Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Dessamae “Duke” Curry, age 91, of Findlay, departed this world and entered her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born August 22, 1931, in Williams Center, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ross and Helen (Newman) Brannan. Dessamae was the devoted and loving wife to the late David Franklin “Frank” Curry...

Apr 19, 2023

Carl L. Parsons left his “Earth Suit” and went home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. “Absent in the body, present with the Lord.”

Carl was born January 8, 1939, to Leah (Basinger) Diller Parsons and raised by Marjorie (sister) and Ernest Bartels, growing up with his nephew Michael Bartels.

After graduating from Findlay High School,...

Apr 12, 2023

Richard Allen Jones, 59, of Rawson, passed away at his residence Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born September 4, 1963, in Columbus, to Walter and Marie (Jones) Jones. On August 1, 1997, Richard married Rita Swinehart and she survives.

Richard attended Findlay High School. He worked as a flooring installation specialist for many years. Richard enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2023

Robert L. Allen, 84, of Findlay, passed away April 12, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born to Ethel and D.W. Allen on October 31, 1938, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

During high school, Robert joined the Indiana National Guards. After graduating in 1957, he worked at RR Donnelly’s before joining the Navy with two of his classmates....

Apr 11, 2023

C. Christopher Cameron, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on April 11, 2023, at Wood County Hospital. He was born August 11, 1975, in Findlay, to parents, Paul L. and Vicky (Brinkman) Cameron. Christopher married Sarah E. (Dayton) on February 27, 2008, and she survives.

Christopher was a Findlay High School graduate. He...

Apr 11, 2023

Doris J. Kraus, age 83, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center. She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on August 27, 1939, to Henry and Lucy (Whitaker) Hackworth, and they are both deceased. She was married to David Kraus, and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2013.

Many people enjoyed...

Apr 9, 2023

Mary E. Baumunk, 68, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at OSU Ross Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Bluffton to Richard and Ruth (Deal) Bayless on September 30, 1954.

Mary worked at Fort Findlay Coffee & Doughnut Shoppe. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and baking her favorite dishes, especially...

Apr 7, 2023

Helen Marie Roberts, age 79, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born December 18, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Helen M. (Young) Alexander. On February 22, 1969, Helen married Bob Roberts and he survives.

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Apr 6, 2023

Shannon Wickiser, of Fostoria, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Fostoria Community Hospital at the age of 45. She was born to Tim and LeAnn (Hunt) Conley on April 11, 1977, in Tiffin, Ohio. Shannon married Rodney Wickiser on October 27, 2022, and he survives.

Shannon was a homemaker who enjoyed creating new crafty DIY projects....

Apr 5, 2023

Dale Richard Steyer, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center. He was born in New Riegel, Ohio August 31, 1942, to Richard and Rita (Elckert) Steyer.

Dale worked at Whirlpool and was also a property manager. He was an avid HO gauge train lover and enjoyed sailing and renovating houses....

Mar 21, 2023

Carl L. Arnold, age 90, peacefully passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born February 20, 1933, in Findlay, to Edson M. and Gladys L. (Hill) Arnold. On March 7, 1953, Carl married his loving wife, D. June (Hampton) Arnold, and she preceded him in death in 2022.

Carl worked in...

Mar 21, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” C. Trotta 93, of Findlay, was called home on March 21, 2023. She was born July 23, 1929 in Cincinnati to the late Raymond and Clara (North) Feldhaus. Elizabeth married the love of her life, Salvatore Anthony “Tony” Trotta Jr., and they shared 59 loving years together before his passing in 2016.

Betty worked as...

Mar 19, 2023

Judith Elaine Reed, 83, of Findlay, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at The Manor at Greendale. She was born February 22, 1940, in Findlay, Ohio to the late W. Harold and Hazel K. (Firestone) Fry.

Judith was loved and cherished by many people including her daughters, Rechelle R. (Audet) VanAman of Findlay,...

Mar 17, 2023

Gerald Baird, age 75, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Genoa, Ohio June 7, 1947, to William Ward Baird and Beatrice Plantz Baird.

Gary was a graduate of Genoa High School in the Class of 1965 and went into the Army to serve during the Vietnam war. He followed...

Mar 16, 2023

Charles Paul Duby, age 80, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Manhattan, New York on March 5, 1943, to Henry and Clara (Hoos) Duby. Charles married Anne Harrington on June 25, 1967, and she preceded him in death.

Charlie served in the National Guard and worked as a salesman...

Mar 10, 2023

Mary Ellen Hampshire, age 98, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, March 10th, 2023, at Birchaven Village. She was born in Findlay, Ohio July 26, 1924, to Harry V. Farmer and Lola G. Farmer Bare.

Mary was a member of Findlay Grace Brethren Church and was a faithful servant...

Mar 3, 2023

Mary Anne Reeves was born on December 23, 1937 to Peter and Nellie (Mora) Miller in Los Angeles, California. She attended Excelsior High School in Norwalk, California. Mary Anne moved to Findlay many years ago but continued to have strong connections to California. She relocated from Findlay to Leetonia, Ohio after the passing of her husband, Bob.

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Feb 28, 2023

Robert L. Williams Sr., 75, of Findlay, entered eternal rest February 28, 2023, at The Heritage. He was born November 19, 1947, in Adrian, Michigan, to James E. and Betty L. (Crow) Williams. Robert married his sweetheart, Ginger Saunders in August 1970, and she survives.

Bob served as Assistant Chief, first responder, and was a volunteer fireman...

Feb 27, 2023

George Harold Folk, 84, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2023, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. He was born September 12, 1938, in Findlay, Ohio to Earl E. and Mary N. (Corron) Folk. George was married to Lola Shafer, and they divorced.

George was a graduate of Findlay High School, class of 1957. He...

Feb 24, 2023

Robert Lee Donaldson, age 63, of North Baltimore, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio July 25, 1959, to Gordon and Lucille (Laprad) Donaldson.

Robert was a carpenter who enjoyed working on cars, antiquing, old trucks, drinking coffee, reading the Bible, and cats.

Robert is survived by his children,...