Area Obituaries
Friar 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…
Read MoreSharlet Hill
Sharlet M. Hill, 93, Upper Sandusky, died on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her residence. She is survived by her children, Tommy (Marnie) Hill and Stacy (Carl) Taylor, both of Upper Sandusky, and Bonnie Warfel, Forida. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.…
Read MoreHoward Stultz Jr.
Howard W. Stultz Jr., 80, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence. Howard was born June 3, 1945, in Fostoria, to the late Howard W. Sr. and Viola A. (Ardner) Stultz. He married Ruth Ann (Lortz) at St. Mary Catholic Church on June 13, 1981, and she survives. Other survivors include…
Read MoreDonna Jean Weaver
Donna Jean Weaver “DJ”, 77, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tenn. DJ is survived by her sons, Brad Musgrave (Dottie Musgrave) and Aaron Kitzler and her daughter, Michelle Kitzler (Whitney Toothman). DJ is preceded in death by her father, Marion Russell; mother, Gertrude Russell; sister, Phyllis McDill; and nephew, Kenny Sayre Jr.…
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