James Alan Schmidt, age 73, of Mansfield, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Altercare of Bucyrus. He was born on December 27, 1951, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Williams) Schmidt. He retired from Fenner Dunlop in Port Clinton, Ohio. In his free time, he enjoyed […]
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Thomas Kasper
Thomas A. (Tom) Kasper Thomas A. (Tom) Kasper left his temporary earthly home on November 16, 2025. He was born on April 24,1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Charles C. Kasper and Theresa Radojcsics Kasper Copland. During his lifetime, Tom held many interesting and varied occupations. From an early age, Tom possessed an entrepreneurial […]
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Paul Griffey
LUCAS: Paul A. Griffey, 74, of Lucas, passed away, Friday evening November 21, 2025, at home following a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1951 in Olive Hill, Kentucky, Paul graduated from Olive Hill High School. On October 23, 1971 he married Bernadine “Bernie” Shay, where the two lived in the Lucas area raising […]
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JB Spencer
JB Spencer of Mansfield, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital at the age of 90. He was born September 7, 1935, in Millstone, Kentucky, one of twelve children of the late Nora (Trent) and Joel M. Spencer. His family moved to Winchester, Ohio, when […]
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Joyce Selfman
Joyce Selfman, age 79, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Danbury Senior Living Facility. She was born on October 12, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. Albert and Mary (Sherky) Selfman. Joyce was a proud graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, where she was honored as […]
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L. Dee Ball
L. Dee Ball, 85, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Crystal Care Center. For most of his life it was thought that his name was simply the initials L. D. leading to many confusions over the years not excluding when he entered the National Guard. His seniors had him sign the contract L.(only) […]
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Mark Thomas
Mark A. Thomas, age 47 of Crestline, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Avita Health System – Galion Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1978, in Shelby to Carl and Diana (Jones) Thomas. Mark graduated from Crestline High School in 1996, and he went on to work for Gorman-Rupp for 22 […]
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Ruth Ann Spayde
Ruth Ann Spayde, was born August 29, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Mary Anna (Bister) and Russell Goodnight. She passed away at home on November 19, 2025. She lived in Mansfield all of her life, one of three children. Ruth graduated from Lucas High School, retiring from ThermoDisc. She loved flowers and gardening […]
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Ivy Gibson
Ivy Mae Gibson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Woodside Village. She was born on May 4, 1935, to the late Linzy and Mae (Posey) Strader in Orlando, West Virginia. After graduating from Burnsville High School in 1955, Ivy began the greatest chapter of her life when she married her soulmate, John […]
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Robert Shankle
Robert B. Shankle, age 62, of Galion passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025 at his home. Born June 16, 1963 in Galion, he was the son of the late David and Judith (Mauthe) Shankle. Rob was a 1981 graduate of Galion High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University. He taught […]