Jerry D. Smart went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his home in Florida after an extended illness. He was 83. He was born May 9, 1943 to Lee and Leone Smart in Perrysville, Ohio. He graduated from Perrysville High School and married his high school sweetheart, Alice “Jeanie” Caudill in […]
Richland County
Betty Lou (Korb) Barker Korol
Betty Lou (Korb) Barker Korol died Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Waterford. She was 94 years old. Born August 5, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was the beloved only child of Leland C. Korb and Ethel L. Jackson. A graduate of Newark Senior High School, Betty continued her studies at Stephens College before completing […]
David L. Nedrow
David L. Nedrow, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026. With a humble heart, an endless work ethic, and a wonderful sense of humor, David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who left a lasting imprint on every life he touched. He was born on January 17, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio to […]
Janet Margaret Lutz Grogoza
Janet Margaret Lutz Grogoza, 90, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2026, after an extended illness. Janet was born in Mansfield, Ohio on April 8, 1935, to Marion and Catherine Lutz. She attended a one-room school and graduated from Madison High School in 1953. Janet will be remembered for her faith, generosity, patriotism, […]
Larry C. Kochheiser
Larry C. Kochheiser, 85, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family. A man known for his steady work ethic, quiet kindness, and unwavering integrity, Larry lived a life marked by dedication to his faith, his family, and his community. He was born April 17, […]
G. “Irene” Hunter
G. “Irene” Hunter, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1935, in Martin County, Kentucky to Bradley and Mary (Crisp) DeLong. Irene had a deep love for gardening and could often be found tending to her flowers and vegetables until just recently. She found […]
Donna M. Giet
Donna M. Giet, 94 of Ashland passed from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026, just 15 days short of her 95th birthday in Brethren Care Village. She was born on March 16, 1931, in Wooster, the daughter of the late Lenuel and Marie (nee Lutz) Potts. Donna graduated from Ashland High School, Class of […]
Lewis Alvin Workman
Lewis Alvin Workman, 76, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, March, 1, 2026, at his home. He was born in Clear Creek, West Virginia, on August 6, 1949 to Goldie P. (Fields) and Leslie T. Workman, Sr. He was a true outdoorsman who found great joy in hunting deer and fishing. A proud U.S. […]
Marla Kay Wert
Marla Kay Wert, 72, of Mansfield, passed away on February 22, 2026, at home. Born on December 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late, Raymond (Pete) Wert and Donna Jean Keough Wert. A proud 1972 graduate of Clearfork High School, Marla built a strong and admirable work ethic early in life. She served […]
Timothy “Tim” Poth
Timothy “Tim” Poth passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield. He was a devoted father, brother, uncle, veteran, and friend whose strength, loyalty, and love for the outdoors shaped a life well lived. Tim was born on October 16, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio to Norman and Evelyn (Stickler) Poth. A 1966 […]
