Annetta J. Stansbery

Annetta J. Stansbery, age 97, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 12:27 pm, surrounded by her family.

Annetta was born on January 25, 1929, in Wyandot County, Ohio, to R. Stanley and Ruth L. (Gatchell) Stoker, both of whom are deceased. She married Robert L. Stansbery on June 26, 1949, at the John Stewart Methodist Church; and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2018. Annetta was also preceded in death by her brother S. Vernon Stoker.

Annetta is survived by her three daughters: Marcia (Doug) Norman of Homosassa, Florida, Terri (Bill) Baker, and Sue (Dan) Ross, both of Upper Sandusky. Seven grandchildren: Tonya (Mark) Cox, Tiffany (Mark) Shepard, Nicole Drass, Shannon Baker, Eric (Heidi) Trautwein, Scott (Hilary) Dishon, Kelly Mays, and 12 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Bonnie (Joel) Castanien of Upper Sandusky.

Annetta was a 1946 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School and was primarily a homemaker. She did work as an office administrator for Grundtisch Ford and later Dave’s Ford in Upper Sandusky.

She was a member for over 89 years of John Stewart Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky, where she was active with both the finance committee and the committee of records and history with the Old Mission Church.

Annetta loved dancing and belonged to the Wyandot Squares Western Square Dance Club. She was also a member of the Tri Sigma Sorority, Bridge Club and Eastern Star. Together, she and Bob enjoyed travelling, supporting their grandchildren, playing cards with family and friends and watching Cleveland Guardians Baseball.

A private celebration of life service for Annetta Stansbery will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky and will be officiated by Pastor Betsy Bowen. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Star Theatre of Upper Sandusky, or the Alzheimer’s Foundation, and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.