Constance L. “Connie” Stuckert, age 85, of Ontario, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, September 28, 2024 at her home. Connie was born January 28, 1939 in Mansfield to the late Clifford J. and Arlene C. (Long) Stevens. A 1956 graduate of Shelby High School, she then began work at the Autocall Company in Shelby […]
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Norma Jean Strohminger
Norma Jean Strohminger, age 82, of Mansfield, passed peacefully Friday afternoon, September 27, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. Norma was born August 26, 1942 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Eugene W. and Nina Mae (Pry) Poffenbaugh. A 1960 graduate of Springfield Township High School, Norma then attended Bowling […]
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Gary A. Cole
Gary A. Cole, age 83, a longtime rural Crestline area resident, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2024 at the Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville. His death follows an eight-month battle with cancer. Born November 6, 1940 in Shelby to the late Donald W. and Rachael V. (Keller) Cole, Gary graduated in 1958 from Tiro […]
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Ralph Humphrey
Ralph Elliott Humphrey, age 91, of Shelby, died Wednesday morning, September 18, 2024. Ralph was born January 2, 1933 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Lauren H. and Kathleen Marie (Taylor) Humphrey. A graduate of Tiro High School, Ralph then served his country for two years in the United States Army. On October 8, 1960 […]
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Patty J. Posekany
Patty J. Posekany, age 90, of Shelby, passed away Saturday morning, September 14, 2024 at Ontario Estates where she resided. Patty was born December 19, 1933 in Shelby to the late Ray and Martha (Lightfoot) Gross. A 1952 graduate of Shelby High School, she married Richard D. “Dick” Posekany on June 24, 1955 and together […]
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Barbara R. Rissler
Barbara R. Rissler, age 16 years, 6 months, 14 days, of 1189 Baseline Road W, Shiloh, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 after sustaining injuries in a buggy/vehicle collision. Born February 28, 2008, she was the daughter of Paul R. and Barbara M. (Reiff) Rissler. She attended the Meadow Crest Mennonite Church. Surviving are her mother: […]
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Tomorrow’s Talent: How 2 brothers took a family business & made it their own
MANSFIELD — Chaz Schroeder didn’t plan to take over the family business, but in the end, he’s glad it’s the path he took. When he was younger, Schroeder considered a career as a wildlife officer, then thought about becoming an FBI agent. After graduating from Ohio Northern University with a business degree, he came […]
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Richard W. “Dick” Shellhouse
Richard W. “Dick” Shellhouse, age 92, of Shelby died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital Emergency Department. Born July 29, 1932 in Sycamore, Ohio to the late Forest D. and Sarah (Walton) Shellhouse, Dick was a member of the Sycamore High School Class of 1950 where he enjoyed being the catcher of the […]
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Passing the torch: How to maximize your business succession plan
MANSFIELD — Jake Penwell spent more time at the funeral home than the average teenager. The Shelby native was just 14 years old when he got a part-time job at Turner Funeral Home. After school, his parents would drop him off or his employers would pick him up. By the time he could drive himself […]
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Noreen May Zehner
Noreen May Zehner, age 81, of Shelby, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at her home. Noreen was born September 25, 1942 in Shelby to the late Paul and Florence (Dodge) Boudinot. A 1961 graduate of Shelby High School, later that year Noreen married Bill Zehner on October […]