Obituaries

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...

Oct 11, 2022

Nancy Nims, 81, of Findlay, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born on October 28, 1940 in Bluffton, Indiana to Arthur and Marjorie (Templin) Neuenschwander. She married Mason Nims on September 25, 1964.

Nancy was a member of the Millstream Rhythm Band at 50 North Senior Center, and First United Brethren Church in Findlay. She liked...

Oct 7, 2022

Marvin Leslie Tate, age 82, of Findlay, went to his heavenly home on October 7, 2022, at Birchaven Village after a long illness. He was born September 19, 1940, in McComb, Ohio to Frank and Ruth (Henry) Tate Jr.

Marvin graduated from McComb High School, Class of 1958 where he played football. The day after graduation, he...

Oct 6, 2022

Debra Jane Steffan, of Lakeview, Ohio and formerly of Findlay, entered eternal peace on October 6, 2022, at the age of 68, surrounded by her family. Born in Findlay on July 12, 1954, she was the daughter of Arthur and Rita (Pacey) Steffan.

Debra worked at Findlay Industries with 32 years of service. She was a member...

Oct 4, 2022

Michael B. Barger, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on October 4, 2022. He was born January 26, 1942, in Findlay to Bruce B. and Dorothy (Wise) Barger. Michael married his first wife, Linda (Boyles) Barger-Hensley and she preceded him in death. He later married Patricia (Bracy) Barger in February of 1990 and...

Oct 2, 2022

Vicki Lynn Wade, 70, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Vicki was born on September 13, 1952 in Fostoria to the late Wilbur and Velma (Harrold) Loman. On August 22, 1970 she married Thomas Wade and he preceded her in death.

Vicki was a homemaker, taking great care of...

Sep 25, 2022

Ruby M. Clark, 74, of Findlay, died Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1947 in Findlay to Earl and Helen (Mohr) Courtney.

Ruby is survived by her children, Don Clark and Shelly Erlund, both of Findlay; brothers, Bill and Terry Courtney; sisters, JoAnn Siferd and Nancy Eisaman; eight...

Sep 25, 2022

Janet Kay Bolander, age 78, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away peacefully September 25, 2022, at Birchaven Village. She was born February 19, 1944, in Findlay to Niles E. and Nelly M. (Downing) Waren. Janet married Paul Glenn Bolander on April 20, 1963, and he preceded her in death in April of 2019.

Janet was a Mt. Cory...

Sep 25, 2022

Lloyd E. Waller, 85, of Findlay, died Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born in Patterson, Ohio to William and Alice (Seymour) Waller on July 31, 1937. He married Sharon Iden on October 29, 1960.

Lloyd retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company after 40 years of service. He served our country as a Marine and was...

Sep 13, 2022

Carla Rae Coleman, 58, of Lima, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with loved ones by her side. She was born in Allegany County, Maryland to Raymond C. and Earletta V. (Fryer) Powers on July 26, 1964.

Carla graduated from high school and went on to become an STNA where...

Sep 11, 2022

Debra Hardwick, age 66, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born August 29, 1956, in Findlay, to Donald and Ruth (Minard) VanAtta. Debra married Denny Hardwick in April of 1976 and he preceded her in death in 2019. Shortly after they began their life together, they had two sons, Kevin and...

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...