All Obituaries

Murlin Leary Ducat, age 94, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Toledo on February 10, 1929, to Leary and Bertha (DeShetler) Ducat. Murlin married his sweetheart, Helen Schoettle, and she preceded him in death in 2013.   Murlin was a Woodward High School graduate. He went on to work as an operator with BP Refinery, retiring after many years of service. Upon retirement, he and Helen moved to Arizona where he enjoyed...

John Breitigam Sr., age 74, went to his eternal home Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on January 16, 1949, to Howard H. and Genevieve M. (McLaughlin) Breitigam. John was a graduate of Findlay High School. He married Connie Baumunk on October 16, 1966. John loved golf, classic cars, NASCAR, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a long-time member of College First Church of God. John is survived by his wife, Connie; two sons, John (Laurie)...

Joseph A. Sarna was born in Cleveland, OH on August 19, 1935, to John and Anna Sarna. From the age of 3 he was in the Cuyahoga Welfare System and was a foster child in several homes. At the age of 9 he was moved to Euclid, Ohio to live with his permanent foster parents, William and Helen Ryan who preceded him in death. He graduated from Cleveland Benedictine High School in 1953. Joe married Marilyn Zeller of Leipsic, OH on January 24, 1959, and they enjoyed 64 wonderful years together. Joe...

David E. Turner, Sr., age 80, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio July 17, 1942, to Dale and Mary (Fiesle) Turner. He married Sharon (Helm) Turner in 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2013. Dave retired from Hancock Area Transportation Services as a driver. He loved to do woodworking and played Santa Claus for many years because he loved the holiday. If it were up to him, Christmas would be year-round. Dave is survived by his...

Junior Levi Emmons, 83, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born November 30, 1939, in Fostoria, to Floyd and Juanita (Anon) Emmons. On October 11, 2008, Junior married Sharon K. Milligan and she survives.   Junior worked as a tire builder in the tire industry for many years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was also an avid Washington Redskins fan. Junior was a simple man who loved the Lord, family, and his grandchildren. Junior is...

Dustin Eric Alan Shively, of Fostoria, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2023, at the age of 39. Born May 11, 1984, in Findlay, Dustin was the first son of David and Lisa (Karn) Shively.   Dustin was a Lakota High School graduate and attended Terra State Community College. At the time of his death, Dustin was working with Ball Metal Corporation in Findlay.   Dustin enjoyed being outdoors with a special interest in cars, hiking, cycling, riding his motorcycle, disc golfing,...

David Joe Hatch, age 65, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1957, in Findlay, to Ronald Hatch and Marilyn (Welch) Wymer. On July 10, 1976, he married Teresa Burkholder. They had two children, Jamie and Jeremy, and later divorced. David then married Tamara Osborne on November 19, 1988, and they shared 34 years of marriage. David was a Cory-Rawson High School, Class of 1976 graduate. He ultimately became a Journeyman tool and die maker,...

Theodore R. Morrow, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Crestline, Ohio June 15, 1931, to Ross and Ruth (Fisher) Morrow. Ted married Mary Jo Smith on May 5, 1956. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He owned Ted Morrow TV and Appliance. After he sold the business, he worked at GTE/Telenet until his retirement in 1993. He then worked at Kohl’s Distribution Center for 10 years. He also drove school bus for Arlington...

  Tracy Eugene Weddington, 65, of Findlay, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born August 16, 1957, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Bobby and Glynith Mae (Gilliam) Weddington. Tracy was warmly greeted by his loving wife, Marretta Inez Weddington, who preceded him in February. Tracy was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan. He went on to work in the Steel mill industry until 2011. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and home renovations....

Dorothy Anne (Fleming) Rinebolt, 56, of Findlay, passed away on May 17, 2023. Anne was born on June 4, 1966 the second daughter of David and Sonja Fleming in Findlay. Anne was a long time figure skater who spent many of her childhood and early adult years on the ice, along with her figure skating she was a member of the Findlay High School Orchestra as a violist. Anne was a traveler who made her way around the states and traveled all over Europe. After Anne graduated from Findlay High...