Florence V. Sands, age 99, resident of Shelby died Friday February 14, 2020 in Crestwood Care Center. Born November 30, 1920 in Ashtabula County, OH to Clarence and Mary (Hoak) Yockey she had lived in Shelby the majority of her life. Florence had been employed with Shelby Business Forms, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ, American Legion Auxiliary in Plymouth and the Sunshine Club. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and working puzzles. Survivors include...

Breanna Marie Merritt, age 27, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 13, 2020 at her residence in Mansfield.  Born on December 21, 1992 in Mansfield, she had been a Shiloh-Mansfield resident the majority of her life. She was a 2011 graduate of Plymouth High School and had attended North Central State College for nursing. She had been employed as a CNA at the Waterford in Mansfield. Breanna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She is survived by her children Caysance...

Lester E. Sexton Sr., age 74, a resident of Willard, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Born July 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio to Chester Evert and Gertrude Minnie (Parlett) Sexton, he had been a lifelong Plymouth resident.  Mr. Sexton was employed with Voisard Manufacturing for 29 years.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam war. Lester was a jack of all trades, and a master of none. He loved to...

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellen Claes, age 94, died on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her residence in Shelby.  Born on September 1, 1925 in Shelby to Merle and Jesse (Briggs) Snavely, she was a life long Shelby resident. A 1944 graduate of Shelby High School, she worked as a secretary for Carton Service when she was a senior in high school. She was also formerly employed as a sales lady with the Fashion Shop in Shelby. For many years she helped in sales and operation of the Shelby...

Ambrose A. Metzger, age 84, resident of Shelby, died January 31, 2020 at Avita Hospital in Ontario surrounded by family. Born November 9, 1935 in Shelby to Andrew and Mary (Harter) Metzger, he was a lifelong Shelby resident and a 1953 graduate of Shelby High School.  Ambrose played basketball for the Shelby Whippets his Senior year, alongside teammate, Larry Seigfried. After high school he also played in the Shelby Industrial Basketball League.  Ambrose was a member of the...

Ruth Ann Schiefer, 82, Tiro, Ohio passed into the loving arms of Jesus on  January 29, 2020 in Bucyrus. She was born in Shelby to Lynn E. and Carrie E. (McClain) Bradley on July 11, 1937. On April 21, 1956 she married Corliss Schiefer who preceded her in death on June 3, 2012.   Ruth graduated from Tiro High School in 1955 and  was a lifelong Tiro area resident. She worked at the former Shelby Sales Book, Cornell’s IGA in Shelby and Greter’s Restaurant in...

Nicholas "Nick" Charles Kollar, age 61, died Friday January 24, 2020 at his home in Shelby, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 4, 1958 in Shelby to Robert H. Kollar and Pearl O. (Fisher) Kollar. Nick worked numerous years at Oakland Cemetery. He enjoyed doing odd jobs, helping friends with farm work, as well as watching NASCAR and the Cleveland Browns.  Nick is survived by his five siblings, Bob Kollar of Logan, NM, Jesse (Kathy) Kollar of Corinth, KY,...

Pamela Lee Traxler Marino, age 69, of Willard died Tuesday January 21, 2020 at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield following a brief illness.  Born October 16, 1950, Pamela  was a 1968 graduate of Shelby High School and spent the majority of her life in Shelby before moving to Willard in 2003. She was a licensed beautician, but took pride in her role as a homemaker and raising her children. During the 1980's Pamela served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Shelby. In her free time...

Robert "Bob" W. Phelps, age 75, former Shelby resident died on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Clewiston, Florida.  Born on December 24, 1944 in Shelby to Floyd and Nora (Mynhier) Phelps, he was a Tiro resident in his early years and spent the majority of his life in Shelby before moving to Mansfield. A Shelby High School graduate, he was employed with Tappan Co., and for many years was owner/operator of Pool World in Florida and Ontario Pools in Ontario.  He then became...

Donna L. Loveland, age 53, resident of Shelby, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Mansfield.  Born June 18, 1966 in Shelby, to Dallas R. and June (Simms) Stamper she had been resident of Shelby the majority of her life. She attended Shelby Sr. High School and graduated college in Florida where she received her LPN in 1995. Donna was employed with Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. She was known to be a pool shark and enjoyed playing Euchre. Above all she will be remembered for being a...