Willa Rose Holkenborg, age 87, of Mansfield, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026, at The Good Shepherd in Ashland. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Grayson, Kentucky, one of eight children of the late James and Gladys (Bradshaw) Morris. Rose retired from Kroger where she worked as a cashier and office […]
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Velma Clutter
Velma Clutter, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Homeland, West Virginia, to Bruce and Pearl Utt, Velma later made her home in Mansfield, Ohio, where she spent many years surrounded by family and friends. Velma shared 57 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Delbert Clutter. She was devoted to her […]
Scotty Catron
April 30, 1945 – March 9, 2026Scotty Catron, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 30, 1945, and lived a full life enriched by friends, family, and a passion for the open road. He spent his life in Mansfield and retired from UPS after […]
Andrew “Andy” David Kruse
Andrew “Andy” David Kruse, age 50, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Andy was born on February 14, 1976, in Bluffton, Ohio, to David and Susan (Schumacher) Kruse. A man of deep faith, conviction, and character, Andy lived a life defined by devotion—to his […]
Stephanie Lynn Peckham-Vandersommen
Stephanie Lynn Peckham-Vandersommen of Mansfield passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was 71 years old. Born on January 25, 1955, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jim Ryan and Norma (Scott) Wade. Stephanie had a warm and loving […]
John M. “Jack” Cowell
John M. “Jack” Cowell, age 101, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on October 21, 1924, in Perrysville, Ohio, Jack lived a life defined by family, service, and community. Jack proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946 aboard the USS Damon M. […]
Jennivee “Jenny” Ruckel
Jennivee “Jenny” Ruckel, 92, of Mansfield went to Heaven on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born on March 3, 1934, in Kinniconick (Vanceburg), Kentucky, to Clarence Kegley and Mammie (Esham) Kegley. Her most fond memories were growing up on the family farm. She graduated from Vanceburg High School and, later […]
Richard Thomas Horning
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
