Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Raymond J. "Ray" Frisch

Raymond J. "Ray" Frisch

Jun 30, 2022

FRISCH, Raymond John, “Ray”, age 95, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Ray was born May 23, 1927, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William J. and Cecelia L. Frisch (nee Reinhart), the youngest of four children.

At the age of eighteen, Ray answered...

Frances R. (Bollinger) Phillips

Frances R. (Bollinger) Phillips

Jun 27, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, Frances Roberta (Bollinger) Phillips, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence at the age of 80 years. She was born December 2, 1941, in Marion, Ohio, to Franklin and Helen (Pummel) Bollinger.

Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

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Betty L. (Burk) Oberly

Betty L. (Burk) Oberly

Jun 27, 2022

Betty Louise (Burk) Oberly, 95, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away June 27, 2022. She was born in Findlay on March 14, 1927, to the late Ray and Clara (Kistler) Burk. She had an older sister, Evelyn Beck, who preceded her in death.

Betty married Howard Oberly on November 13, 1948. They were blessed with 72 years of...

John H. Kline

John H. Kline

Jun 21, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21st, John went to meet his heavenly Father at the age of 91 years old. John was born to Floyd “Frenchie” and Monetta (Spitler) Kline on April 9, 1931, in Hoytville, Ohio. In 1950, he married Luella (Sites) and they had two sons.

John was born and raised in Hoytville, Ohio and attended the...

Roger C. Ruffell

Roger C. Ruffell

Jun 15, 2022

Roger Church Ruffell, 97, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born February 17, 1925, in Rochester, New York, to Ernest and Francis (Church) Ruffell.

Roger, an Eastman Kodak retiree after 37 years, led an active life in the Rochester, New York area and Findlay, Ohio. He...

Consuelo "Connie" Cortez Chapa

Consuelo "Connie" Cortez Chapa

Jun 14, 2022

Born August 18, 1938, San Antonio, Texas.

She fell asleep and awakened to light, pure, precious light, on the other side of the Veil on June 14, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.

Connie was the eldest of five children born to Domingo R. and Leonore C. Chapa, who preceded her in death as well as a...

Debra J. Bohanon

Debra J. Bohanon

Jun 13, 2022

Debra J. Bohanon, 65, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Monday, June 13, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born September 26, 1956, in Fostoria, to Frank and LaFawn (Keckler) Scott. Debra married Robert Bohanon on June 26, 1976, and he survives.

Debra was a Fostoria High School graduate. She loved spending time with her...

Arvin "Woody" E. Curlis

Arvin "Woody" E. Curlis

Jun 13, 2022

Arvin “Woody” E. Curlis, age 84, of Findlay, passed gently into God’s loving arms on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. He was born August 30, 1937, in Bradner, Ohio to Walter W. and LaVilla (Babcock) Curlis. After moving back to Findlay, Woody met the love of his life, Maria.

Curlis, a native...

Joe H. Lewis

Joe H. Lewis

Jun 9, 2022

Joseph Henry Lewis, 45, of Findlay, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born December 27, 1976, in Findlay to Ronald Lee and Deborah Ann (Christman) Lewis.

Joe loved the adrenaline rush of riding dirt bikes and racing. He was a high school graduate and worked as a carpenter. Joe loved his family and spending time...

Tyrone R. Taylor

Tyrone R. Taylor

Jun 8, 2022

Tyrone R. Taylor, age 69, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center with his loving family at his side. He was born in Findlay on May 16, 1953, to Lloyd and Margaret (Whitten) Taylor. Tyrone married Julie (Harrison) in September 2003, and together, they shared 18 years of marriage.

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Robert E. Wareham

Robert E. Wareham

Jun 8, 2022

Robert Eugene Wareham, aged 91, passed away on June 8, 2022. Bob’s optimism and easy-going nature made the world around him a brighter, better place.

Bob was born and grew up in Swissvale, Pennsylvania. He studied at Otterbein College where he met the love of his life, Sarah “Sally” Ann (Hall) Wareham who passed in 2005. After...

William H. Davis

William H. Davis

Jun 3, 2022

William “Bill” H. Davis, 83, of Findlay, peacefully passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born in Republic, Ohio on February 6, 1939, to Russell and Lillian (Wilson) Davis. On May 31, 1975, Bill married Phyllis (Traucht). Together they shared 47 years of marriage.

Bill...

Alice M. Greer

Alice M. Greer

Jun 2, 2022

Alice Marie Greer, 62, of DeGraff, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Ohio Health Grant Medical Center, Columbus. She was born July 30, 1959, in Findlay, to the late Jack and Nevada (Thompson) Greer.

Alice is survived by her only daughter, Lindsay (Randy) Kinsey; two brothers, Gary (Betty) Greer, and Mike (Laura) Greer; three sisters,...

Helen L. Schmidt

Helen L. Schmidt

Jun 1, 2022

Helen Lucille Schmidt, 88, of North Baltimore, passed away peacefully at Briar Hill Nursing Home. She was born May 21, 1934, in Toledo, to Jerry and Isabelle (Wilke) Burkholder. Helen married Donald Schmidt and he preceded her in death.

Helen was a Pandora-Gilboa High School graduate and continued her education where she earned her degree in Nursing...

Ruth Ann Walker

Ruth Ann Walker

May 29, 2022

Ruth Ann Walker, 67, of Tiffin, gently fell asleep at Saint Francis Senior Ministries on May 29, 2022. She was born in Fostoria, September 15, 1954, to Ruth L. Honesto and Robert Garza Sr.

Ruth was wonderfully creative and was always working on a project. It was her life’s work to keep her friends and family warm...

Nancy L. (Davidson)  Landry

Nancy L. (Davidson) Landry

May 25, 2022

Our most beautiful and wonderful wife, mom, and sister, Nancy Lee (Davidson) Landry, 73, of Lima, passed away peacefully with her husband Patrick and son Mark by her side, May 25, 2022, at The Springs of Lima. She was born February 4, 1949, in Westfield, Massachusetts, to Lawrence and Etta (Welcome) Davidson.

Nancy grew up in Blandford,...

Verl W. Ballmer

Verl W. Ballmer

May 21, 2022

Verl W. Ballmer, 95, of Findlay, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home May 21, 2022. He was born in a Christian home which would influence his later life.

After high school, Verl enlisted in the Navy and served in the Seabees during World War II. During this time, he felt God calling him to preach...

Connie P. Arnold

Connie P. Arnold

May 16, 2022

Constance “Connie” Arnold, 84, of Findlay, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Connie was born in Lakewood, Ohio on February 28, 1938, to the late Elizabeth Gilbert Paul and Harold Maurice Paul.

Connie married Don Arnold on September 21, 1968, and Don preceded her in death in November 2006. She is...

Robert J. Horvath

Robert J. Horvath

May 10, 2022

Robert John Horvath, 66, of Findlay, peacefully passed surrounded by love and family on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born June 16, 1955, in Washington, PA; the son of the late John F. and Thresa D. (Taper) Horvath. On April 28, 1984, Robert, and Joanie (Essinger) were united in marriage. They shared...

Delores J. Shumaker

Delores J. Shumaker

May 7, 2022

Delores J. Shumaker, 84, of Findlay, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Templeton, Pennsylvania to Edward B. and Anna L. (Myers) Reedy.

Delores is survived by a sisters, Lois Bayliff of Findlay, and Donna Marrapodi of Kittanning, Pennsylvania, a brother, Larry Reedy...

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