Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Kim Marie Ledden (Garza) Crawford, age 65, of Findlay, entered eternal rest Friday, February 24, 2023, at Birchaven Village. She was born November 2, 1957, in Liverpool, England, to Gil and Pauline (Ledden) Garza.

Kim’s joy in life was spending time with her family, cooking and baking their favorite meals and desserts. While her health permitted, she...

Feb 22, 2023

Brenda J. (Powell) Kowalski, 72, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Bowling Green. She was born March 18, 1950, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to John and Betty (Himes) Powell.

Brenda was a graduate of Kenton High School, class of 1968. On June 18, 1973,...

Feb 18, 2023

Chelsea Beatrice Finsel Kundrat, age 32, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 18, 2023, in California. She was born in Findlay, Ohio March 4, 1990, to Todd Finsel and Heather Joseph. She married Eric Kundrat on January 31, 2012, and he preceded her in death in 2021.

Chelsea was a graduate of Findlay...

Feb 18, 2023

Merretta Inez Weddington, 65, of Findlay, Ohio, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Merretta Inez was born August 17, 1957, to Olin and Grace Blackburn in Pikeville, Kentucky. In 1978, Merretta married Tracy Eugene Weddington at Stone Coal Church of Christ in Pikeville. Merretta and Tracy went on to have two children, Bret, and...

Feb 18, 2023

Marjorie Elaine (Basinger) Perkins, age 88, of Findlay, went to her eternal rest February 18, 2023, at Brookdale Findlay. She was born November 10, 1934, in Bluffton to Wilmer and Phebe (DeCamp) Basinger. Marjorie married Thomas T. Perkins on September 5, 1959, and he preceded her in death in 2016.

Marjorie graduated from Cory-Rawson High School. She...

Feb 18, 2023

Lynn Alan Davidson, 79, died February 18 , 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living, Findlay, surrounded by his three children.

Lynn was born March 8, 1943, at Fort Sam Houston Army Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. His father, F. Derol “Bud” Davidson, was stationed there while serving in the U.S. Army. At 6 weeks old, Lynn traveled by...

Feb 13, 2023

Harley Victor Russell, age 75, Findlay, passed away February 13, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio June 28, 1947 to Harley and Winnie (Clagg) Russell. He married Barbara Rode March 17, 1995.

Harley retired from Whirlpool Corporation after over 25 years of service. He was a member of GWRRA (Goldwing motorcycles) and...

Feb 9, 2023

David Arthur Cusac, 83, of Findlay, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 9, 2023. He was born September 17, 1939, in Putnam County to John and Agnes (Myers) Cusac. Dave married Wanda Firestine on June 9, 1984 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

A 1957 graduate of Leipsic High School, Dave played football,...

Feb 8, 2023

Mary A. Broad, 83, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1939 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Barborich) Kreager. She married Larry Robert Eaton, and he passed away in 1963. She then married Philip Broad, and he passed in 2017.

Mary attended Fremont High School...

Feb 8, 2023

Sharon Kay McKee, 71, of Findlay, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born June 18, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, to Frances and Mary Alice (Maybrey) Landon. Sharon married Richard McKee on September 20, 1969, and he preceded her in death in May of 2018.

Sharon was a Riverdale High School graduate. She...

Feb 7, 2023

Roxanne Marie Cutlip, 63, of Findlay, peacefully passed away February 7, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. She was born to Leonard and Betty (Yates) Burlile on February 14, 1959, in Fostoria, Ohio.

Roxanne loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was an avid OSU fan and in her spare time, she...

Feb 5, 2023

Ronald “Bud” Erwin Beach, age 86, of Rawson, Ohio died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born in Findlay, Ohio September 29, 1936, to Albert and Velma (Marohn) Beach. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda (Amstutz) Beach in 1975. He then married Nola (Lehman) Corbin on October 1, 1977, and...

Feb 4, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Lewis Jimison, 88, of Van Buren, Ohio, passed away February 4, 2023, at Birchaven Village from age related issues. He was born June 2, 1934, in Findlay, Ohio, to Charles J. and Margaret (Lanning) Jimison in Findlay.

Chuck was a graduate of North Baltimore High School. After graduating, he proudly served in the US Army...

Feb 3, 2023

Jaclyn R. Hunter, age 36, died on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Tiffin, Ohio December 31, 1986, to Thomas and Lora (Mullholand) Hunter.

Jaclyn is survived by her father, Thomas; stepmother, Sharlene Hunter; two brothers, Joe (Christine) Hunter, and Jeff (McKenna) Hunter; beloved nieces, Harper, Hazel, Quinn, Zoe, Lola,...

Feb 2, 2023

Rita L. Mason, age 74, died Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born in Lima on October 9, 1948 to Edward and Mary (Tabler) Bruin.

Rita is survived by her son, Edward (Terri) Mason; her daughters, Stephanie Vasquez and Teresa Nguyen; brother, James (Linda) Bruin; sister, Kathleen Williams; seven grandchildren; and...

Jan 30, 2023

Beverly Carol Brown (known to her friends as Carol), age 77, of Findlay, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born June 17, 1945, in Seattle, Washington to Owen DeVere and Betty (Huntsman) Wilson. She spent much of her youth in Marion, Ohio before moving to Butler, Ohio, and graduating from Clear Fork...

Jan 28, 2023

Evelyn L. Miller, age 92, passed away on January 28, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center, Findlay, Ohio. She was born in Findlay on July 3, 1930 to Ewing and Gertrude Waltermire. She married Joseph W. Miller October, 1952 and he preceded her in death on July 28, 2007.

Evelyn family includes children: Patty Trimble, Steven...

Jan 28, 2023

What do you say about Jerry? He was just one of those good ole boys that loved fishing and farming. He also loved anything to do with tractors! And volunteered every year at the fair in the antique tractor tent. He was an amazing husband and best friend. You will be missed, my Jer Bear.

Jan 23, 2023

Donna Eileen Monday, 88, of Arlington, formerly of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, January 23, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was born May 15, 1934, to the late George and Helen (Daugherty) Gaertner. Donna was the middle child along with four brothers, Charles, Kenneth, Jerry, and Gerald, who preceded her in death. She was married to...

Jan 19, 2023

Eileen Bernice (Bonner) Lyon, 91, of Findlay, Ohio died at 11:16 a.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023 at home. She was born July 6, 1931 in Huntington County, Indiana to Guy H. and Dessie M. (Waters) Bonner, both deceased. She graduated from Union Township High School, Huntington County, Indiana in 1949 and from International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana...