Dr. Gary L. Margot, university professor, author and Christian, age 80, of Mansfield, passed away at Avita Ontario on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, surrounded by the family who had always been at the center of his life. Born June 2, 1946, in Mansfield to parents Merle & Evelyn (Fichtner) Margot, Gary spent a lifetime learning, […]
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Hazel M. Ute
Hazel Marie Ute, of Lexington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 13, 2026. She was 85. She was born on May 5, 1941, in Cardington, Ohio, to the late Russell R. and Ella M. (Northrup) Hurrell, one of seven children. When Hazel was a young girl, her family relocated to […]
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Brian G. Smith
Brian G. Smith, 61, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a very brief and tough battle with brain cancer. He was born on December 2, 1964 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Larry and Linda (Foltz) Smith. On October 5, 1991 he married Karen (Carmean) Smith and together […]
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Cathy A. Ward
On July 31, 2026, Cathy A. Ward, beloved mawmaw, mother, friend, and sister, completed her earthly journey while surrounded by her children. She was 63. She was welcomed to eternal peace by her parents, Donald and Cynthia (Feliciano) Collins, and her son, D. Ryan Ward.
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Dorothy “Dottie” Karst
Dorothy “Dottie” Karst passed away peacefully at home under hospice care on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was 72. She was born on October 4, 1953 in Corona, California to William “Bill” and Betty (Braun) Potts. Dottie graduated from Lexington High School and attended North Central Technical College. On March 10, 1973 she married Michael […]
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Judy A. Adams
Judy A. Adams, 87, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born July 31, 1938, in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Catherine (Keehner) Armstrong. While still in high school, Judy began working as a bookkeeper for Islay Dairy before later joining Piece Goods […]
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Richard “Rich” McCleery
Richard R. McCleery of Lexington passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on January 21, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, Rich was the son of the late Richard D. and Julia (Fransisco) McCleery.
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Janet A. Calendine-Bolesky
Janet A. Calendine-Bolesky passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 87 years young. She was born on March 28, 1939 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late James A. and Awretha M. (Straub) Walker. Janet was a lifelong member of the Mansfield community, where she was raised and […]
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Carolyn D. Pendleton
Carolyn Darlene Pendleton ( Bowser), 73, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Carolyn was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and spent her life devoted to her faith, family, and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Carl Eugene Pendleton; her son, Carl “CR” Pendleton and […]
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Patricia “Pat” A. Sabo
Patricia “Pat” Sabo, of Little Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was 90. She was born on December 5, 1935 to Norman E. and Marian R. (Kiddle) Wetzel in Lakewood, Ohio. Growing up in the area she attended and graduated from West Lake High School with the class of 1955.