Obituaries

May 18, 2023

David Joe Hatch, age 65, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 20, 1957, in Findlay, to Ronald Hatch and Marilyn (Welch) Wymer. On July 10, 1976, he married Teresa Burkholder. They had two children, Jamie and Jeremy, and later divorced. David then married Tamara Osborne on November 19, 1988, and...

May 17, 2023

Dorothy Anne (Fleming) Rinebolt, 56, of Findlay, passed away on May 17, 2023. Anne was born on June 4, 1966 the second daughter of David and Sonja Fleming in Findlay. Anne was a long time figure skater who spent many of her childhood and early adult years on the ice, along with her figure skating she was a member...

May 16, 2023

Elizabeth Marie Smith, age 62, passed away May 16, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Fostoria on September 1, 1960, to Robert and Georgia (Smith) Weaks. Liz married her soulmate, Stephen Smith on July 4, 1990, and he survives, along with their children, Sarah (Jeremy) Brault and Brandy Keeter; grandchildren Javen Essinger and Zoe Brault; fur...

May 16, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Richards, 86, of Findlay met Jesus on May 16, peacefully surrounded by his family.  Jim was born to Willis and Dorthea Richards on June 6, 1936, in Bucyrus, Ohio.  He is a graduate of Bucyrus High School, served in the U.S. Army, then graduated from Tiffin University.  Jim will be remembered for his generous and kind...

May 13, 2023

Shirley Ann Miller, age 88, of Van Buren, went to her eternal home May 13, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born October 13, 1934, in Findlay, to Lawrence H. and Martha E. (Burnap) Mains.

Shirley was a Findlay High School graduate. She went on to work as a secretary in a law firm for...

May 13, 2023

Kenneth J. Baerwaldt, 90, of Findlay, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Ken was born on the family farm in Beardsley, Minnesota on September 30, 1932, the fourth of five children to Herman and Lizzie (Adams) Baerwaldt and was the last living child. Growing up, he was affectionately known...

May 9, 2023

Helen M. Crawford, 93, of Findlay, passed away peacefully May 9, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She has joined her husband Robert Crawford, who passed away May 8, 1997. The two were married for 50 years and are now together again. Helen was born August 7, 1929, in Findlay, to Clarence L. and Velma M. (Harkness) Trautman.

May 5, 2023

William Paul Courtney passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Countryside Manor in Fremont. He was born August 20, 1935, in Findlay, to Paul E. and Helen M. (Mohr) Courtney.

Bill was a mason tender and a member of the Laborers Union for several years before retiring. He loved trucks,...

May 3, 2023

James M. Benroth, 89, of Findlay, peacefully passed away May 3, 2023, at Birchaven Village. He was born in Bluffton on June 6, 1933, to Howard and Naomi (Guthrie) Benroth. James married the love of his life, Imogene Lehman, and she survives.

James worked as a land title contract supervisor for Marathon Petroleum for 37 years. He...

Apr 26, 2023

FRISCH, Delores Veronica “Del,” age 95, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Del was born June 24, 1927, in Ottawa Township, Putnam County, Ohio, the only child of Agnes Frank. On August 7, 1948, Del married the love of her life, Raymond J. “Ray”...

Apr 22, 2023

Dessamae “Duke” Curry, age 91, of Findlay, departed this world and entered her eternal home in heaven on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born August 22, 1931, in Williams Center, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ross and Helen (Newman) Brannan. Dessamae was the devoted and loving wife to the late David Franklin “Frank” Curry...

Apr 19, 2023

Carl L. Parsons left his “Earth Suit” and went home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. “Absent in the body, present with the Lord.”

Carl was born January 8, 1939, to Leah (Basinger) Diller Parsons and raised by Marjorie (sister) and Ernest Bartels, growing up with his nephew Michael Bartels.

After graduating from Findlay High School,...

Apr 12, 2023

Richard Allen Jones, 59, of Rawson, passed away at his residence Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born September 4, 1963, in Columbus, to Walter and Marie (Jones) Jones. On August 1, 1997, Richard married Rita Swinehart and she survives.

Richard attended Findlay High School. He worked as a flooring installation specialist for many years. Richard enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2023

Robert L. Allen, 84, of Findlay, passed away April 12, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born to Ethel and D.W. Allen on October 31, 1938, in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

During high school, Robert joined the Indiana National Guards. After graduating in 1957, he worked at RR Donnelly’s before joining the Navy with two of his classmates....

Apr 11, 2023

C. Christopher Cameron, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on April 11, 2023, at Wood County Hospital. He was born August 11, 1975, in Findlay, to parents, Paul L. and Vicky (Brinkman) Cameron. Christopher married Sarah E. (Dayton) on February 27, 2008, and she survives.

Christopher was a Findlay High School graduate. He...

Apr 11, 2023

Doris J. Kraus, age 83, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center. She was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on August 27, 1939, to Henry and Lucy (Whitaker) Hackworth, and they are both deceased. She was married to David Kraus, and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2013.

Many people enjoyed...

Apr 9, 2023

Mary E. Baumunk, 68, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at OSU Ross Medical Center in Columbus. She was born in Bluffton to Richard and Ruth (Deal) Bayless on September 30, 1954.

Mary worked at Fort Findlay Coffee & Doughnut Shoppe. She loved spending time with her family, cooking and baking her favorite dishes, especially...

Apr 7, 2023

Helen Marie Roberts, age 79, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born December 18, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Helen M. (Young) Alexander. On February 22, 1969, Helen married Bob Roberts and he survives.

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Apr 6, 2023

Shannon Wickiser, of Fostoria, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Fostoria Community Hospital at the age of 45. She was born to Tim and LeAnn (Hunt) Conley on April 11, 1977, in Tiffin, Ohio. Shannon married Rodney Wickiser on October 27, 2022, and he survives.

Shannon was a homemaker who enjoyed creating new crafty DIY projects....

Apr 5, 2023

Dale Richard Steyer, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Bridge Hospice and Care Center. He was born in New Riegel, Ohio August 31, 1942, to Richard and Rita (Elckert) Steyer.

Dale worked at Whirlpool and was also a property manager. He was an avid HO gauge train lover and enjoyed sailing and renovating houses....