Lawrence “Larry” John Culver, 88, of Upper Sandusky, died Dec. 29, 2020, at Marion General Hospital from COVID-19 complications. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a viewing or funeral service. The family plans to have graveside services and a celebration of Larry’s life in Upper Sandusky at a date and time to be determined in 2021. Memorial contributions …

Seth Michael Vent, age 32, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Upper Sandusky. Public visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky. Casual attire, especially OSU-themed clothing, would be greatly appreciated. Memorials may be made to the family to help fund a fishing derby in memory of Seth and can be …

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Tuesday, Wyandot County Public Health reported eight additional COVID-19 deaths of Wyandot County residents. Tuesday, there were 505 active cases of COVID-19 in Wyandot County. The cumulative case count since March 2020 is 1,720. This includes 1,394 lab-confirmed cases, 303 probable cases, and 23 probable cases based on positive antibody tests. There are currently 12 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 with …

Alicia Amesquita, age 99, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at 3:33 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at her home in Upper Sandusky. Private family services for Alicia G. Amesquita will be held at Transfiguration of the Lord with Father Conrad Suter OFM Conv. and Deacon Kevin Winterstellar officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made …

Sara M. Dardinger, age 95, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Sandusky. A private graveside service for Sara M. Dardinger will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Upper Sandusky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Prairie Baptist Church and may be …

Marilyn J. Picklesimer, age 83, of Upper Sandusky, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 1, 2021, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Sandusky. A funeral service for Marilyn J. Picklesimer is 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stauffer and Steve Sturgeon officiating. Burial will follow at Old Mission Cemetery. …

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