Obituaries

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...

Mar 13, 2024

James J. Lowden, 77, of Findlay, passed away March 13, 2024, at his residence in Mount Blanchard.

James was born June 10, 1946, in Findlay, to Porter and Leela (Latham) Lowden, and they are both deceased. He graduated from Findlay High School and retired as a machinist and tool and die maker. He was a member of...

Mar 6, 2024

Rosemary (Emerine) Gardner, age 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Morristown, New Jersey. Rosemary was born January 5, 1944, in Fostoria, Ohio to Harold and Mary (Higley) Emerine.

In 1961, Rosemary graduated from Beauty School in Toledo, Ohio. In April 1965, Rosemary married Michael DiCicco in Westminster, California and they later...

Mar 6, 2024

Amy Jo Noel (Beshalske) was born Aug. 11, 1962, to Don and Jeanette Beshalske. She married Doug Noel on May 28, 1982. She passed peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Amy worked at Forest Christian Preschool before dedicating over 20 years as the children's librarian at Forest-Jackson Public Library. She is survived by her husband, Doug; daughter, Chloe (Max) Gauthier;...

Feb 28, 2024

Patricia (Patti) Tisci, 64, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patti was born August 21, 1959, in Findlay to William “Patrick” and Judy (Gillespie) McMahon. She was a 1977 graduate of Findlay High School. She retired from Basol Maintenance,...

Feb 27, 2024

Scott Frazier, 65, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at his residence.

Scott was born September 18, 1958, in Toledo to Harry and Virginia Latane (Profitt) Frazier. Scott married Lisa Hensley, and she survives. He was a truck driver for most of his life and loved fishing with his brothers.

Those left behind...

Feb 21, 2024

Vincent Biagio Mariani died February 21, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born in Bridgeport, CT January 23, 1929, to Ferdinand and Irma (Dodi) Mariani. He married Bonnie Kay Kobe on February 11, 1977, and she survives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Claflin.

Vincent graduated from Auburn High School in...

Feb 13, 2024

Wheelchair sassy, balloon enthusiast, and music fan/critic, Monique “Mo Mo” Hamilton was born in Findlay June 18, 2002, to Duke Hamilton Jr. of Findlay and Patricia Miller of Bronx, New York. Mo Mo gained her precious angel wings on February 13, 2024, with her family by her side, at the age of 21 after a long battle with pneumonia...

Feb 12, 2024

Alice Louise Fenstermaker, age 58, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024.  She was born January 10, 1966, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Norman M. and Treva L. (Grismore) Fenstermaker.

Alice was a graduate of Arcadia High School and received her bachelor's degree from Cedarville University. She was a member at 50 North Senior Center,...

Feb 10, 2024

Velva June Beal, age 83, of Macomb, Illinois, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Velva was born June 19, 1940, in Ulvah, Kentucky to Vernis and Eva (Campbell) Back.

Velva June attended Appalachian Bible College, and after graduation, she was a missionary in Southeastern Kentucky. During this time, she met...

Feb 10, 2024

Paul Harmon Boucher, 69, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence. Paul was born May 31, 1954, in Upper Sandusky, to Ray and Thelma (Riley) Boucher.

Paul married Theresa Vance on May 1, 1976. He graduated from Upper Sandusky High School and went on to become a welder and tool and die...

Feb 8, 2024

Ivan Paul Steinhour Jr., 66, of Findlay sailed into Heaven’s Harbor, on February 8, 2024, from The Heritage while surrounded by family.

Paul was born January 24, 1958, in Richland, WA to Army service member Ivan and Donna (Sulser) Steinhour Sr. Paul married Debra Henderson October 23, 1976, and they later divorced; in their thirty years of...

Feb 6, 2024

Darrell H. Sadler, Sr., 72, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Darrell was born January 13, 1952, to Lloyd and Alice (Sowards) Sadler in Portsmouth, Ohio. He married Gara (Lepper) on July 28, 2017, and have shared six loving years together.

Darrell had a great sense of...

Feb 4, 2024

Phillip Eugene Lee went to be with Our Lord and Savior, February 4, 2024.

He was born June 29, 1958, in Findlay to Dewey and Ruth (King) Lee, and they preceded him in death. Phillip married Tammy Osborne and had three children with her, PJ, Alison, and Sarah; and two grandchildren, Jake, and Emily. They were divorced....

Feb 2, 2024

On Friday, February 2, 2024, Storm Michael Rieman, beautiful baby boy of Izabella Sterling and Anthony Rieman, passed away shortly after birth at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

Our time with Storm was short, but we are grateful for the time we were blessed with. Storm filled our hearts with so much love and most importantly, heaven has gained...

Jan 30, 2024

Barbara Jean DeRan, went to join her husband, parents and many friends and relatives at the Lord’s house on January 30, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born in Tiffin on December 29, 1938, to Henry F. and Dorothy M. (Snay) Eborg.

After graduating from Old Fort High School in 1956, she...