Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Ryan Lloyd “Crusher” Norris, age 45, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly December 2, 2023, at his residence. He was born February 6, 1978, in Findlay, to Rolland and Sue (George) Norris. On June 16, 2018, Ryan married Tracey Sue Galloway.

Ryan was a Findlay High School class of 1996 graduate. During high school, he played football and...

Dec 1, 2023

Karen McFadden from Findlay, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023, at the age of 86, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born May 5, 1937, in Robinson, Illinois, the second child of Hugh and Marie Duncan. Karen was proceeded in death by her brother, Larry Duncan.

Karen is...

Nov 30, 2023

Ruby Joy Whitney, age 72, passed away November 30, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born December 24, 1950 in Findlay to Carl W. and Edna B. (Watson) Tiel.

Ruby is survived by her two brothers, Mack Richard Tiell and Carl Joseph Tiell; and three sisters, Mary Kay Garnes, Lisa Ann Bowling, and Kara Sue Sedlmeyer....

Nov 24, 2023

Nondus D. Doe, age 76, of Carey, passed away November 24, 2023. She was born July 25, 1947 in Findlay to Arlis and Fern (Wagner) Orians. She married Terry L. Doe on September 3, 1970.

Nondus was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Carey and was an auxiliary member of VFW Post 3759...

Nov 23, 2023

Kathy Irene Karns Elling, age 72, of Findlay, left this world on November 23, 2023, to move into a better one. She was born November 1, 1951, in Findlay to Raymond and Lois Karns. Kathy graduated from Findlay High School in 1970.

Kathy is survived by two wonderful and loving children, daughter, Ashley L. (Wes) Allen of...

Nov 21, 2023

Marshall David Creighton graduated from this life on November 21, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born on January 5, 1937 to Marshall and Oleta Creighton who preceded him in death. Dave and Sharron Moninger were married on a hilltop in Greene County, Pa. in June of 1956.

Dave was a farmer early in his...

Nov 20, 2023

Noden Russell Mohney, age 81, of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Born November 7, 1942, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, he is the son of Curnel J. and Bess E. (Sebring) Mohney. Russell married Karen L. (Shelley) in May of 1967, and she preceded him in death in 2022.

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Nov 14, 2023

Marcelle E. “Dolly” Gran, age 75, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her home in Findlay. She was born December 10, 1947, in Indianapolis to Omer and Marcella (Call) Thomas. Marcella married Thomas Gran in 1967 and he survives. She is also survived by two children, Angela (Gran) Schimmel and Aaron Gran, both of Findlay; her sister,...

Nov 9, 2023

Diana K. Kelbley, age 80, of Findlay, passed peacefully into her new life in the early morning hours of November 9, 2023, at The Willows at Tiffin. She was born October 9, 1943, in Fostoria to Glen and Rita (Fox) Ritter. Diana married David W. Kelbley in 1995, and he survives.

Diana was a St. Wendlin High...

Nov 8, 2023

Donna J. Abshier of Leipsic, and formerly of Findlay, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio.

Born on December 27, 1937 in Carmi, Illinois, Donna was the second of four daughters born to the late Arnold M. and Cuma L. (Spencer) Ziegler. She graduated from Carmi High...

Nov 6, 2023

Leland Wayne Waltz, age 96, of Findlay, passed away on November 6, 2023. He was born November 25, 1926, in Mt. Cory, to Levi and Ruth (Niswander) Waltz. He married Rosella Burk in 1947, and she preceded him in death. He then married Virginia Eichenlaub in 1961, and she also preceded him in death. He then married Noreen Eidt...

Nov 5, 2023

Leo Patrick Oswald, 86, of Findlay, has ridden into the sunset on November 5, 2023. He was born January 2, 1937, to the late Leslie and Agnes (Jordan) Oswald. The sixth of their seven children. Leo was a lover of all things western. He loved all animals but had a special affection for birds. He raised many different types...

Nov 5, 2023

Johnny Allen Smith, 63, of Jenera, Ohio, met his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2023, with his loving wife beside him. He was born July 22, 1960, in Findlay, to James and Joanne (Orwick) Smith.

Johnny was a Liberty Benton High School graduate. After high school, Johnny studied diesel mechanics at UNOH in Lima. As a...

Nov 1, 2023

Judy Ann Kring passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78 on November 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Glen Kring with whom she shared 48 years of marriage and who preceded her in death in 2020.

Judy was born in Toledo, Ohio, March 3, 1945, and...

Nov 1, 2023

Ronald “Little Ronnie” Lee Seaburn, Jr., 53, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. Ronnie’s final wishes were to provide the gift of life through organ donation which he completed successfully Wednesday morning.

Ronnie was born September 10, 1970, in Deshler, Ohio to Ronald Sr. and Amy (Mitchell) Seaburn, and they...

Oct 31, 2023

Mary Josephine Weaver, 96, of Findlay, passed away October 31, 2023, at The Manor at Greendale. She was born June 1, 1927, in Waltham, Massachusetts to Joseph and Florence (Griffin) Frullo.

Mary retired as the Cafeteria Manager at San Diego School District. After retirement, Mary enjoyed working at Meijers part time, shopping, going out to lunch with...

Oct 30, 2023

Jimmy Minix, 70, of Pandora, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born February 23, 1953, in Kenton, to Kenton and Madge (Rowe) Minix. On October 25, 1972, Jimmy married Mary Taylor, and she survives.

Jimmy worked at Conrail for 25 years. He loved...

Oct 29, 2023

Del “DJ” Edward Hetrick Jr., of Findlay, passed away peacefully in bed with his pet dog, Cali, October 29, 2023, in Toledo at the age of 34. He was born January 29, 1989, in Findlay to Rebecca Jones and Del E. Hetrick Sr.

DJ was a Findlay High School graduate and worked in construction through his Best...

Oct 20, 2023

Debra S. Burns, age 72, of Findlay, passed away October 20, 2023. She was born November 8, 1950, in Findlay, to Norman and Betty R. Light. She spent many happy years with her husband and soulmate, Charles “Chuck” Burns, Jr. Debbie devoted nearly 50 years as a nurse doing what she loved best, caring for others.

Those...

Oct 17, 2023

Carolyn Ann Fox, 80 years of age, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Van Buren, peacefully passed away at her residence on October 17, 2023. She was born February 18, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio, to Orylen and Edna (Truitt) Richendollar. Carolyn married James Fox in December 1968, and he survives.

Carolyn was a talented cookie baker and loved...