Obituary for James Todd Hammer

Obituary for James Todd Hammer

James Todd Hammer, age 63, passed away on January 17, 2026, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1962, in Dayton, Kentucky, to the late James Calvin Hammer and Pamela “Napier” Heskett (Dr. Lynn Heskett). He was preceded in death by his parents. James is survived by his children, John Phillip Hammer and Christopher James Hammer (Blake Underwood); his granddaughter, Lily Hammer; and his brother, Jason Heskett. James was employed as a Reservations Sales Agent with Delta […]

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Obituary for Charles D. Shuster

Charles D. ShusterDecember 29, 1949 - January 23, 2026 Charles D. Shuster, age 76, of Wharton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born December 29, 1949, in Marion, to the late Donald C. and Betty Jean (Egger) Shuster.Charles married the love of his life, Barbara E. (Gibson) Shuster, on June 6, 1970, and she survives in Wharton. Also surviving are his children, Douglas (Niki) Shuster of Forest and Lorie (William) Gladden of […]

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Obituary for Joshua Kyle Criswell

Joshua Kyle CriswellFebruary 27, 1983 — January 19, 2026Marion Joshua Kyle Criswell, age 42, passed away unexpectedly January 19, 2026 in Marion Ohio. Josh was born February 27, 1983 in Marion Ohio. He is preceded in death by mother, Pamela (Rosebrough) Criswell; half-brother, Dustin Boston; grandparents, Donal and Sylvia Jean Criswell; uncles, Clyde Criswell, Kenneth Alexander, and Jack Gohring Sr.; cousin Charles Rudd Jr. Josh is survived by children, Kaiden Stone of Fergus Falls Minnesota, Owen Patton of Scotts Hill […]

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Obituary for Gabe M. Gratz

Gabe M. GratzJanuary 5, 1996 - January 22, 2026 Gabe M. Gratz, age 30, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to Billy Gratz and Mona (Carroll) Parker. Gabe is survived by his father and stepmother, Billy (Patricia) Gratz; mother, Mona Parker; wife of three years, Maggie L. Dyer; two sons: Jameson Gratz and Dominic Gratz; half-brothers: Thomas Etzler, David “Hank” Etzler and Payton Pippin; half-sister, Kaylie Gratz; maternal […]

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Obituary for Anitra Lynn Nichols

Anitra Lynn NicholsMarch 12, 1962 - January 24, 2026 Anitra Lynn Nichols, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 12, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Gerald and Patricia (Dye) Holbrook. On December 31, 1992 Lynn married Paul D. Nichols and he survives in Ada. Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Pete) Drummond of Wapakoneta, Chad (Letitia) Nichols of Forest, and Jacob (Natasha) […]

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Obituary for Lowell D. Bass

Lowell D. BassNovember 2, 1934 - January 23, 2026 Lowell D. Bass, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada. He was born on November 2, 1934 in Ada, Ohio to Chester Hoyt and Catherine Imogene (Shrider) Bass. On May 26, 1956 Lowell married Lila J. (Christman) Bass and she survives Ada. Also surviving are his two sons: Bob (Elaine) Bass and Bill (Beth Ann) Bass all of Ada; five grandchildren: Aaron Bass, Hannah (Nathan) […]

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Obituary for Rose M. Kelley Slemmer

Rose M. Kelley Slemmer age 80, of Bloomville, died at Blanchard Valley Hospital on Jan. 14, 2026. She was born Mar. 24, 1945 in Upper Sandusky to the late Howard A.J. and Mary Ellen (Cottrell) Horn. She married Steven O. Slemmer on June 29, 2016 and he survives. Surviving are her children Kimberly (Greg) Dunn, Tiffin, Gary Slemmer, Bloomville, Robert Slemmer, McCutchenville, her grandsons Wesley Kelley and Caleb Kelley, 5 step-grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brothers Mike (Jennifer) Horn, Upper Sandusky, […]

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Obituary for Robert J. England

Robert J. EnglandJune 7, 1949 - January 18, 2026 Robert Joseph England, age 76, of Upper Sandusky, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center.Robert was born on June 7, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Robert and Frances (Riedlinger) England. On June 7, 1969, he married Bonnie Moyers, and she preceded him in death on September 12, 2024.He is survived by his daughter, Frances (Shannon) Swartz of Wharton; grandchildren, Randy (Becca) […]

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Obituary for Carol I. Althouse

Carol I. AlthouseNovember 25, 1932 - January 19, 2026 Carol I. Althouse, age 93, of Harpster, Ohio, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Kingston of Marion. She was born on November 25, 1932, in Galipolis, to Perry Ralph and Hazel Sisson Ralph. Carol was united in marriage to Curtis O. Althouse on December 21, 1951. He preceded her in death on September 10, 2011. Together they shared many years of marriage and family life. She is survived by her […]

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