All Obituaries

Dan Harpst died Saturday April 13th at 8:24PM at Bridge Hospice in Findlay Ohio. Dan was born January 21, 1946, to Joe and Norma (Norway) Harpst in Findlay. Preceding Dan in death was his wife Donna (Wolfe) who died July 13, 2020.  His surviving family includes children Shonda (Rice) and Fred Berry of Sycamore OH and Bart and Rachael Rice of Salem NH; grandchildren Shelby Berry and Wyatt and Imara Rice; and great grandson Weston Risner. Dan is also survived by his brother Gary and...

Neola Zechman, age 77, of Arlington, Ohio, peacefully passed away April 4, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.  Neola was born June 29, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ballard and Linda (Meade) Greer, On September 15, 1970, she married Richard Zechman, he preceded her in death. Neola considered herself a simple woman who loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her sisters. But don't let her fool you, her Friday nights were spent watching Big Time...

Dennis Paul Cameron, of Findlay, passed away at the age of 50 on March 31, 2024, at The University of Toledo Medical Center. Dennis was born March 23, 1974, in Findlay, Ohio to Paul and Vikki (Brickman) Cameron.   Dennis was a member of Gateway Church. He was an avid drag racing fan and he was excited when it came to Norwalk’s “Night Under Fire” event. He also enjoyed attending the demolition derbies. Dennis was a good man who helped out at Muffler Brothers for...

Beverly B. Downing, 90, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at her home in Findlay. Bev was born December 27, 1933, to Harry J. Smith and Sarah M. (Reed) Smith in Galion. She had a brother, James L. Smith who died in 1935 at 4 years of age; and sister, Shirley M. (Smith) Vaughn who predeceased her in 2007. Beverly grew up in Martel and graduated in a class of eight students from high school there in 1953 where she was class president. She married James Downing, Sr. in 1957, and they...

Alice E. Wisda, 96, of Findlay and formerly of Deshler, passed away March 24, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Alice was born August 2, 1927, in Deshler to Orla and Juanita (Werner) Freeman. She graduated from Defiance High School. Alice married Felix Wisda on April 12, 1947, and he is deceased. She retired from Libby Canning Plant. Those left behind to cherish Alice’s memory are her son, Nick (Diane) Wisda of Nevada, Ohio; grandchildren, Jaylee Manley, Andrew (Amanda) Wisda,...

Louise J. Bates peacefully passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A vibrant soul, Louise embraced her life with kindness, strength and joy.   Born to Edgar and Edith (Mitchell) May September 30, 1928. Louise was the eldest of the six May children. She was a lifetime resident of Van Buren, Ohio. Louise had her 95th birthday celebration last September surrounded by those dearests to her.   Louise was a devoted mother, grandmother and...

Michael Jay Hudson, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at his home, March 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 49. Michael was born in Findlay on April 13, 1974, to Marvin W. and Patricia A. (Smith) Hudson Sr. Over his working career, Michael worked at his family-owned used car dealership, Hudson’s Auto Sales. He enjoyed anything to do with race cars and go-karts. Michael is survived by his mother, Patricia; fiancée, Renee M. Miller; children, Chevrolet Hudson...

We mourn the loss of D. Britton Leass, 49, of Findlay, who passed away March 19, 2024, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus after a long battle with alcoholism. Britton was born May 15, 1974, in Findlay, the son of Joe and Pam (VanWeelden) Leass. He married Melissa Marzcak. They were divorced but remained good friends. Britton was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and uncle who showed immense love and joy towards his family and friends. He carried a heart of gold, generous...

Dora Isabell (Lee) Paul, age 87, of Bloomdale, Ohio, passed away peacefully March 14, 2024, at Bowling Green Manor.   Dora was born September 4, 1936, the daughter of Ralph Thompson and Lova Crist Thompson Brandeberry, in Lima, Ohio. She married Harold E. Lee on September 25, 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married James H. Paul Jr. on October 29, 1983. They shared 38 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 2021. Dora has been retired for 30 years...

James J. Lowden, 77, of Findlay, passed away March 13, 2024, at his residence in Mount Blanchard. James was born June 10, 1946, in Findlay, to Porter and Leela (Latham) Lowden, and they are both deceased. He graduated from Findlay High School and retired as a machinist and tool and die maker. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outside. James is survived by his children, James T. Lowden and Penny Lowden;...