Obituaries

Aug 15, 2023

Ty S. Schultz, age 53, of Findlay, passed away August 15, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born February 10, 1970, in Plattsburg, New York, to Tommie and Sharon (Covey) Schultz, and they preceded him in death. Ty was also preceded in death by his long-time ex-life partner, Deborah Bitt. Ty is survived by his Transgender son, Layton...

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Esther (Toth) Davis, 80, of Findlay, passed away August 9, 2023, at Fox Run Manor. She was born May 2, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Carl and Gladys (Anselm) Toth. On October 12, 1963, Mary married Paul Davis and he preceded her in death. Her passions included gardening, birds, crafting and woodcarving. Above all, Mary loved spending time...

Aug 7, 2023

BettyLou Edythe Roberts, age 79, of Van Buren, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2023. BettyLou is now reunited with her beloved husband, Henry R. Roberts, who passed away on January 20, 2012. BettyLou and Henry shared a wonder life together and were married almost 50 years.

BettyLou was born March...

Aug 4, 2023

Steven Hill, 71, of Chicago, Illinois passed away August 4, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 15, 1952, to Mc Henry and Helen (Hayden) Hill. Steven was a retired painter and gardener.

Steven leaves behind to cherish in his memory are his son, Steven White of Chicago, Illinois; longtime partner Marlene Alexander, stepson, Anthony...

Aug 3, 2023

Mary Alice Dorman, age 87, of Findlay, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, August 3, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born September 20, 1935, in Ottawa, Ohio, to Edgar F. and Helen A. (Jackson) Boerger.

Mary was an avid bowler and bowled in the Findlay Area Bowling...

Jul 20, 2023

Caroll May (Oates) Miller, 79, of Bloomdale, passed away July 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Findlay on December 9, 1943, to John and Marie (Durain) Oates. She married Ron Miller on July 27, 1963.

Caroll was a proud member of the Findlay High Class of 1961. She enjoyed many hobbies which included gardening,...

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Dell Lang, 90, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully July 19, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Findlay on May 6, 1933, to William and Etha (Jacobs) Lang.

Mary was a member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the Altrusa Club, Christian Business Women’s Network, and worked for radio station WFIN/WKXA for 22 years,...

Jul 19, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Susan Yoxtheimer, 72, of Findlay, passed away peacefully July 19, 2023, at Birchaven Village under hospice care. She was born in Fostoria on March 3, 1951, to Clarence and Esther B. (Rangeler) McCormick.

Cathy was a Vanlue High School graduate. After graduating, she attended Owens Community College and began her new career as an IT...

Jul 16, 2023

Barbara L. Connolly, age 89, of Findlay, passed away July 16, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born to John H. and Mildred (Stimson) Buck Sr. on September 23, 1933, in Findlay. Barbara married her sweetheart, John R. Connolly, in 1956 and they were married for 66 years.

Left to cherish her memory are her two...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy Gibson, 88, went to her eternal home Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Ada, Ohio November 4, 1934, to Frank and Susan (Atchison) Gibson.

Dorothy worked at RCA for 17 years, Whirlpool for 28 years and earned her STNA certificate at the age of 71 so she could be a caregiver...

Jul 12, 2023

John Harold Wilcox, age 66, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. He was born January 19, 1957, to Melford and Walta Lou (Dillon) Wilcox in Findlay. John married Mary Jo Wilcox in 1981 and they later divorced.

John was a Findlay High School graduate. Upon graduating, he spent his entire career working at Kroger,...

Jul 11, 2023

Gerald Charles “Chuck” George, age 62, passed away July 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1961, in Findlay to Gerald D. and Mary A. (Bish) George.

Chuck graduated from Liberty-Benton High School in 1979. He worked at Meador Trucking, HHWP CAC Headstart, Hancock Senior Transportation, Monaco’s Pizza, Pizza Brother’s, Domino’s Pizza,...

Jun 29, 2023

Richard (Dick) Lyle Miller, 82, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Dick was born on December 2, 1940 to the late Errald D. “Red” and Geraldine C. (Moore) Miller. He married Joyce Hope (Kelly) Miller who preceded him in death on March 1, 2018.

Dick had many professions throughout his life and retired after many...

Jun 28, 2023

Gregory Gerald Nye, 57, Dayton, was born on December 9, 1965 and died June 28, 2023. Survivors include parents, Gerald and Ruth Nye; son, Gregory Jett; granddaughter, Rowan; and sister, Rhonda Switzer.

There will be a private service. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419-422-1500) is assisting family with arrangements. Online condolences may be...

Jun 13, 2023

Wilma Lou Van Wormer, 83, of Van Buren, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. Born in Catlin, Indiana on January 30, 1940, she was the daughter of Claude and Dorris H. (Shaw) Robinson.

Wilma is survived by her two sons, Dean J. Van Wormer, and...

Jun 13, 2023

Richard F. Sterling, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in North Baltimore, Ohio June 23, 1939, to Merle and Gladys (Jones) Sterling. He married Bonnie Jackson on December 28, 1985.

Richard is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Diana, Linda, and Jody; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and...

Jun 11, 2023

SFC Clarence Richard “Rich” Day, 89, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He served as Sergeant First Class in the MEDDAC Health Services Command and retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years. SFC Day was awarded the Purple Heart for combat in Korea, Army Commendation Medal for heroic acts in Vietnam, and...

Jun 10, 2023

Conrad John Nuzum, age 78, went to be with his Lord on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2023, with the love of his family surrounding him at home. He was born October 9, 1944, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Olin D. and Anna (Wilkinson) Nuzum. Later in life, Conrad met Judy Rottmeyer and married on February 22, 2007....

Jun 2, 2023

Norma Jean Dillon Barranco, 90, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Heritage Senior Living Center, Findlay. She was born March 1, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, to William A. Dawson and Loretta H. Dawson Hutchison.

Norma married Donald E. Dillon in 1952 and they were married for 25 years. She then married Leo J. Barranco and spent...

Jun 2, 2023

Murlin Leary Ducat, age 94, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Toledo on February 10, 1929, to Leary and Bertha (DeShetler) Ducat. Murlin married his sweetheart, Helen Schoettle, and she preceded him in death in 2013.

Murlin was a Woodward High School graduate. He went...