Delora Jean (Brewer) Thomas, age 88, went to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, from her home in Mansfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 7, 1936, in Omar, West Virginia, one of seven children of the late Ransom and Genevee (Kelly) Brewer. As a young teen, she enjoyed […]
Obituaries
Susan Babik
MASON, OHIO Nothing shapes a life more than the commitments one makes. And nothing forms a legacy more than how those commitments were kept. Susan Babik ascribed to high standards of righteousness – to do the right thing – with absolute commitment to Christ and the local church. She didn’t segment her life – giving […]
Ruth A. Stirm
Ruth Ann Stirm, 89, of Galion, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Ruth Ann was born in Wyandot County on July 27, 1935, to the late Lloyd Klingel, Sr., and Lydia (Boehm) Klingel. She was a graduate of Sulfur Springs High School, Class of 1953. After high […]
Kenneth Lee Kitzmiller
Kenneth Lee Kitzmiller, age 82 of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Kenneth was born on February 27, 1942 to the late Delno Craig and Harriette (Van Wagoner) Kitzmiller in Shelby, Ohio. On March 26, 1966, he married Jeanne Waite. A 1961 graduate of Galion High School, Kenneth […]
Jimmie Darrell Miller
Jimmie Darrell Miller, age 90, of Mansfield, passed away early Friday morning, February 14, 2025, at his home. Born December 23, 1934, in Denton, Kentucky, he was one of eight children of the late Lon and Rena Alice (Tolliver) Miller. Jimmie learned the value of hard work and retired from Empire Detroit Steel Mill with […]
Deborah “Deb” Macklin
Deborah “Deb” Gail Macklin, 73, of Galion passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Avita Health System – Galion Community Hospital. Deb was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on January 8, 1952, to the late Howard “Spud” and Louise (Terry) Murphy. On February 20, 1971, Deb would marry Clifford “Kip” Macklin and they would […]
Jerry Tash
Jerry Tash, resident of Shelby, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1955 in Borden, Indiana to the late Raymond & Julia Tash of Plymouth. Jerry enjoyed going to auctions, shopping at garage sales with his sister Shirley and watching football. Jerry’s pride and joy was his faithful […]
Sheila Mae Shaffer
Sheila Mae Shaffer, age 78 of Mansfield Ohio went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 18, 1946, to the late Harold and Ellouise (Finley) Knecht. Sheila loved watching NASCAR and the Cleveland Guardians. But most of all, she loved […]
Garry Risner
Garry Risner, 68, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in the Crestline Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. Garry was born in Prestonsburg, KY on November 10, 1956, to the late James and Melba (Prater) Risner. He graduated from Prestonsburg High School, Class of 1974. Afterwards Garry honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. […]
Kim E. Henthorn
Kim E. Henthorn, 67, of Ashland, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Ashland, Ohio, Kim was born on July 10, 1957, to Carl and Evelyn (Long) Henthorn. Kim made every day a good day, always saying that ‘never had a bad day in his life’ […]
