Area Obituaries
Joseph Lanker
Joseph Paul Lanker, 73, Wharton, died on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He is survived by his wife, Marilee Lanker, and children, Joseph “Shannon” Lanker and Lora Lee Lanker, all of Wharton. His family will greet friends from 2:30-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.…
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Ray Barney, 80, of Carey, passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on Feb. 3, 1944, in Goodman, Mo., to the late Clarence and Ileene Barney. On Nov. 23, 1973, he married Mary Theresa Fox at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey.…
Read MoreAngelia Wiechart-Amos
Angelia Renee Wiechart-Amos, better known as “Angie,” passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at her home. Born Nov. 3, 1974, Angie lived with a love for speed and a passion for travel. She was the daughter of Randal E. Wiechart (deceased) and Melanie and Bruce Lee. Angie grew up in Lima, and graduated…
Read MoreDiana Boutwell
Diana R. Boutwell, a loving wife, mother, grandma and sister, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in the comfort of her own home at the age of 81. Diana was born in Elyria, on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) in 1942, to the late William and Margie (Bailey) Kennedy. She was raised with three sisters…
Read MoreMary McGuire
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary K. McGuire, 79, a cherished mother, grandmother and beloved friend, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Mary was born Nov. 12, 1944, in Shelby, to the late J. Newton and Dorothy (Jarvis) Schertzer. She was a beacon…
Read MoreTheresa Sherman
Theresa “Terry” Sherman, 76, of Tiffin and formerly of Carey, died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. She is survived by her children, Ryan (Hillarin) Gibson, Bryan (Joni) Gibson and Stephanie Gibson, all of Tiffin; and Mark Gibson, Elmore; and step-children, Beverly Daughenbaugh, Carey; and Cassie (Jeff) Flemming, Melmore. A celebration of life gathering will be…
Read MorePhilip Honsberger
Philip F. Honsberger, 82, formerly of Upper Sandusky and Sycamore, died at 8:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Sycamore, to William and C. Lucille (Walker) Honsberger. He never married. He is survived by a sister. Marcia…
Read MorePatricia Droll
Patricia Ann Droll, fondly known as Pat, gracefully departed this world on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Tiffin. She was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Fostoria, and was a beloved daughter of Raphael N. Emerine and Corina M. Miller. Pat was not only a dedicated homemaker but also made…
Read MoreDeanna Swihart
Deanna J. Swihart, 74, Upper Sandusky, died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. She is survived by her mother, C. Alvetta (Kight) Hannibal, Upper Sandusky; and son, Stanton C. Swihart III, Upper Sandusky. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Bringman Clark Funeral…
Read MoreRaymond Schalk
Raymond F. Schalk, 90, Findlay, died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He is survived by his wife, Anne (Specht) Schalk, Findlay; and children, Mary (Mark) Miller and Michael (Patsy) Schalk, both of Findlay; Elisabeth (Gregory) Philipp, McComb; Theresa (Richard) Maurer, Vanlue; Raymond (Dalis) Schalk, Williston, N.D.; and Linda (John)…
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