Area Obituaries
Nancy Maison
Nancy K. Maison passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2024, with family by her side. Nancy was born in Toledo on Saturday, March 30, 1945, to the late Vernon and Esther (Bowers) Jones. She attended DeVilbiss High School and graduated from the University of Toledo. Nancy was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreCarlos Ratliff
Carlos E. Ratliff, 81, Upper Sandusky, died on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. He is survived by a daughter, Carla (Rande) Ricketts, Florida. No services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest.
Read MoreCecelia Meisner
Cecelia A. Meisner, 93, formerly of rural Tiffin, died at 5:48 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin. Surviving are the following children, J. Peter (Tracy) Meisner, Melmore; James R. Meisner, rural Tiffin; and April Dawn Meisner, Hilliard. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, March 9, at…
Read MoreBrenda Bilger
Brenda C. Bilger, 71, of rural Bucyrus, died at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at The Ohio State University Ross Heart Center. She was born on July 27, 1952, in Lewis County, Ky., to William E. and Phyllis I. (Bloomfield) Eulett. They are deceased. She married Roy Bigler on Sept. 22, 2000, and…
Read MoreRick England
Rick A. England, 72, Tiffin, died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at his residence. He is survived by his children, Jodi England, Upper Sandusky; Lt. Commander Terry A. England, Kings Bay, Ga.; Ashley Dodge, New Riegel; and Travis England, New Washington; and step-son, Jeremy (Nikki) Hartson. A celebration of life will be announced at a…
Read MoreLynnette Wurm
Lynnette J. Wurm, 51, Shelby, died at 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Ohio Health, Mansfield. She is survived by her parents, Donald E. and Ruth E. (Hassinger) Johnson, McCutchenville; and husband, Julius Wurm, Shelby. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Tiffin First Church of the…
Read MoreWilliam Buxton
William A. Buxton, 81, Forest, died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Ohio State University East Hospital, Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte S. (Weber) Buxton, Forest; and children, Brett (Karen) Buxton, Upper Sandusky; Douglas (Vivinia) Buxton and Tammy (Michael) Conley, both of Forest. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 29, from 3-7…
Read MorePatricia Coldiron
Patricia J. “Red” Coldiron, 92, of Carey, passed away at 2:11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Ohio Health Marion General Hospital in Marion, with family by her side. Born Jan. 19, 1932, in Auxier, Ky., she was the daughter of Joesph Litz and Mary (Underwood) Freeman and step-daughter of Robert Freeman. She married…
Read MoreFriar Mark Weaver, OFM Conv.
Friar Mark Weaver, OFM Conv., of Clarksville, Ind., entered into eternal life on Monday evening, Feb. 19, 2024, at Baptist Floyd Health Center in New Albany, Ind. He was 72 years old. Friar Mark was born in Tiffin to Raymond and Joann (Gase) Weaver. He was born on July 2, 1951, and was the first…
Read MoreMelinda Kitzler
Melinda (Mindy) K. Kitzler, 70, of Carey, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Bridge Hospice in Findlay, surrounded by her loved ones. Mindy was born in Carey on March 2, 1953, to the late Wendel and Barbara (Johnson) Myers. After graduating from Carey High School, Mindy continued her education at Defiance College where she…
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