Area Obituaries
Richard Schafer
Richard E. Schafer, 84, rural Sycamore, died at 4:35 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Jealea (Dolch) Schafer, rural Sycamore; and children, Jodi (Tom) Munk, Sandusky; Rod (Cathy) Schafer, rural Sycamore; and Craig (Jenny) Schafer, rural Sycamore. Funeral services for Richard will be held…
Read MoreMarilyn Orians
Marilyn Jean Orians, 91, of Carey, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Marilyn was born on Nov. 7, 1933, in Carey, to the late Marcus and Emma (Orians) Schlachter. She married Ralph H. Orians on June 6, 1953, at Our Lady of Consolation Church and he preceded her in…
Read MorePatricia Ross
Patricia D. Ross, 80, of Wharton passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at her residence. Patricia was born on Dec. 31, 1944, in Harrisburg, Ark., to the late Robert and Mildred (Goodloe) Hamilton. She married Robert Ross in 1971 and he preceded her in death in 2004. Patricia is survived by her children, Judy (Leroy)…
Read MoreJean Reinhart
Jean Taylor Reinhart, 94, of Carey, passed away at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Sandusky. Jean was born on Oct. 29, 1930, in Carey, to Howard and Celestia (Clinger) Taylor. Jean was married to Richard D. Reinhart on Nov. 24, 1954, in Columbus,…
Read MoreDavid Kramer
David P. Kramer, 85, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 6:15 a.m. in the emergency room of Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Upper Sandusky. David was born on May 25, 1939, in Wyandot County to Ralph and Marie (Ballentine) Kramer, both of whom are deceased. He married Carol Adelsperger on Sept. 1,…
Read MoreNelson Summit
Nelson E. Summit, 78, Fostoria, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at this residence. Nelson is survived by his children, Nathan Summit, Nicole (Mark) Price, Karson Summit and Laura (Matt) Myers. Visitation will be held Friday, March 28, from 10 a.m. until the time of his celebration of life service at 11 a.m. at Stombaugh-Batton…
Read MorePatricia Morral
Patricia J. Morral, 85, died peacefully with her daughters by her side on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Willows of Willard where she had been receiving care for several months of declining health. She was born Jan. 19, 1940, in Bucyrus, the only child of the late Fred and Mildred (McCance) Klein. Pat grew up…
Read MoreElizabeth Schulz
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Schulz, 74, of Shreve, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Avenue at Wooster after a four-year battle with cancer. Betty was born in Carey, on Sept. 18, 1950, to the late Rene J. and Jettie E. (Dell) Dubois. She graduated from Carey High School in 1968. Betty married Ronald R.…
Read MoreFranklin Arnold
Franklin J. Arnold, 87, Upper Sandusky, died on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Lucius, Upper Sandusky; and children, Anthony (Denise), Harpster; William (Michelle), Frisco, Texas; Edward (Jane), Upper Sandusky; Matthew (Jennifer), Upper Sandusky; and Laura (David) Lawrence, Powell. Visitation…
Read MorePhyllis Barker
Phyllis Barker, devoted wife of the late Burl Barker, died peacefully on Oct. 17, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. Beloved aunt, great-aunt, godmother and dear friend to many people in both Ohio and Phoenix, Ariz., Phyllis would have been 98 years old on Nov. 1, 2024. Both of her nieces, Dr. Clare Close and Ann Close…
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