Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.
Douglas A. Purkey
Nov 19, 2025
Douglas A. Purkey, 80, of Findlay, passed away at The Heritage surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
He was born in Napoleon, to Kenneth and Jettie (Whipple) Purkey on August 17, 1945. Doug married Joyce Parker, and they were divorced. He then married Linda Hatfield who survives.
After graduating from Elmwood High School, Doug proudly served for 20...
Bill Foor
Nov 18, 2025
In everything that Bill Foor did, his daughters described it as, "Go big or go home." From supporting his family, to his work at Ford and Kuka, to his athletic pursuits, Bill dedicated everything he had to any endeavor that he put his mind to.
Harry William Foor, 73, of Bloomdale, Ohio died of complications from Lewy-Body Dementia in Bloomdale on...
Rex Swinehart
Nov 14, 2025
Rex Swinehart, 91, passed away peacefully November 14, 2025, at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore.
He was born in Bloomdale, OH, to Charles and Maddie (Hoover) Swinehart on May 10, 1934. Rex worked as a farmer and retired from Chrysler.
Rex is survived by his children Julie Drake of Jackson, KY, and Rod (Lisa) Swinehart of Jerry City, OH; five...
Walter E. West
Nov 12, 2025
Walter Eugene West, 72, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Birchaven.
He was born March 30, 1953, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Joan Ruth West Pine and William West Sr.
Walter went to St. Joseph Public schools before his family relocated to Big Paw Paw Lake, where he attended Coloma Community School. There, he excelled academically both in...
Marji Tong
Nov 12, 2025
Marji Carolyn Tong, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 72.
She was born on February 22, 1953, in Fulton, NY to Claude Gardner Jr. and Wava (Pitts) Gardner. She married Robert A. Kell on June 23, 1972. They divorced in 1979. She married David A. Tong, June 21, 1983....
James W. Herrington
Nov 12, 2025
James Willard “Butch” Herrington, 82, a resident of Findlay, Ohio, passed away November 12, 2025, surrounded by his friends and family.
Butch was born to Willard and Shirley May Herrington on July 21, 1943, in Mount Olivet, Kentucky.
He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1961 to 1965. During his service he took part in operations during the Bay...
Rebecca Lynn Adkins
Nov 9, 2025
Rebecca L. Adkins, 63, of Findlay, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Fransen) Dewese on December 29, 1961.
Being musically inclined, Becky played string bass and piano. She knitted blankets, collected beanie babies, and loved dolphins. She was a member of Upper Room Church of God. But above all,...
Evelyn Bartchlett
Nov 8, 2025
Catharine Evelyn Bartchlett, 88, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1937, in Findlay to Orville J. Cooper and Catharine (Dillon) Cooper. She married the love of her life, Richard R. Bartchlett, on August 27, 1966.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Bonnie (Brian) Burkett;...
Jean Logan
Nov 7, 2025
Jean Logan, 96, of Findlay entered her home in heaven and saw her Savior and Lord Jesus, Friday, November 7, 2025. Jean was born in Cape May, New Jersey on April 16, 1929, to the late James and Katherine (Bernard) Matthews.
Jean graduated from Lower Township High School in Cape May in 1947. She was the head majorette, along with many...
Leroy Serrato
Nov 2, 2025
Leroy Serrato, 60, of Bowling Green, passed away at St. Vincent Medical Center, Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1965, to David and Bernice (Asebedo) Serrato. Leroy was a truck driver for many years.
HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Leroy’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family...
Roy Paniagua Sr.
Nov 2, 2025
Roy Paniagua, Sr. 86, of Findlay, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
He was born in Texas, to Fidel and Rufina Paniagua on October 23, 1939. On May 24, 1980, Roy married Joyceann Niederkohr, and she survives.
Roy was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Carey and the National Guard.
In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by his...
Susan Mouat
Nov 1, 2025
Susan Jean Mouat, 87, of Fostoria, went home to be with her Lord on November 1, 2025
She was born in Montgomery County, PA, to Pearl Alberta Shimer on May 8, 1938. On June 12, 1982, she married Charles “Bud” Mouat, and he preceded her in death.
Susan grew up in Conshohocken, PA, graduating from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. She lived her...
Billy Williams Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
Billy E. Williams Jr. of Findlay, Ohio, passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1956, in Fort Meade, Maryland, to Billy E. Williams Sr. and Christa (Stumpf) Williams.
On May 5, 1979, Billy married the love of his life, Danna (Hudkins) Williams, and together they shared a beautiful life built on love,...
Thomas J. Walls
Oct 28, 2025
Thomas J. Walls, 70, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at The Ohio State University Hospital.
Tom was born on August 28, 1955, in Indiana, to Eastel Walls and Ruby (Mann). In March of 1988, Tom married Laura Jean Miller, who survives.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Tom was a dedicated Christian and a member of the VA. He...
Kathleen "Kathi" S. (Achey) Rodman
Oct 21, 2025
Kathleen Sue Achey Rodman, 71, of Findlay, was called to join her beloved parents and Heavenly Father on October 21, 2025. She peacefully closed her eyes, surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Kathi was born to Howard and Tressie (Swartz) Achey on November 21, 1953, in Kenton, Ohio.
A 1972 graduate of Hardin Northern, Kathi worked for thirty years in Findlay...
Donna J. Mallory
Oct 15, 2025
Donna Jean Mallory, age 96, of Brentwood, CA (formerly of San Jose, CA and Findlay, OH) passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1929, in Findlay, OH. She is the daughter of the late Theodore Smith, and Estella and Francis Michel.
Donna was the beloved wife of the late Myrel Mallory with whom she shared...
James F. Baker
Oct 13, 2025
James F. Baker, 79, of Tiffin, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, Monday, October 13, 2025.
He was born in Tiffin, to Stanley and Nina (Feasel) Baker on September 30, 1946. In January of 1968, James married Wendy Fankhauser, and she survives.
In 1964, James joined the Navy.
In addition to his wife, Wendy, James is survived by his...
Michael E. Pixley
Oct 11, 2025
Michael E. Pixley, 62, of Fostoria, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family Saturday, October 11, 2025.
He was born in Findlay on February 22, 1963, to the late James and Lottie (Donaldson) Pixley.
Michael attended North Baltimore High School, graduating in 1982. Following his graduation, Michael worked at a few factories and helped a friend...
Harold Dean Glick
Oct 9, 2025
The world lost a beautiful soul when Harold Dean Glick passed away on October 9, 2025, surrounded by family. He brought love and laughter to everyone around him.
Dean was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 4, 1966, and adopted by Gerald and Nancy (Zuber) Glick who both preceded him in death.
Dean married Robin (Broad) on July 9, 1988. Together they...
Marilyn Ann Fogle
Oct 9, 2025
Our hearts are breaking as we say goodbye to Marilyn Ann (Hammond) Fogle, who passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Marilyn has joined her parents, Claude Gordon Hammond and Esther Viola (Michener) Hammond; her eight brothers and sisters; her husband, Frank Willard Fogle; and her son, John Joseph (Chip) Dull.
Marilyn leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters: Tammy...
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