Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory

04/03/2026

Willard N. "Bill" Po***ck, Jr. age 76 transitioned peacefully, Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home in Shelby.

Born October 22, 1949, in Shelby to Willard N. and Mary Jane (Roberts) Po***ck, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident. A 1968 Shelby High School graduate, Bill had been formally emplo...

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03/25/2026

Andrew “Andy” (aka “Squid”) Charles Cole, 56, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Born May 5, 1969, in Shelby, Ohio, Andy was the son of the late Marlin C. and Edna (Workman) Cole. He was a proud graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 1987, and spent...

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03/21/2026

Maribeth Baldridge, age 69 of Crestline, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Arbors at Mifflin nursing facility in Mansfield.

Born on September 19, 1956 to the late Elmer and Virginia (Homack) Reed in Youngstown, Ohio.

She proudly worked for nearly 18 years at MTD in Willard...

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03/20/2026

Dirk Bloom, 42, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on March 19th.

Dirk was a deeply warm and friendly person who never knew a stranger. He could talk to anyone and had a way of making people feel instantly comfortable and welcome. His smile was unforgettable, and his hugs were s...

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03/18/2026

Michael Hartge, Age 68, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Ohio Health Mansfield surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born on October 21, 1957, in Shelby, Ohio, to Richard Eugene and Hazel Joyce (Ramey) Hartge. Michael was a lifelong Shelby resident, graduating from Shelby Hig...

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03/18/2026

Scott J. Hancock, age 90, life-long resident of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at his home.

Scott was born on April 1, 1935, to the late Winfield and Helen (Laser) Hancock. He graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1953. The following year, he began working wi...

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03/16/2026

Effie Elizabeth Cole, age 94 of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio

Born July 26, 1931, in Shiloh to William and Frances (Jeremy) Ziegler, she was sixth of twelve children . She was a 1949 graduate of Tiro High School. She worked in food s...

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03/16/2026

Charlene R. Fagan-Briggs, age 97, formerly of Shelby, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Crestline Nursing and Rehab in Crestline, Ohio.

Charlene was born on March 15, 1928, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Russell Laverne and Emma Gertrude (Dick) Apger. She spent most of her life in Shelby and w...

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03/16/2026

Ruby Patrick-Sutter, age 89, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Avita Health Hospital in Ontario, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruby was born on March 9, 1937, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, to the late Clyde and Vell (Carter) Adkins. She lived in Shelby the majority of...

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03/12/2026

Charlene Richards, age 62 of Mansfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Charlene was born on July 2, 1963, in Orange County, California, to the late Charles Moats and Gloria (Senec) Moats. She had been a Shelby resident...

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03/11/2026

Many people may not realize that March 11 is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. While it may not be a profession many think about often, it’s one that nearly every family will rely on at some point in their lives.

As someone who comes from a family with a long line of past funeral directors and has grown up around this profession, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand the compassion, dedication, and quiet strength these professionals bring to their communities. Our family business has been serving Shelby and surrounding communities for 131 years. As the sixth generation, I am proud to continue the legacy that my family has worked so hard to build and it is something that I treasure and cherish.

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside many incredible funeral directors, crematory operators, and support staff who truly dedicate their lives to caring for others in their time of need — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The work these funeral professionals do goes far beyond services - it’s about guiding families through some of their hardest moments with the kindness, patience, and respect they deserve.

To all of the funeral professionals who serve quietly behind the scenes, and to the community that continues to trust us with their loved ones—thank you. It is truly an honor to do this work and to be part of something that means so much to so many. ❤️

-Carli

03/09/2026

Eva Jean Coburn, age 93 of Shelby, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eva was born on October 8, 1932, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late Claude and Emma (Hicks) Ousley. She graduated from Floyd County High School in the class of 1950. She ...

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