It is with heavy that we announce the passing of Harry “Butch” Gerald Ziegler, Jr. on March 3, 2024, at his home in Galion, surrounded by his loving family. Harry, known to many as Butch, led a life enriched with love and service to his country, community, and family. Butch was born in Mansfield on […]
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Virginia “Ginny” Young
Virginia M. “Ginny” Young, age 95, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 1, 2023, at the Willows of Willard Nursing Facility with her loving husband of nearly 75 years by her side. Born October 12, 1928, in Monroeville, Ohio to Henry and Mary (Heether) Hohler, she had been a Shelby resident since 1941. A 1946 Shelby […]
Timothy S. McCarty
Timothy S. McCarty, 63 Timothy S. McCarty, 63 of rural Texas passed away on August 21, 2023 after a short illness. The son of Charles and Carol (nee Palmer) McCarty, Tim was born on April 3, 1960 in Ashland. Tim grew up in Polk, attended the Ashland County Career Center and Mapleton High School. He […]
Harold Myers
Harold Dalton Myers, on March 1, 2024, at the age of 101. Harold, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, left us peacefully from Lexington Court Care Center, surrounded by the love of his family—his wife and both sons by his side. His family hopes you take a moment privately to celebrate Harold’s […]
Pastor James M. Spencer
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” —Proverbs 8:17 James Morris Spencer, age 51, a devout Pastor, faithful husband, and loving father, transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on February 29, 2024, from his home in Butler, […]
Benjamin M. Leinbach
Benjamin M. Leinbach, age 89, of 2959 Hazelbrush Road, Shelby, entered into rest on Saturday, March 2, 2024 after a brief illness. Born February 5, 1935 in Brecknock Township, PA, he was the son of the late John and Katie (Martin) Leinbach. A retired farmer and carpenter, he was a member of the Springmill Old […]
Jesse Dillman
MANSFIELD: Jesse Dillman passed away on February 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 70. He was born on February 6, 1954 to parents Clarence and Melva (Easterling) Dillman in Muncie, Indiana. On September 26, 1986, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Westcott, and they shared 37 wonderful years of marriage together. […]
Tina Marie McDonald
Tina Marie McDonald was a devout woman of unwavering faith who attended Life Tabernacle Church in Willard in her youth. A loving matriarch who cherished her family above all else, Tina passed away at her Shelby, Ohio home on February 25, 2024. Born Tina Marie Vanderpool in Shelby on July 22, 1959, she was the […]
Willard “Sonny” Johnson
Willard Edward “Sonny” Johnson was born February 11, 1940, in Mansfield, OH to the late Willard Edward and Gladys Marie (Hollinger) Johnson. He was a lifelong area resident primarily living in Crawford County, apart from several years he enjoyed in Winter Park FL. He passed away on leap year; February 29, 2024. Those years represented […]
Leroy Patton
Leroy Patton, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, OH. He was born on September 19, 1936, in Morehead, KY to Robert and Florence (Dulin) Patton and moved to Shelby, Ohio shortly thereafter. Leroy owned and operated Patton’s Used Furniture and Moving for over […]
