Obituaries

Mar 15, 2022

Gary Lee DeWalt, 87, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green. He was born December 5, 1934, in Bowling Green to Keith and Vivian (Aldrich) DeWalt. Gary married the love of his life, Eleanor Ann (Hafferkamp) DeWalt on July 28, 1956. She preceded him in death in September of 2020....

Mar 13, 2022

Richard Lee Bruielly, 72, passed away on March 13, 2022, under the care of Bridge Hospice at Wood County Hospital. Richard was born in Corning, NY on December 26, 1949, to parents William and Geraldine (Mattison) Bruielly. He graduated from Corning West High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from New York State Technical and Agricultural University...

Mar 13, 2022

Barbara Joane Beichler, 74, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 13, 1948, to Harold E. and Madeline M. (VanDenEynde) Meyers in Findlay. Barbara married Donald W. Beichler on September 14, 1996, and he survives.

Barbara loved her pets, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Mar 9, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Davidson Goodman, 85, of Findlay, passed away peacefully March 9, 2022, in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. He was born September 11, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Garland L. and Lily M. (Waddle) Goodman.

Joe graduated high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the end of...

Mar 7, 2022

Ronald Dean Atkins, 79, went to be with his Lord on March 7, 2022, after a brief illness.

Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan (Clark), his four children, Philip (Roger)Atkins,  Carol (Rob) Edington, Beth (Patrick) Burton and Andrew (Jennifer) Atkins; seven grandchildren: Zachary Nye, Jacob (Rachel)Atkins, Elise (Steven) Steiger, Bekah (Liam) O’Linger, Isaac...

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....