Obituaries

Sep 2, 2022

Jim Brooks of Findlay has completed his journey home to our Lord. He was preceded by the love of his life, Mary, who passed in 2014. He will also be reunited with his father Absolem, and mother Mildred, both of Toledo.  Jim leaves behind five children: Jim Brooks Jr. (Onie), of Apache Junction, AZ; Kathy Biniak (Tab Wells), of...

Aug 30, 2022

Lawrence D. Gifford, Jr., 82, of Findlay, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Birchaven Village. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Walton, New York to Lawrence and Waneta (Adams) Gifford.

Lawrence graduated from Walton Central High school in 1957 and Hiram College in 1962. He was an engineer at GTE for over 20 years. Lawrence...

Aug 28, 2022

Andrea Clair Wirt (Andy) passed away on August 28, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 1939, the only child of the late Ralph S. and Ernestine (Hadsell) Harden. She was raised in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated valedictorian from Dubuque Senior High in 1957. She attended the State University of Iowa (SUI)...

Aug 27, 2022

Keith A. “Toad” Orians, 73, of North Baltimore and formerly of Carey, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Toledo Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1948 in Findlay to Arlis and Fern (Wagner) Orians. He married Lynda Beckwith Carles on October 19, 1990, and she survives.

Keith retired from Whirlpool Corporation after working there for...

Aug 25, 2022

Carolyn (Kay) Miller, 79, of Findlay, has traveled to heaven with the angels. She was a totally loving grandmother who had an active role in all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives. Kay died peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born March 5, 1943 to the late Emerson Lugibihl and Marie Lovell.

Kay is survived by her...

Aug 24, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Edward Merrin of Findlay was born on July 12, 1938 in Fredericktown, Ohio and passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 24, 2022 at the age of 84.

Chuck is the son of Frederick Leedy and Mary Adeline (Phillips) Merrin. He was the middle child of five. He graduated from Fredericktown High...

Aug 24, 2022

Leanne Nancy Silvers, peacefully passed away August 24, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center after a short intense battle with cancer at the age of 58. Born January 4, 1964 to Kenneth J. and Nancy L. (Lucas) Baerwaldt, she grew up in Findlay, Ohio. Leanne married Scott Silvers in October 1989 and he survives.

Leanne graduated from...

Aug 23, 2022

Lawrence Russell Young, age 71, of Findlay, passed away peacefully August 23, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Findlay, June 26, 1951, to Arden and Velma (Butler) Young. Lawrence married Kathy (McQuistion) in March 1983, and she survives.

Lawrence was a Riverdale High School graduate. He retired...

Aug 20, 2022

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean McFadden, beloved Mother, Sister, and Grandmother on August 20, 2022. She was born in Findlay to parents, Fred J., and Edna Mae (Steegman) Abbott on December 4, 1941.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Brian (Holly) Pahl of Louisville, KY, and Brent Pahl of...

Aug 19, 2022

Jackie Lee Eisaman, 84, of Findlay, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Washington Township to Woodrow and Mildred (Warren) Eisaman on May 30, 1938. He married Nancy Courtney on March 3, 1972.

Jackie proudly served his country in the Marines. He retired from Cooper Tire after 42 years of service. Jackie...

Aug 13, 2022

Bartley W. Pardee, 92, of Findlay, went home to be with his heavenly Father and his dear wife August 13, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Absent from the body, Present with the Lord. He was born October 22, 1929, in Lansing, Michigan, to Earl and Mary (Rummell) Pardee. Beverly Prowant and Bartley Pardee were united in marriage...

Aug 10, 2022

Nickolas A. Hudson, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 23 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1998, to Marvin Hudson Jr. and Shelly Faust.

Nick attended Arcadia Elementary School, Findlay City Schools, Millstream Career Center, and graduated from Findlay Digital Academy. Nick grew fond of the motor industry and loved...

Aug 7, 2022

Jack Edward Cannon, 88, of Findlay, died Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born in Toledo on December 30, 1933 to Dean and Lillian (Holland) Cannon. He married Lily Joan Kornstadt on September 24, 1955, and she preceded him in death.

Jack proudly served his country in the Korean War. He was a retired truck driver and...

Aug 5, 2022

Beverly Joan Pardee, 90, of Findlay, went home to be with her heavenly Father August 5, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born June 5, 1932, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Herman and Ruth (Rader) Prowant. Beverly and Bartley Pardee were united in marriage on December 29, 1950. They were married 71 years.

Beverly...

Aug 2, 2022

Scot Douglas Blankenship, of Leipsic, Ohio, passed away peacefully August 2, 2022, at the age of 55, making his heavenly journey to join his loving parents who preceded him. Scot was born in Findlay, Ohio on March 8, 1967, to Ike Douglas Blankenship and Elizabeth Ann Bair (Herbert).

Surviving Scot is his son, Douglas of Tacoma, Washington;...

Aug 1, 2022

Daniel Eugene Robinett, 58, of Bluffton, went home to be with his Lord to receive his perfect healing after a short battle with brain cancer on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1963 in Wadsworth to James and Margaret (Ball) Robinett. He married Cynthia “Cindy” Haas on February 14, 1997.

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Jul 31, 2022

William Bainbridge Frothingham III, passed away July 31, 2022, at the age of 64 in Findlay, Ohio, from natural causes. He was born September 3, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts, to William B. and Pollie A.P. (Thompson) Frothingham. Bill was predeceased by his parents. He leaves behind his fiancé, Deborah Dillingham of Findlay, his sister, Amy Ford of Maine, as...

Jul 30, 2022

Eugene Arthur Margraf, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He was reunited with his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn (Flugga) Margraf, who preceded him in death in November 2021. Eugene was born May 2, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio,...

Jul 22, 2022

Sandra L. Muntz, 72, of Mt. Blanchard was called home to the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022. Sandra was born on January 19, 1950 in Kenton, Ohio to Roy Robert Downey and Marjorie Marie (Coats) Downey. She married Raymond A. Haugh in 1975 and they later divorced. She married Dean L. “Dino” Muntz on September 1, 1990. They...

Jul 22, 2022

Erwin J. Hoff, Jr. of Kenton, Ohio was born on July 8, 1939 in Mishawaka, Indiana. His parents were Erwin, Sr. and Mamie (Miller) Hoff. Erwin had two sisters: Judy Henthorne of South Bend, Indian and the late Gloria Banks of Austin, Indiana.

Erwin graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1957. After high school he joined the...