Helen Mae (Hayes) O’Connell was born on March 23, 1935 and passed to Jesus’s arms on August 13, 2023. She was a remarkable lady who touched many hearts with her positive outlook and cheery demeanor. “Perfect.” That was the answer that she gave when asked how she was doing. Helen could be counted on to […]
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Dolores Marie Longood
Dolores Marie Longood, 79, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at OhioHealth Mansfield. Born November 6, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Bruno and Angela (Typanski) Bianchini. Dolores was a 1961 graduate of Holy Innocents High School. She was a very giving and unselfish person. She had many hobbies including […]
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Jennie Lester
Jennie (Hall) Lester passed away on August 13, 2023. Born January 9, 1934, to Thomas & Roxie “Mae” Hall, passed away on August 13, 2023. Jennie was one of seven children in the Hall family born in Kentucky, and raised in Wyoming County, WV. Jennie married Posey, the man who would never tell her no, […]
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Bonnie Jean Heller
Bonnie Jean Heller passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 91 years old. She was born on January 13, 1932 in Connersville, Indiana. Bonnie was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile and personality could light up a room. She loved to sing, dance, and […]
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Betty Stroup
Betty Stroup, age 81, resident of Shelby died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Crestwood Care Center. Born on April 2, 1942 in Shelby to Frank and Stella (Krichbaum) Ludwig, she and had been a lifelong area resident. She received her bachelors degree from Ohio University in home economics. Betty loved square dancing, gardening, was especially […]
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Carol Parkison
If the Village of Lexington were to have royalty, Carol Parkison would undoubtedly be its Countess. Not due to any claim of superiority, but for her profound dedication to the Village, its residents, and the advancement of the community. She embodied unwavering support, standing by her husband during his nearly four-decade tenure as the Village's […]
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Hot-button state initiatives, packed Richland County ballot will drive November turnout
MANSFIELD — Don’t tell Matt Finfgeld and Jane Zimmermann that 2023 is an “off-year” election. The two leaders of the Richland County Board of Elections sure don’t see it that way.
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Mark Brandon Leedy
Mark Brandon Leedy, 63, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1960 to Eugene Richard Leedy and Patty Lee (Lowe) Leedy and has lived in Mansfield most of his life. While attending Madison Comprehensive High School, he excelled in art and baseball, having the highest batting average on the […]
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Robert Remy
Robert “Repete” Remy, 61, of Mansfield, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his residence. Born March 1, 1962 in Mansfield, he was the son of Billy Lee and Joan Elizabeth (Fulk) Remy. Repete was an operations manager at RPM and was a member of the Owls. He was a racing and NASCAR fan and […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $110,063 in contracts for Youth & Family Council
MANSFIELD — Michelle Miller brought an educational background on June 1 when she took over as executive director of Richland County Youth & Family Council. So it came as no surprise Thursday when Miller gained approval from county commissioners to award three contracts totaling $110,063 related to educational topics.
