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Nancy Sponsler Obituary
June 3, 1939 - July 10, 2025
Nancy C. Sponsler, 86, of North Baltimore, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on June 3, 1939, to George and Katherine Maher. Nancy married John O. Sponsler on November 4, 1967, and he survives, along with a daughter, Marie Sponsler of Johnstown, Ohio; and Ned (Tracy) Sponsler of Bluffton, Ohio. She is also survived by her brother, Dan Maher of TN; and grandchildren, Phoebe Richards, Charlie Richards and Aidan Sponsler. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Margaret Maher; and sister, Sheri Guzik.
Prior to moving to North Baltimore, Nancy worked for the National City Bank in Cleveland. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore, where the family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. Monday, until the time of service. Fr. Art Niewiadowski will officiate. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Nancy to Holy Family Catholic Church, 115 E. Cherry St., North Baltimore, Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Smith-Crates Funeral Home. Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting smithcrates.com.
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Judy and Don Whalen
July 31, 2025
Our sympathy to the family. We enjoyed visiting Nancy and John in North Baltimore and our travels together. We will miss Nancy very much.
Vicki
July 12, 2025
So sorry for your loss Ned Sponsler hugs and prayers for your family
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