Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Panuto, 67, of Columbus, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born July 10, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Dominic A. and Marjorie L. (Shuey) Panuto.

Jeff was a Calvert High School Class of 1973 graduate and a past member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 20, 2022

Emma J. Hamilin, 78, of Findlay, passed away January 20, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born November 22, 1943, in Findlay to Walter and Linnie (Hammett) Hatch.

Emma was a Cory Rawson High School graduate. Her hobbies were: puzzles, reading, bike riding, playing games on her tablet, and going through pictures. Emma enjoyed horses, listening...

Jan 19, 2022

Marie J. Smith, 85, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Marie was born September 18, 1936, to Herman and Martha (Niederkohr) Schreiner in Carey, Ohio. Her father, Herman, passed away in an accident when she was 1.5 years old and she was raised by her mom, Martha, and stepdad, Paul Krupp. In...

Jan 19, 2022

Robert G. Hazelton, 83, of Leipsic, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Ottawa, April 30, 1938, to Lawrence and Esther (Morgan) Hazelton. On November 7, 1959, Robert and Joetta (Buerschen) were married, and she survives.

Robert was a 1957 graduate of Leipsic High School. He was a proud Army veteran...

Jan 17, 2022

James Earl Baldridge, 76, of Findlay, peacefully passed away January 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 18, 1945, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Lee and Ethel (Akers) Baldridge. James married his wife Janet (Burton) on February 26, 1966, and she survives.

James attended school in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and chose a career in construction.

Jan 16, 2022

Lisa A. McRill, 58, of Findlay, passed away January 16, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born to Ron and Marlene (Burnsworth) Culver in Findlay on February 9, 1963.

Lisa’s greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. Her love for her kids and grandkids truly knew no bounds. She was a kind and generous soul...

Jan 16, 2022

LaDonna Elizabeth (Hammer) Smalley, 87, of Findlay, passed away peacefully January 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born July 25, 1934, in Fostoria to Clarence J. Hammer and Eunice I. (Penn) Hammer Orwick. LaDonna married Richard W. Smalley and he preceded her in death.

LaDonna was a Fostoria High School graduate class of 1952....

Jan 15, 2022

Rosemary Ellen Heck, 78, of Findlay, passed peacefully at her home with her family present, January 15, 2022. She was born in Findlay on August 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Raedel A. (Buckingham) and Russell S. Bishop.

Rosemary spent her childhood years growing up on a farm in Jackson Township, Hancock County, Ohio and in...

Jan 14, 2022

Michael Andrew Miranda, 62, of Leipsic, Ohio passed away at 5:30 p.m. January 14, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 17, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to the late Ejino (Henry) and Guadalupe (Fuentes) Miranda.

Michael was a high school graduate and attended Owens Community College. He worked various jobs over the...

Jan 13, 2022

Diana Salyer, 65, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on January 13, 2022. She was born in Upper Sandusky on September 29, 1956, to Gerald and Eunice (Horn) Clark.

Diana was a Class of 1974 Findlay High School graduate and continued her education at Bowling Green Nursing College earning her associate degree. She loved spending...

Jan 11, 2022

Angela Hope Jeffries, 50, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 8,1971, in Toledo to the late Rebecca (Bowling) Jeffries. Angela is survived by her son, Aaron Gunner Morris of Findlay; brother, Todd Alan Jeffries; and sister, Kimberly Renee Mantkowski; nephew, Justin Mantkowski; niece, Amber Jeffries; uncle, Russel (Jess) Bowling; and...

Jan 6, 2022

Our loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter gained her angel wings when she passed away unexpectedly in her home in Fostoria, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 28. Jessica was born to John and Lauretta (Hatcher) Collins on September 24, 1993, in Marysville, Ohio. She married her beloved husband, Anthony Jenkins in 2013, sharing 8 years of...

Jan 6, 2022

Sharon Ann Bush, 66, of Fostoria, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Windsor Lane Health Care in Gibsonburg, Ohio. She was born August 21, 1955, in Pikeville, Tennessee to the late Roy and Beulah (Thurman) Brock. Surviving are her five daughters, Chasity Bush, Erica Little, Christie Adams, Misty Adams, and Carrie Adams; three grandchildren, Jaden Bush, Jarrod Hutton,...

Jan 4, 2022

Jarnice Lee Tuttle, 85, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at The Heritage. She was born to Roger and Louella (Brandon) Olds on February 14, 1936, in Sandusky, Ohio.

Jarnice very much enjoyed crafting, making bows for Central Garden, and playing the lottery. She also loved a little thrifting and garage sales, camping, and fishing....

Jan 3, 2022

Gladys Ann Alsept, 80, of Fostoria, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. She was born April 22, 1941, to Warren and Martha (Sebastian) Lykins in Wayne, West Virginia. Gladys was married to her husband John Russell Alsept up to his time of death.

Gladys was a...

Jan 2, 2022

Cecelia Ann (Greiner) Bibler, 90, of Leipsic, gained her angel wings Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 12, 1931, in Toledo to Fred and Dora (Piper) Greiner.

Cecelia loved spending time with her family. After many years of service, she retired from Whirlpool Corporation.

Cecelia is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2022

John R. Connolly, 84, of Findlay, met his Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born in Urbana, Ohio August 23, 1937, to John and Margaret (Ater) Connolly. John was united in marriage to Barbara (Buck) on November 22, 1956, and together they had four children.

John was a Findlay...

Jan 1, 2022

Karen Sue Salazar, 79, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 1, 2022, at The Heritage. She was born June 23, 1942, to Kenneth and Lavonne (Hartley) Pelton in Fostoria. On November 27, 2006, Karen married her husband, Guillermo “Willie” Salazar, and he preceded her in death.

Karen was a longtime preschool...

Dec 29, 2021

James H. Paul Jr., 84, of Bloomdale, peacefully passed away December 29, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born May 4, 1937, in Gibsonburg to James and Vivian (Davis) Paul Sr. James was the beloved husband of Dora (Thompson-Lee), whom he was married to for 38 years.

James served his country in the US...

Dec 28, 2021

Lauren E. Rettig, of Jenera, passed away December 28, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital at the age of 87. He was born February 4, 1934, in Findlay to Louie W. and Della M. (Crawford) Rettig. Lauren married Jane R. (Kear) on March 5, 1967, in Gibsonburg, Ohio and she preceded him in death December 23, 2010.

Lauren...