Susie Chin, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1930, in Guangzhou, China. Susie was strong, independent, and caring. In November 1955, she immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life. Opened in 1974 alongside her husband, Tong Chin, she […]
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Michelle “Shelly” Baker
Shelly “NayNay” Baker, age 61, of Mansfield, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Shelly is survived by Rachel Baker; her children Chad Jose, Stephanie Carter, and Nicole Carter; her four brothers; her beloved grandchildren; her dear friend Susan Gray; and her best friend forever, […]
Paula Skaggs
Paula Ann Skaggs, 68, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Paula was born on February 6, 1957, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to John and Helen (Murphy) Kennedy. She grew up in Mansfield, where she attended St. Peter’s Church. Paula was known for her warmth, creativity, and generous spirit. She was a talented baker and […]
Helen Louise Riggenbach
Helen Louise Riggenbach, 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born at home on the family farm on February 10, 1928, she was the fourth of seven children of Thomas U. and Helen C. (Michels) Brumenschenkel. A lifelong resident of the Mansfield area, Helen graduated from Madison High […]
Marian Huggins
Marian Linn Huggins, 92, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Mill Creek Nursing Home in Galion. Marian was born on April 10, 1933, to the late Pearson and Dorothy (Spiegel) Linn in Bucyrus. After graduating from Holmes Liberty High School in 1951, Marian pursued higher education at The Ohio State University, where she earned […]
Robert Alan Scholl
Robert Alan Scholl of Mansfield passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home. He was 74 years old. He was born September 23, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Lillian (Textor) and Thomas W. Scholl. Although Rob didn’t have any easy life, struggling with mental health issues, he continually tried to better himself. […]
Gino Francisco Colace
Gino Francisco Colace, age 88 of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Avita Health Systems in Ontario. He was born on September 1, 1937, in Mansfield, to the late Anthony “Tony” and Yolonda Marie (Pini) Colace. Gino was a 1955 Mansfield Senior High School Graduate, worked for General Motors as a journeyman […]
Bonnie Blankenship
Bonnie Sue Blankenship, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Louisa, Kentucky, to Ralph and Irene (Perry) Poe. As a child, Bonnie moved with her family to the Ontario area, where she would make her lifelong home. A private and devoted woman, Bonnie’s life centered around […]
Paula Jean McNeely
Paula Jean McNeely was born at Fort Monmouth Army Hospital in New Jersey to Joseph F. and Jean (Stumbaugh) Pittinger. She passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after a life filled with booming laughter, love, and determination. She will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor, and passionate spirit. […]
Helena Metzger
Helena Gerda Metzger passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born in Fürth, Germany, to the late Margareta and Johann Heinrich (Bachhofuer) Haygis. Her first marriage took place in Germany in 1957 to James Lacey. On March 12, 1979, she married George Harold Metzger. Helena is survived by two sons, Robert E. […]
