LUCAS: A devoted Christian, Donita McGugin Switzer lived out Romans 12:12, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.” Donita was her family’s prayer warrior, faithfully bringing her needs before the Lord. Even during difficult seasons, she remained steadfast in hope and love. No longer bound by her earthly body, Donita K. […]
Obituaries
Raymond E. Peterson
Raymond E. Peterson, 82, of Mansfield went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Ray was born on December 12, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Lewis and Helen (Hout) Peterson. He graduated from Madison High School in 1959 and then married the love of his life, Judy (Dawson) […]
Ted Lee Carver
Ted Lee Carver, age 68, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at his home. He was born June 22, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Dortha (Dale) Carver. Ted was a truck driver for Edge Plastics. He enjoyed working in his garage and cutting wood. For at least the last […]
Harold R. Nickell
Harold R. Nickell, 93, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Harold was born on October 29, 1930, in Morehead, Kentucky, the son of William and Addie (Royce) Nickell. He married the love of his life, Maxine (Plank) on July 9, 1949, celebrating 75 years of marriage. […]
Cecil Harper
Cecil Harper, 89, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Cecil was born on May 12, 1935, in Bancroft, WV, to Mark and Myrtle (Walker) Harper. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1953. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, earning […]
Debra Caines
Debra Caines was born on October 11, 1966. She met Jesus on August 27, 2024. How exciting this must have been for her. Debi said that Jesus had been good to her, her whole life. She is survived by her greatest blessing, Phillip John Caines; her mother, Louise Stover; her sister, Shari Haas; and her […]
John LeVan
John Michael LeVan, born 9/18/48, died at his home on 8/28/24 after a short illness due to pancreatic cancer. A long-time Clintonville resident, he is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandy Booth, and son Brian (Kelli), of Westerville. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Geri LeVan of Shelby, and […]
Michael Dean Ray
Michael Dean Ray, 40, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 1, 2024. Michael was born August 29, 1984, in Mansfield, the son of Emmett Wayne Ray and Amie LeeAnn (Martin) Gillam. He worked for Jay Plastics and liked to fish and work on cars. Michael is survived by his daughter, Jayden Ray; mother and […]
Pearl M. Norris
Pearl M. Norris, age 74, of Lucas, OH died August 25, 2024 following a 12 day stay in the ICU after experiencing a cardiac arrest. On November 21, 1949 she was born in Mansfield, OH the daughter of the late Robert Hudson and Clelia (Santamarie) Hudson. Pearl was the proud mother of Buster (Christy) Norris, […]
Joanne E. Baumgartner
Joanne Elaine Baumgartner held many titles in her life. Devoted wife, loving and involved mother, thoughtful daughter, caring sister and aunt, adoring grandmother to three grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. After battling dementia for several years, Joanne left her earthly body to be united with her heavenly Father on the morning of September 1, 2024. She […]
