Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Jeffrey W. Huffman

Jeffrey W. Huffman

May 5, 2026

Jeffrey Wayne Huffman, 66, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on May 6, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Wayne and Ilene (Tabor) Huffman. Jeffrey married the love of his life, Diana (Frasure) Huffman, on July 11, 1981, and she survives.

Jeffrey dedicated his...

Carol Woodward

Carol Woodward

May 4, 2026

Carol Woodward, 82, of Findlay, passed away May 4, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born July 29, 1943, in Findlay, to John and Alma (Kliesch) Benton. Carol married Herbert C. Woodward, and he preceded her in death in 2015.

Carol was a Findlay High School graduate. After many years of dedicated service as a cashier at Great Scott, she has...

Cynthia E. "Cindie" (Decker) Baker

Cynthia E. "Cindie" (Decker) Baker

May 2, 2026

Cynthia E. “Cindie” (Decker) Baker, 66, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 15, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Paul and Evelyn (DeCamp) Decker.

Cindie was a Rawson High School graduate and furthered her education at the University of Phoenix, where she earned her associate’s...

Stephen P. Gase

Stephen P. Gase

May 2, 2026

Stephen P. Gase, age 75, of Carey, passed away, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, with his loving wife by his side.

Steve was born on July 17, 1950, in Fostoria, to Paul and Elizabeth (Pachlhofer) Gase. In 1973, he married Carol (Stipp), and they remained married until her passing in 1993.

On July 12, 1997, he married Kathy (Lovell),...

Gloria J. Vasquez

Gloria J. Vasquez

Apr 30, 2026

Gloria J. Vasquez, 76, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 14, 1949, in Crystal City, Texas, to Daniel Maldonado and Maria (Tamez) Maldonado. In 1964, Gloria married Eduardo “Ed” A. Vasquez, and they shared 25 years of marriage.

Gloria dedicated much of...

David K. Patterson

David K. Patterson

Apr 27, 2026

David K. Patterson Sr., 71, of Findlay, passed away at his residence, April 27, 2026.

He was born June 3, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Kenneth and Jean (McIntyre) Patterson. Dave married Laurie Hoffman on April 19, 2013, and she survives.

Dave graduated from Rayen High School. He was a steelworker for most of his life. Dave was a big...

Branden J. Stanforth

Branden J. Stanforth

Apr 27, 2026

Branden James Stanforth, 43, of Fostoria, passed away April 27, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1982, in Fostoria.

Branden was known for his restless spirit, adventurous heart, and deep passion for exploring the open road. Throughout his life, he traveled to every corner of the United States, embracing the freedom of the journey and the experiences found along the...

John A. Sherick

John A. Sherick

Apr 26, 2026

John Allan Sherick, of Findlay, entered eternal peace on April 26, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born in Findlay on December 27, 1949, John was the son of David and Betty (Ritter) Sherick. He worked as a welder most of his life and enjoyed flea markets, auctions, and fishing.

John is survived by his son, John (Krista) Sherick; daughters, Michelle (Dan)...

Gene Laube

Gene Laube

Apr 25, 2026

John Eugene (Gene) Laube, 96, of Findlay, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, with family by his side after a brief stay at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Gene was born on February 1, 1930, in Findlay to the late Charles and Dorothy Laube. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

Gene grew up in...

Brenda L. Eaken

Brenda L. Eaken

Apr 25, 2026

Brenda Lee Eaken, 60, of North Baltimore, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home.

She was born on October 7, 1965, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Mike and Peggy (Newell) Leonard.

One of Brenda’s greatest acts of love was taking in her grandchildren, Jesse and Javin, when they were just two and three years old, raising them as her own....

Albert D. Stewart Jr.

Albert D. Stewart Jr.

Apr 23, 2026

Albert Stewart Jr. 60, of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026.

He was born on July 20, 1965, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Albert Sr. and Rebecca (Gibson) Stewart.

Albert lived life boldly and on his own terms. A true biker at heart, he found freedom on the open road riding his Harley and embraced that lifestyle fully....

Joyce L. Burrell

Joyce L. Burrell

Apr 17, 2026

Joyce Eileen Burrell, 81, of Findlay, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 29, 1944, in Kenton, to the late Clayton and Elsie (Marling) Young. She married Bobby C. Burrell October 21, 1971, and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Janet (Leo)...

Garret C. Knott

Garret C. Knott

Apr 15, 2026

Garret Charles Knott, 48, of North Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1977, in Fremont, Ohio, to Gary E. and Marcia R. (Fitzgerald) Knott.

Garret graduated from Fremont Ross High School where he played right tackle on the football team. He had a lifelong love for sports, and watching and playing...

Daryl G. Bushong

Daryl G. Bushong

Apr 14, 2026

Daryl Gene Bushong, 88, of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., surrounded by family at his residence in the same room where he was born and lived for over 80 years.

Daryl was born to the late William M. and Velma B. (Oman) Bushong on February 27, 1938. He married his wife, Hazel...

Steven L. Boyette

Steven L. Boyette

Apr 14, 2026

Steven L. Boyette, 61, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center after a short illness.

He is the son of Joyce E. Sauders and the late Quentin (Pete) Boyette.

Steven graduated from Findlay High School carpentry program. He became a respected master home builder and skilled craftsman. Among his hobbies were photography, computer...

Martha E. Sines

Martha E. Sines

Apr 13, 2026

Our dearly beloved sister, mom, grandma, and friend, Martha Elizabeth Sines, peacefully entered heaven’s gates on Monday, April 13, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 98 years old.

Martha was born on May 24, 1927, in Findlay to Cleon and Florence (Miller) Orton. She married Lloyd Sines on September 5, 1948, and they were married for 60 years...

Julie A. Taylor

Julie A. Taylor

Apr 12, 2026

Julie Taylor, 60, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She will be greatly missed by her brother, Grant (Linda) Rider, sister, Laurie Rider (Don Sotka); nieces, Lauren (Jeff) Williams, Lindsay (James) Pristov; and great nieces, Autumn, Lily, Ellie, and Rylee. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Judith A. Miles

Judith A. Miles

Apr 8, 2026

Judith Ann Miles, 85, of Van Buren, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

She was born June 17, 1940, in Marion, Ohio, to Clifford and Genevive (Cowell) Rinnert. Judy married the love of her life, Jerry Miles, on April 3, 1959, and together they recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.

Judy graduated from Marion Harding...

Scott A. Jordan

Scott A. Jordan

Apr 8, 2026

Scott Andrew Jordan, age 56, of North Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born December 26, 1969, in Sidney, Ohio, to Jesse and Pamela (Hileman) Jordan. Scott married Kelly Nelson in 1990, and together they shared 35 years of marriage.

Scott was a graduate of Lakota High School and...

William L. McCoy

William L. McCoy

Apr 4, 2026

William Lloyd McCoy, 51, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Findlay. He was born April 27, 1974, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Robert and Nancy (Clark) Coppler.

William was a graduate of North Baltimore High School. He spent much of his working life as a semi-truck driver, a job he took with great pride. He was also skilled...

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