Mariella “Zookie” Frey, age 88, resident of Candlewood Lake in Mt. Gilead, passed away March 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 17, 1935 in Shelby to Marion and Stella (Young) Smith, she had been an area resident of Candlewood Lake since 2007 after living the majority of her life in Ontario. A […]
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Carl Richard Armstrong
Carl Richard Armstrong, 84 of Ashland passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in his home at Lutheran Village. He was born on October 8, 1939 in Knox County the son of the late Dawson and Bernice (nee Harding) Armstrong. Dick graduated from Danville High School, Class of 1957 where he played football on an […]
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Tunnel beneath Trimble Road for B&O Bike Trail connector set this summer
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is ready to tunnel under Trimble Road this summer, a project that will close the busy four-lane street for 45 days. City Council on Wednesday approved seeking bids for the $1.25 million tunnel project that will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely cross beneath the busy, street when an […]
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Willa J. Fry
Willa Jean Fry, 87, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at The Laurels of Blanchester with her loving family by her side. Willa was born in Tram, Kentucky, on December 3, 1936, to the late Estill and Artelia (Damron) Conley. On November 24, 1956, Willa would marry the love of her life, […]
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James W. Mackey, Jr.
Jim Mackey passed away on March 9, 2024, the same way he lived his life: peacefully, with dignity and grace. He was 97 and active almost until his final days. Jim was born and raised in Dallas, and he embodied the genetic traits of a true Texan, namely a steel-trap handshake, sure feet on the […]
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Marc Salser, Jr.
Marc W. Salser, Jr, 41, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Marc was born on July 3, 1982, in Irving, TX, to Marc W. Salser Sr. and Jolene K. (Kabana) Salser. Marc was an avid boxer for approximately 20 years. During his amateur and professional career, he was known as “The Ring […]
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Janice Stroble
Janice Stroble of Mansfield passed away early Monday morning, March 18, 2024, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was 78 years old. She was born July 21, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Marie (Kiner) and Elbert Crager. Janice was a member of Christian Life Church her entire life. She was married to Charles Stroble […]
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Shawn McNamara
It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of a wonderful father and loving husband. Shawn “Big Daddy” McNamara, 48, of Bellville passed way on Saturday, March 16th, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1975 in Claremont, New Hampshire to parents William Francis and Janet (Champagne) McNamara. On March 25, 1995 […]
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Lucille Maynard
MANSFIELD: Lucille Maynard, 96, of Mansfield went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grant Medical Center, Columbus, following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 16, 1928 in Louisa, KY to William and Sarah (Derifield) Martin, and began studying to become a […]
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James Lenville “Jim” Kegley
James Lenville “Jim” Kegley, age 69, of Lucas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by family he loved and cherished. His death follows a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born March 14, 1955 in Shelby to the late Kenneth Earl and Mary Frances (Lewis) Kegley. […]