Clifford Lanker Posted on September 30, 2025 0 CAREY — Clifford Ray “Cliff” Lanker, 70, of Carey passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center after a short illness. A time to gather and celebrate Cliff’s life is from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 7 with an Eagles Service at 7 p.m. at Stombaugh-Batton & Snyder Funeral Home, Carey. A special thanks to Dwayne Lanker for helping care for Cliff over the last several years and the staff of Bridge Hospice. Memorial contributions may be made to Cliff’s honor to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences, as well as a fond memory, may be shared with Cliff’s family by visiting www.stombaughbatton.com. Login Login Password Signup Here Lost Password Subscribe to the Daily Chief to read the full story... Get your Wyandot County news in print AND online! Subscribe! OR Try a 1-Day Access Pass for Only 99¢! 1-Day Access Are you a current subscriber to the Daily Chief-Union? NO PURCHASE NECESSARY! If you currently subscribe the Daily Chief-Union in print, then your access to the online content is INCLUDED in your subscription! Just verify your subscription to get started! Verify Your Subscription