Anton John Freiheit “Tony” was born on April 26, 1927, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents, Josef and Anna Freiheit. He passed away in Mansfield, Ohio, on August 15, 2025, at the age of 98. His family moved to Mansfield, Ohio, when he was a child, where he attended St. Peter’s Schools. After leaving high school, […]
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Cynthia Mae Bishop
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” ― John Muir With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Cynthia Mae Bishop, beloved mother, sister, and community member, who left this earth on August 13, 2025. Born on June 19, 1951, to LeRoy and Elaine Bishop, Cynthia became a […]
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Brooklen Wallace
Brooklen Mae Wallace, 18, of Wilmington, North Carolina and formerly Mansfield, Ohio, passed away as a passenger in a tragic car accident early Sunday morning August 3, 2025. Born August 29th, 2006, at MedCentral Mansfield, the waiting room was full of family excited about her arrival. From the moment she was born, she was full […]
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Stephen Craft
A “free spirit” is often described as someone who is unconventional, independent, and unafraid to live life on their own terms, embracing individuality and authenticity. They are not confined by society’s norms and often forge their own paths. This fit Steve to a “T”. Steve believed in living life large. He was an endless wealth […]
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Edwin “Eddy” “Smitty” Smith
Edwin “Eddy” Smitty” Smith, passed on July 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 30, 1938, to Orville and Ann (Dorner) Smith, Eddy was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio. He was a Lieutenant with the Mansfield Police Department until his retirement after 20 plus years of service. He was a member of the […]
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David Moore
David Moore, 88, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully at home following a valiant fight against declining health on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. David was born in Noblesville, Indiana on December 17, 1936, to John and Esther Moore. He had two brothers, Warren Kay, and Armond. He attended Fishers High School, class of 1953, […]
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Brian Prats
Brian Prats, 59, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on August 18, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Brian was raised by Agnes and Leon Nunez. A proud father, devoted brother, and cherished friend, Brian’s life was a vibrant tapestry of […]
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Marilyn Shrader
With deep sorrow, but faith in God’s plan we announce the passing of our beloved mother Marilyn R. Shrader, age 93, who peacefully left us on Saturday, July 12, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1931, to Leslie and Mary Blanche MacDonald. Known for her kind and generous spirit, Marilyn lived a life guided […]
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Vicki Lynn Sloan-West
Vicki Lynn Sloan-West, 71, passed away at Mifflin Care Center on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Vicki was born on July 30, 1953, in Mansfield, Ohio, the daughter to Marvin and Mildred (Smith) Sloan. She was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, Ohio, where she dedicated 10 years of service as a bus driver for Mansfield City […]
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Bill Smith
William A. Smith, 75, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 in Lexington. Born in Fremont to Virginia Rose and Clayton Smith on September 23, 1949, Bill had paper routes in small towns across northwest Ohio, including Woodville and Bettsville, before his family settled in Tiffin. Bill’s sisters and brothers – older brother Mike, little […]