Deborah S. Penhorwood, age 71 of Bellville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1954, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Richard Plew and Susie (Shoup) Johnson, and on July 3, 1993, she married the love of her life John “Scott” Penhorwood. Deb worked at […]
Obituaries
Delmar Theodore “Ted” Ferguson
Delmar Theodore “Ted” Ferguson, 71, passed away after a lengthy illness on March 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on August 21, 1954, to Martha Ann (Gray) Ferguson and Forrest H. Ferguson, Ted grew into a man known for his kindness, humor, and the joy he brought to every gathering. He […]
JoAnn Woode
JoAnn (Harper) Woode, 87, of Ashland died peacefully at home on Monday morning, March 23, 2026. She was born in Pleasant City, OH, on March 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Harper. JoAnn is survived by her husband of over 68 years, Ken; children Ken Jr. (Carol) Woode of Springfield, OH, […]
Dr. Mary MacDonald, M.D.
Dr. Mary MacDonald, M.D. (née Carey), age 67, passed away at her home in Ashland, Ohio, on March 22, 2026. Mary was born on January 17, 1959, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Herbert and Mary Lou Carey. She was raised in Sterling Heights, Michigan, where she graduated from high school in 1977. She went on […]
Brandy Weyhmeller
“Live your best life”—a phrase often spoken lightly—for Brandy, held a much deeper meaning: to embrace each day with humor, to meet difficult seasons with grace, and to never let life’s weight steal its joy. Brandy Weyhmeller, 52, of Bellville, passed with a legacy defined not by circumstance, but by the lightness of spirit she […]
Greg Donnelly
Greg Donnelly, 56, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2026 in Florida, while working. Greg was born March 13, 1970 in Columbus and graduated from Olentangy High School where he wrestled and played soccer. Following graduation, Greg joined the NAVY, proudly serving his country. He loved all things racing and worked for Mid […]
Sharon Lynn Forrest
Sharon Lynn Forrest, 83, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with her health, sustained by her remarkable strength and her deep enduring love for her family. She was born December 9, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late John and Eleanor (Savene) Dune. She […]
Reverend John R. Wanamaker
Reverend John Richard Wanamaker, 83, of Ashland died Friday morning, March 20, 2026 in his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 30, 1942 in Milford Center, the son of the late George and Marietta (nee Gugel) Wanamaker. John graduated from Petoskey High School, Class of 1960. He furthered his […]
Maribeth Baldridge
Maribeth Baldridge, age 69 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Arbors at Mifflin nursing facility in Mansfield. Born on September 19, 1956 to the late Elmer and Virginia (Homack) Reed in Youngstown, Ohio. She proudly worked for nearly 18 years at MTD in Willard. Maribeth had a true passion for […]
Paul Sipes
Paul Sipes, 81, of Johnsville, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at Primrose of Mansfield surrounded by his family. He was born on November 28, 1944, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Kinsel Charles and Mabel Alberta (Snyder) Sipes. It was at Camp Sychar, as teenagers, that Paul met the love of his life, […]
