Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Mary Ann Franks, 83, of Findlay, passed away peacefully May 7, 2022, at Manor at Greendale, Findlay. She was born February 17, 1939, in Bowling Green, to Alfred and Martha (Smith) Deutschman. Mary married Elmer Fellers and they later divorced. She then married the true love of her life, Emery Franks, in November 1980. Emery preceded her in death...

May 6, 2022

Sharon Fay Costello, 79, of Fostoria, was called to her eternal home on Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Manor in Fostoria. She was born in McComb on November 8, 1942, to Arthur F. and Leona P. (Folk) McAlexander.

Sharon was a class of 1960 Findlay High School graduate. She attended Bowling Green Practical Nursing School...

May 4, 2022

Harry Paul Routson, age 96, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 4, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center with his loving family by his side. He was born August 5, 1925, in Findlay to the late Orville P. and Mary H. (Rupright) Routson. On June 12, 1948, Harry was united in marriage to Charlene M. (Westbeld) Routson. She preceded...

Apr 30, 2022

Ethel M. Decker, 88, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin. She was born in Findlay on January 9, 1934, to William and Adaline (Filliater) Eddington. Ethel married her husband Nelson Decker on February 20, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Ethel worked for many years at...

Apr 27, 2022

Richard C. Mercer, 80, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Fox Run Assisted Living. He was born January 10, 1942, in Arlington to Edward S. and Blanche E. (Myers) Mercer. On August 7, 1965, Richard married Shirley A. (Sloman) and she preceded him in death in May 2021.

Richard worked at Cooper Tire and...

Apr 24, 2022

Wilbur Pearl Gilliland, age 88, of Fostoria, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. He was born June 18, 1933, in Risingsun to Pearl and Aretha (Kerr) Gilliland. On June 23, 1955, Wilbur married Janet Stahl and she preceded him in death.

Wilbur graduated from Risingsun High School. He then enlisted...

Apr 23, 2022

Rose Marie Miller, 59, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born December 8, 1962, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Rose was adopted by John and Alice (Fussel) Hurtt who loved her dearly. She met Rodney Miller, and they were married on July 25, 1998, and he survives.

Rose graduated from Findlay...

Apr 21, 2022

Lora Jean Hunter, 57, of Carey, passed away peacefully on the night of Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born May 14, 1964, in Upper Sandusky, to Raymond and Virginia (Burks) Mullholand.

Lora graduated from Mohawk High School and attended Tiffin Hair Academy. She enjoyed spending time with her children,...

Apr 11, 2022

R. Jeaneen Stepp, 86, of Findlay, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 15, 1935, in Marion, Ohio to Carl and Gladys (Boele) Rippey. Jeaneen married Bill Stepp on December 21, 1956, and he preceded her in death.

Bill and Jeaneen co-owned and operated Straley’s Restaurant and Motel for many years....

Apr 8, 2022

Marcus P. Miller Jr., 39, of Findlay, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born January 3, 1983, in Lima, to Marcus P. and Christina (Smith) Miller.

Marcus was a quick witted and fun-loving individual who lived his life unapologetically. He had a knack for expression and could always find the words for...

Apr 7, 2022

Phyllis Jean Greer, 83, of Arlington, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born March 31, 1939, in Milburn, West Virginia to Ballard and Linda (Meade) Greer.

A wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Phyllis enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, baking, and spending time with her family. Family reunions were the highlight of her...

Apr 6, 2022

Bonnie Jean Schroen, age 71, of Jenera, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Born January 12, 1951, in Tiffin, she was the only daughter of Mark and Ethel (Myers) Evans. Bonnie and Roger D. Schroen were married February 12, 1977, and he preceded her in death in 2014.

Bonnie was...

Apr 3, 2022

Dale “Buzz” Sumner Buttles, 74, of Rawson, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. He was born June 4, 1947, in Merced, California to Harold and Marge (Sumner) Buttles.

Born legally blind, Buzz self-taught to play drums, guitar, bass, and piano. He led a successful music career and opened for artists including, Box Car...

Apr 3, 2022

Rebecca Lou Frisch, 68, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born January 18, 1954, in Worthington, Ohio to Robert and Lois (Smith) Harrison. On April 20, 1991, Rebecca married Larry J. Frisch and he survives.

Rebecca graduated from Fostoria High School and...

Apr 1, 2022

Robert E. Painter, of Pandora, Ohio, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born November 26, 1933, on the Nau family farm near Arcadia, Ohio, to his parents Robert W. and Alice B. (Nau) Painter. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly J. Damon, in...

Mar 30, 2022

Deanna Sue Owen, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Findlay, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1960, to Clyde and Karletta (Stuber) Owen in Findlay.

Deanna was a Cory Rawson High School graduate and worked for Ingram Book Company for 25 years. She...

Mar 25, 2022

Thelma Jane Rice, 90, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born April 1, 1931, to Frank and Elizabeth (Norris) Swabado. Thelma married her husband, John W. Rice, in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Thelma loved gardening, cooking, and baking, and never turned down a...

Mar 21, 2022

Betty M. (Ramey) Aurand, 77, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She was born November 9, 1944, to Homer and Elva (Jordan) Anderson in Springfield, Ohio. Betty married John L. Aurand who preceded her in death.

Betty worked at G.S.W. for many years until her...

Mar 17, 2022

Darlene F. Rehus, 77, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born February 11, 1945, to C. Lawrence and Florence (Sheidler) Kagy in McComb. Darlene married her husband, Paul E. Rehus on December 4, 1965, and he preceded her in death in 2020.

Darlene was a homemaker...

Mar 16, 2022

Vicki Lynn Rinehammer, 64, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born July 13, 1957, in Findlay, she was the only daughter of Donald and Delores (VanAtta) Oates. Vicki was a homemaker who loved her daughters and grandchildren.

Vicki is survived by her father Donald E. Oates of Lakeview, OH; two daughters,...