Charles Raymond Ferguson passed away on September 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 87. He was born on February 12, 1936, to parents Henry and Julia (Freeman) Ferguson in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. After graduating from Utica High School, he then proudly joined the United States Army. Upon returning home from […]
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Linda Wilson
Linda Lou Wilson, 79, of Candlewood Lake was called home on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at her nature oasis with her son by her side. In Mansfield, on June 30, 1944, Linda was born to the late Charles and Ruth (Rutter) Woogerd, Sr. On August 25, 1963, Linda would marry the love of her life, […]
James Edward Smith
James E. Smith, age 44, of Columbus, passed away early Saturday morning, September 9, 2023, at his home. Born James Edward Smith in Shelby, Ohio, he was the son of Karen (McFarland) Dennis and Waitman Smith Sr. James was raised in Mansfield and later lived in Columbus. A jack-of-all-trades, he was a subcontractor. He owned […]
John “Jack” Albert Clemens
John “Jack” Albert Clemens of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Jack was born October 22, 1941, in Norfolk, Virginia to Finch and Mary (Metzger) Clemens. He attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Mansfield, where he played the guitar at the 9:15 a.m. mass many years ago. He retired from UMD Automated […]
Joan Hoffman
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Hoffman (94) on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Crestline Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Joan was born on July 25, 1929, in Logansport, Indiana, to the late JD Guinup, and Doris (Longwell) Guinup moving to Crestline as a youngster. Joan graduated from Crestline […]
Charles E. “Chuckie” Schluter II
Charles E. “Chuckie” Schluter II, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away September 14, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic after battling heart failure. He was surrounded and supported by loving family and friends in his final days. Chuckie passed away on the same date and time as his father did 47 years prior. He was also […]
Judge Frank Ardis, Jr.
Judge Frank Ardis, Jr., 74, of Mansfield, passed away September 17, 2023 at Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Judge Ardis was born June 22, 1949, in Holden 22, a coal mining community in Logan County, West Virginia to Frank and Teresa Celestino Ardis. After relocating to Ohio, Judge Ardis graduated […]
Robert “Bob” White
Robert Lewis (Bob) White, age 83 died peacefully at his home in Ontario, Ohio on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born April 30, 1940, in Bakersfield, California to Lewis and Nancy Jewel Ragsdale White. He had one sister, Charlene, and a brother, Thomas Goodell. When he was young the family moved to Pismo Beach on the […]
Brian Laughery
Brian S. Laughery, 44, of Galion passed at the Avita Galion Hospital Emergency Room after a two year heart illness. Born December 13, 1978 in Galion to Michael Laughery of Galion and the late Denise (May) Laughery. He married Rebecca (Hess) Laughery on March 25, 2017 and she survives. He was a graduate of Galion […]
Mark S. Bray
Mark S. Bray, 68, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born July 7, 1955 in Shelby, Ohio he was the son of Dennis and Glenna (Ferrell) Bray. Mark was a 1973 graduate of Crestview High School and worked for Hydramatic Pumps in Ashland and Ariel in Mount Vernon. […]
