Obituaries

Nov 6, 2022

Cathy K McKee, 78, of Findlay, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Findlay to Claude Wiseley and Carrol (Crook) Wiseley. She married E. Dan McKee on September 24, 1961.

Cathy was a graduate of Forest High School and had a career as a manufacturing worker. She loved her family, especially...

Nov 3, 2022

Karen Sue Nidek, 77, of Arlington, passed onto the next life on November 3, 2022. Karen was born February 17, 1945, to Ben and Mary Louise (Pacey) Lammers. She married Leon Michael Nidek on May 9, 1964, and he survives. Karen is also survived by one daughter, Kristina (John) Friese. She was preceded in death by her beloved son,...

Nov 2, 2022

Matthew G. Hill, a.k.a. “Hew”, of Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly November 2, 2022, at the age of 30. He was born October 31, 1992, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Terry and Kelly (Kubasek) Hill.

Hew was a Carey High School graduate and attended Bowling Green State University. He served in the U. S. Marines before being honorably...

Nov 1, 2022

Ellen (Bower) Hile, stepped into heaven to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 1, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Huddleston and three grandchildren, Xavier, Xanthus, and Xeanna Huddleston. Ellen is also survived by her twin sister, Elaine (Glen) Brandeberry. Her husband Steven Hile is deceased as well as her mother, Rachel Bower and...

Oct 24, 2022

Michael Dotson, 73, of Kenton and formerly of Findlay, passed away October 24, 2022, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. He was born August 1, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Joseph and Bonnie (Baughman) Dotson.

Michael was a lifelong truck driver and had previously worked at a bread bakery in Cincinnati.

Michael is survived by his son,...

Oct 24, 2022

Peggy A. Ireland, 69, of Findlay, died Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1953 in Findlay to Virgel and Lula (Ewers) Ireland.

Peggy retired from Graham Packaging. She loved playing bingo, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a member of the Elvis Presley Fan Club.

Peggy is survived by...

Oct 17, 2022

Susan J. Stanfield, 72, of Fostoria, died Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born in Findlay to Robert and Mary Jane (Worthington) Major. She was a member of Parkview Christian Church.

Susan is survived by her two children, Shawn Stanfield of Findlay and Andrea Stanfield of Fostoria; brother, Craig (Kathy) Major of Findlay; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;...

Oct 15, 2022

John William Rice, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at the age of 42 on October 15, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born January 18, 1980, in Findlay, he was the son of John Rice and Teresa (Rice) Smiley.

John enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing. Over the years, John involved himself in many things, lawncare, working...

Oct 12, 2022

Dylan Andrew Hope died unexpectedly October 12, 2022, at the age of 28. He was born in Toledo on January 9, 1994, to Rodney Hope and Katrina (Raynor) McAfee who survive. He is also survived by his fiancé, Serena Reed and their children, Aiden and Lilly Hope, and stepdaughter, Lyda Reed; his stepfather he called Dad, Tony McAfee; brother,...

Oct 12, 2022

David Alejandro Mendieta Jr., 27, of Bowling Green, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born August 6, 1995, in Bowling Green to David Mendieta and Tina L. Thomason, and they survive. David is also survived by his brother, Jose Mendieta and sisters, Amber Mendieta and Cassandra Thomason; grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded...

Oct 11, 2022

Nancy Nims, 81, of Findlay, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born on October 28, 1940 in Bluffton, Indiana to Arthur and Marjorie (Templin) Neuenschwander. She married Mason Nims on September 25, 1964.

Nancy was a member of the Millstream Rhythm Band at 50 North Senior Center, and First United Brethren Church in Findlay. She liked...

Oct 7, 2022

Marvin Leslie Tate, age 82, of Findlay, went to his heavenly home on October 7, 2022, at Birchaven Village after a long illness. He was born September 19, 1940, in McComb, Ohio to Frank and Ruth (Henry) Tate Jr.

Marvin graduated from McComb High School, Class of 1958 where he played football. The day after graduation, he...

Oct 6, 2022

Debra Jane Steffan, of Lakeview, Ohio and formerly of Findlay, entered eternal peace on October 6, 2022, at the age of 68, surrounded by her family. Born in Findlay on July 12, 1954, she was the daughter of Arthur and Rita (Pacey) Steffan.

Debra worked at Findlay Industries with 32 years of service. She was a member...

Oct 4, 2022

Michael B. Barger, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 4, 2022. He was born January 26, 1942, in Findlay to Bruce B. and Dorothy (Wise) Barger. Michael married his first wife, Linda (Boyles) Barger-Hensley and she preceded him in death. He later married Patricia (Bracy) Barger in February of 1990 and...

Oct 2, 2022

Vicki Lynn Wade, 70, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Vicki was born on September 13, 1952 in Fostoria to the late Wilbur and Velma (Harrold) Loman. On August 22, 1970 she married Thomas Wade and he preceded her in death.

Vicki was a homemaker, taking great care of...

Sep 25, 2022

Ruby M. Clark, 74, of Findlay, died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1947 in Findlay to Earl and Helen (Mohr) Courtney.

Ruby is survived by her children, Don Clark and Shelly Erlund, both of Findlay; brothers, Bill and Terry Courtney; sisters, JoAnn Siferd and Nancy Eisaman; eight...

Sep 25, 2022

Janet Kay Bolander, age 78, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away peacefully September 25, 2022, at Birchaven Village. She was born February 19, 1944, in Findlay to Niles E. and Nelly M. (Downing) Waren. Janet married Paul Glenn Bolander on April 20, 1963, and he preceded her in death in April of 2019.

Janet was a Mt. Cory...

Sep 25, 2022

Lloyd E. Waller, 85, of Findlay, died Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born in Patterson, Ohio to William and Alice (Seymour) Waller on July 31, 1937. He married Sharon Iden on October 29, 1960.

Lloyd retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company after 40 years of service. He served our country as a Marine and was...

Sep 13, 2022

Carla Rae Coleman, 58, of Lima, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with loved ones by her side. She was born in Allegany County, Maryland to Raymond C. and Earletta V. (Fryer) Powers on July 26, 1964.

Carla graduated from high school and went on to become an STNA where...

Sep 11, 2022

Debra Hardwick, age 66, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born August 29, 1956, in Findlay, to Donald and Ruth (Minard) VanAtta. Debra married Denny Hardwick in April of 1976 and he preceded her in death in 2019. Shortly after they began their life together, they had two sons, Kevin and...