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John Paul Jones, age 76, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service to his community. Born and raised in Mansfield, John was the son of Ralph and Marie (Reed) Jones and one of five children. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High and spent his entire life in the […]

Dodi Lynn Barker of Mansfield, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 58. Born December 20, 1966, in Ashland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jerry and Linda (Cranmore) Whitmore. Dodi enjoyed hunting for and finding special treasures at thrift stores and finding a bargain on TEMU. She […]

Charlie Wayne Boggs, age 75 of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Born in Carter County, Kentucky on November 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Skaggs) Boggs. Charlie was a devoted employee of Archway Cookies […]

Patrick Norem Fernyak passed away on December 25, 2024 at the Raintree in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born on July 28, 1970 in Mansfield, Ohio to John and Katherine Fernyak. He was baptized at the First Congregational Church and later attended the multiple handicapped classes in Mansfield as well as Newhope School. He had resided […]

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 David A. Metzger, 72, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2024, at The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital in Columbus after a four-year cancer battle. Dave was warm and welcoming, his kindness and […]

Dorothy Elizabeth Elsasser of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Primrose Assisted Living. Dorothy graduated from Mansfield Senior High in 1952. She attended Wittenberg University, where Dorothy received a Master’s Degree. She was an educator at Johnny Appleseed Jr. High and then became a school counselor at Mansfield Senior High. […]

Dr. Rollin “John” Anderson died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Cleveland, Ohio. Born March 28, 1933, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was the son of Rollin and Esther (Herd) Anderson of Mansfield and Lucas, Ohio. John graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1951.  Graduated in 1956 from The Ohio State University with a […]

Ardith “Beth” Wake of Bucyrus passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Altercare of Bucyrus. She was 83 years old.  Beth was born January 1, 1941 to Florence (Robinson) and Arthur J. Wake, in Bucyrus, Ohio, and she was the New Year’s Baby in Bucyrus in 1941. Beth was a supervisor at the main branch […]

Robert Lucion Marcum, age 99, passed November 17, 2024, at his sister’s home. He was born on September 22, 1925, to Amanda (Fry) and Walter Marcum in Wilsondale, West Virginia. He served in the US Navy as Retail Specialist. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church and always enjoyed going to church. He enjoyed […]