from pain and heartache, in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus…
Duane Rader
Duane Ellwood Rader, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, following complications from a hemorrhagic stroke. He was born in Crestline to Donald and Mollie (Remy) Rader and lived in the area his entire life. Duane was a humble, hardworking man who gave freely of his time, talents, and knowledge. From…
Earl A. Swiney
Earl A. Swiney, 85, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while in the care of Arbors at Mifflin Nursing Home. He was born on April 26, 1941, in Delta, CO, the son of Hubart A. and Alvina Alice (Overby) Swiney. Earl proudly served his county in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam…
Ryan L. Smith
Ryan Lee Smith, A.K.A. Big Ryan, 47, passed through heaven’s pearly gates on Monday, August 24, 2026 after a short but valiant battle with a terminal illness. Ryan was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 17, 1979 to the late Sheila (Oakley) Mahon and his best friend and father, Leroy Smith who survives. Ryan had…
Curtis Allen Carter
Curtis Allen Carter, of Mansfield, Ohio, was born on November 12, 1950, to Fannie Mae Carter and John Grover Carter. He departed this life on September 6, 2026, in Ashland, Ohio. Curtis was raised in the Mansfield area and graduated from Madison High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Throughout his life, Curtis had a love for…
Diane Putney
Diane Putney, born January 23, 1953, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2026. She was a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and cherished friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Diane loved her family with all her heart. She was a devoted mother who supported…
David “Dave” Ujvari
David “Dave” Lee Ujvari, 75, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 11, 2026. Dave was born on September 19, 1950, to the late Frank and Edna (Fannin) Ujvari. Dave was a graduate of Willard High School, Class of 1969, and later graduated from Dayton Tool & Die. He went on to…
Carol W. Grubb
Carol W. Grubb, 84, of Mansfield passed away September 10, 2026 at her home of pancreatic cancer. Carol was born January 25, 1942 in Crestline to Everett and Martha Poffenbaugh Swain, She was a graduate of Crestline High School and called Crestline her home for the majority of her life, Carol worked at Lumberman’s, and…
Ronald “Ron” Hickson
Ronald “Ron” Hickson, 82, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on June 11, 1944 in Delaware, Ohio. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and spent his professional career with Kemper Insurance and Case management at M.A.N.C.I. Ron was…
Myra L. Sarafin
Myra Lucille (Hartman) Sarafin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 94. She was ushered into heaven with her family by her side, surrounding her with singing. Born on November 24, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio, Myra graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949 and earned her…
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hoffman
Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles Hoffman, 71, of Galion, passed away on September 11, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center after a battle of Leukemia. Jeff was born on March 26, 1955, in Crestline, OH to the late Richard and Patricia (Mahaffey) Hoffman. Jeff graduated from Galion High School with the Class of 1973. On…
Suzanne Marie Hoff
Suzanne Marie Hoff, 79, of Mansfield, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1946, in Marion, OH, to Paul and Vivian (Price) Baker. Suzanne retired from Mansfield City Schools after a fulfilling career. She was also deeply involved in the theater community at Mansfield Playhouse, where she…
Evelyn Jean Goodson
Evelyn Jean Goodson, 94, of Mansfield, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1932, in Canton, OH, to Kathryn and Norman Johnson. After graduation from Carrolton High School in 1950, Evelyn worked for Cavan Distributing. After marrying Eugene in 1953, they moved to Texarkana, TX…
Beth Fraizer
Beth Ann Fraizer, age 74, of Mansfield passed away Wednesday September 9, 2026 at her home. She was born December 10, 1951 in Shelby, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Reed) Steiner. She married Tim Fraizer on December 5, 1981 and he survives. Beth was a graduate of Crestview High School.…
Erma K. Nedrow
Erma K. Nedrow of Mount Gilead, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, September 10, 2026, at her home. She was 83 years old. She was born on January 28, 1943, in Rockwood, Pennsylvania, to the late Ada (Geary) and Russell Kuhlman. Erma worked at Hi-Stat for 36 years, retiring as a line leader. Saying Erma was…
Sylvedrey Julius LaPoint Jr.
Sylvedrey Julius LaPoint Jr., 68, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at JAG Healthcare Mansfield. He was born August 31, 1958, to Sylvedrey Julius LaPoint Sr. and Olive Joan Begor. No funeral services will be held. Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the family. Funeral Home: Advantage Funeral…
Wesley “Wes” Clark Mottayaw
Wesley “Wes” Clark Mottayaw of Mansfield, passed away just after midnight on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Kingston of Ashland. He was 80 years old. Born on January 10, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edith (Mawhorr) and Clark Mottayaw. He graduated from Madison High School with the Class of…
Miriam Ritchie
Miriam L. Ritchie, 92 of Ashland passed away peacefully at Kingston September 10th. She was born November 24,1933 at her home in Ashland. Her parents were Jay and Grace Iceman. She raised her family and then eventually worked at IGA in Warsaw,OH. When the family moved back to the Ashland area she worked as a…
George Fitzpatrick
George Thomas “Butch” Fitzpatrick, 79, of Fredericktown, Ohio, went to his “big home” in the early morning hours of September 9, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his daughters, following a courageous battle with cancer. Butch was born on October 24, 1946, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Winona Tufts “Mimi” and Thomas Jefferson…
Chad Schroemer
Chad Schroemer of Mansfield passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the age of 32. He was born on July 5, 1994, in Mansfield, Ohio and was an area resident his entire life. After graduation from Ontario High School, Chad furthered his education earning his building maintenance and welder certifications from Pioneer Career and Technology…
Bonnie J. Newman
Bonnie J. Newman, 94 of Shiloh went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026, in her home. She was born on December 29, 1931, in Richland County, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Lydia (nee Feazel) Esbenshade. She has resided in Adario most of her life. Bonnie married Nohl V.…
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