Area Obituaries

Janet Frazier, 76, of Carey, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky. Janet was born Nov. 12, 1948, to the late Walker and Lenora (Fisher) Blair. Janet and Allan O’Brien shared 28 years of companionship and he survives in Carey. Janet is also survived by her children: Harley Frazier…

Charles Dean Luikart, 69, of Carey, left the loving embrace of his family on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. Chuck was born on July 24, 1955, in Mason, W.Va., to Charles H. and Iris (Weaver) Luikart. Charles was married to Patricia A. Frey on Feb. 22, 1975, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in…

Ronald “Barney” Francis Lafontaine, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11:34 a.m., after fighting and battling harder than anyone thought possible, and with the unwavering love of his family. He was born on March 23, 1955, in Fostoria, to Bernard and Rita (Kessler) Lafontaine. Ron was the embodiment of hard work, loyalty…

Elaine Saltzman, a loving wife, mom and grandma, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Ohio State Wexner Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 78. Elaine was born on July 4, 1946, in Findlay, to the late Fay and Florine (Cramer) Searfoss. She married Fred Saltzman on April 7, 1973,…

Robert R. “Bob” Arend, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, May 2, 2025, at Autumnwood Care Center. He was born on May 07, 1935, in Carey, to Ralph and Mildred J. (Niederkohr) Arend. On July 23, 1966, in Fremont, he married Marie A. Nieset. Survivors include his wife, Marie A. Arend of Tiffin;…

Robert Eugene Cope, 94, passed peacefully out of this world on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the home where he was born on Sept. 11, 1930. His parents were Harold and Adelia (Binau) Cope. While growing up, he was active in 4-H, football, track and basketball as well as at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Robert…