Ruth Heckathorn Posted on January 31, 2026 0 FOREST — Ruth Betty Heckathorn, age 102, of Forest, passed away Sunday Jan. 25, 2026, at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contribution may be made to Wharton First Church of God or Hospice of Wyandot Memorial in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, OH 45843. To extend a condolence or share a memory, visit www.Shieldsfh.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
