Emma Carpenter
Emma Beckwith Carpenter, 84, died on Friday, June 27, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Edward Carpenter, and children, Kristen (Bill Hudson) Carpenter, Colorado; and Bill (Meredith Gruber) Carpenter of North Carolina. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Don Tomasso’s in Upper Sandusky. Arrangements were…
Read MoreMike Denney
Mike Denney, 73, of Carey, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. Mike was born on May 11, 1952, to the late William and Noreen (Walter) Denney. Mike is survived by his siblings, Jim (Maurine) Denney, Denise Denney, Tina (Dan) McQuistion, Lana Schlack and Danny (Michelle) Denney and several nieces and…
Read MoreRobert Rife
Robert W. Rife, 72, of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on Oct. 11, 1952, in Upper Sandusky, Bob was the beloved son of the late Donald and Ruth (Burnaugh) Rife. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Price. Bob dedicated…
Read MoreFriar Peter Damian Massengill
Friar Peter Damian Massengill, OFM Conv., 76, died at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, N.M., on June 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Lee Bauer Massengill and Herbert Massengill, and a brother, Douglas Craig Massengill. Born in Louisville, Ky., in 1948, he entered the Conventual Franciscan Order in 1967…
Read MoreBarbara Price
Barbara A. Price, 84, Forest, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her residence. Surviving is a son, Scott Price, South Carolina. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 1, from 10 a.m.-noon at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Hueston Cemetery,…
Read MoreRoberta Knipp
Roberta M. Knipp, 103, Vanlue, died on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She is survived by her sons, Tom (Deb) Morgan and Galloway Morgan. Visitation will be held Monday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m. at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey. A celebration of life service will be held at 10…
Read MoreKenneth Reed
Kenneth E. Reed, 65, Lima, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Stephanie) Reed of Spencerville and Alex Reed of Bellefontaine. A funeral service will be held Monday June 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Burial will follow at…
Read MoreRonald Pratt
Ronald Eugene Pratt, 73, formerly of Carey and most recently of Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. True to his nature, Ron fought until the very end. Ron is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Catherine Denise Pratt, and his three sons, Rodney (Bethany) Pratt, J. (L.) Pratt, and Sean…
Read MoreMichael Hilty
Michael Patrick Hilty, 79, of Bellingham, Wash., passed away on Nov. 9, 2024. Born on Nov. 12, 1944, Mike led a life marked by a profound love for the outdoors, a dedication to education and a commitment to service. Mike’s early education was completed at Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, followed by Carey High…
Read MoreConnie Swartz
Connie Jean Swartz, 81, Upper Sandusky, died on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Swartz, Upper Sandusky; and daughters, Pamela (Kevin) Baker and Amy (Mark) Ratliff, both of Upper Sandusky. Private services will be held. Interment will be held…
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