With a faith that anchored his life and a spirit that pursued the open sky, Chris R. Oyster lived in a way that reflected a devotion to God, and a deep love for flight. Whether surrounded by those he loved the most, or climbing into the cockpit, he carried a sense of peace, purpose, and […]
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Florence J. Thornton
Florence J. Thornton, 93, of Johnsville, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at home, with her family gathered close—just as she would have wanted. She was born December 10, 1932, in Bellville, at the family home, to the late Samuel Howard and Dora Ethel (Pollock) Yarger. Florence built her life around a simple and steady […]
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Thomas “Tom” Wojciechowski
Thomas L. Wojciechowski, age 88 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield. He was born on March 29, 1938, in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Frances “Fran” (Melko) Wojciechowski. Tom worked as a truck driver, and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending […]
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Arta “Brooks” Cox
Arta “Brooks” Cox of Ontario passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at Country Meadow Nursing Center in Bellville, OH. She was 102 years old. She was born on July 8, 1923, in Cecilia, Kentucky, to the late Dwight E. and Cora Margarett (Morrison) Large. Known affectionately throughout her life as Brooks, she was one […]
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Suzanne Cummins Davis
Suzanne Cummins (Black) Davis has died after a long struggle with dementia. She was born on February 21, 1935 to Otis and Portia (nee Steele) Cummins in Columbus, Ohio. Suzie, as she was known, spent most of her life in Mansfield, having grown up here and returned after being graduated from Northwestern University. She was […]
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Miguel A. Rivera
Miguel Alcangel Rivera Jr., age 58, of Mansfield Ohio passed away on April 15, 2026 on Longview Avenue following a car accident He was born on December 19, 1967 in Beacon, New York the son of Ada Hernandez Liciaga. Miguel was born in Beacon, New York and had lived in Utah, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico from […]
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Thomas Stumbaugh
Our dearly loved family member, Thomas Lee Stumbaugh, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Tallahassee, Florida following an extended illness on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born August 3, 1959 in Valdosta, Georgia, he was the son of the late Clifford and Betty (Scott) Stumbaugh. Tom attended Madison High School in Mansfield, Ohio, […]
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Betty Teetrick
Betty E. Teetrick, age 63, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Galion, Ohio after a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 14, 1962, to the late Richard and Shirley (Eusey) Dewalt. She was an STNA for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going fishing […]
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Angela Lynn Ruckman
Angela Lynn Ruckman, 54, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, in Columbus. Born in Mansfield to the late Darryl and Judy Sargent, Angela built a life defined by hard work and compassion. She spent many years in Mansfield working as a service writer and manager for various auto repair businesses, where she was known for […]
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Else Klein
Else Klein, age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1930, in Crvenka, Yugoslavia, to the late Philipp and Elisabeth (Oswald) Walter. After immigrating to the United States, she began working at and retired as a seamstress with the North American Knitting Mill. Else’s […]