Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituary for Patricia (Patti) Ann Yates

Patricia (Patti) Ann Yates, 78 of rural Forest was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday August 18, 2026. Born on May 24, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio, she was the oldest child of the late Dale and Mary Jane (Cockrell) Conover. Patti was a 1966 graduate of Kenton High School. Patti worked at Whirlpool Corporation Findlay where she held multiple positions before retirement. She married Paul Darius Yates in 2000, […]

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Obituary for Timothy L. Altvater

Timothy Lee Altvater, age 65, of Kenton, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kenton, Ohio.He was born August 23, 1960, to the late Robert and Viola (Guthrie) Altvater. Tim married Susan A. (Wyant) Altvater on November 22, 1985, and she survives in Kenton. He is also survived by his daughters, Leann (Glen Bridges) Altvater ofLima and Krystal (James Born) Altvater of Kenton; five grandchildren; […]

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Obituary for Lois A. “Lou” Spivey

Lois A. “Lou” Spivey departed her life on Saturday August 8, 2026, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Kenton.Lois was born on September 24, 1954 to the late Eugene E. and Marcella (Brown) Spivey, who both preceded her in death.Lois was a lifelong member of Payne Chapel AME Church.  She was a faithful member, serving on the kitchen and Communion Ministries.  Lois was the neighborhood babysitter and spoiled countless […]

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Obituary for Carolyn I Galligher

Carolyn I GalligherMarch 25, 1944 - August 4, 2026 Carolyn I. Galligher, age 82, of Forest, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Serenity Spring Senior Living in Arlington on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:55 p.m. She was born on March 25, 1944, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Gale E. and Geneva E. (Jackson) Poling. On February 25, 1977, she married Patrick W. Galligher, who survives. Also surviving are her […]

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Obituary for Martha J. Frey

Martha J. FreySeptember 9, 1940 - August 5, 2026 Martha J. Frey, age 85, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born September 9, 1940, in Sandusky County to the late Estel and Edna (Holman) Saalman.Martha married Richard R. Frey on October 18, 1958, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2013. She is survived by her […]

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