Area Obituaries

Dianne Pratt, a loving wife, mother and mamaw of Vanlue, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by her loving family at the age of 78. Dianne was born on Aug. 21, 1946, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Reuben and Sara (Ward) Wickham. One evening, while at the bowling…

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Edward Bianchi, 74, who departed this life peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the presence of his loved ones. David was born in Upper Sandusky on May 31, 1950, to Jack J. and Hazel K. (Sayers) Bianchi, both of whom preceded him in death. David…

Paul “Fred” Risner, 86, of Carey, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. Born March 30, 1939, in Carey, he was the son of the late John and Hazel (Burgett) Risner. He married Evelyn J. “Bobbi” Risner on March 15, 1985, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 2023.…

Ladeen Elaine Thomas Schoenberger, a woman whose zest for life was matched by the speed of her beloved toys, has revved her engine for the final time. She crossed the finish line of life’s grand race on Thursday, April 10, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on Halloween, 1945, in Upper…

Allison F. Scott, 66, of Sycamore, died at 9:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Bridge Home Health and Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born on July 5, 1958, in Tiffin, Ohio to William “Bill” and Evelyn (Anderer) Scott. She is survived by her companion, Franklin “Bud” Holman, Sycamore, and her children, Rachel Gillig,…

We are heartbroken to share that Dan Craft, 75, of New Port Richey, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the presence of his family, at Solaris Healthcare in Hudson, Fla., following a lengthy illness. Dan was born on March 11, 1949, at his family’s home on Dow Street in Carey to Wardie…

Larry Lee “LT” Taylor, 75, of Carey, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the comfort of his home after a battle with Parkinson’s. Larry was born on Dec. 29, 1949, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Claude and Neva (Hare) Taylor. He married the love of his life, Patricia Watkins, on Aug.…