David Williams, age 52, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1974, in Shelby, Ohio, to Milford and Carol (Hanlon) Williams. David was a 1992 graduate of Willard High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army for 23 years, […]
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Mary Elizabeth McClain
Mary Elizabeth McClain of Perrysville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Majora Lane Nursing Home in Millersburg at the age of 82. She was born February 22, 1944, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Carl and Dorothy (Craig) Wolford. Mary retired from the Ohio Air National Guard base in Mansfield, Ohio, where she […]
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Marcia Bear
Marcia Jean Bear, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 5, 1955, in Coral Gables, Florida, to the late Alton and Martha (Reeves) White. Marcia is survived by her son, Alton Bear; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wilcox, Kaleb Bear, Adrianna Bear, and Autumn Bear; her sister and […]
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Kenneth Isley
Kenneth Lee Isley, 92, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield following a brief illness. If a life could be measured in seasons, Kenneth’s would be marked by faithful plantings, steady harvests, and a lifetime of tending to what mattered most—his land, his family, and his quiet but unwavering faith. A […]
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Tille June (Reel) Taylor
Tillie June (Reel) Taylor, 98, of Galion, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Magnolia Terrace Assisted Living. Born June 23, 1927, in Palmyra, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie Elmina (Devilbiss) Mishey. She lived in Butler, Ohio, until she was 16, then the family moved to Fremont, California, […]
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Mary “Colleen” Wolfgang
Mary “Colleen” (O’Leary) Wolfgang, 85, of Lucas, OH passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1940, in Mansfield, to the late Robert and Evelyn (Wilburn) O’Leary. She was a 1959 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School and furthered her education at the Institute of Banking. She […]
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Richland, Huron counties agree to help fund long-awaited Plymouth bridge replacement
Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved an “inter-governmental agreement” with Huron County that could lead to a long-awaited bridge replacement in Plymouth.
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Janet Lea Wisenbarger
Janet Lea Wisenbarger (Sears), 70, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in her home at Eastern Star in Mount Vernon, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. A woman whose life was defined by kindness, resilience, and a genuine love for others, Janet leaves behind a legacy of warmth that will be felt […]
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Steve Liming
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 With that enduring […]
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Luise Olga Holzwarth
Luise Olga Holzwarth of Mansfield passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 7, 2026, at her home. She was 93 years old. She was born on August 14, 1932, in Novi Verbas, Yugoslavia, the only child of the late Katherina (Silberhorn) and George Bambach. Luise endured unspeakable atrocities in her home country and overcame tragedy through an […]