Frank Dukes Jr., 74, passed away on October 13, 2026, after an extremely difficult but far too short battle with cancer caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. Frank was called home by his Lord and Savior, leaving his family with a lifetime of love, memories, and lessons they will […]
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John T. Javens, Jr.
John T. Javens, Jr., better known as “Big John” or “Little John” age 61, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026 in Arbors of Mifflin. He was born to the late John T. Javens, Sr., and Mary Javens in Galion, on January 5, 1965. Professionally, John worked as a truck driver for many years. […]
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Mose Williams, Jr.
Mose Williams, Jr. There are some men whose presence speaks before they ever say a word. They lead not by seeking attention, but by the life they live—their faith, their hard work, their devotion to family, and the steady example they leave behind. Mose Williams, Jr. was that kind of man.
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Frank P. Basilone, Jr.
Frank Patrick Basilone, Jr. better known as “Jeep”, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026 in Lexington Court Care Center at the age of 75. Frank was born on November 10, 1950 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Frank Basilone, Sr. and Myrtle Petersen Basilone. Frank was a 1970 graduate of Sandusky High School. Known locally […]
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Robert E. “Gene” Johnston, Jr.
Robert E. “Gene” Johnston, Jr., age 75 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Avita Ontario Hospital. He was born on December 20, 1950, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Robert E. and Mary Alice (Galaher) Johnston, Sr. Gene proudly served his country in the USMC during Vietnam. He worked for and […]
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William “Bill” Franta, Jr.
William “Bill” Mathew Franta, Jr., age 86, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, following a brief illness. Born July 7, 1939, at his paternal grandparents home on Walker Lake Road in what was then rural Richland County, Bill entered the world sharing not only his name with his father, William Mathew Franta, Sr., but also […]
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Richard Newell, Jr.
Richard Newell Jr., age 66, of Galion passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Ohio Health Mansfield after complications from surgery. Born March 22, 1960 in Shadyside, Ohio, he was the son of the late Richard Newell Sr. and Joann (Mahlivitch) Newell.
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Willard “Bill” Pollock, Jr.
Willard N. “Bill” Pollock, Jr. age 76 transitioned peacefully, Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home in Shelby. Born October 22, 1949, in Shelby to Willard N. and Mary Jane (Roberts) Pollock, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A 1968 Shelby High School graduate, Bill had been formally employed with AMF, AutoCall Co. and […]
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James E. Cantrell, Jr.
James E. Cantrell, Jr., of Lexington, passed away at home on March 23, 2026 after a brief, but hard fought, battle with cancer. He was 62. He was born on December 8, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James E. and Carolyn Sue (Dickenson) Cantrell. On April 9, 1989 he married Judith Fown, and […]
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Gus Paul Peter, Jr.
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty… He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” — Psalm 91 With a life firmly rooted in that promise, Gus Paul Peter, Jr. went home to be with his Lord on […]