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OBITUARIES
John Warren Valentine
John Warren Valentine, 83, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away March 29, 2026. Born January 5, 1943, John was a lifelong resident of Mansfield, where he lived a life devoted to family, service, and community. Son of John and Isabella Valentine, John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, his greatest joy was his family. He…
Rose Ries
Rose Ries, 88, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1937, in Cervenka, Yugoslavia, to Adam and Margaret (Rephun) Neider, and came to the United States with her family at just 18 months old, where she would go on to build a…
Virginia Maxine Pounds
MANSFIELD – Virginia Maxine Pounds, 95, of Mansfield, passed away March 27, 2026 at Liberty Nursing Care Center. Virginia was born Oct. 24, 1930 in Scio, Ohio to Orton and Clara (Kail) Harmon. She graduated in 1949 from Cadiz High School and worked in the Scio Pottery until her marriage to Frank G. Pounds in…
Judith Freeman
Judith Ann Freeman, 84, of Bellville, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at Country Meadows Care Center, leaving behind a home built on quiet devotion, steady faith, and the kind of love that showed up every day. She was born June 28, 1941, in Logansport, Indiana, to the late C. Everett and Esther (Regan) Watts,…
Ronald McGuire
Ronald E. McGuire, age 68 of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1957, in Kentucky to the late George and Connie Marie (Rice) Goad. Ron worked as a case worker for 12 years, and he spent time working in security for many years…
Barbara E DePue
Barbara E. DePue, 86, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on January 1, 1940, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Wilbur and Laura (Swimley) Stoops. Barbara enjoyed quilting and spending time camping and fishing. She is survived by her sister, Sharon K. Trent, of Bakersfield, California. In addition to her parents,…
Lowell “Mo” E. Mosier
Lowell “Mo” E. Mosier, 84, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2026. He was born to William H. Mosier and Litha S. Mosier on February 13, 1942, in Grahn, Kentucky. Lowell relocated to Ohio from Kentucky early on to build a life and future for his family, dedicating himself…
James E. Cantrell, Jr.
James E. Cantrell, Jr., of Lexington, passed away at home on March 23, 2026 after a brief, but hard fought, battle with cancer. He was 62. He was born on December 8, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James E. and Carolyn Sue (Dickenson) Cantrell. On April 9, 1989 he married Judith Fown, and…
Margaret “Margie” Lamb
Margaret “Margie” Ann Lamb, 92, of Ontario was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Ontario. Margie was born in Shelby, on August 26, 1933, to the late Orie and Maude (Wise) Garverick. On November 28, 1955, Margie would marry the love of her life, Luther…
Debra Eckstein
Debra Kay Eckstein, 70, of Crestline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Arbors at Delaware. Deb was born on September 10, 1955, in Galion to the late Millard and Kathryn (Heckler) Eckstein. Deb was a proud graduate of Colonel Crawford High School. She was a devoted member of Calvary United Church of…
Flay Carlton Blanchard
Flay Carlton Blanchard, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Crystal Care Nursing Center, Mansfield. He was born in Medina, Ohio, on June 22, 1936, to Vernon and Helen (Huffman) Blanchard. Flay served as a medic in the Army. During his service with the 3rd Infantry, he specialized in Morse Code and served…
Ty Lee Kilgore
Ty Lee Kilgore 59, of Mansfield, Ohio was born January 16, 1967 passed away March 26, 2026. Ty was a painter who learned his trade from his dad and brother. Ty was preceded in death by brother Timothy Kilgore, father Lowell Kilgore, step father Charles Alexander, and nephew Timothy Kilgore Jr. Ty is survived by…
Timothy Sammons
Timothy A. Sammons, age 70 of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oak Grove Manor Nursing Home. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Crestline to the late William Sammons and Lula M. (Gulley) Williams. Tim worked for Adena Corporation for many years. He is survived by his siblings Carolyn “Sue”…
Virginia Perkins
Virginia (Ginny) Dawn Perkins, age 63 of Shelby, Ohio passed away on March 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family following a brief illness. On November 1, 1962 she was born in Mansfield, Ohio the daughter of Carlos Gillam and Sandy Gillam. On May 14, 1988 she married Steven Perkins at the Grace Brethren Church…
Evelyn Kooken
Evelyn L. Kooken, age 95, of Shelby, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, where she had resided for the past several months. Evelyn was born January 5, 1931, in Bucyrus, the daughter of the late Arthur M. and Iva N. (Fetter) Veil. A 1948 graduate of Bucyrus High…
Dominic Mark Anthony Sammataro
Dominic Mark Anthony Sammataro, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, following complications from an accident a few weeks earlier involving a fallen tree limb. Born on November 3, 1950, to the late Dominic R. and Dolores P. (Mastandrea) Sammataro, Dominic attended St. Peter’s Catholic Schools and Madison Comprehensive High School, graduating…
Frances J. Spiroff
Frances J. Spiroff, a devoted (Grand)Mother and friend, left this existence after a long and tough battle with cancer on March 20, 2026. At last, she is in great care with our Lord and may rejoin her beloved Husband of nearly 60 years, John Spiroff. She passed peacefully in the care of family. Fran is…
Mike Groff
Mike “Mad Dog” Groff lived a life that rarely kept him indoors. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, he passed away at his home in Mansfield at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy shaped by open fields, early mornings, and the stories that come from both. He was born March 30, 1952, in Mansfield…
Amy Miller
Amy Jean Miller, 49, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born on August 23, 1976, she spent most of her life in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and more recently became a resident of Mansfield, Ohio. Amy was known for her humor, strength, and bold, authentic personality. She was open-minded, compassionate, and had a way of connecting…
Steven “Steve” Aller
Steven “Steve” Edward Aller, 65, of Galion, passed away on March 26, 2026, at his residence. Steve was born on August 31, 1960, in Galion to the late John and Gertrude (Holderness) Aller. Steve graduated in 1979, from Galion High School and remained deeply rooted in the community that shaped him. He was raised in…
Earl Hoover
Earl N. Hoover, age 66 years and 1 month, of Shelby, peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 following a battle with cancer. Earl was born on February 26, 1960 in Denver, PA to John Jacob and Lydia (Newswanger) Hoover. Earl enjoyed farming and, even after retirement, continued to remain an active part…
David P. “Mouse” Konrad
David P. Konrad “Mouse”, 87, of Mansfield, OH, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1938, in Aurora, Illinois, to William G. and Irene Konrad. From a young age, David was grounded in faith, learning to love and respect God. He was…
Jessie Ann Reese
Jessie Ann Reese, 70, of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her sister’s residence. She was born on April 12, 1955, in Mansfield, to the late James and Jessie Lee (Martin) Reese. Jessie retired from Jay Plastics in Mansfield. She found joy in crafting, especially in making baskets and creating…
Janet Philion
Janet Kay Philion, 81, of Galion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Born on July 18, 1944, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Janet was the daughter of Abby Lucille Baker Johnson and Harry William Johnson. She was one of seven children and the fifth in birth…
William “Bill” McCandless
William “Bill” McCandless Jr., 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 15, 1949, to Etha Mae and William McCandless Sr. at Galion Community Hospital. Bill had no biological brothers or sisters but grew up with Larry Wilcox, who was like a…
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