Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Zelma C. Smith-Day, 85, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Hospice. She was born August 7, 1936, in Sandusky to Louis and Leola (McCloskey) Smith. Zelma was the wife of the late Homer Day who preceded her in death.

Zelma is survived by her four daughters, Gloria (Charles) Weber...

Nov 29, 2021

Matthew Wayne Brewer, 40, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, surrounded by his family, after fighting a brief illness. Matt was born July 16, 1981, in Arlington, Texas to Michael B. Brewer and Pamela J. (Keeney) Novak, before moving to Findlay, Ohio, where he was raised.

Matt was such a gentle...

Nov 28, 2021

Barry Edward Gardner, 62, of Findlay, passed away November 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1959, to Robert L. and Dorothy M. (McDonald) Gardner. Barry was a 20-year veteran serving in the United States Air Force.

Barry loved to take walks and stop along the way to pet and visit all the dogs...

Nov 26, 2021

Marlene May England-Silvers, 64, of Fostoria, passed away November 26, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born May 1, 1957, in Findlay to Chester and Ethel (Lobdell) England Sr.

Marlene graduated from Findlay High School and attended Brown Mackie College. She enjoyed traveling, camping, doing puzzle books, and playing computer games. Marlene’s greatest joy was spending...

Nov 25, 2021

Sharon Mae Frullo, 74, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on May 7, 1947, to John Scott and Irene (Ashe) Downey. She married John Frullo and he preceded her in death.

Sharon graduated from High School and attended Stautzenberger College where she received her...

Nov 21, 2021

Jack “Rich” Slough, 65, of Findlay, passed away November 21, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born May 31, 1956, in Findlay to Jack M. and Mary (Orton) Slough.

Jack loved spending time with his grandchildren. He never met a stranger and could carry on a good conversation. He was an active member of the Pioneer...

Nov 19, 2021

Michele Ann Iorio, 54, of Findlay, passed away November 19, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born September 14, 1967, in Rockville Center, New York to George and Susan (St. Marie) Iorio. Surviving is her brother, Patrick Stevens; and sister, Jennifer Stevens; close friends, Brittany Greer, and Nichole Harmen. Michele was preceded in death by a sister, Susie...

Nov 19, 2021

Donald Clarence Wilcox, 67, of Arlington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:25 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021, at Ohio State University. He was born September 29, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John D. and Shirley J. (Dowdy) Wilcox.

Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam...

Nov 18, 2021

Carol J. Morgan, 75, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She left this world surrounded by so much love and the Light of the Lord. Her two daughters, Joie, Kathy, and her most cherished friends, were by her side.

Our mom was born in Schuykill County, Pennsylvania on January...

Nov 15, 2021

Sherri Lynn Ziessler, 59, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Columbus on March 1, 1962, to Bennett E. Smith Sr. and Florence E. McKelvey. Sherri married her husband Brian L. Ziessler on November 19, 1990.

Sherri graduated from Grove City High School and worked at Kroger as a...

Nov 14, 2021

Phillip Ross Palmer, 80, of Findlay, passed away November 14, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Loving husband to Gale of 28 years; father to Greg Palmer (Sharon), and Lisa Palmer Lombardo (Sam); stepfather to Kim and Eric Hornick; grandfather to Samuel, Alexa, Luke, Jacob Lombardo, and Heather Reinhart Elliot (Jerrett); and great-grandson, Jayden Elliott.

November 16th,...

Nov 12, 2021

Michelle “Shelley” R. Ewing, 47, of Findlay, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born March 16, 1974, in Findlay to Michael J. and Linda (Hilty) Ewing.

Shelley graduated from McComb High School and was employed with KanDu Group in Findlay. She was kindhearted and loved her dog, Dixie.

Shelley...

Nov 9, 2021

Patricia K. Holt, 77, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Fox Run Manor. She was born July 15, 1944, to Louis and Mary (Johns) Heldman in Findlay.

Patricia loved to cook for her family and friends. She is now reunited with her loving dogs, Pepper, Bear, Riley, Starr, and Blue.

Patricia is...

Nov 8, 2021

Linda J. Armstrong Nitchie, 54, of Findlay, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany on April 30, 1967, to John and Maria Campbell.

Linda was a 1985 graduate of Findlay High School where she was a cheerleader. She then went on to...

Nov 6, 2021

Taylor “Trevor” M. Benson, 18, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2021. She was born July 23, 2003, in Redlands, California to Denver and Melissa (Marcum) Benson.

Taylor had recently graduated from Findlay High School. She had a love for life and was a lover of all thing’s music.

Taylor is survived by her...

Nov 6, 2021

Keevin Ray Ruppright, 66, of Waterville, passed away November 6, 2021, at Heritage Village of Waterville. He was born July 19, 1955, in Bluffton to Raybern and Lena Marie (Flath) Ruppright.

Keevin loved his 1989 Ford Taurus and enjoyed watching his favorite TV show, Walker.

Keevin is survived by his brother, Gary (Nancy) Ruppright; and...

Nov 5, 2021

Donna Kathryn Trenor, 90, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on June 5, 1931 to Crawford (Guy) and Emma Johnson Phillips.

Donna was a 1949 graduate of Chillicothe High School. Donna met the love of her life, Bill, while working at the East...

Nov 4, 2021

Doris Ruth Williams Greenwell, 68, of Findlay, passed away November 4, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 7, 1953, in Cairo, IL to Robert and Ruth (Wallbaum) Williams.

Doris graduated from St. Mary’s School in Paducah, KY and retired as Payroll Manager after many years of service. She was an avid baseball fan of...

Nov 2, 2021

Bruce Warren Burdock, 86, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Toledo Hospice Renaissance Tower. He was born October 22, 1935 in Wood County Ohio to the late Rolla and Florence (Wilson) Burdock. Bruce is survived by his wife Leona (Fellers) Burdock, whom he married June 27, 1997. He is also survived by one son, Brian Burdock...

Oct 31, 2021

James A. Dillion, 91, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born February 21, 1930 in Columbus to Frederick and Helen (Brandt) Dillion. Jim spent his childhood years growing up in Altoona, PA, New Bremen and Sidney, OH where he graduated from Sidney High School in 1948. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force....