Anita Lois Penrose, 87, of Ontario, Ohio, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born July 2, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Cuba (Porter) Secrist. Anita dedicated 35 years of her life to serving the community through her work at Empire Affiliates Credit Union, […]
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Gladys Jane Eshelman
Gladys Jane Eshelman, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 with family in Butler, Ohio. Jane was born on March 8, 1938 to the late Pete and Helen (Knepper) Morris in Somerset, Pennsylvania. For many years, she worked at a fabric store, E & J Fabrics in Mansfield then ran her own fabric […]
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Lois Evelyn Kilgore
Lois Evelyn Kilgore, age 97, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away late Monday evening, June 30, 2025, at Lexington Court Care Center. She was born March 16, 1928, in Jeromesville, Ohio, to the late Martha M. “Mabel” (Knapp) and Edgar L. Ream. She retired from Therm-O-Disc after 15 years of service. Lois had previously worked at […]
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Jimmy Lacey
Jimmy W. Lacey, age 77 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Cleveland VA Medical Center. He was born on August 20, 1947, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Landon T. and Helen E. (Cash) Lacey. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the […]
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James Richard Hanes
James Richard Hanes, 80 of Shiloh, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at home with his wife at his side, following a battle with Parkinsons and dementia. Jim was born in Lima, Ohio on January 31, 1945, to Clarence Eugene Hanes and Wilma Jean Lee Hanes. The oldest of three sons, Jim, attended […]
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Karen Walden
Karen “Sue” Walden, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Sue was a kind, resilient woman whose life was a reflection of her deep faith in Christ. She carried His love in her heart and shared it freely with everyone she met. Whether through her gentle words, warm smile, or quiet acts of […]
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Richard Hartz
Richard A. Hartz, age 70, of Willard, died unexpectedly yet peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at his home. Richard was born June 24, 1955 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Wayne M. and Darlene J. (Rader) Hartz. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1974. Richard spent most of his working career in the […]
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Airleen Hickman
Airleen Hickman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the age of 81, with her devoted husband of 42 years, Randall Hickman by her side. Born on June 9, 1944, Airleen lived a life filled with love, strength and selfless devotion to her family. She found immense […]
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Donald L. Swank
BELLVILLE: Donald Lee Swank, age 86, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born July 5, 1938, in Fredericktown to Frederick and Velma (Fisher) Swank, Don was raised with the values of his generation—discipline, self-reliance, and a belief in the dignity of hard work. He graduated from Bellville High School in 1956. Early […]
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Gene Baker
Gene Raymond Baker ,88 of Mansfield, Ohio went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025. On March 27, 1937 the good Lord blessed the world when Gene was born to Clarence and Ruth Baker in Ripley Township. Gene was raised on the family farm and graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955. For […]