Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Peggy Ann Mathias, 70, of Fostoria, passed away November 30, 2024, at Birchaven Village.

She was born in Fostoria to Howard and Wanda (Wehrle) Himes on January 5, 1954.

Peggy was a graduate of Elmwood High School. She was a lifetime member of Fostoria Amvets and Eagles.

Those left behind to cherish her...

Nov 28, 2024

Darrow E. Williamson (“Butch” to everyone), entered into Glory November 28, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, at the age of 81.

He was born February 18, 1943, to Erma Lucille (Hurlds) Williamson and Harold O. Williamson of Benton Ridge, Ohio.

Butch married Faylene K. (Faye) Titus on May 1, 1966, at the...

Nov 20, 2024

Jerry Lee Gibson Sr., 52, of Hoytville, passed away November 20, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

He was born September 27, 1972, in Bowing Green to Harry I. and Patricia (Couts) Gibson Sr. He married Kim Anderson on September 27, 2002, and she survives him in Hoytville.

Jerry was a loving and caring...

Nov 19, 2024

John Allen Gerdeman, 75, of Findlay, passed away peacefully November 19, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 14, 1949, in Lima to James and Elinore (Lamont) Gerdeman. He married his loving wife Gloria Titus in 1985.

John graduated from Ottawa Glandorf High School. He was...

Nov 7, 2024

Rex Elwood Miller, 85, of Fostoria, passed away November 7, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic.

He was born in Findlay to Alvin and Esther (Bowersox) Miller on January 22, 1939.  Rex married the love of his life, Sheila (Baron) Miller on October 1, 1960. They celebrated 59 years together, before she preceded him in death in 2020.

Nov 6, 2024

Nancy E. Kissick, 63, of Findlay, passed away November 6, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, following a brief illness. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Ellsworth S. and Patsy (Porter) Kissick on April 14, 1961.

Nancy was a graduate of Bellevue High School, BGSU, and Indiana University earning two master’s degrees. Nancy attended church...

Nov 5, 2024

Ed Hyland, 79, passed away November 5, 2024, in Findlay, Ohio. His family and friends will remember him for his dedication to his loved ones, strong work ethic, and loyalty.

Edward Francis Hyland was born May 22, 1945, to Mae and Leo Hyland of Lakewood, Ohio. He was an adored baby brother to his siblings, Leo, Peggy,...

Nov 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerald John Borer of Findlay, known to all as “Jerry,” age 73. Born on January 29, 1951, to George Hugo Borer and Louise Clara Hohman Borer, Jerry grew up in New Riegel, Ohio, where he graduated from New Riegel High School. He was known for his adventurous spirit and deep love...

Oct 30, 2024

Dennis Lynn McCracken, 85, of Findlay, passed away from injuries sustained from an accident during his morning bicycle commute on October 30, 2024.

He was born in Van Buren to Hartley and Mable (Lyon) McCracken on November 14, 1938. He graduated from Van Buren High School and joined the Army after high school where he served in...

Oct 30, 2024

Rita A. Wilson, of Leipsic, and formerly of Findlay passed away the evening of October 30, 2024, at The Meadows of Leipsic, following a valiant 29 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on September 12, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, Rita was the youngest of four daughters born to the late Arnold M. and Cuma L. (Spencer) Ziegler....

Oct 28, 2024

Steven Louis "Steve" Williamson, 75, of Findlay passed away at 11:04 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born March 31, 1949, in Findlay, to Jack and Virginia Williamson. He is survived by his son, Kasey (Tasha) Williamson and their children, Kasey, Aliyah, and Alexis Williamson of Millington, Tennessee; daughter, Katrina Hall and her three children,...

Oct 21, 2024

James Lee Weidner, age 70, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2024 at Bridge Hospice after complications from Progressive Supranuclear Pulsy (PSP). Born on August 10, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the seventh of 10 children of Bob and Millie Weidner.

Jim graduated from St. Wendelin High School and dedicated 40 years as a...

Oct 19, 2024

Robert Allen Dockery, 76, of Findlay, passed away October 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence and Lola (Koerting) Dockery. Robert married the love of his life Brigitte I. Suhay on July 8, 1972, and they spent 41 years together until her passing in 2014.

Robert loved his...

Oct 19, 2024

On October 19, 2024, Mary Jane Coon passed away at Sunrise of Findlay after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was 86 years old.

Mary Jane was born on May 15, 1938, in Marion, Ohio to Dorothy and Bernard Coon who, along with her only sister, Anita, and her nephew, William Damron, preceded her in death. She...

Oct 18, 2024

Cary L. Ambrose, 83, of Dunkirk, passed away October 18, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to Herman T. and Amelia (Goble) Ambrose on December 17, 1940. They preceded him in death. Cary married Ellen Jean Paul Tryan in 1970, and she survives. In addition to his wife, Cary is survived...

Oct 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Regina Wiley, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Regina departed this life for the next on October 18, 2024, surround by her loving family.

Born November 7, 1948, in Carey to Harold and Roxie (Risner) Bowling, she spent much of her childhood...

Oct 12, 2024

Sylvia Ann Gray, 87, of Findlay, passed away October 12, 2024, at The Manor at Greendale. She was born in Bellefontaine to Clarence W. and Alice L. (Hatcher) Whitman on August 9, 1937. Sylvia married Stephen D. Gray in 1980, and he preceded her in death in 2022. Sylvia was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School. She was strong...

Oct 12, 2024

Eric Crawford gained his wings on October 12, 2024. He was only 20 years old but provided his family with love and many memories that will last a lifetime. He was born in Findlay on September 10, 2004, to Clayton (Amy) Wheeler and Crystal Altman (deceased). Eric was adopted and raised by his grandmother Beth Crawford Davis. He loved...

Oct 11, 2024

Nathan Daniel Routson, 27, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, after a long battle with leukemia at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus.

Nathan was born on January 30, 1997, in Toledo, to James and Judy (Hall) Routson.

Nathan worked at AMC Theater and was a member of First Lutheran Church. He loved NASCAR,...

Oct 11, 2024

Walter R. Lauwers, 73, of Mt. Cory, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Walter was born April 4, 1951, in Findlay, to Alfons and Geneva (Grismore) Lauwers. On January 31, 1972, he married Cynthia Amstutz in Monroe, Michigan.

Walter was a Findlay High School graduate and worked several places throughout...