“The louder the music, the better. And dessert first, so you always have room.” These “Lyleisms”, give us all a small glimpse into the one of a kind character who was Lyle. His life was meant to be enjoyed, preferably with the music turned up, and a little extra road left to explore. Lyle found […]
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Mary Kay Leedy
MANSFIELD: The earth laughs in flowers – and Mary Kay Leedy was its comedy writer! Blessed with more than a green thumb, Mary Kay had the Midas-touch with plants and flowers. In a world where flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul. Like the […]
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Brian Eugene “Redbone” Wade
Brian Eugene “Redbone” Wade never seemed particularly interested in doing things the ordinary way. If you knew Brian, you were fully aware of his antics and probably laughed with him along the way. Under his tough exterior was a husband, dad, grandpa and brother who would give the shirt off his back. Brian passed away […]
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Ronald Eugene Rigsby
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 Ronald Eugene Rigsby, a man whose faith was the foundation of his life, has now received a renewed strength. Ronald […]
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Virgil L. Cates Jr.
Virgil L. Cates Jr., age 67, of Mansfield passed away Monday evening September 1, 2026 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a brain aneurysm. Virgil was born May 27, 1959 in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield High School. For over 20 years he drove as a long haul truck driver. Upon his fathers passing, Virgil managed […]
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Douglas Charles Brunk
Douglas Charles Brunk, 91, just six days shy of turning 92, passed away peacefully at his Mansfield home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 19, 1934, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of G. Herman and Anna Leah (Fernyak) Brunk. Doug graduated from Mansfield Senior High School and […]
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Dale Arthur Clever
Dale Arthur Clever, age 79, of Galion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2026, at his home. Dale was born January 12, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio to Norman Carl Clever and Claudia Beatrice (Hiser) Clever. Dale was the seventh of eight children and he experienced many adventures on the family farm near Johnsville, […]
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Katherine “Kate” Marie (Schuller) Dettmer
Prattville, AL – Katherine “Kate” Marie (Schuller) Dettmer, 38, originally of Mansfield, Ohio, died on May 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She left behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to others. Kate was born to Richard and Susan (Messenheimer) Schuller of Mansfield, Ohio, on October 30, 1987. […]
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John Allen “Skip” Holmes
John Allen “Skip” Holmes, 72, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. The son of John “Buss” and Opal (Walter) Holmes, Skip was born on November 18, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, Skip was a proud graduate of Madison High School. His love of learning led […]
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Michele Lynn Schaefer
Michele Lynn Schaefer of Lexington, Ohio passed away, surrounded by her family on May 24, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born on May 11, 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Luther and Patricia Funderburk. She was baptized at The First Baptist Church in Pittsburgh in December of 1979 where her father officiated. She […]