Tony R. Rife

Tony R. Rife

Jul 5, 2026



Tony R. Rife, age 71, of Carey, Ohio, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 6:07pm at his home in Carey.

Tony was born on November 26, 1954 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Forrest and Reva (Wuescher) Rife, both of whom are deceased. He married Dana Grove on September 4, 1999, and she survives.

He...

Ken MacDonald

Ken MacDonald

Jun 26, 2026

Ken MacDonald, age 78, of Upper Sandusky, has died after a long illness, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born in 1947, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Reginald and Lucille (Byron) MacDonald.

He and his spouse Gregg Friedberg were married in August 2015, but have been together nearly fifty years.

Ken grew up in Madeira (suburban Cincinnati) where his family moved when he was...

Michael L. Fleming

Michael L. Fleming

Jun 26, 2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Michael L. Fleming at Presidential Post Acute in Marion, Ohio on June 26, 2026. 

Michael was born to Donald and Leah (Brown) Fleming on February 1, 1967, in Portsmouth, Virginia. His formative years were spent in the Waldo area where he attended River Valley schools and ultimately graduating from Marion...

Wanda L. Stowe

Wanda L. Stowe

Jun 24, 2026

Wanda Lee Stowe passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at the age of 74, with her family surrounding her with their love.

Wanda was born in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, on January 26, 1952, to Jim and Sola Meade. She was the fifth of twelve children. She married Robert “Bob” Omer Stowe Sr. on May 5, 1972, in Morral, Ohio, and he...

Thomas A. Fair

Thomas A. Fair

Jun 23, 2026

Thomas A. Fair, age 81, of Carey, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio.

Tom was born on January 11, 1945, in Millersburg, Ohio, to Adrian and Clara (Cox) Fair, both of whom are deceased. He married the love of his life, Elaine M. Armstrong, on June 6,...

James A. Shafer

James A. Shafer

Jun 23, 2026

James “Jim” A. Shafer, age 90, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri, due to complications with pneumonia.

Jim was born on February 12, 1936, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Gordon Keith and Lillian Loraine (Kuenzli) Shafer, both of whom are deceased. He married Ruth Saffer-Tucker on June 2, 1984,...

Lary F. Ekleberry

Lary F. Ekleberry

Jun 18, 2026

Lary F. Ekleberry, age 83, of rural Nevada, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:41 am at the University of Toledo Medical Center.

Lary was born on July 9, 1942, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Gerald “Jerry” and Virginia (Kotterman) Ekleberry, both of whom are deceased. He married Marie Gerber on October 23, 1960 at the Emanuel United Church of...

James D. Myers

James D. Myers

Jun 12, 2026

James “Jim” D. Myers, age 82, passed away at home on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Upper Sandusky.

Jim was born on June 6, 1944, in Upper Sandusky, to Clifton Burton and Esther Pearl (Yeater) Myers. He was once married to Joanne Case on April 10, 1965.

Jim is survived by his daughter Wendy (Andy) Vent of Forest, son Rob Myers of...

Andrew "Joey" Joseph Swartz

Andrew "Joey" Joseph Swartz

Jun 12, 2026

Andrew “Joey” Joseph Swartz, age 51, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, after a long, hard fought battle with lung cancer at Bridge Hospice Center in Findlay, Ohio.

Joey was born on February 8, 1975, Marion, Ohio, to Cloyd and Ruth (Lear) Swartz whom he now joins. He is survived by his wife, Tracy (Bowersock) Swartz....

John W Goodrich

John W Goodrich

Jun 8, 2026

John W. Goodrich, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Wharton, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan, Ohio.

John was born on February 16, 1945 in Muncie, Indiana, to Wesley and Beverly (Carter) Goodrich, both of whom are deceased. He married Marilyn Cox on August, 21, 1963 in Muncie, and...

Larry L. Swihart

Larry L. Swihart

Jun 5, 2026

Larry L. Swihart, age 88, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 5, at the Wyandot County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky.

Larry was born on June 27, 1937 in Wyandot County to Elton and Susan (Lawrence) Swihart, both of whom are deceased. He married Roxy Whittington on April 22, 1956 and she died January 19, 2024.

He is...

Robert C. Schroll

Robert C. Schroll

Jun 5, 2026

Robert C. Schroll, age 79, of Marion, Ohio, passed away under the care of Hospice of Wyandot Memorial, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Upper Sandusky.

He was born on May 21, 1947 in Vancouver, Washington, and his parents were James P. and Jean B. (Onstott) Schroll, both of whom are deceased....

Dawn M. Griswold

Dawn M. Griswold

May 26, 2026

Dawn M. Griswold, age 43, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home in Upper Sandusky.

Dawn was born on September 10, 1982, in Marion, Ohio, to William “Bill” and Debra (Boes) Griswold. She was preceded in death by her dad, Bill, who passed away in 2021. Debra (Dave Lear) Griswold is living in Upper Sandusky.

She...

James Albert Evans

James Albert Evans

May 24, 2026

James Albert Evans, age 82, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Formerly of Central Lake, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Upper Sandusky.

James was born on February 7, 1944, in Logan, Ohio, to James Lester and Mary Jeanne (Boyd) Evans. He married Nancy Ehret, on June 19, 1971, at the...

Kathi L. Rostash

Kathi L. Rostash

May 12, 2026

Kathi L. Rostash, age 74, of Nevada, passed away at 5:25 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Upper Sandusky.

Kathi was born on July 19, 1951, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Donald J. and Janet E. (Swetlic) Parrett, both of whom are deceased. Kathi married John W. Rostash on February 2, 1991,...

Carl E Dyer

Carl E Dyer

May 7, 2026

Carl E. Dyer, age 70, of Sycamore, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home in Sycamore.

Carl was born on March 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, to Carl Dyer, who is deceased, and Mary “Polly” (Shearer) Dyer, who is living in Sycamore, He married Tina Goodale on February 27, 1981, and she passed away on July 3,...

Deborah R. Berger

Deborah R. Berger

Apr 28, 2026

Deborah R. Berger, age 51, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, moved to live with Jesus on Wednesday, April 28, 2026, at her home in Upper Sandusky.

Deb (Debbie) was born on February 3, 1975, in Aberdeen, Ohio, to Rev. David and Karen (Soule) Havens, of Apple Valley, Ohio. She married Paul E. Berger II on July 21, 2001, at the Church of...

Shirley M. Dible

Shirley M. Dible

Apr 26, 2026

Shirley M. Dible, age 79, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Shirley was born on February 4, 1947, in Bel Air, Maryland, to Hobert and Dorothy (Price) Lawson and they preceded her in death. Shirley married Melvin Dible on August 20, 1966, in...

Cindy L. Miller

Cindy L. Miller

Apr 25, 2026

Cindy Miller, age 68, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away at 2:10 am on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Avita Bucyrus Hospital.

Cindy was born on May 21, 1957, in Ashland, Ohio, to Kenneth and Kay (Warner) Davey, and they preceded her in death.

Cindy is survived by her daughter, Crystal (Dennis Thoroughman) Davey of Bucyrus, 2 grandchildren, Kendra Rice of North...

Minette V. Hull

Minette V. Hull

Apr 24, 2026

Born on November 5th, 1918, during World War One and the Spanish Flu Pandemic, Minette V. Hull lived a long and interesting life before passing away on April 24th, 2026, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The fourth of five daughters of Harrison W.W. Van Gundia and Nessie Lenore (Alford) Van Gundia, she was born on the family farm in Sycamore, Ohio.

She...