All Obituaries

John Stephen Crouse, 73, of Findlay, beat his 46 year battle with Diabetes on February 14, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to Inez (Dodge) Crouse and the late Don Briggs Crouse. John married the love of his life, Glenna (Hankins). They were blessed to share over 52 years together.   John was a graduate of Arcadia High School and Tiffin University. He was raised in the Lutheran Church and went on to teach Sunday school to young adults. He proudly served his...

Kathryn A. Wolfinger, 90, of Findlay, went on to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Rube and Mary (Styer) Gosnell, she was born January 8, 1930 in Union County, Ohio. On July 26, 1948, Kathryn and Bobbie M. Wolfinger were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 2014.   Kathryn was a 68-year member of Pythian Sisters and past Grand Chief of Ohio from 1996 – 1997. She retired from RCA GE after 20 years of...

Jeffery Lynn Swihart, 60, of Findlay, passed away the morning of February 5, 2020 in his home with his loving family at his side. Born June 22, 1959 in Findlay, he was the son of the late John “Larry” and Sue A. (Bishop) Swihart. Jeff married Janet “Lynn” Bassingthwaite on September 5, 1997 and she survives him.   Jeff was a truck driver/dispatcher for Hyway Trucking for 25 years. He was a strong willed patriot who loved frequent trips to Manitoulin Island with...

Richard Ellsworth Anderson, 66, of Findlay, passed away on February 1, 2020 at 1:42 a.m. Rick was born on February 5, 1953 to the late Jim and Inez (McCarthy) Anderson. He married the love of his life, Linda S. Bledsoe on July 31, 1971 in Hoytville, Ohio. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2009.   Rick retired from Cascade Corporation after 25 years of service. He spent 22 years in the military. He attended McComb High School and went on to receive his Associate’s from Capital...

Elida Lucia Guinn, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 30, 2020. Born in Michigan on October 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Domingo R. and Leonora (Cortez) Chapa. Elida and J. Errol Guinn were united in marriage on May 27, 1976 and he survives her at home.   Elida was a Findlay High School graduate. She worked at Whirlpool and retired after 25 years of service. Elida also owned “El Nopalito” which was located on Lima...

Edward E. Reigle, 77, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Ed was born August 27, 1942 in Arlington, Ohio to the late Charles and Donna (Long) Reigle. Ed worked in the food industry for over thirty years. He loved NASCAR and having a cold beer.   Ed is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Reigle, Tammy (Eric) Brandeberry, and Cindy (Jeff) Coburn; grandchildren, Axel Thompson and Alex Coburn; and sisters, Carol Robinson and Beverly...

JoAnn I. “Jody” Fitzpatrick, 89, of Findlay, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Birchaven Village. She was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Mildred J. (Buckingham) Campbell, born in Findlay on September 19, 1930. Jody and Dick were united in marriage on October 11, 1953, they were happily married for 55 years until his passing in 2009. They loved to go dancing.   Jody was a Findlay High School graduate. She enjoyed going to the YMCA and playing water volleyball....

Paul E. Rehus, 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on January 24, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born January 28, 1938 in Hoytville, OH, the son of the late Paul and Geraldine B. (Shaffer) Rehus. On December 4, 1965, Paul and Darlene Kagy were united in marriage.   Paul was a Van Buren High School graduate. He went on to attend Terra Community College where he received an Associate’s degree. Paul was a lifetime farmer, a former...

Jack Ellsworth Snyder, 85, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Meeker, Ohio on October 22, 1934 to the late Harold E. and Madolyn V. (Gamble) Snyder. On October 22, 1954, Jack married Carolyn R. Kauble, and she survives him.   Jack was a LaRue High School graduate. He retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company after 31 years of service and was an avid wood worker and landscape painter. Jack also enjoyed traveling and...

Donna Jean Stahl, 68, of Findlay, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born November 5, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lord Donald and Mary M. (Gay) McFadden. Donna married James (Jim) Stahl in 1992 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Donna loved to crochet and every year, she would make blankets and donate them to the nursey at Blanchard Valley Hospital.   Donna is survived by her sons, Richard Gutierrez Jr., Ray (Mandie Vandeneynde)...