Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Carolyn Adelle (Marvin) St. James, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend.

After graduation from Arcadia High School, she worked for 48 years as a legal secretary. She was a charter member of the Findlay Legal Secretaries Association. She also served in various...

Dec 25, 2023

Sharon Elaine Peavler, 77, of McComb, passed away December 25, 2023, at her residence. Born in Toledo on October 29, 1946, she is the daughter of Lawrence and Vera (Grover) Baker Sr. Sharon married Samuel E. Peavler Sr. on March 2, 1965, and he survives.

After graduating from North Baltimore High School, Sharon attended Tiffin University, graduating...

Dec 22, 2023

Jim Bob Breyman, age 70, of Arcadia, passed away December 22, 2023, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born April 10, 1953, in Findlay, to Karl and Pauline (Davis) Breyman. On January 13, 1973, Jim married Patricia Mellott, and she preceded him in death in 2016.

Jim graduated from Arcadia High School....

Dec 21, 2023

Joyce Ann Swope, age 86, of Fostoria, passed away December 21, 2023, at Independence House in Fostoria. She was born August 17, 1937, in Fostoria, to Raymond and Muriel (Brickle) Gwiner. On February 12, 1956, Joyce married Dale Swope and he preceded her in death in 2018.

Joyce graduated from Fostoria High School. She was the office...

Dec 17, 2023

Allegonda F. “Gonny” McCracken, age 76, of Van Buren, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born on March 4, 1947 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands, she was the daughter of Herman and Maria (Oriens) Holweg.

Gonny graduated from high school and continued her education earning...

Dec 15, 2023

Raymond Virgil Daughenbaugh, Jr., of Findlay, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023, at Bright Hospice Care Center, at the age of 49. He was born March 6, 1974, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Raymond V. and Carolyn J. (McConaha) Daughenbaugh Sr.

Raymond was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed cooking their...

Dec 14, 2023

James “Jim” Barrett, 84, of Rawson, went peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 14, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Carey, Ohio, to Carl and Glenrose (Whaley) Barrett. Jim married Barbara A. Cameron on June 3, 1961, and they later divorced. In 1995, he married Pilar “Marty” (Gonzales)....

Dec 12, 2023

Tamara Lee Wilkes, age 61, of Findlay passed away on December 12, 2023. She was born April 3, 1962, to Phillip and Lucy (Boyles) Benfield, Sr. On October 13, 2001, Tamara married James Wilkes.

Tamara was involved in the Lupus Foundation. She liked going on cruises with her family, reading cruise blogs and watching reruns on ROKU....

Dec 6, 2023

John Thomas Callahan III, of Lima, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023, at home with family by his side at the age of 58. He was born June 22, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio, to Patricia Collins.

On May 23, 2008, John was united in marriage to April (Watson).

John attended The University of Findlay...

Dec 5, 2023

James Robert Stock, Sr., age 85, of Findlay, passed away December 5, 2023, at the Manor at Greendale. He was born March 26, 1938, in Carey, to Henry and Mary (Gobrecht) Stock. On May 21, 1994, James married Frances Smith Wolfrum.

James was a member of the 1956 graduating class at Carey High School. He then enrolled...

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...