Richard Thomas Horning passed away peacefully at his home in Mansfield on Monday, March 2, 2026, after a long illness. Richard embraced and enjoyed life. With his great hair, million-dollar smile, and warm personality, he was a stranger to no one. Known to many as “Pa,” “Dick,” “Captain,” “King Richard,” and even “Dick Davis,” he […]
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Betty Lou (Korb) Barker Korol
Betty Lou (Korb) Barker Korol died Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Waterford. She was 94 years old. Born August 5, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was the beloved only child of Leland C. Korb and Ethel L. Jackson. A graduate of Newark Senior High School, Betty continued her studies at Stephens College before completing […]
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Janet Lee Bloom
Janet Lee Bloom, age 89, of Mansfield, passed away just after midnight on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin. She was born on November 15, 1936, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Viola (Smith) and Leo Frank Schwartz. Janet worked at Richland Hospital for 25 years and then was able to fully devote […]
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Sandra Kay Tackett
Sandra Kay Tackett, age 61, of Mansfield passed away Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 21, 1964, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of eight children of the late Eugene and Laura (Slone) Lowe. From an early age she understood the priceless gift of family. For Sandy, being a loving […]
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Anthony Tom Fanello
Anthony Tom Fanello, age 100, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away at Baptist Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born February 6, 1926, in Mansfield, Ohio, and was the son of Joseph and Mary (Mazza) Fanello. He was employed as a mechanic at Shiloh Corporation. He attended Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola and enjoyed […]
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Jacob “Jake” Lewis
Jacob Paul Lewis of Columbus passed away Monday evening, February 16, 2026.Jacob was a man of many talents and many loves. A close second was reading and enhancing his understanding of this world so he could be highly successful as well as a font of wisdom for those who needed his help. Left to cherish […]
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Michael Wayne Otey Sr.
Michael Wayne Otey Sr., age 76, of Mansfield passed away Monday morning, February 16, 2026, at Crystal Care Nursing and Rehab Center of Mansfield. Born on March 13, 1949, in Mt. Olive, West Virginia, he was the only child of the late Archie and Joan (Campbell) Otey. Michael was employed as an over the road […]
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James “Jim” Elmer Parlett
James “Jim” Elmer Parlett of Mansfield passed away Friday evening, February 13, 2026, at Liberty Nursing Center. He was 75 years old. Born July 9, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Ora N. and Margaret (Hayden) Parlett. Jim was quiet and reserved but had a wonderful sense of humor. He […]
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Eleanir Mary Kline
Eleanir Kline of Mansfield, Ohio died Monday, February 9, 2026 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was 98 years old. Born Mary Elinor Cassel on August 11, 1927 in Ontario Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Josephine (Cass) Cassel. She graduated from Springfield Township High School in 1945 and from Mansfield […]
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Harold Paul Kunkel
Harold Paul Kunkel, age 89, of Mansfield, passed away late Monday evening, February 9, 2026, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. Born January 6, 1937, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruby (Dunn) Kunkel. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Harold was a true entrepreneur and visionary, starting multiple […]