Frank Dukes Jr., 74, passed away on October 13, 2026, after an extremely difficult but far too short battle with cancer caused by his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. Frank was called home by his Lord and Savior, leaving his family with a lifetime of love, memories, and lessons they will […]
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William Nathan Kesling
William Nathan Kesling, 86, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away on October 19th, 2026, in Ontario Ohio after a long illness. Born April 9th, 1940, in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born to Berton & Catherine (Matusavage) Kesling. He was one of four children. Bill retired from Lazarus Department Store as their carpenter. He belonged to the […]
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Charles Leon Barger
Charles Leon Barger, a man of great intelligence, endless wit, and deep love for God and his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, surrounded by his children. He was born on August 7, 1935, in Portland, Indiana and raised in Kendallville, Indiana, to the late Willard and Edna (Smith) Barger. Charles earned […]
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William J. Scott
William J. Scott, 95, of Lucas, Ohio, passed away on October 7, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 20, 1931, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Thomas and Helen (Mitz Smith) Scott. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955.
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Gerald Eugene Heflen
Gerald Eugene Heflen, age 90, of Mansfield, Ohio, was born on July 27, 1936, to his parents, Earl and Edna (Donough) Heffelfinger. He passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2026. Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Following his military service, he built a […]
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James Peters
On August 21,2026, James Lawrence Peters completed his journey of 95 years here on Earth and finally got to see the Face of His Savior. James (Jim) was born on May 18, 1931, in Fort Gay, West Virginia to Noah B. Peters Sr. and Sophia Philpott.
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Patsy Delores Quinn Secrist
Patsy Delores Quinn Secrist, 91, of Mansfield, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 12, 2026, after a two year home stay in hospice care. Patsy was born on October 11, 1934, in the upstairs bedroom of 1404 North Sandusky Road, Bucyrus, Ohio. She enjoyed a happy childhood […]
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Carmela Celeste Lawrence
Carmela Celeste Lawrence, 98, of Shiloh passed away Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, at OhioHealth, Mansfield. She was born on July 25, 1928, in Greenwich, Connecticut. After getting married she was a resident of Shiloh for over 50 years. She retired from Plymouth/Shiloh School District after 20 years of service.
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Wendy Jo Wells
Wendy Jo (Clinage) Wells, age 62, of Galion, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at OSU Ross Heart Center. She was born on November 1, 1963, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Charles and Wanda Clinage. Wendy married the love of her life, Allen Wells, in a little chapel in Tennessee, they shared 31 happy years together. […]
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Alma Leona Fisher
Alma Leona Fisher, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Mansfield on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on June 26, 1928, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Brock. Alma lived a life filled with simple joys and deep devotion to the people she loved. She delighted in sudoku, […]
