Bertha Lee Taylor, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home by God on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 85. She passed away at home of natural causes surrounded by her beloved family. Bertha was born February 21, 1940, in Malvina, Mississippi to Quentice Taylor and Rosie (Gibson) Taylor. She moved […]
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Joseph L. Franco
Joseph L. Franco, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Unger Park Nursing Facility in Bucyrus at the age of 86. He was born on September 24, 1939 in Tepatitlán, Mexico to the late Zeferino & Marie Campo Franco. Joseph was a dedicated man, whether it be to his family, his career or to the […]
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Lisa Bauer
Lisa K. Bauer, age 62 of Mansfield, formerly of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 1, 1963, in Newark to the late Fred and Rita (Cruse) Kennison. Lisa was a cosmetologist in her younger years, and she […]
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Barbara Celizic
To Barbara Celizic, a gift was never just a gift—it was a reflection of her heart. A handpicked trinket, a thoughtful card, a simple gesture—all wrapped in kindness and given with love. But little did Barb know, she was the true gift. A gift to her family. A gift to her friends. A gift to […]
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Donald “Benny” Bennett Bowman
Donald “Benny” Bennett Bowman, age 68, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Crestwood Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. Benny was born on August 27, 1957, to the late Donald W. Bowman and Glenda Jane (Ratliff) Cooper in Portsmouth, Ohio. He and his family moved to Shelby from Kentucky when […]
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Timothy Johnson
Timothy Burt Johnson passed into his eternal home on October 13, 2025, following a ten-month bedridden period after suffering a stroke during open-heart surgery. He was born on May 28, 1939, to Nels and Florence Johnson in Benton, Ohio, and graduated from Berlin High School in 1957. In September 1958, Tim began Army Basic Training […]
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Roma J. Paulsen
On October 11, 2025, Roma Paulsen left this earth for a new adventure. Her wish was to die at home and her loving family was able to be with her until the end. Roma was born on June 24, 1953 to Ralph and Christine Long. She grew up in the Bellville area and graduated from […]
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Sally Jo Ream
Crestline native and lifelong resident, Sally Jo Ream passed away due to a long illness Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Johnstown Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, Johnstown, Ohio. She was 86. Described as a spunky lady who was never afraid to speak her mind, she was unapologetically herself! Sally Jo Ream had fiery personality and a […]
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Karl Kirst Jr.
Karl Kirst Jr. passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born November 9, 1956, in Paulding, Ohio. Karl was a dedicated worker throughout his life, spending many years at Shiloh Tool and Die and Ohio Valley Manufacturing. Known affectionately as a “big teddy bear,” Karl brought joy, laughter, […]
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Renewal levy could keep Richland Public Health services affordable for the next decade
MANSFIELD — A levy renewal on the Nov. 4 ballot aims to keep Richland Public Health’s services affordable and accessible for county residents. Voters in Richland County will see a 0.9-mill property tax renewal for Richland Public Health on the ballot. The levy, if approved, will generate $2,077,881 each year and will remain in effect […]