In Loving Memory of Jim Napier Jr. It is with unimaginable sorrow and deep love that we share the passing of James (“Jim”) Napier Jr., who left us on June 19, 2025, at the age of 65. He was our rock, our guide, and our greatest comfort. His absence leaves a space no one can […]
Obituaries
Donald Rudrick
Donald Lee Rudrick of Mansfield passed away on June 19, 2025. Born to Nick and Rose Rudrick, Donald lived a life marked by integrity, faith, and deep love for his family. A man of quiet strength and unwavering character, Donald loved the Lord and lived each day grounded in his values. His devotion to his […]
Benjamin L. Silvert
Benjamin Lee Silvert, 54 of Ashland passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in his mother’s home following a eight month battle with Cancer. He was born on April 11, 1971 in Ashland the son of Dennis and Jane (nee Coram) Silvert. Ben graduated from Crestview High School, Class of 1989. He was employed at […]
Thomas Miller
Thomas Miller, age 76, resident of Ashland, OH passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Crystal Care Nursing Facility in Ashland. He was born on March 29, 1949, in Shelby to the late George and Rosemary (Reber) Miller and had been an area resident for the majority of his life. Tom was a […]
Thomas Glenn Lutz
Thomas Glenn Lutz, age 83, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born December 18, 1941, in Shelby, Ohio, to George & Dorothy (Stout) Lutz, Tom attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and was a proud graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1959. He went on to attend […]
Philip E Sherer
Philip “Phil” Edward Sherer, 77 of Crestline entered into the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Phil was born in Papua, New Guinea on April 1, 1948, to the late Russell and Ruth (Hirth) Sherer who were serving as missionaries with the Lutheran Church at the time. Phil had fond memories of his […]
Suzanne “Sue” Schamadan
Suzanne “Sue” Schamadan of Mansfield, OH passed peacefully at home on Saturday, June 14th. Age 95, Sue was born January 9, 1930 in Hubbard, OH to Carl and Lydia (Reese) Gangloff. While studying nursing at Capital University in Columbus, OH, Sue met her future husband William “Bill” Schamadan. She completed her nursing training at St. […]
Naomi Tharp
Naomi Tharp, 91, of Fredericktown passed away on Thursday morning, June 19, 2025 at Morrow Manor Nursing Home in Chesterville surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1933 in Lexington to the late Leonard and Geneva (Gaddis) Mowry. Naomi worked for the Dana Corporation in Fredericktown before moving to Florida with husband, […]
Harold Swiger
Harold Swiger, age 75, of Jeromesville, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in the early morning hours at his home following an extended illness. He was born September 12, 1949, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the late Hayward and Daisy (Heflen) Swiger. Harold was a veteran of the US Army. A resident of Mansfield for […]
Kay Voelp
Kay Voelp passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born Kay Ellen Selby to Raymond and Elsie (Anliker) Selby in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the mother of three children, Tyson Voelp, Traci (Bob) Zacharias, and Todd Voelp (who preceded her in death) and his wife, Shawn. Her legacy also […]
