Jonah Keaton, 86, of Shelby, passed away at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Jonah was born on September 10, 1938, to the late parents of Herbert and Vivian (Seita) Keeton, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Jonah married his wife, Bonnie (Mitchell) Keaton, on November 1, 1991. They spent 33 wonderful years […]
Obituaries
Johsua Kuehlman
Joshua “Josh” John Kuehlman, 47, of Galion, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025. Josh was born in Pontiac, MI, to the parents of late Richard and surviving Katherine (Nelson) Kuehlman on July 13, 1977. Josh was a proud graduate of Liberty Christian School, class of 1998. Josh got […]
Karen L. Aber
Karen L. Aber age 80 of Ashland, passed away on June 10, 2025 at Brookwood Place. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 13, 1945 the daughter of John and Irene (Gaskel) Keefer she was a resident of Ashland County most of her life. Karen was married to Larry M. Aber on February 8, 1964 and […]
Glenna McCoy
Glenna M. McCoy, age 96, a former resident of Shelby passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Firelands Hospital in Sandusky, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 1, 1929, in Tiro to Lester E. and Minnie K. (Eckstein) Smith, she was a lifelong area resident and a 1947 graduate of Tiro. She worked […]
Margareta K. “Marge” Kirkpatrick
BUTLER: Margareta K. “Marge” Kirkpatrick, age 90 of Butler passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Country Meadow Care Center. She was born December 27, 1934 in New York City to the late Karl and Bertha ( Duemmler) Goeppinger and was raised with five siblings Emil, Arthur, Rosalinda, Walter, and Frank. Her family bought a […]
Matthew Allen “Matt” Kessler
Matthew Allen “Matt” Kessler, age 45, of Sandstone, WV and previously of Shelby, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, WV. Matt was born April 29, 1980 in Shelby, OH, the son of the late William Leo “Bill” Kessler Jr. and Starr Lynn […]
Carl Harper
Carl Harper, age 83 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his home after a brief illness, surrounded by his wife and friend of 45 years Patricia Stotts Harper and his canine companion Annie. Carl was born on March 22, 1942, to Mark Harper, Sr., and Myrtle (Walker) Harper. Carl worked at […]
Ruth E. Reeder
BUTLER: Ruth Elizabeth Reeder passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was 98. She was born on February 27, 1927 in Fredericktown, Ohio to parents Leland and Florance (Robinson) Ebersole. After graduating high school, Ruth pursued a rewarding career as a beautician, working at several salons over the […]
Loretta Sampsel
Loretta Jean Sampsel, 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Arbors at Mifflin nursing home. Loretta was born in Galion to the parents of late Leroy and Lilly (Baldinger) Sipe on October 16, 1943. Loretta was not just a homemaker; she excelled in her role in the healthcare industry as a housekeeper, where […]
Ricky Robinson
Ricky Robinson, age 66 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1958, in Mansfield to the late Charles and Ruth (Sergent) Robinson. Ricky enjoyed mowing, especially with his brother-in-law, and he loved his dog Blue. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by […]
