Obituaries

Feb 25, 2022

Kathleen O. “Katie” Heydinger Gates, 79, of Findlay, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born August 29, 1942, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Ralph C. and Rosella (Missler) Heydinger. On June 12, 1965, Katie was married to John C. Gates who preceded her in death September 20, 2005.

Katie graduated...

Feb 24, 2022

Karen Louise (Shelly) Mohney, 75, of Perrysburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family February 24, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born November 27, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio to Paul A. and Vera L. (Hinkle) Shelly. On May 27, 1967, Karen, and Noden R. (Russell) Mohney were united in marriage.

Karen graduated high...

Feb 20, 2022

Jerry McAdoo, 89, a fun loving, creative, story-telling Irishman died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at his Findlay residence after a long illness.

Euchre was his game. Steelers were his team. Trivia was his superpower. He loved watching “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” playing games with the family, and rooting for any Pittsburgh sports team. He attended nearly...

Feb 19, 2022

Ruth Eleanor Benjamin, 79, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born March 20, 1942, in Fombell, Pennsylvania to King R. and Daisybelle (Bowser) Nye.

Ruth graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania in 1960. Five years later, she married her soulmate of 44 years, William M. Benjamin, until his...

Feb 19, 2022

John “Jack” Franklin Bruno, 88, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Birchaven Village. He was born August 5, 1933, in Ravenna, Ohio to Charles and Frieda (DeLong) Bruno. Jack married his wife, Jeannette (Boerger), on August 8, 1991, and she survives.

Jack graduated from Chillicothe High School. He worked at Air Products...

Feb 18, 2022

Oliver H. Smith Jr., 84, of North Baltimore, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2022, at Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore. He was born November 27, 1937, in Delphos, Ohio to Oliver H. Smith Sr. and Mary Smith. He married Marilyn (Pohlabel) Smith and she preceded him in death.

Oliver graduated high school and shortly after, enlisted...

Feb 17, 2022

Michael Eddie Romick, 71, of Rawson, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, with his wife at his side. He was born March 13, 1950, in Findlay to Gene E. and Ermajean (Thomas) Romick. On December 10, 1977, Mike, and Cynthia Thompson, were united in marriage.

Mike was a Cory Rawson High School graduate and attended Columbus Technical...

Feb 16, 2022

Ray Dean Gallant, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born November 6, 1941. Ray married Marilyn (Moses) in September of 1965.

Ray was a 1959 Hardin Northern High School graduate. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1959 – 1963 where he was a...

Feb 12, 2022

Jason Samuel Runion, 21, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Fort Hood, Texas on February 5, 2001, to Jason S. Runion Sr. and Megan L. (Miller) Runion.

Jason was a Van Buren High School graduate. He was also a car and truck enthusiast, but Jason’s true interest,...

Feb 12, 2022

D. June Arnold, 86, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Heritage Manor. She was born March 11, 1935, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Floyd and Naomi (Miller) Hampton. June married Carl Lee Arnold on March 7, 1953, and he survives her.

June was a South High School Class of 1952, graduate in Columbus. She...

Feb 11, 2022

Katrina Marie Rudiak was granted her angel wings on February 11, 2022, at the age of 39. She was born in Houma, Louisiana on April 16, 1982, to Pawlo and Cynthia (Zagotti) Rudiak.

Katrina was a Plymouth High School graduate.

Katrina was a loving mother to her six children, Gaven Paul Rudiak, Noaha Kemper, Gabriel...

Feb 10, 2022

Ronald E. Sprankle, 91, of Findlay, went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Birchaven Village. He was born in Big Run, Pennsylvania, October 30, 1930, to Leroy M. and Melzena (Henry) Sprankle. On October 30, 1954, Ronald was united in marriage to Emma R. Droll in Fostoria, Ohio....

Feb 9, 2022

Robert “Bob” C. Bryan, 82, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born in Findlay, August 29, 1939, to Ralph and Ruth (Kissel) Bryan.

Bob graduated from Findlay High School in 1958 and attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus. After serving with...

Feb 7, 2022

Ralph Eugene Fisher, 78, of Forest, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2022. He was born February 13, 1943, in Columbus to Elwood and Esther (Marsh) Fisher. Ralph married his wife Patricia Bushong on August 23, 2003, and she survives him.

Ralph was a...

Feb 6, 2022

Jon Edward Davis, 80, of Deshler, peacefully passed away February 6, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born February 28, 1941, to James and Olive (Carrington) Davis in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Jon enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and it was during that time that he received his GED....

Feb 4, 2022

Our family and community lost a very special lady on February 4, 2022. Alberta Norton Peterson, 90 years young, passed away peacefully to become the newest angel in Heaven. She was born to Albert and Sylvia Marie Henry on June 28, 1931, in North Baltimore, Ohio.

During her beautiful life, she was a very active member of...

Jan 31, 2022

Thomas A. Rectorschek, a lifetime resident of Findlay, passed away Jan. 31, at his home. He is best known for being an avid fan of Ohio State football - so much so that he wore scarlet-colored pants, emblazoned with gray buckeyes whenever he wanted to. In his estimation the Saturday before the Thanksgiving weekend should have been designated as...

Jan 31, 2022

David Frank Benanzer, 68, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1953, in St. Henry, Ohio to William and Alice (Schmerge) Benanzer. David married Judy Gelhaus September 7, 1974, and they later divorced.

David graduated from Coldwater High School Class of 1971 and attended ITT Tech graduating...

Jan 30, 2022

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 8:50 a.m., Arba Row Jr., 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born on September 11, 1951, to Arba Sr. and Pauline Row in Carey, and they preceded him in death. On February 19, 1972, he married the love of his life Brenda Row, and they...

Jan 21, 2022

Jeffrey A. Luke, 58, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on January 21,2022. He was born October 2, 1963, in Findlay to Michael and Ruthann (Cobb) Luke. Jeff married his wife Jennifer Green, and she survives.

Jeff was a Van Buren graduate and attended OSU and Georgia Tech. He had a career in prosthetics and orthotics, eventually becoming...