Flay Carlton Blanchard, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Crystal Care Nursing Center, Mansfield. He was born in Medina, Ohio, on June 22, 1936, to Vernon and Helen (Huffman) Blanchard. Flay served as a medic in the Army. During his service with the 3rd Infantry, he specialized in Morse Code and served […]
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Ty Lee Kilgore
Ty Lee Kilgore 59, of Mansfield, Ohio was born January 16, 1967 passed away March 26, 2026. Ty was a painter who learned his trade from his dad and brother. Ty was preceded in death by brother Timothy Kilgore, father Lowell Kilgore, step father Charles Alexander, and nephew Timothy Kilgore Jr. Ty is survived by […]
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Timothy Sammons
Timothy A. Sammons, age 70 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oak Grove Manor Nursing Home. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Crestline to the late William Sammons and Lula M. (Gulley) Williams. Tim worked for Adena Corporation for many years. He is survived by his siblings Carolyn “Sue” […]
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Virginia Perkins
Virginia (Ginny) Dawn Perkins, age 63 of Shelby, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family following a brief illness. On November 1, 1962 she was born in Mansfield, Ohio the daughter of Carlos Gillam and Sandy Gillam. On May 14, 1988 she married Steven Perkins at the Grace Brethren Church […]
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Evelyn Kooken
Evelyn L. Kooken, age 95, of Shelby, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, where she had resided for the past several months. Evelyn was born January 5, 1931, in Bucyrus, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Iva N. (Fetter) Veil. A 1948 graduate of Bucyrus High […]
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Dominic Mark Anthony Sammataro
Dominic Mark Anthony Sammataro, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, following complications from an accident a few weeks earlier involving a fallen tree limb. Born on November 3, 1950, to the late Dominic R. and Dolores P. (Mastandrea) Sammataro, Dominic attended St. Peter’s Catholic Schools and Madison Comprehensive High School, graduating […]
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Frances J. Spiroff
Frances J. Spiroff, a devoted (Grand)Mother and friend, left this existence after a long and tough battle with cancer on March 20, 2026. At last, she is in great care with our Lord and may rejoin her beloved Husband of nearly 60 years, John Spiroff. She passed peacefully in the care of family. Fran is […]
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Mike Groff
Mike “Mad Dog” Groff lived a life that rarely kept him indoors. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, he passed away at his home in Mansfield at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy shaped by open fields, early mornings, and the stories that come from both. He was born March 30, 1952, in Mansfield […]
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Amy Miller
Amy Jean Miller, 49, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born on August 23, 1976, she spent most of her life in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and more recently became a resident of Mansfield, Ohio. Amy was known for her humor, strength, and bold, authentic personality. She was open-minded, compassionate, and had a way of connecting […]
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Steven “Steve” Aller
Steven “Steve” Edward Aller, 65, of Galion, passed away on March 26, 2026, at his residence. Steve was born on August 31, 1960, in Galion to the late John and Gertrude (Holderness) Aller. Steve graduated in 1979, from Galion High School and remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. He was raised in […]