Dayna Jayne Dent-Sowers, born May 3, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the early morning of June 22, 2026 at Kingston Rehab in Ashland, OH, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, community, and lifelong friendships. She was the beloved daughter of Harvey and Lois Dent, both of whom preceded her in death. Dayna […]
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Jeffrey Meredith
Jeffrey L. Meredith, age 76 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born to the late Noland and Marjorie Meredith on August 12, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio. Jeff was a member of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He began his working career at the age of 12 […]
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Donna “Sue” O’Brian
Donna Sue O’Brian of Lewis Center, Ohio, passed away late Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, at her home. She was 76 years old. Born on May 24, 1950, in Paintsville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Heber and Hattie (Spears) Rice. Sue married Donald O’Brian and they remained inseparable for the past 56 […]
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David Wotring
David William Wotring, 84, of Crestline, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Altercare of Bucyrus. David was born in East Liverpool, on February 14, 1942, to the late Edward Wotring and Mary (Childs) Bourne. He would marry Judith Maple on March 13, 1964, and they would share 48 years of loving marriage prior […]
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Connie Smith
With love, gratitude, and sadness, we announce the passing of Connie Smith, who entered into eternal rest on June 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on November 28, 1936, Connie lived a life defined by compassion, service, faith, and devotion to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend […]
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Carol Ann Kurek
Carol Ann Kurek, age 80, of Ashland, passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, at The Good Shepherd Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on August 29, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Henry and Margaret (Freund) Hock. Carol graduated from Madison High School in 1963 and attended one year at MedCentral […]
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Carol Baughman
Carol A. Baughman, age 85 of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Avita Health System – Ontario Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1941, in Mansfield to the late Harold and Esther (Schafer) Troupe. She is survived by her son Gary Baughman; her siblings Bob Troupe and Betty Neuroth; numerous grandchildren […]
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William J. Gilbert
William “Bill” J. Gilbert passed away peacefully at OhioHealth Mansfield following a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was 88. He was born on February 3, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late Harold and Charlene (Meyer) Gilbert. On August 18, 1962 Bill married the love of his life, Judith Rosenow, in […]
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James R. Johnson
James R. Johnson, age 79, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Sharon Brooke Assisted Living in Newark, Ohio. Born James Russell Johnson on June 2, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was one of three children of the late Robert Chester and Christine (Erhart) Johnson. He lived most of his life in […]
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Jon Kim Burton
Jon K. Burton passed from this world to his eternal rest Thursday morning, June 4, 2026, at Brethren Care Health Care Center in Ashland, Ohio. He was 76 years old. Born November 4, 1949, the son of Charles and Aileen (Turner) Burton, he was a lifelong resident of the Mansfield area, with family roots from […]