Trudy Arnette Bellomy passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2024, at Ohio Health in Mansfield, Ohio. It was on that beautiful morning that Trudy was embraced by Our Lord and Savior as she heard Heaven’s Angels singing. Born on June 19, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, Trudy was the cherished daughter of Dorothy Ellen (Stevens) (Bellomy) […]
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Mary M. O’Brien
Mary Margaret O’Brien, age 98, passed away in her home on September 1, 2024. Mary was strong, vivacious, and bright every moment of her nearly 99 years, and leaves behind her a loving family and a legacy of warmth and faith. Mary was born in Ligonier, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1925 to parents Michael and […]
David Parlet
BELLVILLE: David R. Parlet, 81, of Mansfield, passed away, Sunday, September 1, 2024 in Riverside Methodist Hospital following an extended illness. The son of Rolla and Letha (Bullock) Parlet, Dave was born November 11, 1942 in Columbus. A standout basketball player for the Butler varsity basketball team, Dave graduated in 1960. Just a few months […]
James Gordon Wimberley
James Gordon Wimberley, 77 years old, of Weaverville, North Carolina, passed away on August 16, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Coldwell, Idaho, on August 2, 1947 to the late Marjorie (Brewer) and Robert Wimberley. He served his country honorably in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a heavy-duty […]
Dr. Lucille Garber Ford
Dr. Lucille Garber Ford Dr. Lucille Garber Ford, passed away peacefully at home September 2, 2024 at 102 years old. She was born Dec. 31,1921 to Ora Myers Garber and Edna Armstrong Garber in Ashland, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of her beloved Ashland. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1940 and then […]
Stephen Young
Stephen A. Young, age 82, resident of Shelby, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Willows of Willard Nursing Facility, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 10, 1942 in Shelby to Albert and Helen (Heydinger) Young, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A 1960 graduate of Shelby High School, Steve had been […]
Robert Leather
Robert “Skip” L. Leather, 86, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born December 25, 1938, the oldest of three children born to Robert S. and Mary C. (Backensto) Leather. Nicknamed Skip by his Aunt Rachel. He was a 1959 graduate of Madison High School. There he met the love of […]
Barbara Schlereth
Barbara Schlereth, 92, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born November 8, 1931. She was a 1949 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. Barbara and her husband, Gerald “Doc” Schlereth, were married for 45 years. She and her husband enjoyed traveling on their Gold Wing motorcycle, round and square dancing with the Johnny […]
Richard W. “Dick” Shellhouse
Richard W. “Dick” Shellhouse, age 92, of Shelby died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital Emergency Department. Born July 29, 1932 in Sycamore, Ohio to the late Forest D. and Sarah (Walton) Shellhouse, Dick was a member of the Sycamore High School Class of 1950 where he enjoyed being the catcher of the […]
Colleen Gatton
Colleen Messmore Biddle Gatton transitioned to a new life with her heavenly Father on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 94. Colleen was born on March 14, 1930 in Centerburg, OH to Doris (Baker) and Fred W. Messmore. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School with the class of 1948 and remained close […]
