Obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2021

Anthony Jay Gossard, 60, of Findlay, peacefully passed away December 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1961, to Carroll and Edna (Burkholder) Gossard in Bluffton, Ohio. Anthony married Sallie Poe-Bolin and they divorced. He then married Carol McGuire and they later divorced.

Anthony was a Findlay High School graduate. He proudly served his...

Dec 25, 2021

Robert M. “Bob” Groves Jr., 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on December 25, 2021. He was born December 26, 1939, in Chicago, IL to the late Robert M. and Ruby M. (French) Groves. Bob married the love of his life, Judy A. (Leckey) Groves on October 11, 1964. They were married for 56 years....

Dec 25, 2021

Norman E. Shank, 84, was called to the Lord peacefully, with family near, on December 25, 2021, in Findlay, Ohio. He was born September 26, 1937, to the late Ralph D. and Dortha M. (Flick) Shank.

Norman was a 1955 graduate of Liberty Benton High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay, his...

Dec 25, 2021

Carolyn Ruth Snyder, 87, of Findlay, peacefully went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas morning December 25, 2021, at Fox Run Manor. She was born June 1, 1934, in Fostoria to Myron and Helen (Eckles) Kauble. Carolyn married her husband Jack Snyder October 22, 1954, and he preceded her in death in 2020.

Carolyn...

Dec 23, 2021

Donnie Joe Carman, 77, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital December 23, 2021. He was born October 21, 1944, in Findlay to Charles and Rachel (Finerd) Carman. Donnie married Betty Jane (Vermillion) and she preceded him in death in 2020.

Donnie served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a...

Dec 23, 2021

Harry Muller Jr., 94, of Findlay, peacefully passed away December 23, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born August 9, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harry Sr. and Pearl (Fisher) Muller. Harry married M. Genevieve Haveraneck on April 20, 1957, and she preceded him in death November 19, 1996.

Harry was a World War II...

Dec 23, 2021

Raul V. Hernandez Sr., 84, of Findlay, went to his eternal home with the Lord on December 23, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Laredo, Texas on August 10, 1937, to Luciano and Manuela (Villareal) Hernandez Sr. Raul married Lucinda Stevens on August 26, 1995, and she survives.

Raul worked at Union Carbide Corporation...

Dec 22, 2021

Robert (Bob) Charles Baum, 91, of Vanlue, passed away December 22, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born in Hancock County June 3, 1930, he was the son of William F. and Bessie (Snyder) Baum. Robert married the love of his life, Charlene (Pratt), and she preceded him in death in 2019.

Bob served in the US Marine...

Dec 22, 2021

Douglas James Altman, 59, of Fostoria, passed away at Toledo Hospital December 22, 2021. He was born in Findlay October 11, 1962, to James and E. Jane (Elkin) Altman. Doug married Melissa (Steele) on May 21, 2012, who survives.

Doug loved to watch NASCAR, football, and was a collector of classic vinyl records.

In addition...

Dec 22, 2021

Donna Lou Endrek, 69, of Findlay, peacefully passed away December 22, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born September 26, 1952, in Findlay to Albert J. and Betty F. (Byal) Endrek.

Donna most enjoyed her nieces, nephews, and their children. She also enjoyed playing cards with her friends and loved working in her flower garden....

Dec 20, 2021

Our mother was called by the Angels to her Heavenly home December 20, 2021. Waiting there for her were her parents George A. and Genevieve A. (Wineland) Barnd and her loving husband of 40 plus years, Roy B. Girdler.

She was born March 25, 1938, although according to her, she remained 17. She was spoiled her whole...

Dec 19, 2021

Sharon L. Schultz, 72, of Findlay, passed away December 19, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Beakmond Town, New York on June 23, 1949, to Orville and Helen (McCann) Covey. Sharon married her husband, Thomas E. Schultz, and he preceded her in death.

Sharon worked for Kuss Corporation and has been retired for over...

Dec 18, 2021

Patricia Barger, 74, of Findlay, passed away peacefully December 18, 2021, at her residence. She was born August 19, 1947, in Bainbridge, Ohio to Floyd and Bonnie (Pinwell) Bryant. February 10, 1990, Patricia married Michael Barger and he survives.

Patricia was truly loved by all who knew her. She worked for Kuss Corporation up until her retirement....

Dec 15, 2021

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, a good man John Wayne Patterson, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and believer in Christ Jesus, went to be with his Lord and Savior.

John was born in Findlay, Ohio on July 10, 1951, to Don and Rita (Moenter) Patterson. He was a graduate of Findlay High School’s Class...

Dec 12, 2021

Billie Joe Emmons, 61, of Findlay, passed away December 12, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born September 26, 1960, in Findlay to John and Pearl (Mitchell) Emmons.

Billie Joe loved to fish, ride his bike, play basketball, and was a big fan of WWE Wrestling.

Billie Joe is survived by one brother, Gary...