All Obituaries

Susan A. Yoxtheimer, 93, of Findlay, joined her beloved husband George in Heaven on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Carey on December 20, 1927 to the late John and Bernice (Williams) Boyce. Susan and George H. Yoxtheimer were married on June 26, 1949, celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 26, 1999 before his passing on September 7, 1999.     Susan grew up in Carey and graduated from Carey High School, played Basketball, pitched for the softball team and was a member of...

Dennis Gordon Eberly, 78, of Findlay, peacefully passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 16, 2021, with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law at his side. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Findlay to the late Gordon F. and Marjorie A. (Shafer) Eberly.  Dennis married his true love, Judith K. (Barger) Eberly, on June 5, 1962 and she survives along with their son, Dr. Kevin (JoAnn Carol (Smaltz) Eberly. They just celebrated their 59th...

Pamela S. (Routzon) Emmons, age 71, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 14, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Findlay on March 21, 1950 to the late Donald E. and Frieda M. (Hoover) Routzon.   Pamela retired from Whirlpool Corporation and enjoyed baking, spending time with her family, listening to music, watching movies, and traveling with her husband. She will be forever missed by all who knew and loved...

Edward Louis Galitza, 84, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Ed was born in Bucyrus, Ohio in 1937 to the late Louis and Pearl Galitza.   Ed was a 1960 Ohio State University graduate with a degree in Archaeology. He went on to be a founding member of the Ohio Archaeology Society in Columbus. His interest included excavating prehistoric Ohio Indian sites and studying and writing about the Glacial Cane and Mound Builders. Later, his interest...

Peggy Ann Wilson, 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born in Bluffton on May 23, 1940 to the late Roy and Irene (Mason) Cherry. Peggy was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.   Peggy is survived by her son, Dennis Wilson of Inverness, FL; daughter, Billie Jo (Bryan) Tallman of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren, Jamie...

Darrell Duane Priest, 64, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1957 in Monterey, California to the late Robert and Betty Lou (Morrison) Priest. Darrell is survived by sister, Roberta Ritter (Priest) of Napoleon; brothers, William Priest of Bowling Green, and John Priest of McComb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Priest, Lindsay Priest; sister, Teresa Priest; four nieces; and one...

Kenneth Wayne Heffner, 85, of Arcadia, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2021in his home surrounded by his family.   Kennieth (Ken) is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Wayne (Kristy) Heffner of North Liberty, IA; and daughters, Penny Prigge of Arcadia, OH, and Cindi Heffner of Findlay, OH. Ken also leaves behind grandchildren, Daniel Chinnis of ND, Kaleb (Alex) Heffner of Cedar Rapdis, IA, Matthew Chinnis (fiancé Jessica Bastidas-Celleri) of Chicago, IL, Karis (Chris) Cains of...

Janice (Jan) Ann Pevoar, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born November 12, 1941 in Trenton, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Peter Duffy and Margot (Welter) Philip. In 1961, she married Andrew Pevoar in Wyandotte, Michigan and he preceded her in death.     Jan started her early retail life at Sears in Wyandotte, Michigan. After Jan and Andrew started their lives together, the family moved to Findlay and...

Dwayne Allen Hineland Sr., 87, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at The Heritage. He was born on January 15, 1934 in Findlay to the late Harry and Ceicle (Orton) Kocher. On December 30, 1985, he married Reva Hineland and she preceded him in death in January. Dwayne was a graduate of Findlay High School and proudly served in the U. S. Navy on the USS Rich.   Dwayne is survived by his son, Dwayne (Stephany) Hineland Jr.; daughters, Wendy (Dave) Evans, and Robin Routzon....

P. Jean Palmer, 91, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2021 at the Findlay Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on December 29, 1929 in Leipsic, Ohio to the late Dale and Hilda (Oelfke) Fenstermaker. Jean married Loren G. Palmer and he preceded her in death in 2001.   Jean is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Umphress of Findlay; two grandchildren, Lesa DeMuth of Alvada, Tracy Lieurance of Arcadia; and three great-grandchildren, Cristen Cramer, Casey Cramer, and...