MT. VERNON: Jeff Varner, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2025 after an extended illness. Jeff leaves behind a legacy of generosity and kindness that lives on in the hearts of those he loved. Jeff was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on April 7, 1951 to parents Virgil Jefferson […]
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Virginia Fisher
Virginia Pearl Fisher, 97, of Ontario, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 30, 1927, to the late Miller and Eva (Brown) Russell. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1946. Throughout her life, she was known for her kindness, and unwavering […]
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Agnes Spencer
Agnes Ette Lee Spencer, 88, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on March 16, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1936, in McRoberts, Kentucky, to the late Hurston and Irene (Cumpton) Spencer. Agnes lived a life filled with determination, strength, and unwavering faith. She worked tirelessly as a successful businesswoman in the real […]
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James “Jim” Littleton
James “Jim” Littleton, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, James was the son of James and America C. (Stevens) Littleton. He retired from Empire Detroit Steel after 23 years of service. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. […]
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Joseph Smith
Joseph F. Smith, age 88, of Galion passed away Tuesday March 18, 2025 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehab in Galion. Born January 27, 1936 in Crestline, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Ruby (Castle) Smith. Joe was a graduate of Leesville High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball. He […]
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Brian Morris
Brian Keith Morris, a family man with a big heart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at his home after a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55 years old. Born on April 13, 1969, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Gregg and Kim (Roberts) Morris, Brian was a proud graduate of the […]
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Carolyn Coldwell
Carolyn Elaine Coldwell, age 81, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Embassy of Willard Nursing Facility in Willard, Ohio. Carolyn was born on March 3, 1944, to Donald and Arabella (Shaw) Noblit in Bucyrus, Ohio. She attended Bucyrus High School and on July 15, 1961, she married the love of her life, William […]
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William Baker, Jr.
William Henry Baker, Jr., 89, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his residence in Crestline. William was born in Mt. Gilead, on June 14, 1935, to the late William and Bertha (Long) Baker. He married Diana (Counterman) Baker on November 23, 1957, and she preceded him in death on January 25, 2015. William […]
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Father Samuel R. Saprano
MANSFIELD — Father Samuel R. Saprano, died March 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Father Saprano, born in Mansfield, Ohio, is the son of the late Joseph and Tindara(Miragliotta) Saprano. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony “Jeep” Saprano. He is survived by his sister, Tinera (Mike) […]
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Miriam “Mitzi” Vensel
Miriam “Mitzi” Carolyn Vensel, age 76, of Galion, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 7, 2025. Born on August 6, 1948, in Galion, she was the daughter of the late David Lee and Miriam (Durtschi) Vensel. She was a 1966 graduate of Galion High School then she went on to earn her teaching […]