Couple married for 64 years die same day holding hands

    Bill Schafrath, 88, died at approximately 7am while his 85-year-old wife, Nancy, died at approximately 11am on December 24, Christmas Eve at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster, Ohio

    An Ohio couple married for more than 64 years died on Christmas while holding hands after pushing their beds together so they could be close during their final week.

    Bill Schafrath, 88, died at approximately 7:am while his 85-year-old wife, Nancy, died at approximately 11:am on December 24, Christmas Eve at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster, Ohio

    The couple had been living at the assisted living facility for the past year.

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