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United Church Homes Donates 43 Gravesites in Oak Hill Cemetery
to Support Wyandot County Residents in Need
UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio (Sept. 30, 2026) United Church Homes has donated 43 gravesites in Oak Hill Cemetery in Crane Township to help ensure that local residents experiencing financial hardship have access to a dignified final resting place.
The gravesites, located in Oak Hill Cemetery and maintained by Crane Township, will be reserved for individuals who otherwise may not be able to afford burial expenses. Crane Township will receive no revenue from the use of the gravesites, which will remain dedicated solely for community benefit.
The gift recognizes United Church Homes’ deep roots in Upper Sandusky. The city was home to The Fairhaven Community, the organization’s first senior living community and a foundational part of its history. Although the former Fairhaven campus is now operated by VanCrest of Upper Sandusky, United Church Homes maintains a strong connection to the community where its legacy of service first began in 1916.
“At United Church Homes, our mission of serving older adults calls us to serve with compassion and stewardship while honoring the dignity of every person,” said Kenneth Young, president and CEO of United Church Homes. “Upper Sandusky holds a special place in our history. By donating these gravesites for charitable use, we are honoring that legacy while helping ensure that members of this community have access to a dignified burial regardless of their financial circumstances. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to a community that helped us grow into a nationwide, faith based, nonprofit organization providing quality housing, healthcare and services to those in need.”
Mark Walton, Crane Township trustee, said the donation reflects a shared commitment to serving the community.
“We are grateful to United Church Homes for this generous gift,” Walton said. “These gravesites will provide an important resource for residents and families facing difficult circumstances. This donation demonstrates the value of community partnership and ensures that people in need are treated with dignity and respect.”
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For more than a century, United Church Homes has been dedicated to transforming the lives of older adults with quality housing and compassionate care. Now recognized as the 19th largest multisite nonprofit senior living organization in the U.S., according to the 2025 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 ranking, UCH proudly serves nearly 7,000 residents across more than 90 vibrant communities in 15 states and two Native American nations. Driven by a mission to redefine aging, UCH creates a culture of community, wholeness and peace for those it has the honor to serve. United Church Homes continues to lead the way in shaping the future of senior living.
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