Kenneth Richards, age 63, of Shelby, passed away early Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at Shelby Pointe. He was born July 28, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Dolores R. (Fitzgerald) and Raymond G. Richards. Ken graduated from Madison High School in 1978. To say baseball was in his blood was an understatement. He […]
Obituaries
William Lee Smith
William Lee Smith, 77, passed away at Oak Grove Manor on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. William was born on September 15, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the son of Howard and Betty (Whitney) Smith. A private graveside service will be observed at Mansfield Cemetery. Wappner Funeral Directors-Mansfield is honored to serve the Smith family. […]
Edward Blackledge
Edward Lee Blackledge, age 77, passed away on February 19, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Ed was a very social person who loved telling jokes and pulling pranks. He enjoyed making people laugh and tried to not take life too seriously. Ed was born in Mansfield, Ohio on August 11, 1946 to the late Raymond […]
Sharon “Sherri” Lee Holden
Sharon “Sherri” Lee Holden, 81, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Sherri was born on December 6, 1942 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Herb and Bernice (Flickinger) Zehner. Sassy, hardworking, and independent, Sherri had a strong personality. She worked many manufacturing jobs, and retired from TE Connectivity. She […]
Jackie “Jack” Eugene Lawhorn
Jackie “Jack” Eugene Lawhorn, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Jack was born October 25, 1975 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was the son of Chester Lawhorn and Hannah (Shepherd) Perry. Jack was employed at Leppart Machine for 20 years. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Jack died […]
Robert D. MacGowan Jr.
Robert D. MacGowan Jr., age 91, of Mansfield died peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital surrounded by family. He was born October 1, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Robert D. and Marion (Yoder) MacGowan Sr. Bob lived in Cleveland until 1996 when he moved to Mansfield. Robert was a […]
Charles W. “Chuck” Steele
Charles W. “Chuck” Steele, of Shelby, also known to many as “Cheese”, died Saturday night, February 17, 2024 under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was 60. Chuck was born November 22, 1963 in Shelby to the late Charles D. and Dorothy (Adkins) Steele. A […]
Ethel Harbin
Ethel Harbin, 93, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. Ethel was born February 18, 1931, in Weeksbury, KY to Jim and Anna (Lovins) Reboces. She was married to John Harbin for 33 years before his passing. Ethel was a member of Riverside Baptist Church, was a Lady Shriner as well as a runner […]
John Dombrowski
John Edward Dombrowski passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 19, 2024. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 2, 1938, to Matthias and Marie Dombrowski. He spent his early years in the Chicago area before moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan. While attending Western Michigan University, John met the love of his life, […]
Carole Joanne Humbert
Carole Joanne Humbert, 89, passed away at her home on Monday, February 19, 2024. Carole was born December 11, 1934 in Mansfield, Ohio to John and Lucille (Schroeder) Leedy. Carole was a homemaker for much of her life as she raised her family. Later in life, she worked a few clerical jobs in the Mansfield […]
