Ontario, OH Obituaries

Wanda Leah Newcomb, age 94, died Monday, June 8, 2026, in the loving care of her daughter, Kathy Butcher, and sister, Brenda Neuman, at the home of her daughter in Summersville, West Virginia. She wa...

Jack W. Kochheiser, age 81, of Mansfield, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He was born on May 16, 1945, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of ...

Bruce Douglas Bevan, age 75, of Mansfield, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1950, in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late David an...

Joylene (Kareff) Kirsh, 64, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 27, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield. She was born on July 29, 1961, in Mansfield to Robert Milo Kareff and Loretta E...

Kathy Lynn (Walls) Darson, “Kohavah Judah”, 53, passed away on May 24, 2026, at OSU James Hospital, Columbus. She was born on September 28, 1972, in Elyria to the late Thomas G. Walls and Rosie L. (D...

James R. Johnson, age 79, of Lexington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Sharon Brooke Assisted Living in Newark, Ohio. Born James Russell Johnson on June 2, 1946, in Mansfield, Ohio, he was...

Dennis “Denny” Webster Boyd, a lifelong Richland County resident, died the evening of May 21,2026, one day after his 66th birthday. Denny, the beloved son of Alice Ilene Boyd and Handy N. Boyd (decea...

Allen Eugene Kisling, 78, entered eternal life and reunited with his beloved wife, Tebara, in Heaven on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at The Inn at Ashland. Born October 12, 1947, in Mansfield, Ohio, Allen...

Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Connolly, age 91, of Mansfield, Ohio peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 25, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, Betty was the cher...

John Stuart Taylor, age 85, of Shelby, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at Lexington Court Care Center. Born on February 20, 1941, in Shelby, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer an...

Gladys June Zimmerman, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. A devoted Christian woman of deep faith, Gladys dedicated her life to Christ from the age of 18 and was known for her unwavering love, ...

“Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear”. John R. Marsh entered into eternal peace with our Heavenly Fat...

James “Jim” Allen Crawford, 74, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born March 28, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Robert and Glor...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ashland “Butch” Butcher, a proud Vietnam veteran, on May 5, 2026, at the age of 85, following a brief battle with cancer. Ashland was born on ...

Clarence Carl Crider was born December 22nd, 1940 on the family farm near Johnsville, Ohio. After graduating from Johnsville High School in 1958 he tried to get work locally and eventually enlisted in...

Dannielle Mosey of Mansfield passed away Sunday morning, May 3, 2026, at her home. She was 70 years old. She was born on April 5, 1956, in Pierreville, Quebec, Canada, to the late Robert and Janine (C...

Letha Mae Griffith of Mansfield passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home. She was 90 years old. She was born on March 9, 1936, in Grayson, Kentucky, to the late Floyd E. and Prudie E. (Seagra...

Jean Francis Cullen, age 92, of Mansfield, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Ontario Estates Senior Living. She was born October 1, 1933, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Joseph F. ...

Mark Marion Powell of Crestline passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab. He was 76 years old. He was born on December 18, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late ...

Katy Hope Huff, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 28, 1960, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, to Lester Middleton and Maymie Tabor Middleton Brown...

Arta “Brooks” Cox of Ontario passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at Country Meadow Nursing Center in Bellville, OH. She was 102 years old. She was born on July 8, 1923, in Cecilia, Kentucky...

Else Klein, age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. She was born on August 31, 1930, in Tscherwenka, Yugoslavia, to the late Philipp and Elisabeth (Oswald...

Daniel Stark McLarnan, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born September 29, 1947, in Mt Vernon, Ohio, to John Earl and Norma (Mills) McLarnan. Daniel, a proud...

Joel “Dalton” Derr, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Ontario, Ohio. He was born May 30, 1939, to Arthur LeMonie and Mabel (Stranton) Derr, in Mansfield, Ohio. Dalton was truly larger ...

Mary Elizabeth McClain of Perrysville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Majora Lane Nursing Home in Millersburg at the age of 82. She was born February 22, 1944, in Mansfield, Ohio, to t...

Mary Alice Komives of Mansfield passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was 99 years old. Born on November 26, 1926, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of the l...

Keith Allen Fryman of Mansfield passed away early Monday morning, April 6, 2026, at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was 57 years old. Keith was born on May 27, 1968, in Mansfield, Ohio, a...

Ronald Eugene Spath, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born December 19, 1941, in Foraker, Ohio, one of four children of Russell and Dessie (Pardue) Spath. Ron...

Robert Eugene Barnes of Ontario met his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born into a large rural family on July 19, 1941, in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Willia...

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) Bla...

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 ...

Jeanette Marie Gillie Beiwinkler, 63, of Mansfield passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1962, i...

Willa Rose Holkenborg, age 87, of Mansfield, passed away late Tuesday evening, March 17, 2026, at The Good Shepherd in Ashland. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Grayson, Kentucky, one of eight chi...

Matthew Joseph Timmer (Matt), 35, passed away on March 9th, 2026, at Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus, leaving behind family and friends who love him deeply and have many memories that will be cherishe...

Andrew “Andy” David Kruse, age 50, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Andy was born on February 14, 1976, in Bluffton, Ohio, to David and Susan (Sc...

April 30, 1945 – March 9, 2026 Scotty Catron, 80, of Mansfield, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 30, 1945, and lived a full life enriched by friends, family...

Velma Clutter, age 97, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Homeland, West Virginia, to Bruce and Pearl Utt, Velma later made her home in Mansfield, Ohio, where she spent many years surrounded by fa...

Stephanie Lynn Peckham-Vandersommen of Mansfield passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was 71 years old. Born on January 25, 1...

John M. “Jack” Cowell, age 101, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born on October 21, 1924, in Perrysville, Ohio, Jack lived a life defined by family, service, and community...

Jennivee “Jenny” Ruckel, 92, of Mansfield went to Heaven on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny was born on March 3, 1934, in Kinniconick (Vanceburg), Kentucky, to Clarence Kegley a...

Richard Thomas Horning passed away peacefully at his home in Mansfield on Monday, March 2, 2026, after a long illness. Richard embraced and enjoyed life. With his great hair, million-dollar smile, a...

Betty Lou (Korb) Barker Korol died Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Waterford. She was 94 years old. Born August 5, 1931, in Newark, Ohio, she was the beloved only child of Leland C. Korb and Ethel ...

Deborah Lynn TyRee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on February 18, 1953, in Tokyo, Japan, Deborah was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Miriam (...

Ernestine “Tina” Boggs Obney passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Tina was born on October 16, 1941, in Enterprise, Kentucky. She was proceeded in d...

Janet Lee Bloom, age 89, of Mansfield, passed away just after midnight on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Arbors at Mifflin. She was born on November 15, 1936, in Galion, Ohio, to the late Viola (Smith)...

On February 19, 2026, Mansfield’s beloved son, Craig Allyne Riggenbach, went to be with Jesus, passing peacefully in his sleep after a courageous battle with cancer. Craig was known by all who met hi...

Sandra Kay Tackett, age 61, of Mansfield passed away Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 21, 1964, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of eight children of the late Eugene and...

Anthony Tom Fanello, age 100, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away at Baptist Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born February 6, 1926, in Mansfield, Ohio, and was the son of Joseph and M...

Bonnie Jean Knepper, age 88, of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. She was born February 28, 1937, in Elliott, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Kenneth and Mima (Pennington) Pa...

Jacob Paul Lewis of Columbus passed away Monday evening, February 16, 2026. Jacob was a man of many talents and many loves. A close second was reading and enhancing his understanding of this world so ...