Mancel C. Roahrig

       WARSAW- Mancel Clayton Roahrig, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at Knox Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

       He was born July 9, 1934 in Birds Run, OH to the late Clayton Albert and Iva (Sharrock) Roahrig. He married Marilyn (Hawthorne) Roahrig on June 26, 1993, who preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2015. He was a member of Owl Creek Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.

       Mancel was a life-long farmer. He enjoyed it more than anything, and loved being out in his fields. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and trapping, and he was also a train enthusiast. He liked collecting all kinds of clocks, weather stations, & pocket watches, arrowhead hunting and finding other ancient artifacts.

       He is survived by his special friend and caregiver, Shirley Laymon of Utica; a nephew, Brad (Dee) Beaver of Dublin; niece, Beth (Walid) Gemayel of Worthington; and several great nieces and nephews.

       Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Marvin Haught officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. FischerFuneralHome.com

      Memorial donations may be made to Owl Creek Baptist Church, 4044 Owl Creek Church Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH 43050; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.