Area Obituaries
Aaron Crawford
Aaron J. Crawford, a loving husband, dad, son, brother, nephew and friend of all passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, at the age of 48. Aaron was born on Sept. 20, 1976, in Findlay, to Jeffrey Crawford and Peggy (Hagerty) Bakies. He married Bethany Roynon Dukes and they…
Read MoreDiana Abraham
In loving memory of Diana Abraham, who died on Monday, Jan 17, 2025, after 85 years of life. She was born in Carey, the eldest child of George and Laura Dunn. After she graduated from Capital University, Columbus, with a bachelor of science in nursing, she met her husband, Howard, while on a vacation to…
Read MoreCzerny Eyestone
Czerny J. Eyestone, 85, Upper Sandusky, died on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his daughters, Jenifer (Christoper) Roddy, Mt. Vernon and Laurel “Lori” (Jason) Hobbins, Columbus, and step-children, J.D. (Lieschen) Compston, Worthington and Heidi Compston, Columbus. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 14, at Bringman Clark…
Read MoreMelvin Presler
Melvin Presler, 86, of Vancrest Nursing Facility of Upper Sandusky and formerly of Carey, died at 2:38 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the nursing facility. He was born April 3, 1939, in Carey, to Howard and Frances (Phillips) Presler. They proceed him in death. He married Peggy (Perdieu) on Oct. 18, 1960, and…
Read MoreJohn Spitler
John F. Spitler, 72, Upper Sandusky, died on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Vicki (Ferrin) Spitler, Upper Sandusky; sons, Lee (Tracy) Spitler, Upper Sandusky; and Bob (Dawn) Spitler, McCutchenville; step-daughter, Nanette “Sissy” (Kurt) Hronek, Kentucky; and step-son, Ryan (Cheryl) Rollison, Arizona. A…
Read MoreJames Babcock
James M. Babcock, 77, of rural Sycamore, died at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at home. He was born on March 15, 1947, in Sycamore, to Clifford and Katherine (England) Babcock. He married Barbara (Gallant) Babcock on Sept. 27, 1969, and she died Dec. 8, 2015. James is survived by his girlfriend of…
Read MoreDr. Vernon Harry Huston Jr.
Dr. Vernon Harry Huston Jr., 95, of Findlay and formerly of Carey, died at 6:14 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Carey to the late Vernon H. Huston and Mary Bell (Cole). He married Marjorie E. (Moore) on Dec.…
Read MoreJudson Frederick
Judson G. (Jud) Frederick passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1925, in Carey, to Frank and Leora (Lantz) Frederick. He served in the Army Infantry in World War II, where he saw combat in Italy, and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After the war,…
Read MoreWilliam James
William L. James, 86, Forest, died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Arlington. He is survived by his daughter, Tonja Lee “T.J.” (Samantha Bradburn) James, Waynesville, and daughter-in-law, Kim (Michael) Moore, Arlington. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. A…
Read MoreJohn Miller Jr.
John Ray Miller Jr., 92, Dunkirk, died on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He is survived by his wife, Truela Miller, Dunkirk; and children, John (Shannon) Miller, Paula (Rob) Purdy and Ron Miller, all of Dunkirk; and Tammy (Chip) Frey and Tracy Miller, both of Findlay. Visitation will be held…
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