Obituaries

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Larry Dudgeon, 88, passed away November 17, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. Larry was born June 13, 1934 in Bluffton to the late Melvin and Beulah (Rice) Dudgeon. On March 6, 1970 he married Annetta (Habegger) Dudgeon who preceded him in death on December 20, 2015. 

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Michael B. Prichard, age 48, of Dunkirk, passed away at 11:02 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born on January 26, 1974, in Landstuhl, Germany to Dennis “Mike” Prichard and Dona M. Cole, both his parents preceded him in death. On June 19, 1993, Michael married LeNora Wilson, and she survives in Dunkirk.

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Deborah "Debb" Diane Sanders, 69, passed away November 18, 2022 at Bluffton Hospital. Debb was born July 24, 1953 in Lima to the late Charles and Opal (Williams) Webb. 

Debb graduated from Allen East High School. She loved and adored her previous job as a nanny. Debb was a life member of High Street Freewill Baptist in Harrod. She was a seamstress, cake decorator and was a jack of all trades.  

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Francis “Carl” Fraley, age 80, of Kenton, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 8, 1942, in Alger, Ohio to the late Daniel and June (Watson) Fraley.  On July 28, 1978, Carl married Patricia A. “Patty” Collins. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2013.

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Patsy Marie Fancher, age 86, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 11:34 p.m. at her residence.

She was born on November 5, 1936, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Eldon and Ruth (Rainsburg) Decker.  On January 21, 1956, Patsy married Jackie E. “Jack” Fancher, who preceded her in death on January 4, 2017.

Patsy is survived by her two daughters: Kathleen (John) DeRosa of Leesburg, FL, and Wilma (Bill) Harris of Ada; five grandchildren: Casandra (Joe) Bennett, Candice Vang, Bryan Kent, Shannon Simon, and Jeremy Park; and nine great grandchildren; a stepbrother, Greg (Ellie) Long of Newnan, GA; and two stepsisters: Jackie Ackerman of Harrod, and Jan (Glen) Williams of Lima.    

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Joe A. Shadley, age 66, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in Alger.  

He was born on June 1, 1956, to the late Everett E. and Evelyn (Sherrick) Shadley. On December 11, 1977, Joe married Lora M. Castle, and she survives in Alger.  

Joe is survived by his two children: Kimberly Shadley of Alger, and Travis Shadley of Ada; six grandchildren; three brothers: Gary Shadley of Alger, Michael Shadley of Alger, and Bryan (Patty) Shadley of Ada; and three sisters: LaVonda Bowman of Kenton, Karen (Ken) Brueshaber of Charlotte, NC, and Dana (Darren) Deffenbaugh of Columbus Grove.

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