Earl A. Swiney, 85, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, while in the care of Arbors at Mifflin Nursing Home. He was born on April 26, 1941, in Delta, CO, the son of Hubart A. and Alvina Alice (Overby) Swiney. Earl proudly served his county in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam […]
Obituaries
Ryan L. Smith
Ryan Lee Smith, A.K.A. Big Ryan, 47, passed through heaven’s pearly gates on Monday, August 24, 2026 after a short but valiant battle with a terminal illness. Ryan was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 17, 1979 to the late Sheila (Oakley) Mahon and his best friend and father, Leroy Smith who survives. Ryan had […]
Curtis Allen Carter
Curtis Allen Carter, of Mansfield, Ohio, was born on November 12, 1950, to Fannie Mae Carter and John Grover Carter. He departed this life on September 6, 2026, in Ashland, Ohio. Curtis was raised in the Mansfield area and graduated from Madison High School in Mansfield, Ohio. Throughout his life, Curtis had a love for […]
Diane Putney
Diane Putney, born January 23, 1953, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2026. She was a loving mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and cherished friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Diane loved her family with all her heart. She was a devoted mother who supported […]
David “Dave” Ujvari
David “Dave” Lee Ujvari, 75, of Bucyrus, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 11, 2026. Dave was born on September 19, 1950, to the late Frank and Edna (Fannin) Ujvari. Dave was a graduate of Willard High School, Class of 1969, and later graduated from Dayton Tool & Die. He went on to […]
Carol W. Grubb
Carol W. Grubb, 84, of Mansfield passed away September 10, 2026 at her home of pancreatic cancer. Carol was born January 25, 1942 in Crestline to Everett and Martha Poffenbaugh Swain, She was a graduate of Crestline High School and called Crestline her home for the majority of her life, Carol worked at Lumberman’s, and […]
Ronald “Ron” Hickson
Ronald “Ron” Hickson, 82, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on September 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on June 11, 1944 in Delaware, Ohio. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University and spent his professional career with Kemper Insurance and Case management at M.A.N.C.I. Ron was […]
Myra L. Sarafin
Myra Lucille (Hartman) Sarafin, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 94. She was ushered into heaven with her family by her side, surrounding her with singing. Born on November 24, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio, Myra graduated from Lancaster High School in 1949 and earned her […]
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hoffman
Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles Hoffman, 71, of Galion, passed away on September 11, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center after a battle of Leukemia. Jeff was born on March 26, 1955, in Crestline, OH to the late Richard and Patricia (Mahaffey) Hoffman. Jeff graduated from Galion High School with the Class of 1973. On […]
Suzanne Marie Hoff
Suzanne Marie Hoff, 79, of Mansfield, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2026. She was born on November 19, 1946, in Marion, OH, to Paul and Vivian (Price) Baker. Suzanne retired from Mansfield City Schools after a fulfilling career. She was also deeply involved in the theater community at Mansfield Playhouse, where she […]
