Daniel L. Bowers, Sr., 75, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a short illness. A hardworking man with a strong sense of responsibility, Dan was the kind of person who showed his love through action. He fixed what was broken, built what his family needed, taught what he knew, and […]
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Jeanetta Mae Vance
Jeanetta Mae Vance, 93, of Bellville, passed away at Victorian Village Nursing Center in Columbus on September 2, 2026. A woman with a nurturing heart and a seemingly endless capacity for caring, Jeanetta spent her life tending to the people, animals, plants, and countless other living things that found their way into her care. Whether […]
Alan Lee Kitzmiller
Alan Lee Kitzmiller, 78, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 2, 1947, in Mansfield, Alan was the son of the late Albert L. Kitzmiller and Florence (Moyer) Kitzmiller. He graduated from Ontario High School with the Class of 1966 and went on to […]
Patricia Ann Andonach
Patricia Ann Andonach, 80, of Butler, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2026. Patricia was born on June 2, 1946, to Richard E. Hoffman and Kathleen (Hunt) Hoffman. She was a graduate of Madison High School. She married the love of her life, Raphael “Andy” Andonach in 1965. They […]
Allen L. Brindo
Allen L. Brindo, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 in his Bellville home with his loving family by his side at the age of 79. Allen was born on February 26, 1947 in Mansfield to the late Shirely Eugene Brindo and Shirley Jean Wittel Brindo. Allen was a wonderful husband, amazing dad, proud grandpa and […]
Melva Dwayne “Dwayne” Littleton
Melva Dwayne “Dwayne” Littleton, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of the home and family she loved so dearly. Dwayne was born on April 5, 1941, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Luther and Bertha (Irwin) Carver. On March 29, 1964, she married the […]
Lynn Eugene Cates
Lynn Eugene Cates February 7, 1946 ~ July 9, 2026 Heaven gained another angel this day, Lynn, after a brief illness. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, the 1st of 4 children to Robert Cates and the 1st of 3 children to Elnora Burkepile Cates Miller, Lynn called Butler, Ohio, his boyhood home, then grew up in […]
Kimberly Kay Bonin
Kimberly Kay Bonin lived her life as an artist — not only with paint brushes, frosting bags, costumes and decorations, but in the way she loved people, celebrated family, and turned ordinary moments into something unforgettable. Whether she was creating a birthday cake masterpiece, wrapping a gift so beautifully it almost couldn’t be opened, painting […]
Edgell Franklin “Frank” Lyon
Edgell Franklin “Frank” Lyon, 82, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a short illness surrounded by his children. Through every setback, Frank fought gallantly, often baffling his doctors and care team with his strength, resilience, and determination. Though his passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those […]
James Lee “Ziggy” Zeigler
James Lee “Ziggy” Zeigler, age 78, of Fredericktown and the Bellville community, passed away Monday evening, May 4, 2026, at his home following a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Hagaman) Zeigler.Following in his father’s footsteps, he grew up in the […]
