Lawrence Gardner Jr.
, Ohio
Lawrence Franklin Gardner Jr. 67 of Piqua passed away at 307 p.m. Wednesday April 1 2026 at his home. He was born July 13 1958 in Piqua to the late Lawrence Franklin and Louise Geraldine Bevans Gardner Sr. Survivors include son Lawrence F. Brenda Gardner III of Piqua four grandchildren Monica Gardner Meagan Gardner Makayla Gardner Mariah Gardner four greatgrandchildren Kingston Gardner Keagan Landis Jonathan Basye Madelynn Boehringer two siblings Louise Larry of Sidney Lola Jim Richmond of Sidney and two fur babies Bella Natalie. He was preceded in death by three siblings Jackie Bevans Linda Hammons Lynn Phipps and fur baby Bruno. Lawrence was a 1977 graduate of Piqua Central High School. He worked for over 19 years at Copperweld as a Factory Worker. Lawrence volunteered in his spare time at the Bethany Center. He would patronize the AMVETS and the American Legion to have a cold brew with…
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Barbara Wykel
, Ohio
Barbara Ann Wykel born Barbara Ann Shields passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 1 2026 at the age of 85. A woman of steadfast faith Barbara lived her life rooted in the love of Christ and the fellowship of her church family at the Fayetteville Church of the Nazarene where her faith was not simply something she practiced on Sundays but the quiet foundation of everything she was. Barbara had a gift for the simple joys of life. Whether working through a challenging crossword puzzle or cheering along with her favorite game shows she approached her days with patience wit and a contented spirit that those who knew her will never forget. She is survived by her beloved son Steve Wykel and his wife Judy her grandchildren Christopher Wykel and Sarah Blackwood and her four greatgrandchildren who were among the greatest gifts of her…
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