Obituaries

May 12, 2024

Santos “Punkin” Gonzales, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and father-in-law, returned home to our Father in Heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 63. He was surrounded by the love of his family when he passed away.

Santos was born November 1, 1960, in Findlay to Agapito and Josephine (Coleman) Gonzales....

May 10, 2024

Dennis C. Montgomery,72, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Friday, May 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He’s with his Lord and Savior now.

He was born July 18, 1951, to Carl and Kathryn (Yoder) Montgomery. Dennis married Nanette (Moneer) Amstutz on December 15, 1990.

Dennis is survived by his wife; sons, Bryan (Michelle) Montgomery, Nickolas...

May 9, 2024

Erin P. Wooton, 38, of Kenton, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Marion General Hospital. He was born April 21, 1986, in Findlay, to Tinea (Dunn) McRill.

Erin absolutely adored his children. He also enjoyed fishing and tattooing. Erin was a huge Bengals fan, as well as a big fan of the music group I.C.P. He...

May 8, 2024

Carl P. Davie, 74, of Upper Sandusky, passed away May 8, 2024, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.

He was born June 27, 1949, in Bellefontaine, Ohio to Carl and Beulah (Ebbecke) Davie Jr.

Carl was a Bellefontaine High School graduate. He proudly served in the US Navy during Vietnam.

He is...

May 8, 2024

Pablo Castillo, 73, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his residence. Born in Del Rio, Texas on October 14, 1951, he was the son of Pablo and Guadalupe (Hernandez) Castillo. Pablo married his beloved wife, Deborah Burkholder on August 10, 1973, and she preceded him in death.

Pablo worked at Socar of Ohio...

May 8, 2024

Judy A. Ramirez passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

Born to Robert and Betty (Turner) Nye on June 16, 1962, Judy graduated from Elmwood High School. She married Carlton Ramirez on June 3, 1994.

Those left behind to cherish Judy’s memory are her stepchildren, Craig (Carly) Ramirez, Chad (Misty)...

May 7, 2024

Thomas N. Jones, age 70, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1954, to James and Madalon (Moon) Jones.

Thomas loved his friends and family. He liked to fish with brother Ed, and he loved his dogs Dunkin, Cinnamon, and Sugar. Thomas enjoyed watching shows...

Apr 29, 2024

Joan R. Ford, age 94, of Findlay, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 29, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1929, in Leipsic, Ohio, to Harold and Chloe (Taylor) Reynolds.

Joan was a member of the Church of the Living God. Over...

Apr 28, 2024

Susan M. (Sapp) McKinley, age 65, of Arlington, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born November 1, 1958, in Findlay to Joseph and Shirley (Christopher) Sapp.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for a date to be determined.

At this time, the family is asking for privacy as they grieve and heal...

Apr 21, 2024

Timothy J. Bolin, 69, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his residence.

Born September 19, 1954, to James and Patricia (Campbell) Bolin, Tim graduated from Arcadia High School. He was a proud member of the United States Army. He married Sallie Poe on August 7, 2013. They were divorced, but remained very close.

Apr 20, 2024

Cheryl L. Roy, 76, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born in McComb to Elwood and Mary (Hawkins) Siferd on September 2, 1947. On June 10, 1967, she married Kenneth Roy, who passed away on March 6, 2012.

Cheryl was a member...

Apr 13, 2024

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...

Apr 4, 2024

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...

Mar 31, 2024

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...

Mar 25, 2024

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...

Mar 24, 2024

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...

Mar 23, 2024

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...

Mar 21, 2024

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...

Mar 20, 2024

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.

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Mar 14, 2024

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...