Michael Robert Kern, age 85, of Butler, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, at Taylor Place Assisted Living in Findlay, Ohio. He was born October 20, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, one of three sons of the late Robert and Juliana (Harlett) Kern. Michael devoted his life to the Lord and watched church […]
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Frances Pearl Granger
Frances Pearl Granger, age 85, of Ontario, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Avita Health System-Galion Hospital. She was born October 4, 1940, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late John and Gertrude (Cordell) Riekirk. In her early years, Frances used her unique beauty to her advantage and worked as a fashion model in Baldwin […]
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Rick Worner
Rick L. Worner, 72, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, following a brief illness. Married for 41 years, Rick was loved and will be deeply missed by his wife Lisa and son Jackson. During much of his life, Rick enjoyed running his business, Worner Roofing, and took pride in providing exceptional […]
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Chad Michael Nusbaum
Chad Michael Nusbaum, age 52, of Mansfield, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. Born September 16, 1973, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was employed at Sam’s Club. Known affectionately as “Melon”, he was the life of the party. Being outspoken and not at all shy, he made many friends. Chad was an amazing […]
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Virginia Henry Baumberger
Virginia Henry Baumberger, age 95, of Mansfield, peacefully left this world behind to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1930, on the family farm in Pavonia, Ohio. Growing up on the farm, she was skilled at many aspects of farming and was especially helpful […]
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John Max McMillen
John Max McMillen, 89, of Mansfield, passed away on January 9, 2026. Born in Ambrose, Pennsylvania on January 27, 1936, he was the son of the late Royden McMillen and Helen Smith and stepfather, Clair “Smitty” Smith with whom he shared a close bond and lovingly raised him. He was deeply proud of his roots […]
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Gerald Ray Strong, Jr.
Gerald Ray Strong, Jr. of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born November 3, 1958, in Mansfield, Ohio, and graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1976. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. Most recently, he worked at the […]
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John Dewey Tackett
John Dewey Tackett, born January 17, 1949, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Dewey and JoAnne Tackett (Fitzgerald), passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 25, 2025. John lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, to his country, and to those he knew. He proudly served in the United […]
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Lucinda Lee Spencer
Lucinda Lee Spencer of Mansfield passed away early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in Marion, Ohio. She was 62 years old. She was born June 5, 1963, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Kenneth Spencer and Betty Eileene (Keinath) Stoner. Lucinda was energetic and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was happy with a […]
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Eva J. “Jeanie” Schluter
Eva J. “Jeanie” Schluter, born December 18, 1934, to Molly Howell (Mott) and Frank Dorner, passed away Monday January 5, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community. She lived a vibrant life filled with family, travel, and joy. On July 26, 1952, Jeanie married the love of her life, Charles E. Schluter, beginning a beautiful partnership that […]