Melissa Sue Snyder, 42, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. Born on January 2, 1983, in Millersburg, Ohio, Melissa was the cherished daughter of Brenda (Pruett), Adam Kiss and Craig Snyder. A loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Melissa’s vibrant spirit and warm heart will […]
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Ronald “Ron” Cirata
Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John and Dorothy A. (Kolakowski) Cirata. […]
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Elva Reed
Elva Reed, age 95 passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield. Born on May 22, 1930 to the late Kendall and Rosa (Shepherd) Bailey in Salyersville, Kentucky. Elva loved being a caregiver to her family. She was an avid gardener, cook and enjoyed sewing. Her holiday peanut brittle […]
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Janet Lowe
Janet C. Lowe, age 81 of Mansfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her home with her son by her side. She was born on December 19, 1944, in Cambridge to the late Carol and Edith Kimble, and on May 5, 1962, she married the love of her life, Benjamin Lowe. Janet worked […]
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Michael Allen Navratil
Michael Allen Navratil, 67, passed away at Spring Meadow Nursing Home, Toledo, on December 9, 2025 after an extended illness. He was born on June 21, 1958 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Roland and Donna Navratil. He graduated from Madison High School in 1976. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and at the […]
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Thomas Cleland
Thomas Daniel Cleland, age 83, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on December 22, 2025 peacefully at home. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on November 24, 1942 to the late Daniel P. Cleland and Jane Martin Cleland. In April of 1960, he married the love of his life, Diane at the Episcopal Church in Mansfield. […]
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Jerry Michael Rodgers
Jerry Rodgers, age 86, of Mansfield passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Wedgewood Estates. Born Jerry Michael Rodgers on November 17, 1939, in Kingsland, Arkansas, he was the son of the late John B. and Carmen Bernice (Morgan) Rodgers. He joined the US Navy, serving from 1958-1962. Jerry was a member of IBEW #688 […]
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Faye Elizabeth Griebling
Faye Elizabeth Griebling Obituary Surrounded by the love of her family and a lifetime of cherished memories, Faye Elizabeth Griebling, 93, a lifelong resident of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, following an extended illness. Faye’s life was a reflection of devotion—to her family, her home, and the simple, meaningful moments that […]
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Suzanne “Suzi” Longsworth
Suzanne “Suzi” Longsworth, age 64, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in her home on December 16, 2025. A woman of deep faith and boundless creativity, Suzi leaves behind a legacy of warmth, service, and a unique eye for beauty. A 1979 graduate of Galion High School, Suzi was a vibrant part of her school community, […]
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Darrell Secrest
Darrell John Secrest, age 83, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at The Willows at Willard following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, Darrell was the son of the late Halleck and Mary (Moore) Secrest. After moving from Marion to Caldwell, he graduated from Caldwell High School and later […]