It wasn’t just that Chet DeLong had all the tools, Chet knew how to use them – to the benefit of others. Beyond hand tools, Chet had “heart tools” that made connections and cemented relationships. Whether it was humor or a hammer, compassion or a crowbar, forgiveness or a file Chet used every tool he […]
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James “Jim” Overocker
James Alan “Jim” Overocker, 68, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Born on April 2, 1957, in the small town of Protection, Kansas, Jim was raised with strong values and a deep love for sports. He graduated from Protection High School in 1975, where he excelled as a […]
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Daniel Jeffrey “Dan” Atkins
Daniel Jeffrey Atkins, really took to heart the second half of Ephesians chapter 4. Paul’s instructions to the Church at Ephesus on Christian Living reads like the heritage of Dan’s life. It’s the last verse, though, that will become his legacy: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ […]
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Charles Ryan
Charles Paul Ryan, 90, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025. Born May 31, 1935 in Akron, Ohio. He was a son of the late Charles Price and Rosalie Ryan. Chuck was blessed to be married for 64 years to his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Betty) who preceded him in death on […]
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Mary Elizabeth Akers
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.” (PROV 31:26 CSB) Mary Akers personified the Proverbs 31 woman. A woman of strength, honor and character, Mary supported her family – and the community – in a way that brought glory to God. All the days of her life complete, Mary […]
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Jorgen Bo Christensen
MANSFIELD: Jørgen Bo Christensen passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 8, 1953 in Thisted, Denmark to the late Karl and Kristine Christensen. During his schooling in Denmark, Bo enrolled to be a foreign exchange student in the U.S. attending Clear Fork High School in 1972. Bo was […]
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Harold H. Davis
MANSFIELD: Harold Hunter Davis, age 89, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, while in the care of Bridge Hospice at Provision Living of Findlay. Born January 24, 1936, in Shelby to Harold and Evelyn (Hunter) Davis, Harold was raised with a sense of duty and order – traits he carried throughout his life. He […]
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Carol Davidson Eicher
CAROL DAVIDSON EICHERBORN: JULY 22, 1946 – PASSED JUNE 15, 2025 LEXINGTON, OHIO: Carol Davidson Eicher was a designer. From her early years designing kitchens at the Tappan Home Center, to owning Videos to Go in Lexington, Ohio, to becoming a realtor with Sluss RealtyCarol has always maintained strong relationship bonds with her family. Carol’s […]
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Thomas “Kenny” Carroll
Thomas Kenneth “Kenny” Carroll, age 51, of Bellville, passed away on May 28th after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Kenny was born on January 18, 1974 in Troy, Ohio and was the son of Thomas A. Carroll, Jr. and Mary L. (O’Diam) Carroll. After graduating from Clear Fork High School in 1992, Kenny spent […]
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John E. Cooper, Jr.
CRESTLINE: John Cooper absolutely loved sports—any sport you can think of! Whether it was basketball, baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, or even those rare ones that pop up only once every four years, he was totally into it. His competitive streak was strong, but what really made him special was his friendly, approachable nature that hid […]