James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, in Shelby, to the late James A. and Madaline W. (Gutshall) Sutter. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School. Well known as a skilled builder, Jimmy […]
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Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle
Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born October 29, 1947, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren Howard and Irene (Carver) Miracle. A 1965 graduate of Galion High School, Mike went on to spend nearly […]
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April Dawn Swanigan
April Dawn Swanigan, age 36, of Mansfield died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. April was born on September 20, 1989 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kathy Lynn (Prater) and David Edward Swanigan Sr. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, especially diamond dots. April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than […]
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Janna Louise Norris
Janna Louise (Gayheart) Norris, age 61, of Bellville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Janna was born on December 5, 1964, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Roger F. Gayheart and Linda June (Pitzen) Gayheart. A 1983 graduate of […]
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Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum
Mary Ann (Mahek) Kinbaum, age 80, died Saturday early evening, January 3, 2026 at The Willows at Willard where she has resided the past five years. Known affectionately to many as Bucie, she was born October 9, 1945 in Crestline to the late Francis John and Violet Emma (Poffenbaugh) Mahek. She was a 1963 graduate […]
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William J. “Bill” Spaulding
William J. “Bill” Spaulding, age 87, longtime Shelby, resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on June 29, 1938, in Holden, West Virginia, to William and Glenna (Estep) Spaulding. He graduated from Burch High […]
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Gary E. Perry, Sr.
Gary E. Perry, Sr., age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 13, 1955. Gary was the devoted husband of the love of his life for 51 years, Cathy L. Perry, whom he married on […]
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Ronald “Ron” Cirata
Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Dorothy A. (Kolakowski) Cirata. […]
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Darrell Secrest
Darrell John Secrest, age 83, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at The Willows at Willard following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, Darrell was the son of the late Halleck and Mary (Moore) Secrest. After moving from Marion to Caldwell, he graduated from Caldwell High School and later […]
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Jim Stine
Jim Stine, age 97, a lifelong Shelby resident, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home. Jim was born February 28, 1928 in Shelby, the son of the late Otto and Teresa (Metzger) Stine. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1946 and subsequently served his country in the United States Navy and […]