Area Obituaries
James Eastmann
James E. (Smith) Eastmann, 82, of rural Sycamore, died at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Mercy Health-Lorain. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sycamore. Arrangements were handled by Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore.
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Sandra Eileen (Hablitzel) Presar, 85, of Buckhannon, W.Va., passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born on Aug. 18, 1940, in McCutchenville, to Ira and LaVere (Healy) Hablitzel. On Oct. 12, 1962, she married Charles Irvin Presar, her beloved husband and best friend. Sandra was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreBryier Fausnaugh
Bryier Ma’Hala Fausnaugh, stillborn, was born and entered into heaven on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Surviving are her loving parents, Anhelika Lorenzen and Brandon Fausnaugh; brothers, Jaxon Fausnaugh, Andreas Hopkins and Alexander Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Amy (Scott) Lorenzen; and paternal grandmother, Christina Fausnaugh. Bryier was also…
Read MoreMichael Dyer
Michael “Mike” Paul Dyer, 51, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, in St. Louis, Mo. He was a man who loved fiercely, lived with deep compassion and always brought light into the room with his signature tinge of sarcasm and lighthearted wit. Mike was born in Fostoria on April 11, 1975, to Mack Ray…
Read MoreDawn Griswold
Dawn M. Griswold, 43, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home in Upper Sandusky. Dawn was born on Sept. 10, 1982, in Marion, to William “Bill” and Debra (Boes) Griswold. She was preceded in death by her dad, Bill, who passed away in 2021. Debra (Dave Lear) Griswold is…
Read MoreAnnabel Stansbery
Annabel M. Stansbery, 85, Portsmouth, died at 1:14 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Surviving are her children, Allen (Barbara) Stansbery, Sycamore; Dean Stansbery, Mansfield; Eric Stansbery, Upper Sandusky; Sharon Woodford, Paducah, Ky.; and Mary (Bill) Rollings, Ocala, Fla. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, June 3,…
Read MoreJon Lazza
Jon A. Lazza, 79, Mt. Blanchard, died on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were handled by Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest.
Read MoreAlice Lonsway
Alice M. Lonsway, 87, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. She was born June 8, 1938, in Tiffin, to Blacque C. and Pearl L. (Shuff) Hoffman. Alice married Paul Lonsway on June 1, 1957, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bascom. He preceded her in death in 2016.…
Read MoreIrene Bell
Irene Olive Bell, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth and quiet strength that will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born Irene Olive Breyley, she was the daughter of William J. Breyley and Della B. (Allen) Breyley. She grew up in Sycamore, and…
Read MoreWalter Fleck III
Walter Joseph Fleck III, 75, Carey, died at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Findlay. He is survived by his wife, Sharron E. (Kitzler) Fleck, Carey; and step-children, Seth (Chelsea) Kitzler, Carey; Joshua (Eren) Kitzler, Carey; Ryan (Stephanie) Kitzler, Upper Sandusky. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on…
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