Daniel Jeffrey Atkins, really took to heart the second half of Ephesians chapter 4. Paul’s instructions to the Church at Ephesus on Christian Living reads like the heritage of Dan’s life. It’s the last verse, though, that will become his legacy: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ […]
Obituaries
Gloria Gall
Gloria Jean Gall, 95, of Crestline, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2025, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Gloria was born on February 27, 1930, in Crestline, to the late George and Golda (Perman) Lacey. Gloria married Richard “Dick” Gall on October 20, 1948, and they spent 27 years together. Gloria was a graduate of […]
Christopher Ute Sr.
Christopher Allen Ute Sr, 58, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio. Christopher was born on June 16, 1967, in Mount Gilead, Ohio, to the late Charles and Linda (Stout) Ute. Christopher was a graduate of Galion High School, class of 1985. Christopher joined the United States Army […]
David Yeagley
David Bruce Yeagley, 84, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born March 16, 1941, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Charlotte (Doty) and Howard Yeagley. After graduating from high school, David honorably served his country in the United States Army. He later retired from General Motors, […]
Darrell Elkins
Darrell Elkins, 59, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away at home on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the chaos he loved—and often caused. Darrell was a husband, father, grandfather, and brother who never sugarcoated anything—and wouldn’t want this obituary to either. Known for his loud voice, sharp tongue, and dry, unapologetic sense of humor, he showed […]
Carlon Ann Jarrell
Carlon Ann Jarrell of Mansfield went to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, just three days after her birthday. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born August 17, 1948, in Louisa, Kentucky, she was one of five children of the late Myrtle (Wells) and Henry Omer Wright. Carlon loved […]
Carol Hollar
Carol E. (Jacobs) Hollar passed to be with the Lord on September 3, 2025. She was born to Clarence (Jake) and Pearl Jacobs on March 15, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband Bryce Hollar, and her parents. Bryce and Carol built a life together in Butler Ohio and were married for 27 […]
Laura Kubasek
Laura Ashley Kubasek was born on July 24, 1989, in Findlay, Ohio, to Ken and Jill Kubasek. She passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 36. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Vincent & Eleanor Arnold and Vernon & Virginia Kubasek; uncles Bill Arnold, Dean Sager, and Tony Roberts; aunt […]
David “D.R.” Rissler
MANSFIELD: David “D.R.” Rissler, age 72, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, September 2, 2025 in OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born February 15, 1953 in Mansfield to Sherly and Norma (Cline) Rissler. D.R. worked in construction in the area and enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, but most important to him was his family and spending […]
Jacqueline Mathison
Jacqueline Mathison, age 69, of Galion passed away Thursday August 28, 2025 at Avita Galion Hospital. Born June 19, 1956 in Dayton, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Nickel) Houseman. She married Jeffrey Mathison on December 24, 1985 and he survives. Jacqueline was a member of Diamond Hills Cathedral and taught Sunday school […]
