The Obituary Section

Ann L. Bennett

Mansfield, Ohio

Ann L. Bennett (78) formerly of Fredericktown, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Primrose Retirement Community of Mansfield following a brief illness. She was born March 31, 1947 in Coeburn, Virginia to the late Lonnie and Tina (Neel) Rose.She is survived by her children, Tom (Mary Pat) Perry of Little Elm, TX, daughter, Amy Coder of Fredericktown, OH, and stepdaughter, Emily Davis of Florence, NC, grandchildren Ben Perry and Sarah Perry of Little Elm, TX, Marcie (Kyle) Buskirk of Fredericktown, OH, Jack Perry and Sophie Perry of Los Angeles, CA, Tanner Davis and Paislee Davis of Florence, NC and great granddaughter Marlee Buskirk of Fredericktown, OH, siblings Judy Conners of Mansfield, OH, Brenda McGuire of Mt. Sterling, KY and Buddy (Karen) Rose of Fredericktown, OH, as well as many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Bennett, a son,…

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Tim Bishop

Mansfield, Ohio

Tim H. Bishop, 82, of Radnor, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born December 16, 1943 in Delaware County to the late Loyd and Mary Margaret (Downing) Bishop and later graduated from Radnor High School. On July 16, 1966, he married the love of his life Martha Kay Bumgartner. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage before her passing in 2017.Tim and his wife Kay were inseparable. They did everything together including running the family dairy business. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking and collecting John Deere and Pepsi memorabilia. An avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds, he enjoyed watching all sports.Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Donna (Ryan) Lewis, Lora (Rod) Pierce and Connie Smith, all of Radnor; 10 grandchildren, Erin (Tim) Schilling, Kyler (fiance’ Miranda), Lauren, Curtis, Paul, Jennel (Dean)…

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Ralph Eugene Walker

Mansfield, Ohio

Ralph E. Walker, age 89, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving and devoted family.Born July 19, 1936, in Mansfield, Ralph was the son of Roy and Mabel (Morrison) Walker. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged.It was during his time in the Navy, while home visiting a friend, that Ralph’s life was forever changed. For the first time, he truly noticed his friend’s sister, Carol Rhodes. That simple introduction grew into a beautiful love story. Ralph and Carol were married on October 7, 1960, and recently celebrated 65 years of marriage — a remarkable testament to devotion, faith, and enduring love. They were inseparable, building a life centered on family and quiet commitment to one another.A certified electrician, Ralph was the definition of a hardworking provider. He retired from General Motors after 40 dedicated…

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Timothy Joseph Prindle

Mansfield, Ohio

July 26, 1977

Timothy Joseph Prindle, 48, of Delaware passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 27, 1977, in Delaware, Ohio to Dr. Dennis Joseph Prindle and Dr. Alison (Householder) Prindle and later graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in geography and history. On July 11, 1998, he married the love of his life Heather Tilford. Together they shared almost 28 years of marriage.Tim worked as an adjunct professor in history at Ohio Wesleyan University and Otterbein University. He had a deep passion for music and played in several bands over the years. He was the former manager of Crossroads Music in Delaware. He loved nature and especially enjoyed camping and kayaking. His real heart was at Sleeping Bear Dunes located in Northern Michigan.Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Heather; sons, Colin and Liam Prindle;…

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Linda Henderson

Mansfield, Ohio

Linda L. Henderson, 84, of Delaware, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 6, 2026, at the Bluebird Retirement Community in Marysville.She was born August 21, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Harold and Mary (Bing) Lamb. Linda graduated from Columbus North High School and went on to earn her degree in education from Ohio State University.On September 2, 1961, she married the love of her life, Roy Henderson. Together they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2019.Linda taught art for over 20 years with Delaware City Schools. She was an accomplished artist, especially known for her watercolors. She cherished spending summer weekends playing cards & enjoying some laughs in the Marblehead area with her Harbor Winds neighbors. She also enjoyed gathering with friends from her Columbus North graduating class, her close fellow teachers from Willis, and her life-long dear friends she affectionately called “The…

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George Richard Shears

Mansfield, Ohio

George Richard Shears, 77, of Delaware passed away at the Sarah Moore Home on February 11, 2026. He was born to George Warren and Flora Mae (Ferguson) Shears in Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania and graduated from Hopewell High School in 1967. George also attended Penn State University.George’s professional career included many manufacturing and industrial roles focused on quality control and inspection, including Babcock & Wilcox Steel, McDonald Douglas, and Sikorsky Helicopter, but he was most proud of his work at Rockwell International with the B-1 Bomber. George enjoyed spending his spare time tinkering in the garage, working on a car, or “fixing” one of the many treasures he found at a yard sale, flea market, or auction. George is survived by his wife, Marianne (Nalli) Shears; sister-in-law, Paulette (Nalli) Beers of Aliquippa, PA; brother-in-law, Dan (Marianne) Nalli of Aliquippa, PA; daughter, Katharine (Michael Gibson) Smith of Coshocton, Ohio; sons Rick (Lee) Shears…

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Constance "Connie" Madeline Bonnell

Mansfield, Ohio

Constance “Connie” Madeline Bonnell, age 86, of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with her husband by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 19, 1939, to the late Clyde H. Bielstein and Violet L. Bielstein.Connie married James “Jim” E. Bonnell on August 18, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio. Together they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.Connie graduated from Otterbein College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She loved children and enjoyed teaching 2nd grade for 2 years in Dayton and Columbus City Schools and later 17 years as a preschool teacher.Connie had many interests including gardening, arts and crafts including pine needle basket weaving, and choral singing in Columbus and in The Villages in Florida. She also loved to travel, which included several cruises and numerous National Parks. Connie’s warm and friendly smile will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all her…

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