Thomas J. Carey, Jr. February 5 1943 – October 1, 2025 Tom passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with cancer. During his illness he was lovingly supported by his family and friends from St. Francis DeSales Parish in Salisbury, MD. His faith brought him peace. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s High […]
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Lee McClelland
Lee Wayne McClelland, age 78, of Mount Gilead — known affectionately to his family and community as “Judge Mac” — passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Lee was born in Galion, Ohio, on May 7, 1947, the second of four children of […]
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Bonita B. “Bonnie” Richter
Bonita B. “Bonnie” Richter, 83, passed away on November 5, 2025, at her home. She had been in declining health for several years. Bonnie was born January 15, 1942, on the family farm in Morrow County, Ohio, to Harley W. and Mary Eva (Wittmer) Prosser. She graduated from Lexington High School in 1960 and was […]
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Helen Taylor
Helen Jean Baker Taylor, age 90, of Galion passed away Friday November 7, 2025 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 21, 1934 in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Nial and Phebey (Mount) Louthan. Helen worked at General Telephone in Galion for several years then worked at Sears in Galion […]
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Richard Yohn
Richard E. “Dick” Yohn, age 93, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland. Dick was born in Shelby, February 29, 1932, to Joseph and Agnes Yohn who preceded him in death as well as his wife of 66 years, Janet (Robertson) Yohn in 2018; brother, David and sister, […]
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So what’s the plan? Mansfield, Richland County and Shelby working together
The City of Mansfield, Richland County and the City of Shelby are combining to fund a $200,000 land use development plan.
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Gary Meeting
Gary L. Meeting, age 79 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on July 2, 1946, in Mansfield to the late David and Jeanne (Partin) Meeting, and on October 1, 1987, he married the love of his life, Deborah K. (Schuff). […]
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William Spellman
William Richard Spellman, 91, of Lexington, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Born on February 21, 1934, to Lewis and Beradina (Deppe) Spellman, Bill lived a life marked by hard work, service, and devotion to family and community. He was employed for 38 years at Ohio Brass, […]
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Robert Blaising, Sr.
Robert Wayne Blaising, Sr. January 18, 1940 – November 5, 2025 Robert Wayne Blaising, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in his Mansfield home with his loving son by his side. He was 85 years old. Born January 18, 1940 in Crestline, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late Robert J. […]
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Ralph David Peckham
Ralph David Peckham, 68, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born June 8, 1957, in Norwalk, Ohio. A deeply religious man, he was ready to see God and knew where he was going. He loved his family, music, and his dog Laci. He played […]