Nancy M. Haering, 87, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1938, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of two daughters to Otto V. and Elsie M. (Bailey) Stanninger.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. Growing up in a deaf household, with both parents deaf, she took on the important role of helping her family communicate with the hearing world. She learned sign language at a young age and became a lifelong advocate for the deaf community in Mansfield. For many years, she faithfully interpreted for individuals at court proceedings and funeral services, always willing to lend her voice to those in need.
She was a salesclerk at a jewelry store and a librarian later in life. A truly giving and caring person, she had a deep love for gardening and passed that passion on to her daughter, Sue. Through her example, she taught her family the value of hard work, compassion, and serving others. Her life reflected kindness, dedication, and a strong sense of purpose.
She was a devoted Christian woman and an active member of Ontario Christian Fellowship before later becoming a member of Crossroads Church. Her faith was central to her life, and she consistently encouraged her family to build and maintain a strong relationship with God.
She married David Haering when he came back from his service in Korea. They were married for 58 years until his passing in 2014.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Susan (James) Rice; son, David (Joye) Haering; grandson, Ryan (Sheleen) Charles; granddaughter, Danielle (Ken) Palesh; grandson, Jonathan Haering (Scott); grandson, Christopher (Tori) Haering; grandson, Benjamin (Lindsey) Haering; granddaughter, Nicole (Doug) McKee ; great granddaughter, Charlee Haering; great granddaughter, Olive Haering; great grandson, Hayden Haering.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Haering; son, Steven Haering; sister, Betty Lou Kirk; and brother-in-law, Lester Kirk.
Family and friends are invited to gather Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 9:00 am at Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield, OH 44902, a memorial service will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Mansfield Memorial Park.
Wappner Funeral Directors – Mansfield is honored to serve the Haering family.
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