Area Obituaries
Edith Brown
Edith Ann Brown, 81, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Edith was born on March 18, 1943, in Fostoria, to the late Cecil and Marcella (Brown) Barnett. She married Eldred R. Brown on Feb. 18, 1962, in Fostoria, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2020. Edith is survived…
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Paul W. Wonder, 90, a lifelong resident of Carey, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. Paul was born on Nov. 1, 1934, in Carey, to the late Wesley and Olive (Robison) Wonder. He married Doris Updegraff on Aug. 8, 1954, and they were married for 70 years. Paul is…
Read MoreJames Messmer
James M. Messmer left his earthly body to join his Lord and Savior and the Blessed Mother on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. He was surrounded by an abundance of love from his wife, his children and his grandchildren. Jim was born to Virgilia and George Messmer in Carey, on July 9, 1941.…
Read MoreEric Bakies
Eric Bakies, 36, of Columbus and formerly of Carey, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. He was born on Jan. 8, 1988, to Mike (Betsy) Bakies and Tami (Doug) Corbin. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Jim and Judy O’Hare of Marion, Izaak and Sally Walton of Carey, and James Thatcher of Angola,…
Read MoreSue James
Sue Ann James, 82, Forest, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” James, Forest; daughter, Tonya (Samantha Bradburn) James, Waynesfield; and daughter-in-law, Kim (Michael) Moore, Arlington. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Visitation is…
Read MoreSharon Tanner
Sharon D. Tanner, 73, Upper Sandusky, died on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at her residence. Surviving are her children, Jimmie Tanner and Dwight (April) Tanner, both of Carey; Chad Tanner, Upper Sandusky; Norman Tanner and Sylvia (Ray) Huddleston, both of Alabama. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Spring…
Read MoreKathryn Paulus
Kathryn A. Paulus, 81, Tiffin, died on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at her residence. She is survived by a son, James E. (Carolyn) Paulus, Carey. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Upper Sandusky. Arrangements are being handled by Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Read MoreFaye May
Faye M. May, 88, of Carey, passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at the Kingston of Marion. Faye was born on Dec. 14, 1936, in Wyandot County, to the late Earl and Florence (Fruth) Walter. She married Paul E. May on Sept. 23, 1955, in Carey, and he preceded her in death on April 11,…
Read MoreJames Simonis
James Simonis, 83, of East Amherst, N.Y., passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Jim was born on Dec. 5, 1941, in Toledo, to the late James and Mildred (Marling) Simonis. He met Ralph Valente in 2004 and they were married on Nov. 21, 2015, and he survives in East Amherst. Jim is also survived by…
Read MoreCharles McCarthy
Charles Henry McCarthy, 89, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Monday evening, Dec. 16, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Charlie was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Pitt Township, Wyandot County, to Frederick and Stella (Rall) McCarthy, both of whom are deceased. He married Sharon Kinley on April 20, 1963,…
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