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Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
OBITUARIES
Keith “Dan” Clark
Keith Daniel Clark passed away peacefully in his home on December 9, 2023. He was 76. He was born on August 7, 1947 in Shelby, Ohio to parents Henry and Virginia (Buchter) Clark. Keith spent his childhood years in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1965 before going to serve in the United…
Emma Frances Franklin
Emma Frances Franklin, age 94, of Mansfield, passed away early Friday morning, December 8, 2023, in Mansfield. She was born August 14, 1929, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Nora (Brooks) and Frank Louvis. On December 22, 1947, she married George C. Franklin and they shared 68 treasured years together. She is now reunited with…
Ronald Eugene Nacke
Ronald Eugene Nacke, age 69, of Mansfield, passed away early Friday morning, December 8, 2023, at Mansfield Memorial Homes. Born October 12, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Pauline (Smith) and John Nacke Sr. Ron lived most of his life in Mansfield and had worked at Progress Industries. He enjoyed…
Carline “Cork” L. Harvey
Carline L “Cork” (Yarnell) Harvey, 85, of Mansfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Carline was born September 19, 1938, in Mansfield, to Hollie and Olive G. (Snow) Yarnell. She graduated from Lucas High School in 1956 and married the love of her life, H. Bernard Harvey on…
Christine Kay Rader
Christine Kay Rader, 63, of Mansfield, lost her battle with cancer that she fought courageously. She joined her daughter and brother in Heaven on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Christine was born on November 17, 1960 in Ashland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Jane (Bender) Crow. She was a 1979 graduate of…
Charlene James
Charlene James of Mansfield passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 27, 1944, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Millie (Flinn) and John Easterling. Charlene enjoyed shopping, traveling and spoiling her late daughter, Chris Nedrow and her granddaughter, Corrine Nedrow. Charlene loved her family and kept them…
Frederick Cooke
Frederick Charles Cooke, age 73, passed away at home, surrounded by family, from complications of pancreatic cancer. In the last three months of his life he was constantly surrounded by family and friends and tended to around the clock by his loving wife. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Fred was born May…
Tommy Vernon Hunt
Tommy Vernon Hunt, 71, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Tommy was born March 28, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Cecil and Rosetta (Sexton) Hunt. Tommy was a residential electrician, owning his own business, Hunt Electric. Family-oriented, Tommy loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren.…
Joan Johnson
Joan (Frederick) Johnson, 91, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Joan was born on July 26, 1932, in White Oak, KY, to Finley and Hattie (Griffith) Frederick. She is survived by daughters, Cleora Johnson, Patty (David) Day, and Louise Thomas; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, with one on the way.…
Jackie Burton
Jackie Lee Burton, 76, of Mansfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Jackie was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on Thursday, April 10, 1947, to his late parents Junior and Nellie Burton. Jackie enjoyed being around his family. He was known for wanting to always mow the grass…
Olive Jane Bechley
BELLVILLE: Olive J. Bechley passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2023, in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital at the age of 93. She was born on February 23, 1930, to her parents Cloyd & Ruby (Dill) Briner in Mansfield, Ohio. After Olive graduated from Lucas High School with the class of 1948, she married Delbert…
Jeffrey “Jeff” M. Cerreta
Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Cerreta, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and resident of Galion, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on November 4, 1959, to the late, Louis Anthony Cerreta, Jr, and his surviving mother, Joyce “June” (Lowery) Cerreta. Jeff will be dearly missed by his loving spouse,…
Barbara Cross
Barbara Cross, age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at University Hospital of Ashland. She was blessed to be surrounded by her family that loved her so very much. Barbara was born February 8, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to parents Glenn and Lucinda (Hembree) Kendall. She was a 1965 graduate of Malabar High…
Harv Traxler
Harvey J. Traxler, age 74, passed away at his home, December 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 24, 1949, in Shelby to Gail E. “Jake” Traxler and Nancy J. (Metz) Traxler, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A 1967 graduate of Shelby High School, Harv then went on to open his…
Tom Dougherty
Tom Dougherty passed away on December 5, 2023 following a brief illness. He was 66. He was born on January 5, 1957 to parents Ellis and Marilyn (Griffon) Dougherty in Mansfield, Ohio. Tom is survived by his wife Karen Dougherty as well as numerous family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ellis…
Bonnie Mollica
Before Bonnie passed, she took the time to write her own obit. Her words are below: Everyone has an expiration date. My expiration date was December 1, 2023, after 70 wonderful years. I was born December 6, 1952 to Marcella Cantleberry Mollica and Lewis Mollica in Mansfield, Ohio, where I grew up and lived for…
Ronald Miller
We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald Miller of Mansfield, most recently of Signature Healthcare in Galion, where he received loving care. Ron passed at the age of 84 on December 2, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with dementia. Ron was born in Shadyside, Ohio to Stanley &…
Beatrice Powers
In Loving Memory Beatrice Jessie (Nixon) Powers was born on July 25, 1928 in Coeburn, VA and passed away on December 1, 2023 in Pasco, WA. Beatrice was the youngest daughter and last surviving of 11 children born to Robert A. and Margaret V. (Colyer) Nixon. Bea was preceded in death by her six brothers…
Maxine Conley
Maxine Conley of Mansfield passed away Sunday evening, December 3, 2023, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital at the age of 78. She was born July 25, 1945, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Cleo (Stilton) and John Sturgeon. In 1963, she married Hershel Conley and they raised their family in the Mansfield area. Maxine…
Barbara J. “Barb” Shaver
Barbara J. “Barb” Shaver MANSFIELD: Barbara J. “Barb” Shaver, age 67 passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family following a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was born September 8, 1956 in Morrow County to Ivan and Lottie (Ashworth) Carte and graduated from Northmor High School. Barb worked as…
Diana Jane Harter
Diana Jane Harter, 77, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Diana was born on October 28, 1946 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Roy and Donna (Berry) Hrivnak. Diana was employed in retail throughout her life, working at Lazarus and Walmart. She attended St. Mary of the Snows.…
Nathan A. Atwater
Nathan A. Atwater, 43 of Annadale Avenue, died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at home after a long illness. Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield will care for funeral arrangements. Words of condolence may be expressed at www.wappner.com Funeral Home: Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield Website: www.wappner.com
Emogene French
Emogene French, 86 of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Wedgewood Estates. Emogene was born November 25, 1937, in Salyersville, Kentucky to Lyman and Elizabeth (Arnett) Croft. The family moved to Crestline, Ohio in 1945. Emogene, Em to many, was industrious and committed to her family, working throughout high school to…
Rosa Lee Paulson
Rosa Lee Paulson, 81, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at OhioHealth Kobacker House. Rosa was born on February 1, 1942 in Atkins, Virginia to Julius and Margaret (Beasley) Glass. A devout woman of faith, Rosa, loved the Lord and was a faithful reader of her Bible. She attended Christ Gospel. Rosa was a…
Ruth I. Essex
Ruth Irene Essex, just a week shy of her 100th birthday, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ruth was born on December 10, 1923, in Morrow County to the late Silas and Naomi (Finical) Gundrum. She married James B. Essex on June 12, 1949. They spent 27 years of marriage…
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