Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

Jennie L. Compton, went to be with the Lord Friday evening, September 9, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born April 17, 1942, in Wauseon County to the late Marion and Bernice (Seymour) Compton. She was also preceded in death by a brother at birth, Clarence. Surviving is her brother Lester, and her caregiver and longtime friend,...

Sep 9, 2022

Mark Young, 71, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mark was born on January 14, 1951, to Paul and Margaret Young.

Mark was a graduate of Findlay High School. Upon graduation, Mark pulled off 17 years in the Army ending as a SSGT and 3 years in the Navy Reserves....

Sep 8, 2022

Dorothy Euline Baker, 89, of Findlay, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Heritage Manor. She was born in Findlay to the late John and Dorothy (Harrold) Jenkins. She married Eugene Baker on April 1, 1951, and they shared 63 years together.

Dorothy enjoyed many different hobbies in her Hobby Club. She was a member of...

Sep 8, 2022

Gerald (Gerry) Sax Fenberg, 84 of Findlay, Ohio died on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in the care of Bridge Home Health and Hospice. Gerry was born on March 23, 1938, in Findlay, Ohio to the late Max W. and Dora (Sax) Fenberg. Gerry married Ruth (Ziegler) on August 31, 1968, and she survives him.

Gerry is also...

Sep 8, 2022

E. Jeannie (Snyder) Decker, 95, of Findlay, passed away peacefully September 8, 2022, at Manor at Greendale, Findlay. Jeannie married Merle Decker and he preceded in death.

Jeannie graduated from Findlay High School and worked at the Palm Steakhouse. Her and her late husband also ran a rubbish route for many years. She was always a hard...

Sep 5, 2022

Georgia Evelyn Cooper, 84, of North Baltimore, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2022, at Bridge Hospice (Wood County Hospital). She was born to the late Ernie and Opal (Harrison) Payne on January 24, 1938, in Glendale, California. On August 24, 1958, she married Conrad Cooper, who preceded her in death.

Georgia...

Sep 4, 2022

Ruth Ann Light, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Stillwater Hospice Home, Ft. Wayne. Ruth was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 17, 1942, to the late John and Violet (Martin) Wise.

Ruth married William Stimmel, and they were divorced. She then married Lynn Light. Both men preceded her in death....

Sep 2, 2022

Jim Brooks of Findlay has completed his journey home to our Lord. He was preceded by the love of his life, Mary, who passed in 2014. He will also be reunited with his father Absolem, and mother Mildred, both of Toledo.  Jim leaves behind five children: Jim Brooks Jr. (Onie), of Apache Junction, AZ; Kathy Biniak (Tab Wells), of...

Aug 30, 2022

Lawrence D. Gifford, Jr., 82, of Findlay, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Birchaven Village. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Walton, New York to Lawrence and Waneta (Adams) Gifford.

Lawrence graduated from Walton Central High school in 1957 and Hiram College in 1962. He was an engineer at GTE for over 20 years. Lawrence...

Aug 28, 2022

Andrea Clair Wirt (Andy) passed away on August 28, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 1939, the only child of the late Ralph S. and Ernestine (Hadsell) Harden. She was raised in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated valedictorian from Dubuque Senior High in 1957. She attended the State University of Iowa (SUI)...

Aug 27, 2022

Keith A. “Toad” Orians, 73, of North Baltimore and formerly of Carey, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1948 in Findlay to Arlis and Fern (Wagner) Orians. He married Lynda Beckwith Carles on October 19, 1990, and she survives.

Keith retired from Whirlpool Corporation after working there for...

Aug 25, 2022

Carolyn (Kay) Miller, 79, of Findlay, has traveled to heaven with the angels. She was a totally loving grandmother who had an active role in all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives. Kay died peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born March 5, 1943 to the late Emerson Lugibihl and Marie Lovell.

Kay is survived by her...

Aug 24, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Edward Merrin of Findlay was born on July 12, 1938 in Fredericktown, Ohio and passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 24, 2022 at the age of 84.

Chuck is the son of Frederick Leedy and Mary Adeline (Phillips) Merrin. He was the middle child of five. He graduated from Fredericktown High...

Aug 24, 2022

Leanne Nancy Silvers, peacefully passed away August 24, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center after a short intense battle with cancer at the age of 58. Born January 4, 1964 to Kenneth J. and Nancy L. (Lucas) Baerwaldt, she grew up in Findlay, Ohio. Leanne married Scott Silvers in October 1989 and he survives.

Leanne graduated from...

Aug 23, 2022

Lawrence Russell Young, age 71, of Findlay, passed away peacefully August 23, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Findlay, June 26, 1951, to Arden and Velma (Butler) Young. Lawrence married Kathy (McQuistion) in March 1983, and she survives.

Lawrence was a Riverdale High School graduate. He retired...

Aug 20, 2022

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean McFadden, beloved Mother, Sister, and Grandmother on August 20, 2022. She was born in Findlay to parents, Fred J., and Edna Mae (Steegman) Abbott on December 4, 1941.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Brian (Holly) Pahl of Louisville, KY, and Brent Pahl of...

Aug 19, 2022

Jackie Lee Eisaman, 84, of Findlay, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Washington Township to Woodrow and Mildred (Warren) Eisaman on May 30, 1938. He married Nancy Courtney on March 3, 1972.

Jackie proudly served his country in the Marines. He retired from Cooper Tire after 42 years of service. Jackie...

Aug 13, 2022

Bartley W. Pardee, 92, of Findlay, went home to be with his heavenly Father and his dear wife August 13, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Absent from the body, Present with the Lord. He was born October 22, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan, to Earl and Mary (Rummell) Pardee. Beverly Prowant and Bartley Pardee were united in marriage...

Aug 10, 2022

Nickolas A. Hudson, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 23 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1998, to Marvin Hudson Jr. and Shelly Faust.

Nick attended Arcadia Elementary School, Findlay City Schools, Millstream Career Center, and graduated from Findlay Digital Academy. Nick grew fond of the motor industry and loved...

Aug 7, 2022

Jack Edward Cannon, 88, of Findlay, died Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born in Toledo on December 30, 1933 to Dean and Lillian (Holland) Cannon. He married Lily Joan Kornstadt on September 24, 1955, and she preceded him in death.

Jack proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver and...