Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.
Betty J. (Gangle) Thomas
Dec 6, 2024
Betty Jean (Gangle) Thomas, age 92, of Findlay, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
She was born on December 12, 1931, in Fremont, Ohio, to Lloyd and Ruth (Wright) Gangle. Betty married Donald W. Thomas on January 10, 1953, and shared 62 years of marriage until Donald’s death in 2015.
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Matthew L. Fetrow
Dec 2, 2024
Matthew Logan Fetrow, 71, of Alvada, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home.
He was born on January 4, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Wesley and Anna (Nist) Fetrow.
Matthew met Christine A. Kardohely and on May 12, 1973,...
Norman L. Cowell
Dec 2, 2024
Norman Leroy Cowell, 76, of Oregon, passed away December 2, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.
He was born January 15, 1948, in Toledo to Marvin and Mildred (Myers) Cowell.
Norm was a 1966 graduate of Morrison R. Waite High School and served proudly in the US Marine Corp from 1967 to 1970,...
Justin Wilson, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
Justin Allen Wilson, Jr., 92, of McComb, passed away December 2, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
He was born in Beaverdam to Justin and Elizabeth (Shulaw) Wilson, Sr. on October 14, 1932. Justin married Florence Myers on September 15, 1956.
Justin was a graduate of McComb High School. He proudly served his country in...
Nellie Decker
Dec 1, 2024
Nellie M. Decker, 83, of Arlington, passed away December 1, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
She was born in Findlay to Marion and Margaret (Pearsall) Clymer on April 22, 1941.
Nellie was a 1959 graduate of Liberty-Benton High School. She married Jimmy Decker, Sr. on April 4, 1961. She retired from RCA, after...
Virginia "Ginny" Williamson
Nov 30, 2024
Virginia “Ginny” Williamson, 94, of Findlay, formerly of Carey, died November 30, 2024, at 8:07 a.m. at Birchaven Village.
She was born on August 6, 1930, to the late Walter and Mabel (Walter) Boren. She married Jack Williamson on January 24, 1948, and he preceded her in death May 26, 2001, after 53 years of marriage.
...Peggy Mathias
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...
Darrow "Butch" E. Williamson
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...
Jerry L. Gibson, Sr.
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...
John A. Gerdeman
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...
Rex E. Miller
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.
...Nancy E. Kissick
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...
Edward F. Hyland
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,...
Gerald J. Borer
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...
Dennis Mccracken
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...
Rita Wilson
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....
Steven L. Williamson
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,...
James L Weidner
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...
Robert A. Dockery
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...
Mary Jane Coon
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...
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