Bonita S. Stansbery
Mar 7, 2026
Bonita Sue Stansbery, age 67, of Bucyrus, Ohio, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at her home.
Bonita was born on April 17, 1958 in Upper Sandusky, to Paul and Hazel (Bell) Spillman, both of whom are deceased. She married Michal Stansbery on April 18, 2005, and he survives.
She is survived by her son, Trevor...
Ronald L. Grandstaff
Feb 27, 2026
Ronald L. Grandstaff, age 87, of Sycamore, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Upper Sandusky.
Ron was born on July 22, 1938, in Sycamore, Ohio, to Homer Glen and Emma Aurian (Flemming) Grandstaff, both of whom are deceased. He was once married to Sandy Amstuz.
Ron is survived by his sister,...
Brian Lee Janes
Feb 27, 2026
Brian Lee Janes, age 60, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin, Ohio.
Brian was born on October 30, 1965, in Kenton, Ohio, to Brady E. and Carol Yvonne (Saunders) Janes. He married Judy Ann Steinbaugh on April 28, 2001, at the Marblehead Lighthouse. Judy survives in Upper Sandusky.
Brian is also survived...
Nancy A. Martin
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy A. Martin, age 71, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Nevada, Ohio.
Nancy was born on November 19, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to Edgar and Juliette (Minaugh) Martin.
Nancy is survived by her daughter Lyndsay (Ashton) Powers of Findlay, Brittany (Dylan) Martin, of Nevada, 6 grandchildren, Adalynn Rose Andrus, Alister Jude Bodnar, Arlo James Powers, Cameron...
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...