All Obituaries

Betty J. Palmer, 86, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on August 8, 2020. She was born to the late Oliver and Ilo (Bender) Beach in Jenera on February 6, 1934. Betty married Bob Plamer and he preceded her in death in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Oliver Jr. Beach. Betty is survived by her son, Tom.   Betty was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cincinnati Reds fan. She had a love for animals and was known for making great quilts. She was...

Margaret Patricia LeRay, 93, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020 at The Heritage. She was born June 11, 1927 in New York, New York to the late Harry and Mary (McGrath) Hewitt. Her childhood was spent in the sandy beaches of Florida. Margaret met her husband Bob at a USO dance, it was love at first sight. They were married on December 14, 1946.   Bob and Peggy owned The Carriage House Restaurant for 10 years and she loved being the hostess and all three...

John Charles Collins, 74, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020 at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on November 9, 1945 to the late Calvin C. and Jeanette P. (May) Collins. John married his loving wife, Vicki A. (Hitchcock) on December 27, 1966, and she survives.   John graduated from high school and attended Mayo Vocational School in machine shop. He was a retired millwright from Cooper Tire in Findlay where he had worked for...

JaVan Junge, 73, of Findlay, passed away at home unexpectedly on August 5, 2020. Born February 9, 1947 in McComb, Ohio, to the late Gilbert W. Junge and Frieda (Miller-Junge) Wetherholt, JaVan was raised by Frieda and his late stepfather Harry Wetherholt. On February 13, 1965, JaVan married Jeanette Hock and shared 55 wonderful years.     JaVan was a Van Buren High School graduate. He remained an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and a huge supporter of Van Buren Black Knights...

Samuel Steven Bernola, 55, of Findlay, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on July 29, 2020 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Findlay on August 30, 1964 to Niki (William) Laube and James (Alice) Bernola (they survive). Steve married Loretta (Rashiti) Bernola in 1996, they later divorced. She survives along with their sons Hunter Bernola, Seth Bernola, and Roman Bernola (all of Denver, CO). He is also survived by his son Evan McGee and his mother Robyn McGee (Atlanta, GA). His surviving...

Kenneth Dean Daniel, 90, of Findlay, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born April 6, 1930 in Bowling Green to the late Algin and Kate Daniel. Ken grew up in Weston, Ohio and lived in South Bend, Indiana when his children were young, before moving to Findlay. He worked in sales and logistics and was an avid golfer.   Ken is survived by his children: Mark D. (Kelly) Daniel of Orlando, FL, David S. (Leslie) Daniel of Tampa, FL, Julie M. (Jim)...

Robert Earl DeIvernois II, 67, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side on July 28, 2020. He was born February 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Marie (Giallonardo) DeIvernois and the late Robert E. DeIvernois. On October 15, 1988, Robert married Dianna Corron and she survives.   Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed building model boats and helping others in need. He was a hard worker and...

Elisha Rae Hummel, 29, of Arcadia, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 17, 1990 in Findlay to Anthony L. and Tina L. (Hummel) Donnell. Elisha was a graduate of Arcadia High School Class of 2008 where she was member of the Flag Corp., a cheerleader, and was on the soccer team. Elisha enjoyed spending time with her family, but her greatest joy was time spent with her son Killian.   Elisha is survived by her parents; son, Killian A. Trenor of...

Danny Lee Rader, 78, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly in a boating accident on July 24, 2020 in Ottawa County. He was born in Bluffton on August 31, 1941 to the late Wilmer E. and Ruth D. (Gilbert) Rader. On April 24, 1965, Danny and Joan M. Flowers were united in marriage and she survives.   Danny was an Arcadia High School graduate and retired from PMC Industries where he worked for over 40 years as a Carbide Tool Designer. He was a US Army Veteran serving stateside during...

Lonzo D. Estep, 80, of Forest, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born September 16, 1939 in Varney, West Virginia to the late Dewey A. and Tennie (Collier) Estep. On December 27, 1957, he married Anna L. Clark and she survives along with their children, Lonnie (Debra) Estep of Findlay, Titus (Rachel) Estep of Hope Mills, NC, Phyllis (Brian) of Forest, Tennie (Sean) Holman of Findlay and Lisa (Neal) Lieb of Findlay; 4 grandchildren; and 6...