Area Obituaries
Dennis Ward
Dennis C. Ward, 74, rural Sycamore, died at 3:48 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. Surviving are his children, Jennifer Boyd, rural Sycamore; Dustin (Novie) Ward, rural New Riegel; Lacey (Kyle Shaw) Ward, Mt. Blanchard; and Lyndsi (Frank) Wellman, Tiffin. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11…
Read MoreDiane McAlexander
Diane Mary McAlexander, 79, of Findlay, passed away at 7:58 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Diane was born in Wyandot County on May 30, 1946, to the late Herman F. Emerine and Josephine (Armbruster) Emerine. Diane was married to Neil McAlexander on Oct. 26, 1968, and he survives. Also…
Read MoreMary Collet
Mary L. “Booty” Collet, 93, of Carey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in the comfort of her own home. Mary was born at home in Seneca County on July 1, 1932, to the late Hilarian “Happy” and Ruth (Coldiron) Haubert. Mary was introduced to Carl E. “Tub”…
Read MoreAnna Casto
Anna Rae Casto, 79, formerly of Nevada and most recently of Marion, died on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. She is survived by her children, Kendal (Nancy) Lewis, Marion; Kalvin (Barbara) Lewis, Bucyrus; and Eva Raeann Casto, Powell. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, at…
Read MoreJack Leonard
Jack D. Leonard, 90, of Upper Sandusky, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Jack was born on Jan. 12, 1935, in Monroe, Mich., to Floyd Edward and Bernice Mae (Keiffer) Leonard, both of whom are deceased. He married Evalena “Ene” Carroll on Aug. 18, 1957, at John Stewart Methodist…
Read MoreJustin Wagner
Justin J. Wagner, 73, Upper Sandusky, died on Friday, Jan.9, 2026, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Laurel C. (Smith) Wagner, Upper Sandusky; and daughters, Lisa Wagner and Amy Bowmer, both of Upper Sandusky. Arrangements were handled by Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Read MoreJanet Hill
Janet S. Hill, 81, Nevada, died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at her residence. Surviving are her children, Tammie (Gerald) Gerstenberger, Nevada; Robert F. Hill Jr., Oceola; and James A Hill, Sycamore. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky. Interment will be held…
Read MoreDianne Tooley
Dianne H. Tooley, 87, of rural Sycamore, died at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Ohio Health Med Central, Mansfield. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Sycamore, to Carl and Anne (Ballreich) Mercer. She married Wade A. Tooley on June 24, 1956, and he died Sept. 4, 2004. Surviving are the…
Read MoreCindy Dirmeyer
Cindy Dirmeyer, 72, of Carey, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born in Findlay, to H. Reid and Janet (Putnam) Heck. Cindy graduated from Carey High School in 1972. She was employed with Carey Schools in the cafeteria where she was known as the “cookie lady” for 35 years.…
Read MoreRay Sigler
Ray G. Sigler, 68, Upper Sandusky, died at 8:08 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Upper Sandusky. He is survived by a son, Cody J. Sigler, McCutchenville. …
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