MANSFIELD: Lucinda Lee (Cindy) Hill passed away on February 21, 2025 after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 73. Cindy was born on July 9, 1951 in Akron to Ralph Wendell and Nell Elizabeth (nee Shrader) Bientz. She was one of three daughters. Cindy graduated from Fairless High School in 1969 and remained active […]
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Christine Joy Bister
Precious Christine Joy Bister, age 81, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 22, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Christine’s life was defined by love, strength, and unwavering dedication to Jesus. She was blessed with two daughters and five grandchildren, each of whom she loved and prayed for fiercely. She shared […]
Michael “Mike” Keiser
BELLVILLE: Michael Thomas Keiser passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Ohio Health in Mansfield at the age of 59. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on December 19, 1965 to parents David and Carolyn (Crawford) Keiser. He attended Lucas High School and graduated in 1984. […]
Donna Cowans
The funeral home is seeking information about Donna Cowans and her family. If you knew Donna, please call Snyder Funeral Homes, Marion Avenue Chapel at 419-525-4411. Donna Cowans September 12, 1947 – February 12, 2025 Donna lived in Galion, Ohio, from 2011 to 2021, with periods of being unhoused before that. Her recent residences included […]
Dean R. Beal
Dean Richard Beal peacefully departed from this life on February 16, 2025 after several years battling with cancer. Dean was born on September 4, 1947 in Mansfield, Ohio. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as a veteran after a service-connected injury, carrying the spirit of duty and sacrifice throughout his […]
Walter G. Allen
MANSFIELD: Walter Glenn Allen passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was 70. He was born on December 23, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to parents Virgil Steve and Martha (Johnson) Allen. After growing up in Texas Glenn moved to Ohio to be closer to family and to look for […]
Erma Oswalt
MANSFIELD: Erma M. Oswalt, age 99 of Mansfield passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 in Crestwood Care Center following a year-long illness. She was born Jan. 21, 1926 in Springfield Twp. to William C. and Ruth (McKinney) Cotter and graduated as Salutatorian from Springfield Twp. High School in 1944. Following high school, Erma started work […]
Hattie Joretta Walton
LEXINGTON: Hattie “Joretta” (Morrison) Walton (age 91) passed away on February 12, 2025. At Lexington Court Nursing Home where she had been a resident for the past two years. Joretta was born in Newville, West Virginia on November 29, 1933 to parents Cecil William Morrison and Olive Wanda (Kniceley) Morrison. She was one of 10 siblings. […]
Helen F. Lapeer
MANSFIELD: Helen Frances Lapeer passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was 88. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Mary (Wolak) Zbizek. Helen was a 1953 graduate of Fordson High, in Dearborn, Michigan. On July 25, 1959, she married Richard […]
Nancy Lou Giffin
Nancy Lou Giffin, 78, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Mansfield, Ohio. Born on January 7, 1947, in Mansfield, she spent her life in the community she loved, touching the lives of many with her warmth and creativity. Nancy had a remarkable ability to form lasting friendships wherever she worked. She held various jobs […]
