Bellville: Dale E. Baker, a beloved member of the community and a true steward of the land, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 11, 2025 leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, family, and the enduring rhythm of farm life. Dale was a devoted farmer whose work ethic, resourcefulness, and warm sense of humor touched everyone […]
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Harold Miller
Harold Miller, age 81, of Shelby passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. Harry was born on March 30, 1944, in Shelby to Leon B. and Agnes (Eberl) Miller. A lifelong Shelby resident, Harry graduated from Shelby Senior High School in 1962 before proudly joining the United States Marine Corps. He had […]
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Emogene Briggs
Emogene Briggs of Shelby passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio, at the age of 98. She was born February 12, 1927, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late George Wesley and Mabel (Perry) Payton. She was an area homemaker her entire life. Emogene will be remembered as a loving, […]
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Jack Swartz
Jack A. “Papa Honey” Swartz, age 49 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic. He was born on January 14, 1976, in Mansfield to Jack H. and Cathy L. (Cross) Swartz, Jr., and on August 18, 1995, he married the love of his life, Angela (Bandy). Jack most recently worked […]
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Carolee Baer
Carolee Hunter Baer went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born on September 19, 1932, to parents Lester and Marcella (Hoffman) Hunter. A life-long resident of Mansfield, she graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1950. During this time, she enjoyed working at her grandfather’s grocery, Hunter’s Grocery, […]
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Dorothy Jayne McBride
Dorothy Jayne McBride went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital after waging a valiant battle with two lung diseases. Dottie was born August 7, 1944, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, to the late Harry K. and Valma (Volk) Allbaugh. She married Leonard McBride on June 2, 1963, […]
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Jeffrey Carter
Jeffrey E. Carter, 54, of Mansfield passed away May 10, 2025. He was born June 28, 1970, to Charles Carter and Mary Davis. Jeff spent many of his early years working as a truck driver but later worked for Edge Plastics. He enjoyed warm days when he could ride his motorcycle and work out in […]
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Clarence Shultz, Jr.
Clarence “Junior” Shultz, Jr., age 77, of Galion passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at Avita Galion Hospital Born January 17, 1948 in Newark, he was the son of the late Clarence and Vida (Eggleston) Shultz, Sr. Junior was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Vietnam. He worked at several Galion businesses […]
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Shirley Ann Barker
Shirley Ann Barker was called home to be with her Lord May 11, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born July 2, 1938 in Dayton, OH to Delbert C. and Geneva M. Davis nee Payne. Shirley was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her love of crocheting and […]
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Dale Black
Dale Duane Black, age 98, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at the Kingston of Ashland. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and proud American, he lived a full life marked by faith, service, hard work, and joyful song. The son of Harley and Nina (Fike) Black, Dale was born January […]