Chad Willis Brown passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 40. Chad was born August 29, 1985 in Mansfield, OH to Todd Brown and Nicki (Owens) Brown. He attended Crestview High School with the Class of 2004 where he participated in track and played football. Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working outside. […]
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Doris Mae Swartz
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Mae Swartz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on March 31, 2026, at the age of 96 in Peach County, Georgia. Born on September 4, 1929, in Richland County, Ohio, Doris’ life was a testament to love, family, and […]
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Evelyn Kooken
Evelyn L. Kooken, age 95, of Shelby, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, where she had resided for the past several months. Evelyn was born January 5, 1931, in Bucyrus, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Iva N. (Fetter) Veil. A 1948 graduate of Bucyrus High […]
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Earl Hoover
Earl N. Hoover, age 66 years and 1 month, of Shelby, peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 following a battle with cancer. Earl was born on February 26, 1960 in Denver, PA to John Jacob and Lydia (Newswanger) Hoover. Earl enjoyed farming and, even after retirement, continued to remain an active part […]
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Clayton “Hooty” Rogers
Clayton C. Rogers, best known as “Hooty”, age 65, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at Crestwood Care Center. Hooty was born July 18, 1960, in Shelby, to the late John and Rose Rogers. He was a 1979 graduate of Shelby High School. Following graduation, Hooty began working as a roofer […]
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Ellis M. Zimmerman
Ellis M. Zimmerman, age 49 years, 2 months, and 9 days, died Monday morning, March 9, 2026 at his home in Shiloh. His death follows a 14-month battle with Lymphoma. Ellis was born December 31, 1976 in Mifflinburg, PA to Abram and Emma (Martin) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Clear Creek Mennonite Church […]
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Nicholas C. “Nick” Kollar Jr.
Nicholas C. “Nick” Kollar Jr., age 46, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. His loving family was at his side. Nick was born on August 3, 1979, in Shelby and was a 1998 graduate of Shelby High School and Pioneer […]
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Arthur Wayne “Art” Seaman
Arthur Wayne “Art” Seaman, age 83, a lifelong resident of Shelby, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His death follows a brief and unexpected illness. Art was born April 16, 1942 in Shelby, the only son of Elmer W. and Gertrude W. (Stevens) Seaman. He graduated from Shelby […]
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Howard Gordon
Howard Michael Gordon, age 79, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with his wife at his side. Howard was born November 19, 1946, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the late Ellis N. and Zenia E. (Barrett) Gordon. He was a 1964 graduate of Cardington Lincoln High School. […]
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Leonard J. “Tony” Fenner
Leonard J. “Tony” Fenner, age 96, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at The Willows at Willard. Born June 3, 1929, in Plymouth, Leonard was the son of the late Carl and Mary (Fazio) Fenner. A proud 1947 graduate of Plymouth High School, […]