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 […]
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Kathleen Ilo Buurma
Kathleen Ilo Buurma, age 90, of Celeryville, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Born March 25, 1935, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Earnest James “Katy” and Ilo N. (Echelbarger) Atyeo. She graduated from New Haven High School in 1953. Later that same […]
Ophelia Anne Delise
Ophelia Anne Delise, age 2, was born on August 10, 2023, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Justin M. and Blythe E. (Caldwell) Delise. She passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmistakable spirit. Ophelia was […]
Sidney Gene “Sid” Caudell
Sidney Gene “Sid” Caudell, age 71, of Mansfield, died Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, ending his many-year battle with illness. Born March 21, 1954 in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kathryn (Binion) and Henry Clay Caudell, Sr. Sid attended Mansfield City School and enlisted […]
Frederick Michael “Fred” Grimmer
Frederick Michael “Fred” Grimmer, age 64, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, December 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness. Fred was born on November 24, 1961, in Seville, Spain. Growing up in Shelby, he graduated from Shelby High School in 1980. Fred loved to work, often putting in as much overtime […]
Philip J. “Phil” McKenzie
Philip J. “Phil” McKenzie, age 66, of Shelby, died Thursday morning, December 4, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. His death follows a series of illnesses. Born May 2, 1959 in Shelby, Philip was the son of the late John H. and Phyllis M. (Workman) McKenzie. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1978. Nearly his […]
Dennis James “Red” Lucius
Dennis James “Red” Lucius, age 61, of Shelby, died naturally yet unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 4, 2025 at his home. Red was born May 11, 1964 in Shelby, the son of Robert J. and Sandra Kay (Noland) Lucius. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1983. Following graduation, Red took a job at Quanex in […]
Brady C. “Brad” Brown
Brady C. “Brad” Brown, age 70, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Born on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1955, in Ironton, OH, Brad was the son of the late Jack and Lena (Vanderhoof) Brown. He was a 1973 graduate of Russell High School […]
Justin Isaiah Dylan Smith
Justin Isaiah Dylan Smith, age 44, of Shelby, died Thursday afternoon, November 27, 2025 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Although Justin’s death was unexpected, it follows an extended illness. Justin was born March 5, 1981 in Shelby and attended Shelby City Schools. He was an avid collector of a variety of items throughout his […]
Glenn D. Swanger
Glenn D. Swanger, age 95, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, November 28, 2025 at the home he proudly built. Glenn was born at the family home in Tiro on January 23, 1930, the son of the late William K. and Grace E. (Gutshall) Swanger. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1948. On October […]
