Carolyn Marion Barger, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away Saturday morning, August 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 18, 1935, in Hamler, Ohio, to the late Frederick and Lavina (Mahnke) Biederstedt. Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Defiance College and Master of […]
Obituaries
Norman Jeremiah Reed
Norman Jeremiah Reed, age 52, of Shelby, passed away naturally and unexpectedly on Saturday night, August 17, 2024 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Jeremiah was born May 22, 1972 in Auburn, IN. He loved fishing and enjoyed playing video games, talking cars, and listening to various types of music. He also had liked camping […]
Roger Sites
Roger L. Sites, age 85, resident of Shelby, OH, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Arbors at Mifflin Assisted Living surrounded by his family. Roger was born August 1, 1939, in Lansing, MI, to William Roger and Ruth (Adams) Sites. He had been a resident of Shelby since 1977. A 1957 graduate of […]
Keith M. Crone
Keith M. Crone, 71, of Ashland went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning, August 16, 2024 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on July 24, 1953 in Ashland the son of the late Eldon and Vera (nee McNaull) Crone. Keith graduated from Ashland High School, […]
Forrest Ray Pruner
Forrest Ray Pruner, 92 Forrest Ray Pruner, 92 of Shiloh passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Brethren Care Village with his family by his side. He was born on January 18, 1932 in Ashland County the son of the late Harold Franklin and Ruth Catherine (nee McCormic) Pruner. Forrest graduated from Union High […]
Donna Patrick
Donna Jean Patrick, age 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Donna was born May 12, 1948, in Shelby, Ohio to the late Louis and Opal E. (Foster) Pena, she had been an area resident the majority of her life. Donna was a member of the Shelby FOE […]
Lew Friend Jr.
Lew Wallace Friend, Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born to Lew and Virginia Friend in Huntington, West Virginia on September 17, 1959, he was one of six children. Lew spent most of his life in Ohio. His family moved to Galion when he was six. Lew attended Galion Senior High where he […]
Lynette “Lynn” Mers Patterson
MANSFIELD: Lynette “Lynn” (Mers) Patterson, 70, of Mansfield passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following complications from surgery. The daughter of Donald and Leona Mers, Lynette was born October 17, 1953, in Greenville, Ohio, and graduated from Columbus West High School. While at West High School, she was a member of […]
Karen Nichols
Karen E. (Leicht) Nichols, Age 45 Long time resident of Delaware County PA was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away on August 8, 2024, in Mansfield OH. The Daughter of the Late Joseph Leicht, Jr and Beverly A. (nee Wiegand); She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by […]
Loretta Ball
Loretta Ann Ball, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side on August 7, 2024. Born on April 30, 1960, in Mansfield, Ohio, to William M. and Peggy (Salyers) Lambert, Loretta faced many health challenges over the years but remained a pillar of strength and grace. Her […]
