Bobbie A. Mack, age 76, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her home in Shelby. She was born September 19, 1944 to Leo and Gladys (Sefcik) Lemelin in New London, CT.  Bobbie was a member of the American Legion Post 326. In her free time Bobbie enjoyed golfing, cooking, entertaining, whether it was playing cards or dominoes with her friends, but above all she loved watching her grandchildren grow.  She is survived by three sons, Paul (Lisa) Mack of Delaware, David Mack of...

Rex Stein, 71, of Shiloh passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 . He was born on January 4, 1950 to Edward and Alleen (Fryman) Stein in Akron. Rex graduated from Revere High School in 1968. At the age of sixteen, Rex began what was to become a lifelong career in the trucking industry. He worked for many years at Consolidated Freightway, where he went on to become an owner and operator, employing multiple drivers. Eventually Rex worked his way up and began managing a trucking facility for...

Shirley M. Wray, age 80, resident of Shelby, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital.  Born October 11, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio to Wayne Ethel and Geraldine (Hess) Ruffaner, she had been a Mansfield resident before moving to Shelby in the 1960's.  A 1958 graduate of Union High School in Mansfield, Shirley had worked as an inserter at Donnelley's for 5 years, before working at Shelby Mutual as a Home Owners Insurance agent for 8 years....

Mildred “Milly” Arnold Munroe passed away on July 18, 2021  at the age of 97, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home in Shelby. Milly was preceded in death by her parents, Dillard and Margaret Phillips, sister, Marge Johnson, husband, A. Jay Arnold, second husband, Kenneth Munroe and step-Grandson, Bryan Lerner. She is survived by three daughters, Meg (Richard) Holden of Florida, Pam (Richard) Heishman-Burbage of Nevada, and Amy (William) Heiland of Shelby....

Brittany L. Contrascere, age 33, resident of Chillicothe and former resident of Shelby, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 having lost her 16 year battle with addiction . Born February 5, 1988 in Mansfield to John Contrascere and Karen (Phelps) Bonnett; She had been a Shelby resident for the majority of her life before moving to Columbus and, eventually, Chillicothe. A 2006 graduate with honors from Shelby High School, Brittany had become an Optometric Technician and was currently employed with...

Peter Sperk, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of 50 1/2 years, Karen Sperk, and large extended family. Graveside services with Military honors will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Richland County Humane Society at 3025 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH 44906 or the Ohio Health Hospice at 335 Glessner Ave, Mansfield, OH 44903.  

Linda D. Hursh age 76, passed away July 2, 2021 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Born April 20, 1945 to Charles and Beatrice (Robinson) Hartz in Shelby she had been a life long Shelby resident. She was a 1963 graduate of Shelby High School. She was self  employed as a beautician and worked at the Style Shop in Shelby, and then was employed at Tech Form in Shelby. She then worked at Newman Technology  in Mansfield where she  retired in 2007. Linda enjoyed crafts, especially...

Stacy L. Brown, age 51, resident of Shiloh passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 12, 1970 in Crestline and since 1999 had been residing in Shiloh at what Stacy affectionately called "The Farm".  She was a nurse's aide and also worked at Cummins Cleaning Services with Newman Technology. Stacy enjoyed camping at Wild Wings Campground in Oak Harbor. She liked taking trips to casinos and thoroughly enjoyed shopping on...

Vicki Coleen Oertle, age 70, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 3, 1951 to Carson and Beverly Gose in Willard, she has been a Shelby resident for the last 38 years and formerly lived in Arizona. Vicki worked in office administration at various car dealerships. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Shelby and enjoyed line dancing, playing euchre, and riding horses. She was very family oriented and loved spending time with...

Rhonda Reese, age 62, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on December 2, 1958 in Crestline to William H. and Jerline (Howard) Burton, Sr. and had been a Shelby resident the majority of her life.  Rhonda had a big heart and was a loving mother, wife and extended her love to many foster children through her years. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, hosting family gatherings, and especially loved spending time and spoiling her...