Obituaries

Dec 21, 2022

Kathelene Kay Lowery, 77, of Findlay, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Hospice Care Center. She was born in Findlay on July 28, 1945 to Raleigh and Helen (Whistler) Lytle. Kathelene married Ed Lowery, Jr. on January 7, 1965.

Kathelene was a member of Church of God and loved playing Yahtzee and listening to Unshackled. She was...

Dec 12, 2022

Kathy Ann (Lee) Kirian, 65, of Bloomdale, passed away December 12, 2022, at ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital. She was born September 16, 1957, in Bowling Green, to Harold and Dora (Thompson) Lee.

Kathy was a graduate of Elmwood High School. On October 29, 1977, she was united in marriage with Lester Kirian. Kathy enjoyed her time working...

Dec 1, 2022

Deborah L. Gilley, age 65, of Findlay and formerly of Kenton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay. She was born to parents, Jesse C. and Phyllis J. (Ford) Gilley Sr. on May 15, 1957 in Kenton, Ohio.

Debi was a graduate of Kenton Sr. High School, Class of 1975. She...

Nov 30, 2022

Donald Waaland, 70, of Findlay, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born in Findlay to Donald Waaland Sr. and Bonnie Lou Lloyd.

Don, along with his father, owned and operated a sports store in Findlay known as Waaland & Sons sporting goods, later known as Bonus Sports Specialties. In younger...

Nov 27, 2022

Wilbert C. Marriott, 77, of Van Buren, died Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1945 in McComb to Ivan and Mary Alice (McKibbon) Marriott.

Wilbert worked at Chrysler and loved farming, hunting, fishing and all sports. When he wasn’t spending time in the outdoors, he enjoyed the casino.

Wilbert is survived...

Nov 27, 2022

Savannah Arlene Edwards, 35, of Toledo, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Toledo to Louis Edwards, Jr., and Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Ash.

Savannah graduated from Fostoria High School. She enjoyed the card game Spades, dolphins, Elmo, dancing, and was often the life of the party. She loved tacos and mac ‘n...

Nov 18, 2022

Catherine Eisaman, 83, of Findlay, passed into her eternal life on November 18, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born to her parents Arthur and Ethel (Russell) Holdridge on April 24, 1939, in Tecumseh, Michigan.

Catherine was a housekeeper, worked on puzzles, loved to crochet and enjoyed completing her embroidery projects. Catherine loved spending time...

Nov 17, 2022

Joseph Dellecese III, age 60, of Clyde, Ohio, passed away November 17, 2022, at Heritage Village of Clyde Nursing Home. He was born to his parents, Joseph Dellecese II and Nickolina (Mobilia) Dellecese in Erie, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1962.

Joseph loved his family and always enjoyed a good game of bowling.

Joseph is survived...

Nov 13, 2022

Leon Michael “Mike” Nidek passed away at home on November 13, 2022 at 4:03 a.m.. He was born in Findlay, Ohio on September 14, 1942 to the late Sylvester and Mary Nidek (NAJDEK). On May 9, 1963, he married Karen Sue Lammers, the love of his life, and she preceded him in death just 10 days earlier on November...

Nov 8, 2022

Cheryl Jana MacDonald (lovingly know as Jana), age 59, of Findlay, passed away peacefully November 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born April 28, 1963, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Don and Bettie (Sharpe) Glaser. In December of 1984, Jana married Kevin Patrick MacDonald, and he survives.

Jana was a Manual High School...

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...