E. Michael “Mike “Tommy” Blanton, 66, of Galion, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Life Care Ohio’s Hospice. He was born to the late Chester “Taterbug” and Helen (Conley) Blanton on January 14, 1959, in Marion, Ohio. Mike graduated from Northmor High School before proudly serving four honorable years in the United States […]
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Marcine Shipman
Marcine Shipman, age 94, of Galion passed away, Monday November 24, 2025 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Born June 29, 1931 in Wellington, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Stella (Koons) Sautter. She married Jack Shipman on June 24, 1951, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2011. She was a […]
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Perry Johnson
Perry C. Johnson, age 66 of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 6, 1959, in Mansfield to the late Emit Johnson and Anna “Joleen” (Flannery). Perry retired from Laborers’ Local 1216 after 30 years as the business manager. He enjoyed hunting and spending time at […]
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Keith Brian Chaffin
Keith Brian Chaffin, 64, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on November 19, 1961, he was the son of Donald and Darlene (Clark) Chaffin. A graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School, Keith enjoyed being with family, hunting and working around his farm. Keith is survived by his mother, […]
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Bret Eugene Hinaman
Bret Eugene Hinaman, 67, of Willard, OH took his last breath on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital. Bret was born February 19, 1958, to Robert and Blanche Hinaman in Marion, OH and was a 1977 graduate of Shelby High School. He had enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly […]
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Rose Candel
Rose M. Candel passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 24, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 7, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Ziegler) Snyder. Rose graduated from Lykens High School and went on to build a career dedicated to […]
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Lindsey & Lisa Anatra
Matthew “Lindsey”, 63, and Lisa (McMichael) Anatra,61, of Crestline, entered their eternal life together on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Lindsey was born on September 22, 1962, in Crestline to the late Matthew Anatra and Patricia (Fawcett) Carey. Lisa was born on September 24, 1964, in Crestline to the late Doyle McMichael and Linda (Poole) McMichael, […]
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Lawrence “Larry” Ball
Lawrence Wilson “Larry” Ball, age 85, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Crestline Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Crestline, Ohio. Larry was born April 17, 1940 in Hiram, OH, the son of the late George and Pauline (Smith) Ball, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident moving to Shelby when he […]
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Tina Marie Carpenter
Tina Marie Carpenter of Shelby passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, at her home. She was 64 years old. Born January 10, 1961, in Elyria, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dolores (DeNoon) and Robert Kenyon. Tina was passionate about being a paramedic and worked for several years in the field. She […]
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Norman “Norm” Carol McCracken
Norman “Norm” Carol McCracken, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on November 23, 2025. Born in Morrow County, Ohio, on October 5, 1934, Norm was the son of Roma and Edith (Scott) McCracken. He was one of three children and grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and community. A graduate of Mansfield […]