All Obituaries

Constance “Connie” Arnold, 84, of Findlay, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Connie was born in Lakewood, Ohio on February 28, 1938, to the late Elizabeth Gilbert Paul and Harold Maurice Paul.   Connie married Don Arnold on September 21, 1968, and Don preceded her in death in November 2006. She is survived by her four children: Michael (Sue Ellen) Arnold of Powell, Ohio, Timothy (Susan) Arnold of Aiken, South Carolina, Christopher...

Robert John Horvath, 66, of Findlay, peacefully passed surrounded by love and family on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born June 16, 1955, in Washington, PA; the son of the late John F. and Thresa D. (Taper) Horvath. On April 28, 1984, Robert, and Joanie (Essinger) were united in marriage. They shared 38 years of marriage.    Robert was a Class of 1973 Findlay High School graduate and continued his education at ITT Institute of Technology...

Delores J. Shumaker, 84, of Findlay, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Templeton, Pennsylvania to Edward B. and Anna L. (Myers) Reedy.   Delores is survived by a sisters, Lois Bayliff of Findlay, and Donna Marrapodi of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a brother, Larry Reedy of Shreveport, Los Angeles. She is also survived by grandchildren, Beth (Rick) Boney, Cory (Angie) Fox, and Jeffery (Heather) Stissel, all of Findlay;...

Mary Ann Franks, 83, of Findlay, passed away peacefully May 7, 2022, at Manor at Greendale, Findlay. She was born February 17, 1939, in Bowling Green, to Alfred and Martha (Smith) Deutschman. Mary married Elmer Fellers and they later divorced. She then married the true love of her life, Emery Franks, in November 1980. Emery preceded her in death in 2013.   Mary graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1957. She worked at GC Murphy in Bowling Green, Gray Printing in Fostoria, and...

Sharon Fay Costello, 79, of Fostoria, was called to her eternal home on Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Manor in Fostoria. She was born in McComb on November 8, 1942, to Arthur F. and Leona P. (Folk) McAlexander.   Sharon was a class of 1960 Findlay High School graduate. She attended Bowling Green Practical Nursing School and Marion Technical College where she earned her associate degree in nursing. Sharon retired in 2012 from ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital as a...

Harry Paul Routson, age 96, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 4, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center with his loving family by his side. He was born August 5, 1925, in Findlay to the late Orville P. and Mary H. (Rupright) Routson. On June 12, 1948, Harry was united in marriage to Charlene M. (Westbeld) Routson. She preceded him in death on November 3, 2014.   Harry graduated from Findlay High School in 1943. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on October 19, 1943, and deployed...

Ethel M. Decker, 88, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin. She was born in Findlay on January 9, 1934, to William and Adaline (Filliater) Eddington. Ethel married her husband Nelson Decker on February 20, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1998.     Ethel worked for many years at Findlay Industries before her retirement. She enjoyed knitting and made afghans for friends and family, loved going to the derbys, the county fairs,...

Richard C. Mercer, 80, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Fox Run Assisted Living. He was born January 10, 1942, in Arlington to Edward S. and Blanche E. (Myers) Mercer. On August 7, 1965, Richard married Shirley A. (Sloman) and she preceded him in death in May 2021.   Richard worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company retiring after 34 years of service and was a member of United Steel Workers Union. He was also in the National Guard during Vietnam.   Richard...

Wilbur Pearl Gilliland, age 88, of Fostoria, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. He was born June 18, 1933, in Risingsun to Pearl and Aretha (Kerr) Gilliland. On June 23, 1955, Wilbur married Janet Stahl and she preceded him in death.   Wilbur graduated from Risingsun High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean War. In later years, Wilbur owned and operated his own roofing company, Gilliland & Son...

Rose Marie Miller, 59, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born December 8, 1962, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Rose was adopted by John and Alice (Fussel) Hurtt who loved her dearly. She met Rodney Miller, and they were married on July 25, 1998, and he survives.   Rose graduated from Findlay High School and worked in the food industry. Later, she worked at The Heritage Nursing Home as an Aide retiring after 15 years. She had a deep love...