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 […]
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Edward E. Ault
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Eugene Ault, of Mansfield, on January 27, 2026. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. Ed was born July 1, 1944 to Lewis and Hazel (Shirley) Ault in Marion County, Ohio. He grew up on […]
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Reverend Dr. George S. Spink
Reverend Dr. George S. Spink 98, of Ashland passed from this life on Wednesday evening, January 28, 2026, at Brethren Care Village. He was born on January 21, 1928, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania the son of the late Reverend Harry N. and Adelaide (nee Till) Spink. George graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia, Class of […]
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Angel Gregory Thompson Jr.
Angel Gregory Thompson Jr., age 86, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on August 25, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Angel G. Thompson Sr. and Lucy (Zapp) Thompson. Angel was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and proudly served his country as a veteran of […]
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Duane Charles “Bud” Getz
Duane Charles “Bud” Getz, age 93, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 23th at Primrose Retirement Community in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on April 10, 1932, Bud graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and later served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning home to Mansfield, […]
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Mary Ervin
Mary Kathryn Ervin, age 84, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 in her Lexington home. She was born on August 3, 1941 in Mount Vernon to the late Richard Phillips & Frances Sharp Phillips. She grew up in Knox County and faithfully attended Green Valley Methodist Church with her family. Mary was a graduate of […]
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Michael Robert Kern
Michael Robert Kern, age 85, of Butler, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, at Taylor Place Assisted Living in Findlay, Ohio. He was born October 20, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, one of three sons of the late Robert and Juliana (Harlett) Kern. Michael devoted his life to the Lord and watched church […]
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Thomas Eugene Goon
Thomas Eugene Goon, 76 of Ashland passed from this life Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 in his home. Tom was born on January 27, 1950 in Ashland, the son of the late Charles and Mary Etta (nee Shankland) Goon. He graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1969. Tom married the love of his life, […]
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Emma Denise Bluester
Emma Denise Bluester passed away January 24, 2026, at her home in Wooster surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1957, to Martha Bluester and Phillip Riley. Emma attended Mansfield Senior High and was a graduate of the class of 1976. Emma, commonly known as “Niecy”, loved spending time with her family and […]
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Warming centers remain a lifeline as temperatures plunge in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Local warming centers continue to serve as a critical lifeline for residents without reliable shelter as dangerously low temperatures grip Richland County this week. Overnight warming center maintains steady attendance First United Methodist Church, located at 12 North Diamond Street, continues to operate its overnight warming center whenever temperatures or wind chills drop […]