Lawrence “Larry” G. Cooke, 79, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The third of six children, he was born in November 1944 to Reginald “Rex” and Marjorie (Urich) Cooke in Shelby, Ohio, which is where he spent his youth. Larry graduated from Shelby High School and North Central Technical College. His […]
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James Michael “Mike” Greer
James Michael “Mike” Greer, born May 13, 1994, in Mansfield, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Lorain, Ohio, surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness. He was 30 years old. We’ve all heard the phrase “sometimes it’s more about the journey than the destination.” This phrase aptly describes the […]
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Julie Switzer
Julie Ann Switzer, 58, of Galion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Julie was born on September 3, 1965, to William “Bill” and the late Dorothy (Lynch) Switzer, Sr. She was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt, known for her passion for the outdoors. Julie enjoyed tending to her yard, gardening, and feeding […]
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Kay Lynn Schnittke
Kay Lynn Schnittke, 78, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kay was born in Mansfield, Ohio, on April 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Dorothy (Linn) Hutchinson. She graduated from Crestview High School with […]
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USMC GySgt (ret.) Edward “Ed” R. Skidgell
USMC GySgt (retired) Edward “Ed” R. Skidgell, 77, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2024. Born on June 1, 1947, in Presque Isle, Maine, he enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Ed was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, with three tours in […]
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Floyd “Chip” Poland
Floyd “Chip” Poland, 69 Floyd “Chip” Poland, 69, of Savannah passed away on Thursday evening, June 20, 2024 at OhioHealth MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield. He was born on June 15, 1955 in Ashland the son of the late Arthur J. Poland and E. Mae (nee Houser) Poland. Chip graduated from Ashland High School, Class of […]
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Joseph Precup
Joseph “Joe” William Precup, 75, of Mansfield passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Joe was born on August 11, 1948 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late John & Mary (Sandora) Precup. He had lived in Encino and Thousand Oaks California before returning to Ohio. Joe served his country in the United […]
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Brady Straub
Brady Alan Straub, 50, of Mansfield, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Brady was born to the proud parents of Harry and Kay (Lilly) Straub on June 9, 1974. Brady graduated from Ontario High School, class of 1992 and later earned three Associate’s […]
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Kimberly Meadows
Kimberly Meadows, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, daughter, sister and friend passed away on Saturday June 15, 2024, at her home whom she shared with and was cared for by her oldest daughter, middle son and five of her grandchildren in Mansfield, Ohio at the age of 65. She was a wonderful mother who was […]
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Local HAMS will try to contact space station during Field Day Event at South Park
MANSFIELD — Danny Bailey hopes to talk to the International Space Station this weekend. Bailey will be joined at South Park in Mansfield by other members of the Intercity Amateur Radio Club, an organization of HAM radio operators, who will gather together for their annual Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on Saturday and Sunday. Bailey, a […]