Charles Eugene Bonecutter, age 80, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland. Born March 15, 1940 in Shelby to Roy H. and Eva (Spicer) Bonecutter, he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. A 1958 graduate of Shelby High School, he was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Charles was employed at AK Steel in Mansfield in production control retiring in 1994.  An avid member of the First Lutheran Church, he was a member of...

Cheryl Kay Bendle, age 73, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 20, 1947 in Shelby to Lon and Alice (Adkins) Armstrong and had been a lifelong Shelby resident. She was a 1966 graduate of Shelby High School and was employed with Crestwood Care Center retiring as a nurses aid.  Cheryl loved reading People Magazine, camping, shopping for make-up and especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She is...

Joseph E. Robertson, 95, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Primrose in Mansfield after a brief illness surrounded by his family.   Born in Shelby, Ohio on February 13, 1925 to the late William Whitney and Bertha Agnes (Mayer) Robertson, he was a life-long Shelby resident.  Joe was a graduate of St. Mary’s School and Shelby High School, class of 1944.  He served in the U. S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during WWII.  Joe was employed by...

Gary E. Clevenger, age 77, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Born August 28, 1943 in Elliott County, KY to Garland and Virginia (Lanter) Clevenger, he had been a Shelby resident since 1967. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in The Naval Air Division stationed in Iceland, Newfoundland and Virginia Beach during the Vietnam War.  He was employed as a clerk with Ohio Steel Tube from 1967 to 1998. He was a member of...

Karen "KP" Phelps-Trimmer, age 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 16, 2020 at Ohio Health Hospital in Mansfield.  She was born May 2, 1955 to Warren J. Turner Sr. and Charlene (Apger) Turner in Elizabeth, Indiana. Karen was a 1973 graduate of Shelby High School and was a Shelby resident the majority of her life. She worked as a bartender at several local bars.  Karen loved to work on her crafts, which were many. She loved to read, dance and make people laugh...

Ralph "Junior" Cain Jr., age 89, resident of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in his home.  Born March 13, 1931 in Shelby to Ralph and Lausie (Jacobs) Cain Sr., he had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A Veteran of the United States Navy, he had taken pride in taking care of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery for numerous years.  Junior was an avid Shelby Whippet sports fan, especially the wrestling team, who he was proud to say he lived long...

Rhea Mae Coll, age 88, died Monday, November 9, 2020 in Ashland. Born March 10, 1932 in Monroeville to Walter and Carrie (Horning) Linder, she was a resident of Monroeville until moving to Shelby in 1968. A 1950 graduate of Monroeville High School, she was a loving homemaker for her husband and children and an avid member of the First Lutheran Church. Rhea enjoyed playing cards with her friends, bird watching and especially spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her...

Ceara Danyell Cooper, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 8, 2020.  Born June 24, 1990 in Mansfield to Dempsey Cooper and Rachel (Mounts) Wilson, she was a Mansfield resident before moving to Ashland three years ago. Ceara was 2008 graduate with honors of Plymouth High School.  She loved art, horror movies, music and going to her favorite bands concerts. Above all she adored her son Ethen and spending time with him.  In addition to her parents Dempsey...

Mary Jo Widdig, age 88, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Shelby. Survived by husband James, three daughters and other relatives. Funeral services will not be observed. Barkdull Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas Yetzer, age 90, died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Born July 10, 1930 to Urban and Hattie Yetzer in Shelby he had been a 90 year resident of Walnut St. in Shelby. Tom was a 1949 graduate of Shelby High School and a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  Tom worked locally- initially at the Depot,then GAF (aka Business Forms) in the maintenance department and for the Shelby Park Commission after retirement-to support his...