Jeffrey L. “J.O.” Rebman, age 73, of Bellville passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1950 in Mansfield to the late Kenneth and Janette (Krichbaum) Rebman and graduated from Lexington High School in 1968. Jeff worked in landscape maintenance most of his life and […]
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‘It’s hard to say no to Doc Stumbo’
MANSFIELD — Madison Miller admitted Friday morning it’s tough to say no when Doc Stumbo calls. The 2023 Miss Ohio, who made 117 appearances in the first 100 days of her reign, welcomed home an Honor Flight in Columbus around midnight on Thursday. She woke before dawn on Friday to drive to Mansfield to help […]
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Joyce Kay Smith
BELLVILLE: Becoming – and remaining – a woman of class and elegance is not easy. It is an art form. If it were easy every woman would have it mastered. Joyce Smith learned the daily discipline, self-awareness, and constant refinement to earn a position of respect. She carried herself so well – always dressed and […]
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Marshall Hicks
Marshall Hicks, age 87, resident of Shelby died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at UH Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. Born February 19, 1936, to the late Woots and Anna Sue (Allen) Hicks in Waylon, Kentucky. Marshall retired from Copperweld Steel Company. He was a diesel mechanic and member of the steel worker union local #3057. […]
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Theresa Rose Saprano Plew
MANSFIELD: Theresa Rose Plew, wonderful mother, doting grandmother, and loving great grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in her Mansfield home. She was 88 years old. Born in Mansfield to parents Benedict and Jennie (DiGregorio) Saprano, Terry graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1953. She then went on to attend the Flora […]
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Mary Rita Pendleton
Mary Rita Ferrone Pendleton, died at the age of 95 years old, Monday, October 16, 2023, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, OH, on October 29, 1928, she was the last surviving child of the late John and Catherine (Bouno) Ferrone. Coming from a very large family of eleven children, she treasured […]
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Barbara Lee Jeffries
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Barbara L. Jeffries on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 as she was surrounded by many of her loved ones. Barb or Grandma Barb as she was affectionately known to many was the daughter of George L. and Thelma E. (Wilson) Swineford. She was […]
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Shirley Mae Sorrick
Shirley Mae Sorrick, 89, of Ontario, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at her residence. Born March 3, 1934 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Larry and Edna (Williams) Conroy. Shirley was a Christian lady who was a kind, thoughtful and generous person. She dearly loved her family and she loved to spoil them. […]
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Danny Ray Rogers
Danny Ray Rogers, 60, of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, due to complications of cancer from Camp Lejeune. Danny was born July 18, 1963, in Mansfield, to Watt and Virginia Bernice (James) Rogers. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army and continued to serve his […]
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Fall festivities, trick-or-treat abound in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Calling every ghoul, goblin and aspiring Spider-Man: spooky season is back. Whether you’re going for a ghastly piece of garb or whimsical ensemble, we’ve got a list of trick-or-treat opportunities below. If you’re still looking for a costume idea, we’ve got your back. Google Trends’ Frightgeist analyzed the most popular Halloween costume searches […]