Nova L. Ferguson
Feb 23, 2026
Nova L. Ferguson, age 79, of Sycamore, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Hospice of Central Ohio at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
Nova was born on September 20, 1946, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to James B. and Nellie (Hudson) Taylor, both of whom are deceased. She married Timothy L. Ferguson on March 22, 1964,and he survives.
She...
Bonnie J. Obenour
Feb 15, 2026
Bonnie J. Obenour, age 90, of Upper Sandusky, and formerly of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Bonnie was born on May 3, 1935 in Richwood, Ohio, to Everett and Cloyce Lucille (Stout) Ledley, both of whom are deceased. She married Paul “Obie” Obenour on December 31, 1959, and he passed away on August 14, 2025.
She is survived...
Onecimo Ayala Villegas
Feb 9, 2026
Onecimo Ayala Villegas, age 72, of Upper Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Marion General Hospital.
Onecimo was born on February 27, 1953, in Morelos, Mexico, to Nicolas Ayala and Albina Villegas. Onecimo married Estela Ayala Rivas and she survives in Upper Sandusky.
Onecimo is also survived by 8 children: Guillermina Ayala, Rigoberto Ayala, Jose Luis Ayala,...
James E. Little
Feb 8, 2026
James (Jim) Earl Little passed away at 11:59AM on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with his wife and family at his side at his home in LaRue.
Jim was born to the late Rev. Earl and Helen (Warner) Little on February 25, 1932, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Jim was married to his lifelong wife, Wilma (Houk), on May 21, 1955. They were...
Nancy M. Marshall
Feb 6, 2026
Nancy M. Marshall, age 88, of Forest, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Findlay, Ohio.
Nancy was born on February 1, 1938 to the late Frank & Eva (Bame) Marshall. She married Ray Marshall on August 17, 1962.
Nancy is survived by her son Jeffrey (Norma) Marshall; grandchildren Raegan Hastings, Ethan (Carrie) Hoy, Kylee and Cassidy Marshall, all of...
Jeffrey Lynn Kindler
Feb 2, 2026
Jeffrey L. Kindler, 68, of Nevada passed away at home on Monday, February 2, 2026.
Born May 11, 1957, in Galion. He attended Colonel Crawford High School and went to Camp Lajeune in the fall to join the Marines. He married his love of his life, Jackie Snow, on February 12, 2003, and she survives in Nevada.
Jeff worked at Blackhawk in...
Velma J. Kissling
Feb 1, 2026
Velma Jean Kissling, age 92, of Bucyrus, Ohio, went home to be with her Savior and Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with her family by her side at her home in Bucyrus.Velma was born on January 19, 1934, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Ora and Ione (Ebert) Wilson, both of whom are deceased. She married Gerold M. "Max" Kissling on...
Raymond E. Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Raymond E. Smith, age 78, of Harpster, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home in Harpster.
Ray was born on October 15, 1947 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Raymond and Mary Alice (Nunley) Smith, both of whom are deceased. He married Diane DeBolt on April 28, 1972, and she survives.
He is also survived by his 2 children: Tonya...
Jan S. Case
Feb 1, 2026
Jan S. Case, 70, of Carey, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, with his daughter by his side.
He was born on April 1, 1955, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Wm Stewart and Helen (Alspach) Case. In addition to his parents, Jan was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim and Helen (Schifer) Case and Jarry Case.
Jan...
Jimmy Lee Hinkle
Jan 31, 2026
Jimmy L. Hinkle passed away on Saturday, January 31, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center where he had resided the last 3 years due to dementia.
He was born July 9, 1940, in New Carlisle, Ohio, to William Franklin and Alice Pauline (Dalton) Hinkle. He spent most of his childhood in West Liberty, where he graduated from West...
Charles E Heinlen
Jan 30, 2026
Charles E. Heinlen, age 87, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Alliance, Ohio.
Charles was born on January 28, 1939, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late William and Mary (Haycook) Heinlen. He married Nancy (Oberlander) Heinlen on May 18, 1968 at the Lykens E.U.B. Church. She passed away on December 31, 2022.
He is survived by his...
Dorothy A. Cheney
Jan 20, 2026
Dorothy Ann (Coldiron) Cheney, age 86, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on January 20, 2026, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Dorothy was born on December 20, 1939, in Tymochtee Township, Wyandot County, Ohio to the late Eddie and Edna (Rothgeb) Coldiron. Dorothy married Larry Lee Cheney on July 2, 1960, in New Winchester, Ohio, celebrating 40...
Dallas Barth
Jan 15, 2026
Dallas “Doc” and “Poppy” Barth, age 83, of Apple Valley, Ohio, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, passed away peacefully, while holding his daughters hands, on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Dallas was born on January 15, 1943, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Thelma (Frank) Barth. He was once married to Sheila Aldridge and she preceded him in death.
Dallas is survived by his two...
Pauline Swavel
Jan 14, 2026
Pauline Swavel, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky.
Pauline was born on January 26, 1950, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to David Charles and Della Devere (Rook) Homier. Pauline was married to Paul L. Swavel, and he preceded her in death on September 7, 2002.
Pauline is survived by her sons, Cy Swavel, of Upper Sandusky,...
Leo E Hare
Jan 11, 2026
Leo E. Hare, age 96, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Altercare of Bucyrus.
Leo was born on January 18, 1929 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Russell and Carrie (Strub) Hare, both of whom are deceased. He married Elma D. “Sally” Stansbery on July 12, 1955 and she passed away on November 20, 2004.
He is survived...
Jack D Leonard
Jan 11, 2026
Jack D. Leonard, age 90, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Jack was born on January 12, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan, to Floyd Edward and Bernice Mae (Keiffer) Leonard, both of whom are deceased. He married Evalena “Ene” Carroll on August 18, 1957, at the John Stewart Methodist Church, and she...
Calvin Bardon
Jan 5, 2026
Calvin Bardon entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his daughters, Lori and Jane.
Cal was born on March 15, 1936, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Elmer and Myrtle Bardon. He was welcomed into a family that included siblings Harold, Marion, Mary Alice, and Doris, all of whom preceded him in death.
On June 24, 1956, Cal married the...
Nettie Bollinger
Jan 3, 2026
Mary Danette Patchett-Bollinger, known as Nettie throughout her life, born August 28, 1960, to Dan and Anna (Smith) Patchett, was a bright, comforting presence whose laughter and goofiness could lift the heaviest heart. She had a rare gift for bringing joy into the lives of everyone who knew her, and her warmth will be deeply missed.
Nettie grew up in a...
Donald "Donnie" T Monroe III
Jan 1, 2026
Donald “Donnie” T. Monroe, III, age 55, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
Donnie was born on April 21, 1970 in Upper Sandusky, to Donald T. II, and Jean (Marshall) Monroe, both of whom are deceased.
He is survived by his brothers, Michael Monroe of Findlay, and...
Deborah Ann Gatchell
Dec 31, 2025
Deborah Ann (Courtad) Gatchel, age 69, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her children and family.
Deborah was born on September 28, 1956, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Merle and Jane Courtad.
Deb was a nurse for over 40 years and devoted her life to caring for...