Brady C. “Brad” Brown, age 70, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Born on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1955, in Ironton, OH, Brad was the son of the late Jack and Lena (Vanderhoof) Brown. He was a 1973 graduate of Russell High School […]
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Roberta Hess
Roberta Darlene Hess, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1948, in Mansfield to the late Chester and Audrey (Davis) Turner. Roberta grew up in Lucas, Ohio, as part of a large, close-knit family, and was a proud graduate of Lucas High School. Around 1965, Roberta met […]
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James E. “Jimmy” Cushing
James E. “Jimmy” Cushing, 41, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Grant Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car accident on November 28, 2025. Born January 27, 1984, in Mansfield to James K. and Rita L (Pence) Cushing, he was a lifelong Mansfield resident and a 2002 graduate of Mansfield […]
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Martha Kozik
Martha J. (Sautter) Kozik, age 92, of Galion passed away, Monday December 1, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born July 20, 1933 in Galion, she was the daughter of the late George F. “Fred” and Ivah F. (Ross) Sautter. She married Benjamin “Ben” E. Kozik on December 26, 1951, and he preceded her in death […]
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Kristopher M. “Sumo” Lee
Kristopher M. “Sumo” Lee, Sr., 50, of Galion, was born in Hudson, Michigan, and passed away on November 28th at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, with his wife, Misty Lee (Oswalt), faithfully by his side. Born to Mary Lee (Rosencrantz), Kris was raised by her with the love and guidance of his stepfather, Milo Bridges, […]
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Earl W. Spain
BELLVILLE: Earl William Spain, 74, stepped peacefully into the presence of his Lord at 6:30 p.m. on November 30, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with chronic lymphoma leukemia and other health challenges. He passed at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 4, 1951, in Portage, Wisconsin, Earl was the son of Harold […]
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Carolyn Lee (Yoho) Hootman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Lee (Yoho) Hootman. She died peacefully on Friday the 28th of November at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. Carolyn was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. Born March 1st 1947 […]
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Paul Scribner
Paul E. Scribner, 85, died Friday, November 28, 2025 at OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Paul was born on October 2, 1940 and graduated when he was 17 from Galion High School. He worked at Stratbury and North Electric before going into the United States Army. While serving in the Army Paul met and married […]
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Donna Mae Metzger
Donna Mae Metzger age 94 passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the Brethren Care Village in Ashland, Ohio. She was born in Shelby on September 5, 1931 to Andrew and Mary (Harter) Metzger. Donna attended the Morton and Will one room schools in Sharon Township and graduated from Shelby High School in 1949 and […]
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Greg Dyer
Greg Dyer, age 54, of Galion passed away Sunday November 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 13, 1971 in Galion, he was the son of Geral and Judy (Diehl) Dyer. He married Lisa Longwell on May 21, 1994 and she survives. Greg was a 1989 graduate of Galion High school […]