Andrew “Andy” (aka “Squid”) Charles Cole, 56, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Born May 5, 1969, in Shelby, Ohio, Andy was the son of the late Marlin C. and Edna (Workman) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 1987, and spent many […]
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Maribeth Baldridge
Maribeth Baldridge, age 69 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Arbors at Mifflin nursing facility in Mansfield. Born on September 19, 1956 to the late Elmer and Virginia (Homack) Reed in Youngstown, Ohio. She proudly worked for nearly 18 years at MTD in Willard. Maribeth had a true passion for […]
Dirk Bloom
Dirk Bloom, 42, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 19th. Dirk was a deeply warm and friendly person who never knew a stranger. He could talk to anyone and had a way of making people feel instantly comfortable and welcome. His smile was unforgettable, and his hugs were sincere and full of love. […]
Michael Hartge
Michael Hartge, Age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on October 21, 1957, in Shelby, Ohio, to Richard Eugene and Hazel Joyce (Ramey) Hartge. Michael was a lifelong Shelby resident, graduating from Shelby High School in 1975. He was a jack […]
Scott J. Hancock
Scott J. Hancock, age 90, life-long resident of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at his home. Scott was born on April 1, 1935, to the late Winfield and Helen (Laser) Hancock. He graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1953. The following year, he began working with his father at […]
Effie Elizabeth Cole
Effie Elizabeth Cole, age 94 of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio Born July 26, 1931, in Shiloh to William and Frances (Jeremy) Ziegler, she was sixth of twelve children . She was a 1949 graduate of Tiro High School. She worked in food service […]
Charlene Ruth Fagan-Briggs
Charlene R. Fagan-Briggs, age 97, formerly of Shelby, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Crestline Nursing and Rehab in Crestline, Ohio. Charlene was born on March 15, 1928, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Russell Laverne and Emma Gertrude (Dick) Apger. She spent most of her life in Shelby and was the last surviving […]
Ruby Sutter
Ruby Patrick-Sutter, age 89, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Avita Health Hospital in Ontario, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Ruby was born on March 9, 1937, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, to the late Clyde and Vell (Carter) Adkins. She lived in Shelby the majority of her life moving here […]
Charlene Richards
Charlene Richards, age 62 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Charlene was born on July 2, 1963, in Orange County, California, to the late Charles Moats and Gloria (Senec) Moats. She had been a Shelby resident for over 30 years. She earned […]
Eva Jean Coburn
Eva Jean Coburn, age 93 of Shelby, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born on October 8, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late Claude and Emma (Hicks) Ousley. She graduated from Floyd County High School in the class of 1950. She met […]
