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Willa Dean Rachel, 81, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and the love of her life, Melvin C. Rachel, on August 26, 2024. Willa was born in Wayland, Kentucky, to Clenon and Bessie (Slone) Beverly. In 1975, she married Melvin and enjoyed 30 years of marriage before his passing. Together they enjoyed traveling, […]

Robert M Demoise, age 88, of Mansfield, passed away early Friday morning, August 23, 2024, at his home. Born June 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frank and Virginia (Mackert) Demoise. Robert worked in supermarket management in the Mansfield area for many years. He was an insurance agent at […]

Richard Morgan Vogus, 87, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024. That he passed on his birthday is a testament to his lifelong traits of efficiency and attention to detail. Richard was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1937. He served in the Navy and the Air Force. He later worked at Markley Communication Services […]

Carolyn Marion Barger, a beacon of warmth and love, passed away Saturday morning, August 10, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born November 18, 1935, in Hamler, Ohio, to the late Frederick and Lavina (Mahnke) Biederstedt. Carolyn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Defiance College and Master of […]

Lew Wallace Friend, Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born to Lew and Virginia Friend in Huntington, West Virginia on September 17, 1959, he was one of six children. Lew spent most of his life in Ohio. His family moved to Galion when he was six. Lew attended Galion Senior High where he […]

David L. Niss, fondly known as Davey (Donkey), passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 56. He was born on December 3, 1967, in Fairmont, Minnesota, and most recently resided in Ontario, Ohio. David cherished every moment spent with his family, and his love for them was evident in everything he did. […]

Nancy Diane Stamper, 54, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024. She was born August 31, 1969, to Willard and Carolyn Stamper in Mansfield. Nancy was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School and worked at Jay Industries for many years. She was an independent and determined woman. She was strong, honest, and loved to joke […]

Connie Lynn Turnbaugh, 73, of Ontario passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Wedgewood Assisted Living. Connie was born to Everett and Eva Bell (Wilson) Smith December 2, 1950. Growing up as the youngest of five children, she lived in Ontario all her life. Connie graduated from Ontario High, class of 1969, where she was […]

Sarah Ann Simmons of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Logansport, Indiana at the age of 36. Sarah was the co-owner and manager of JC Race Parts. She was born June 7, 1988, in Shelby, Ohio. Sarah graduated from Madison High School and North Central State College with a degree in […]

Jan Distl of Lexington passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Brethren Care Village Nursing Center at the age of 87. Born Jeannette Joan Baltrusaitis on June 20, 1937, in Newcomerstown, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Joseph and Mable (Brown) Baltrusaitis and was raised in Sharon Center, Ohio. Jan played the […]