Harold Paul Kunkel, age 89, of Mansfield, passed away late Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. Born January 6, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruby (Dunn) Kunkel. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Harold was a true entrepreneur and visionary, starting multiple […]
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Joan Thompson
Joan Elaine Thompson lived with conviction, courage, and a steady sense of purpose. At 87, she passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mill Creek Nursing & Rehab in Galion, leaving behind a legacy woven deeply into Mansfield, Butler, and the wider Richland County community she served so faithfully. Born February 5, 1939, in Mansfield, […]
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Linda Kay Montgomery
Linda Kay Montgomery, 75, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1950, in Praise, Kentucky to Ossie and Mae (Ratliff) Montgomery. With the family moving to Mansfield when she was a very young child. Linda attended Madison schools, worked at Therm-O-Disc before marrying and having children, and […]
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Larry D. Lotz
Larry Dean Lotz, age 86, of Bellville, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2026 at his home, passing peacefully in his sleep. He was born on December 9, 1939, at home in Knox County, to the late Charles and Neva (Yarman) Lotz. On December 19, 1964 he married […]
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Vicki Fuson
Vicki Renee Fuson, 64, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her residence in Galion. Vicki was born in Galion, on February 5, 1962, to the late Frederick and Wilma (Hale) Birmelin. She married Kevin Fuson on June 22, 2002, and he survives her in Galion. Vicki was […]
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Kristy Lynn Hatcher
Kristy Lynn Hatcher, age 58, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born February 16, 1967, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Bill and Janet (Grimmwood) Price. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and loving wife. A very caring person, she graduated at the top of her class […]
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J.W. Churn
We mourn the loss of J.W. Churn, a devoted husband, loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and cherished friend, who fell asleep in death at the age of 91 on February 8, 2026. For 62 years, J.W. faithfully served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He found great joy in his ministry, sharing with others the hope […]
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Judith Hanna
Judith K. Hanna, 86, of Mansfield passed away peacefully Sunday February 8, 2026. Judy was born January 7, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Albert J. and Elinor (Prideaux) Kunze. She grew up in Lakewood, Ohio graduating from Lakewood High School in 1958. Judy spent many years living in Elyria Ohio before moving to Mansfield, Ohio […]
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Matthew Ryan Breedlove
Matthew Ryan Breedlove of Mansfield passed away peacefully at the age of 42 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Matthew is survived by his father Darrell Breedlove, a brother Jeremy Breedlove, and a daughter Taylor Breedlove. Matthew loved working on cars and worked as an auto technician. His first love was drawing, becoming a […]
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Hayden George Perry
Hayden George Perry passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd Nursing Facility. Hayden was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and lived a life that touched many hearts. For over 20 years, Hayden was a devoted employee at Kokosing Construction, where his colleagues and friends knew him for his integrity, reliability, and willingness […]