Area Obituaries
Don Funchion
Don F. Funchion, 75, of Carey, was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bridge Hospice, after one last kiss by the love of his life, Barbara, who was always by his side. On July 8, 1946, Don was born in Adrian, Mich., one of two children of the late…
Read MoreWesley Davis
Wesley Boyd Davis, 54, Forest, died on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Stauffer) Davis, children, Lauryn and Brock, and father, Boyd Davis. A private memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 24, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Burial will follow at Patterson Cemetery. A celebration…
Read MoreSteven Guckiean
Steven Guckiean, 40, Bloomville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at his residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, from 1-4 p.m. at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey.
Read MoreLonzie Conley
Lonzie E. Conley, 81, Carey, died on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky, following an extended illness. Arrangements are pending with Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey.
Read MoreArlene Bennett
Arlene Kay Bennett, 82, of Findlay, died Saturday evening, Sept. 18, 2021, at Birchaven Care Center, Findlay. Arlene was born July 25, 1939, in Biglick Township, Hancock County, to the late Paul E. and Mary Katherine (Pennington) Walter. On March 10, 1961, she married F. Joe Bennett and he survives along with a son, Roger…
Read MoreG. James Pfeifer
G. James “Jim” Pfeifer, 84, of Upper Sandusky, died on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Arrangements are pending at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Read MoreRobert Lewis
Robert O. “Robby” Lewis, 22, of Carey, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at home following a recent battle with drug addiction. On Oct. 8, 1998, Robby was born in Findlay, the son of Sherri (Haggerty) Hernandez and Thomas R. Lewis. He went to daycare at Christ Lutheran Church in Carey, where he was…
Read MoreRobert Donelson
Robert “Bob” Thomas Donelson, 92, of Carey, died on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Fox Run Manor, 11745 TR 145, Findlay. On Jan. 25th, 1929, Bob was born in Findlay to the late Arch and Pearle (Young) Donelson. He graduated from Carey High School in in 1947. He played four years of football, baseball, basketball…
Read MoreDennis Barnes
Edward Dennis Barnes, Upper Sandusky, died Sept. 18, 2021. Dennis was born March 21, 1933, to Eddie Johann and Leona (Mierow) Barnes in Waupun, Wisc. He married Marilyn Rose Logsdon Nov. 16, 1957. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carol Barnes; two brothers, Jim and Bill Barnes; his daughter Sarah; and…
Read MoreChris Pennock
Chris E. Pennock, 65, of McKee, Ky., departed this life on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at St. Joseph Hospital in London, Ky. Chris was born on Sept. 26, 1955, in Tiffin, to the late Ernest A. Pennock and Betty J. (Smith) Kibler. He was raised by his mother and late step-father, Roy J. Kibler, after…
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