Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

John Harold Wilcox, age 66, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023. He was born January 19, 1957, to Melford and Walta Lou (Dillon) Wilcox in Findlay. John married Mary Jo Wilcox in 1981 and they later divorced.

John was a Findlay High School graduate. Upon graduating, he spent his entire career working at Kroger,...

Jul 11, 2023

Gerald Charles “Chuck” George, age 62, passed away July 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1961, in Findlay to Gerald D. and Mary A. (Bish) George.

Chuck graduated from Liberty-Benton High School in 1979. He worked at Meador Trucking, HHWP CAC Headstart, Hancock Senior Transportation, Monaco’s Pizza, Pizza Brother’s, Domino’s Pizza,...

Jun 29, 2023

Richard (Dick) Lyle Miller, 82, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Dick was born on December 2, 1940 to the late Errald D. “Red” and Geraldine C. (Moore) Miller. He married Joyce Hope (Kelly) Miller who preceded him in death on March 1, 2018.

Dick had many professions throughout his life and retired after many...

Jun 28, 2023

Gregory Gerald Nye, 57, Dayton, was born on December 9, 1965 and died June 28, 2023. Survivors include parents, Gerald and Ruth Nye; son, Gregory Jett; granddaughter, Rowan; and sister, Rhonda Switzer.

There will be a private service. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419-422-1500) is assisting family with arrangements. Online condolences may be...

Jun 13, 2023

Wilma Lou Van Wormer, 83, of Van Buren, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2023, in the presence of loved ones. Born in Catlin, Indiana on January 30, 1940, she was the daughter of Claude and Dorris H. (Shaw) Robinson.

Wilma is survived by her two sons, Dean J. Van Wormer, and...

Jun 13, 2023

Richard F. Sterling, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in North Baltimore, Ohio June 23, 1939, to Merle and Gladys (Jones) Sterling. He married Bonnie Jackson on December 28, 1985.

Richard is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Diana, Linda, and Jody; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and...

Jun 11, 2023

SFC Clarence Richard “Rich” Day, 89, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He served as Sergeant First Class in the MEDDAC Health Services Command and retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years. SFC Day was awarded the Purple Heart for combat in Korea, Army Commendation Medal for heroic acts in Vietnam, and...

Jun 10, 2023

Conrad John Nuzum, age 78, went to be with his Lord on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2023, with the love of his family surrounding him at home. He was born October 9, 1944, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Olin D. and Anna (Wilkinson) Nuzum. Later in life, Conrad met Judy Rottmeyer and married on February 22, 2007....

Jun 2, 2023

Norma Jean Dillon Barranco, 90, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Heritage Senior Living Center, Findlay. She was born March 1, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, to William A. Dawson and Loretta H. Dawson Hutchison.

Norma married Donald E. Dillon in 1952 and they were married for 25 years. She then married Leo J. Barranco and spent...

Jun 2, 2023

Murlin Leary Ducat, age 94, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Toledo on February 10, 1929, to Leary and Bertha (DeShetler) Ducat. Murlin married his sweetheart, Helen Schoettle, and she preceded him in death in 2013.

Murlin was a Woodward High School graduate. He went...

Jun 1, 2023

Lyda Auxier, 88, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Birchaven Village. She was born on December 24, 1934 in East Point, Kentucky to the late Ollie and Lyda Conley. Lyda married her childhood sweetheart, Richard, and together they raised two children, Rick and Linda.

Lyda accepted the Lord as her Savior and was a...

Jun 1, 2023

John Breitigam Sr., age 74, went to his eternal home Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on January 16, 1949, to Howard H. and Genevieve M. (McLaughlin) Breitigam.

John was a graduate of Findlay High School. He married Connie Baumunk on October 16, 1966. John loved golf, classic cars,...

May 30, 2023

Joseph A. Sarna was born in Cleveland, OH on August 19, 1935, to John and Anna Sarna. From the age of 3 he was in the Cuyahoga Welfare System and was a foster child in several homes. At the age of 9 he was moved to Euclid, Ohio to live with his permanent foster parents, William and Helen Ryan...

May 28, 2023

David E. Turner, Sr., age 80, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio July 17, 1942, to Dale and Mary (Fiesle) Turner. He married Sharon (Helm) Turner in 1971, and she preceded him in death in 2013.

Dave retired from Hancock Area Transportation Services as a driver....

May 27, 2023

Brian Keith Holland, 45, of Fostoria, peacefully passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born December 29, 1978, in Houston, Texas. He moved to Ohio in 2000 to be with family.

Brian is survived by his children, Jace, Zaida, and Sean Holland, all of Fostoria; siblings, James Crittenden,...

May 26, 2023

Junior Levi Emmons, 83, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born November 30, 1939, in Fostoria, to Floyd and Juanita (Anon) Emmons. On October 11, 2008, Junior married Sharon K. Milligan and she survives.

Junior worked as a tire builder in the tire industry for many years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed gardening...

May 22, 2023

Dustin Eric Alan Shively, of Fostoria, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2023, at the age of 39. Born May 11, 1984, in Findlay, Dustin was the first son of David and Lisa (Karn) Shively.

Dustin was a Lakota High School graduate and attended Terra State Community College. At the time of his death, Dustin was...

May 19, 2023

Philip G. Dick, 78, of Findlay, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bridge Home Hospice Center, Findlay. He was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Russel and Regina Dick, who preceded him in death. Philip was a 1962 graduate of Mt. Hope High School in Kansas. He received a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering from The...

May 18, 2023

Tracy Eugene Weddington, 65, of Findlay, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born August 16, 1957, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Bobby and Glynith Mae (Gilliam) Weddington. Tracy was warmly greeted by his loving wife, Marretta Inez Weddington, who preceded him in February.

Tracy was a graduate of Roosevelt High School...

May 18, 2023

Theodore R. Morrow, age 91, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Crestline, Ohio June 15, 1931, to Ross and Ruth (Fisher) Morrow.

Ted married Mary Jo Smith on May 5, 1956. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He owned Ted Morrow TV and Appliance....