Charles “Chuck” Cook, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 89. Chuck was born on February 15, 1936 to parents Clarence and Viola (DeVinny) Cook in Mansfield, Ohio. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School in 1954, Chuck enlisted in the United […]
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Christine Joy Bister
Precious Christine Joy Bister, age 81, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 22, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Christine’s life was defined by love, strength, and unwavering dedication to Jesus. She was blessed with two daughters and five grandchildren, each of whom she loved and prayed for fiercely. She shared […]
Dean R. Beal
Dean Richard Beal peacefully departed from this life on February 16, 2025 after several years battling with cancer. Dean was born on September 4, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a veteran after a service-connected injury, carrying the spirit of duty and sacrifice throughout his […]
Walter G. Allen
MANSFIELD: Walter Glenn Allen passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 70. He was born on December 23, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to parents Virgil Steve and Martha (Johnson) Allen. After growing up in Texas Glenn moved to Ohio to be closer to family and to look for […]
Helen F. Lapeer
MANSFIELD: Helen Frances Lapeer passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Mary (Wolak) Zbizek. Helen was a 1953 graduate of Fordson High, in Dearborn, Michigan. On July 25, 1959, she married Richard […]
Nancy Lou Giffin
Nancy Lou Giffin, 78, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on January 7, 1947, in Mansfield, she spent her life in the community she loved, touching the lives of many with her warmth and creativity. Nancy had a remarkable ability to form lasting friendships wherever she worked. She held various jobs […]
Craig Redmond
LEXINGTON: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2nd Tim. 4:7) As a husband, dad, son, engineer, and fellow Christian, Craig Redmond pursued Jesus in all areas of his life. Wise beyond his years, he was aware just how temporary this physical life can be. No […]
Elfriede Anna Gross
ASHLAND: Elfriede Anna Gross was born on November 27, 1933 in Breman, Germany to Frieda and Paul Rebitzer. She immigrated to America on April 30, 1958 and became a naturalized citizen on October 17, 1975. She married Paul Gross on June 27, 1959 in Akron, Ohio and they shared 35 years of marital bliss. During […]
Eric Wood
Eric Guy Wood passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2025, at the age of 49 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on June 6, 1975, Eric was a devoted husband, stepfather, brother, and friend who was known for his kind heart and warm spirit. He resided in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with his husband, Lawrence Sullivan, and his […]
Paul Searle
“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” – Tolkien, The Hobbit. Paul Searle, 70, of Lexington, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Lexington Court Care Center. He was born on December 20, 1954 in […]
