Area Obituaries
Larry Ritter
Larry Dean Ritter, “Big L,” of Carey, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Larry was born May 25, 1961, in Paintsville, Ky., to Clarence B. Perkins and Lila Jean Ritter. He was later adopted by his step-father, Paul Eugene…
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Helen V. (Hoy) Karg, 94, Carey, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She is survived by her children, Robert N. (Leann) Nye, James C. (Candy) Nye, and Steven (Susanne) Nye. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m.-noon at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey.…
Read MoreJohn Hesson
John Hesson, 68, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 20, 1957, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Luther and Wanda (Wood) Hesson. He married Terri Nash on July 30, 1986, and she survives in Mt.…
Read MoreJack Dotson
Jack Allen Dotson, 89, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center after a short illness. He was born at home in Carey, on Jan. 31, 1936, to Monroe Walls “Bump” and Ruth Isabell (Montague) Dotson. The youngest of three boys, Jack enjoyed growing up in Carey. He looked up…
Read MoreSue Fuller
Sue Annette Fuller, 58, of Conyers, Ga., formerly of Tiffin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 16, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga., after her lifelong fight with rheumatoid arthritis, ultimately succumbing to her brief battle with cancer. Sue was born June 5, 1967, to the late David…
Read MorePhillip Rowland Conley
Phillip Rowland Conley, 75, of Findlay, died at 5:46 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Manor at Greendale, Findlay. He was born Nov. 26, 1949, in Carey, to the late Victor and Erma (Bayes) Conley. He married Kandus (Wall) May 1, 1967, and she died Aug. 18, 2022. He is survived by three children,…
Read MoreRebecca Mahan
Rebecca Loretta (Conley) Mahan passed away peacefully into the arms of God surrounded by her family on July 10, 2025, at 8:19 a.m. She was born on Sept. 26, 1943, on a frosty fall morning in Paintsville, Ky., to Lonzie P. Conley and Okie (Click) Conley. As a child on Swamp Branch in Kentucky, she…
Read MoreEmma 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…
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