Robert “Bobby” Allen Eckert, Sr., 61, of Crestline, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family by his side after a short battle with cancer on Monday, February 23, 2026. Bobby was born on December 1, 1964, in Crestline, OH, the son of Melvyn Arthur Eckert and the late Sallie Eileen (Reed) Eckert. He was a beloved […]
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Gary E. Perry, Sr.
Gary E. Perry, Sr., age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 13, 1955. Gary was the devoted husband of the love of his life for 51 years, Cathy L. Perry, whom he married on […]
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William Fred Lemaster, Sr.
William Fred Lemaster, 82, of Bellville, slipped from this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at OhioHealth Hospital. Born on April 19, 1943, in the hills of Kentucky to Wiley and Una Nell (Caudill) Lemaster. Life took a beautiful turn the day a mutual friend introduced him to a young woman from Marysville, Ohio—Rosille […]
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Robert Blaising, Sr.
Robert Wayne Blaising, Sr. January 18, 1940 – November 5, 2025 Robert Wayne Blaising, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in his Mansfield home with his loving son by his side. He was 85 years old. Born January 18, 1940 in Crestline, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late Robert J. […]
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Ronnie Barnett, Sr.
Ronnie Ray Barnett, Sr., 77, of Crestline, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Galion Meadows Nursing Home. Born on December 23, 1947, in Willard to the late Cecil and Ora Barnett. On April 15, 1966, he took his loving bride, Gincy (Lee), to the minister’s house where they were united in a […]
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Eddie Wayne Rose, Sr.
Eddie Wayne Rose, Sr., age 65 of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 7, 1960, in Mansfield to the late Lowell and Mary (Webb) Rose. On July 6, 1977, he married Elizabeth Ellen (Burton), and she preceded him in death on December […]
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Carl Roderick Steward, Sr.
Carl Roderick Steward, Sr., passed on July 30, 2025, at Columbus Healthcare Center. Born on July 22, 1941, to Charles and Gladys (Ruhl) Steward, Carl was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio. He was a bus driver with Madison Local Schools and was a guard at the Ohio State Reformatory. He was also a roofer, […]
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Forrest Dale Sollar, Sr.
Forrest Dale Sollar, Sr., age 56 of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his home. Dale was born on September 30, 1968 to the late Forrest W. and Barbara (Erwin) Sollar in Galion, Ohio. Dale enjoyed fishing, music, tinkering on cars, anytime and anywhere which involved food. He really enjoyed recreational […]
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Ronald “Ron” Francis, Sr.
Ronald Eugene Francis Sr. passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Ron was born on June 7, 1934, in Comstock Park, Michigan. He led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service to his country. He served honorably in the Navy for 21 years, achieving the rank of Senior Chief […]
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Gary Allen Mills, Sr.
Gary Allen Mills Sr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Legacy Nursing Home in Bucyrus, OH. Gary was born in Crestline on September 19, 1949, to the late Donald and Alice (Page) Mills. Gary was a proud graduate of Crestline High School, class of 1969. During his high school years, he was […]