Ronald E. Lemon passed away Monday, January 26th, 2026, at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield at the age of 85. He was born on October 17th, 1940, in Mansfield to the late Foster (Katherine (née Hunter)) Lemon. Ron was a dedicated man, whether it be to his family, his church, his school district and his career. […]
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James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter
James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, in Shelby, to the late James A. and Madaline W. (Gutshall) Sutter. He was a 1959 graduate of Union High School. Well known as a skilled builder, Jimmy […]
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Property Transfers: West Creek Conservancy scores big on former Camp Covert property for $2.6 million
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — West Creek Conservancy purchased 1366 Orweiler Road and V/L on Orweiler Road from Camp Covert for $2.6 million. The property sits next to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary (OBS), which was a key factor in the decision to purchase the land, said Derek Schafer, executive director of West Creek Conservancy. West Creek Conservancy […]
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Timothy Wendell Pruner
Timothy Wendell Pruner, age 64 of Crestline, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Mansfield to the late Harold Wendell and Shirley Anne (Snyder) Pruner, and on May 14, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Brenda (Blanton). Tim graduated from Ontario […]
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Crist Brown
Crist Allen Brown, 62 of Galion, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin after battling an extended illness. Crist was born on August 23, 1963, in Galion to the late Casto and Lois (Beaty) Brown. Crist was a graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. Following high school, Crist went on to […]
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Kristine Morris-Boan
Kristine Elizabeth Morris-Boan, lovingly known for her creativity, compassion, and extraordinary strength, passed away at home with her family on January 25, 2026. She was born on July 25, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richard Wayne Morris and Kathleen Ann Kleshinski Morris. Kristine lived a life defined by love, resilience, and purpose. Above all else, […]
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Irene Cooper
Irene Cooper, 84, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2026. Born February 10, 1941, in Ophir, Kentucky, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Myrtle (Cantrell) Cox. On April 4, 1959, Irene married the love of her life, Jonathan Thomas Cooper, whom she met at […]
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James “Jim” Van Riper
James E. “Jim” Van Riper, age 84 of Mansfield, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Cleveland to the late Warren and Catherine (Clemm) Van Riper, and on June 17, 1967, he married the love of his life, Wanda (Owens). Jim proudly served his […]
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Sam Romagnoli
Sam Romagnoli, age 73, of Mansfield sadly passed away Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital from complications after surgery. Born Samuel Louis Romagnoli in Follansbee, West Virginia, he was one of two children of the late Joseph A. and Jeanette T. (Casini) Romagnoli. Sam was a musical prodigy from a young age […]
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Peggy Randolph
Peggy Ann Randolph, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 3, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Samuel “Sam” Chipner Jr. and Norma (Grubb) Chipner. Peggy graduated from Galion High School in 1976 and began her career at North Electric. She later worked as […]