Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.
Diane E. Schlachter
Jul 11, 2026
Diane Elise Schlachter, 63, of Findlay, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Saturday, July 11, 2026.
She was born May 9, 1963, in Findlay, to Harold and Elizabeth “Judy” (Crozzer) Curth. Diane married Mark Schlachter Sr., and he survives.
Diane was a manager at Taco Bell for 20 years and also worked at Whirlpool. She was a member of McGuffey Church...
Maria M. Casarez
Jul 7, 2026
Maria M. Casarez, 81, of Findlay, Ohio, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born September 22, 1944, in Hondo, Texas, to Leandro and Gregoria (Rodriguez) Martinez.
Maria married the love of her life, Raymond Casarez, and together they shared many years of love and devotion until his passing...
Ritchie A. Nielson
Jul 2, 2026
Ritchie A. Nielson Jr, 43, of Findlay, passed away at his residence, Thursday, July 2, 2026.
He was born on December 17, 1982, in Iroquois, Illinois, to Ritchie and Denise (Glowezewski) Nielson Sr.
Ritchie was a member of the United States Army, CIT (Crisis Intervention Training), VA (Veterans Affairs), VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars), and Guitars for Vets.
Those left behind to cherish...
James C. "Jim" Manges
Jul 2, 2026
James “Jim” Carey Manges, 80, of Findlay, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
He was born June 7, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio, to George Washington and Mabel Celeste (Steiner) Manges. Jim was first married to Darlene (Barger) Manges who preceded him in death. He later married Susan (Rohrer) Numbers in 2005, and she...
Arnold A. "Tony" Grotrian
Jul 1, 2026
Arnold Anton “Tony” Grotrian, 88, peacefully entered into eternal life, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
He was born June 4th, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Herman and Gertrude (Thieme) Grotrian. Tony married Linda Smith and they later divorced.
Tony was a 1956 graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School. He...
Tricia J. Green
Jun 30, 2026
Tricia J. Green, 91, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Birchaven.
She was born September 14, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Seward A. and Harriet (Trinkle) Baker. Tricia married Joseph G. Green on July 1, 1956, and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1991. She then married Larry L. Miles on August 15, 2009, and he...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Lehman
Jun 26, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) A. Lehman, 82, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
She was born April 16, 1944, in Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia), PA, to Robert and Ann (Burton) Killough. Margaret married David Wayne Lehman, and he preceded her in death.
Margaret was a devoted mother who found great joy in caring for her family and...
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Fenimore
Jun 24, 2026
Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Fenimore, 74, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Kathy was born March 3, 1952, in Findlay, to Richard and Kathlyn “Frances” (Lonsway) Norris. She met the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Fenimore, in 1974, and they were married on December 18, 2003. She graduated from Findlay High School. She was a cake decorator at Frueh’s...
Wilma K. Lauck
Jun 23, 2026
Wilma Lauck, 78, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
She was born August 21, 1947, in Lima, to Ralph and Alice (Schmitz) Schroeder. Wilma married Ralph “Gene” Lauck on November 15, 1969. She graduated from Leipsic High School and retired from Marathon Oil Company where she was a secretary. She was a member of St....
Wendell E. Craft
Jun 21, 2026
Wendell E. Craft, 78, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Findlay, Ohio. He was born Feb. 5, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Nida (Marshall) Craft.
Wendell graduated from Lima Perry High School and later served in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he moved to Tiffin, Ohio where he...
Jeffery "Jeff" L. Wolford
Jun 20, 2026
Jeffery “Jeff” L. Wolford, age 63, of Port Richey, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born August 3, 1962, in Findlay, Ohio, to John and Carol (Errett) Wolford, who survive in Findlay. Jeff married Barbara Ann Ault, and she survives in Florida.
Jeff was an avid...
Alan L. Holub
Jun 19, 2026
Alan Lee Holub, 75, of Toledo/Holland, Ohio passed away peacefully at Brookdale of Bowling Green, Friday, June 19, 2026.
He was born February 18, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Marie (Smrt) Holub. He graduated from Proviso West High School in Hillside, IL where he played football, basketball, baseball, and played the tuba in the marching band. He received a...
Carolyn E. Kendall
Jun 18, 2026
Carolyn E. Kendall (Loudenback-Rieder-Burch), 88, of Roseville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren, Michigan.
She was born January 11, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Reed and Doris (Burtchin) Coleman.
Carolyn graduated from Shawnee High School and enjoyed a successful career in building and lumber sales, where she worked for 27 years.
Carolyn loved...
Delbert R. Conn Jr.
Jun 17, 2026
Delbert Ray “DelRay” Conn Jr., 64, of Carey, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born May 31, 1962, in Tiffin, to Delbert and Betty Lou (Koehler) Conn Sr. He was a member of the Ohio National Guard and worked many years as a roofer.
Those left behind to cherish Delbert’s memory are his ex-wife,...
Jane E. Davenport
Jun 13, 2026
Jane Eileen Davenport, 78, of Findlay, passed away at her residence, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
She was born August 29, 1947, in Upper Sandusky, to the late Max and Dorothy (Huston) Stillberger. Jane married Damon Davenport on October 19, 1996, and he survives.
Jane graduated from Upper Sandusky High School and Marion Technical College. She was the owner of Tasty Pastry and...
Betty K. (Conley) Parker
Jun 11, 2026
Betty Kay (Conley) Parker
November 13, 1952- June 11, 2026
Surrounded by her loving family, Betty Kay Parker, 73, of Kenton, Ohio, peacefully passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on June 11, 2026.
Born in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Hobert and Anna (Wright) Conley. Betty was a devoted nurse who dedicated over 30 years to compassionately caring for patients...
Robert D. Steinmeyer Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Robert David Steinmeyer Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born August 12, 1959, in Athens Township, Ohio, to Robert David Steinmeyer Sr. and Kathryn (Nelson) Steinmeyer.
Bob was a member of the United States Navy, where he trained as a chef. Following his discharge, he enjoyed a successful career in the culinary field for many years. Later...
Norman O. Gannon
Jun 8, 2026
Norman O. Gannon, 94, of Tiffin, Findlay, and Zephyrhills, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Birchaven Village Nursing Home in Findlay.
He was born in Tiffin on July 28, 1931, the son of Charles and Mable Ruth (Ogden) Gannon. Norman was united in marriage to Evelyn Ilene Young on July 1, 1956, in Tiffin. Together they shared nearly...
Angela J. Miller
Jun 7, 2026
Angela Jean Miller, 57, departed this Earth Sunday, June 7, 2026, alongside family at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Angela was born August 9, 1968, to Nina (Weber) Hall and Edward McCoy. She was a devoted mother to her two sons, Richard (Lauren) Mercer, Jr. of Findlay and Andrew (Elizabeth Gabbard) Mercer of Findlay; and to her two grandchildren, Emerson and Onalee Mercer.
Surviving...
Janet A. Cox
Jun 2, 2026
Janet Ann Cox, 84, of Findlay, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, faithful parishioner, and friend, Janet lived a life marked by unwavering faith, service to others, and a deep love for family. Her warmth, generosity, and gentle encouragement touched generations.
Born on April 27, 1942, in...
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