Mary Louise Froats, 79, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born May 27, 1946, in Zanesville, to the late Delma and Viola (Ludwig) Deavers. Mary built a successful career as a computer programmer, a field in which she was known for her dedication and sharp mind. Outside of her professional life, Mary […]
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Jeanine Gates
Jeanine Gates, age 70, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Brookwood Place in Ashland, Ohio. Jeanine was born in Shelby, Ohio on April 11, 1955, to Kenneth R. and Marianne (Vail) Gates, and was a long-term Shelby resident. After graduating from Shelby High School in 1973, she obtained her education degree from The Ohio State […]
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Victor Haring
Victor Irwin Haring, age 85, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully with his family present, Monday, December 22, 2025. The son of Philip Ralph and Beatrice (Schuler) Haring, Victor was born October 22, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1958 he graduated from Moorestown High School in Moorestown, New Jersey. Patriotic and deeply proud of his service […]
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Bertha Dianna Mounts
Bertha Dianna Mounts, age 71, of Mansfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Crestwood Care, Shelby, Ohio. She was born on October 20, 1954, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Arvil G. and Dora M. (Conley) Gearhart. She found joy in housekeeping and lovingly […]
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Gary E. Perry, Sr.
Gary E. Perry, Sr., age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 13, 1955. Gary was the devoted husband of the love of his life for 51 years, Cathy L. Perry, whom he married on […]
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Melissa Snyder
Melissa Sue Snyder, 42, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. Born on January 2, 1983, in Millersburg, Ohio, Melissa was the cherished daughter of Brenda (Pruett), Adam Kiss and Craig Snyder. A loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Melissa’s vibrant spirit and warm heart will […]
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Ronald “Ron” Cirata
Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Dorothy A. (Kolakowski) Cirata. […]
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Elva Reed
Elva Reed, age 95 passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield. Born on May 22, 1930 to the late Kendall and Rosa (Shepherd) Bailey in Salyersville, Kentucky. Elva loved being a caregiver to her family. She was an avid gardener, cook and enjoyed sewing. Her holiday peanut brittle […]
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Janet Lowe
Janet C. Lowe, age 81 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her home with her son by her side. She was born on December 19, 1944, in Cambridge to the late Carol and Edith Kimble, and on May 5, 1962, she married the love of her life, Benjamin Lowe. Janet worked […]
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Michael Allen Navratil
Michael Allen Navratil, 67, passed away at Spring Meadow Nursing Home, Toledo, on December 9, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on June 21, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Roland and Donna Navratil. He graduated from Madison High School in 1976. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and at the […]