G. “Irene” Hunter, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1935, in Martin County, Kentucky to Bradley and Mary (Crisp) DeLong. Irene had a deep love for gardening and could often be found tending to her flowers and vegetables until just recently. She found […]
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Love Amstutz-Hays
Love Amstutz-Hays, 69, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio. Love was a press operator at Design Metals, where she built many friendships with co-workers she cherished. Outside of work, Love found her greatest happiness in the sunshine. She loved spending time […]
Walter “Merle” Yoder Jr.
Walter Merle Yoder Jr., age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Trustwell at Mansfield Place. Born August 1, 1931, in Mansfield, Merle was the son of Walter and Vera (Galloway) Yoder Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Mansfield and a proud member of the community he called home for more than nine decades. […]
Dollie Virginia Bigelow
Dollie (Dude) Virginia (Claxon) Bigelow, devoted mother of Robert Wayne, Larry Dean, Linda Elaine, and Stephen Rae, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 14 (Valentine’s Day), 2026, removing the common origin for their natural lives that cannot be replaced. She was born outside Vanceburg, Kentucky to Alonzo and Safrona Claxon, the youngest and […]
Hayden George Perry
Hayden George Perry passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd Nursing Facility. Hayden was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and lived a life that touched many hearts. For over 20 years, Hayden was a devoted employee at Kokosing Construction, where his colleagues and friends knew him for his integrity, reliability, and willingness […]
Elaine Marie Chahulski
Elaine Marie Chahulski, passed away peacefully at Winchester Terrace on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on September 1, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, Elaine was the daughter of the late John and Victoria Chahulski. She was a proud graduate of Madison High School, where she formed lasting friendships and built the […]
Christos “Chris” Nikolaos Romas
Christos “Chris” Nikolaos Romas, age 78, of Mansfield passed away at OhioHealth Riverside Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born April 12, 1947, in Meliti, Greece, and was the son of Nikolaos and Maria Romas. Chris married Helen Angelou and this July 22 would have been their 53rd wedding anniversary. Chris was a dedicated and […]
Donald Miller
Donald Gene Miller, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1932, in Mansfield, to the late George and Alta (Tibbals) Miller. Donald dedicated his professional life to public service as a computer programmer, working for the federal government in civil service. Donald proudly served his country in […]
Mattie Lou Pickens
Mattie Lou Pickens (Church), age 92, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Florida, surrounded by love and her family. Mattie was born on October 18, 1933, in Saltville, Virginia, to Robert Church and Nora Harris Church. She was the youngest of twelve children, growing up in a large family that helped shape her […]
Dan Stewart Leclair
Dan Stewart Leclair, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 2, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1956, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Harry and Dolores (White) Leclair. Dan was known as a hard worker and a no-nonsense man who believed in doing things the right way. He had a rare gift […]
