Antonio José Vargas, born December 9, 1982, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends. Antonio grew up in Westerville, Ohio, where he developed a lifelong passion for music, creativity, and human connection. A gifted musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, he found joy in creating music and sharing it […]
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Shirley Ann (Studer) Whisler Sheridan
Shirley Ann (Studer) Whisler Sheridan, age 94, of Shelby, died Thursday evening, May 28, 2026 in Avita Ontario Hospital’s Emergency Department. Her unexpected death follows a short illness. Born August 8, 1931 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Margaret (Peiffer) Studer. Shirley graduated form St. Peter’s Catholic High School in […]
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Nelcie Combs
Nelcie Combs was born on a frigid day, February 29, 1932, during the Great Depression. Times were hard. Her dad, Bascom Mills, delivered mail on horseback for $21 a month. Her earliest memory was when Grandma Salmons came to live with them. When she was 9 years old, she received her first store-bought dress and […]
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James Ross “Jim” Eakins, Sr.
James Ross “Jim” Eakins, Sr., age 88, of Shelby, OH, went to be with his Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born June 22, 1937 in Wilmington, OH to Robert Ross and Ella Elizabeth (Hughes) Eakins. He graduated […]
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John Heichelbech
John Leonard Heichelbech, age 62, of Plymouth, died Saturday, May 9, 2026, at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following an unexpected illness. Born July 24, 1963, in Crestline, John was the son of the late Harold Anthony and Mary Louise (Vogt) Heichelbech. John attended Shelby High School and soon thereafter began working at Shelby […]
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Edward “Eddie” Stickney
Edward Douglas “Eddie” Stickney, age 73, of Yountville, California, passed away on March 10, 2026. Born June 22, 1952, in Shelby, Ohio, Eddie was the son of the late Jack Franklin and Ruth (Hollenbaugh) Stickney. He graduated from Shelby Senior High School in 1970. Eddie’s early years were full of adventure and curiosity. He had […]
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Irma Studer
Irma J. Studer, age 98 and longtime resident of Shelby, died Monday night, April 27, 2026. She passed peacefully at the home of her daughter, Jane, in Brookville, IN where she has resided the past several years. Irma was born December 27, 1927 Shelby, the daughter of the late George C. and Martha M. (Verhoff) […]
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Kathryn Alwilda Jessee
Kathryn Alwilda Jessee, age 27, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday evening, April 22, 2026 at The James Cancer and Solove Research Center in Columbus. Her death follows a courageous battle of Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia (AMML). Born on December 8, 1998 in Westerville, OH, Kathryn was the daughter of Isaac and Michaelann (Hawkins) Jessee. She was […]
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Larry Gene King
Larry Gene King, age 71, of Tiro, died early Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026 at the Woodside Village Care Center in Mt. Gilead surrounded by his family. Larry was born June 6, 1954, in Shelby, the son of the late Merlin Gene and Alice Marie (Kollar) King. He graduated in 1972 from Shelby High School […]
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Elizabeth M. Shirk
Elizabeth M. Shirk, age 82 years, 3 months, and 16 days, of Shiloh, OH, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the home of her daughter, Martha. Elizabeth was born on January 5, 1944 in Lancaster County, PA to the late Eli O. and Hettie Ann (Martin) Burkholder. On November 29, 1966 […]