Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

Raymnond James “Jim” Sandmann, 61, of Findlay, passed away September 23, 2021 at his reisdence. He was born in Findlay on February 3, 1960 to the late Raymond and Ruthanna (Hershey) Sandmann. Jim married Lynne (Fenbert) Neumann, who survives along with their stepson, Chris (Candy) Neumann; and stepdaughter, Stephany (Dwayne) Hineland. His sister, Bonnie (Don) Thompson; and brother, David...

Sep 20, 2021

Mark Anthony Rizor, 58, of Findlay, peacefully passed away at his residence on September 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Ronald G. and Susan A. (Shisler) Rizor I. On March 23, 1990, Mark married Lori Ann Miller, who survives.

Mark worked for Cooper Tire...

Sep 19, 2021

Janette A. Ruffing, 71, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Birchaven Village. She was born April 15, 1950 in Tiffin to the late Justin and Verina (Hepp) Alt.

Janette loved her grandchildren dearly. Not only was she an avid Ohio State football fan, Janette also enjoyed watching other sports like, basketball and baseball.

Sep 15, 2021

Danniel Marie Hagerman, 37, of Mt. Cory, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Danniel was born December 26, 1983 in Findlay to Teri (Hagerman) Moore, and she survives. She is also survived by her sisters, Mackenzie (Kenneth) Melton, Miranda (Adam) Zibert, Jordyn Woods; step-sister, Zoie Moore; and step-father, Ryan Moore. There are so many others that...

Sep 12, 2021

Lillian Mericle, 95, of Findlay, passed away on September 12, 2021 at inpatient Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 6, 1926 in Marshall County, West Virginia to the late William and Bessie (Aston) Griffith. Lillian married Harold Mericle on May 26, 1946, and they shared almost 69 years together.

Lillian worked...

Sep 9, 2021

Beverly Karene (Miller) Everhart, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born March 15, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio to Howard and Violet (McDougal) Miller.

Beverly is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry L. Everhart, whom she married May 5, 1962. In addition, she’s survived by...

Sep 4, 2021

Michael H. Schroeder, 73 passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Birchaven Village, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  His daughters believe he chose the precise moment of his departure, wanting to ensure he arrived on-time to meet and to tee off with his granddaughter and son-in-law.

Michael...

Sep 3, 2021

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Bonnie Jean (Sterling) Routson, 89, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully at her home in Findlay, Ohio on September 3, 2021. Bonnie was born in North Baltimore, Ohio on March 31, 1932 to the late John and Mabel (Wheeler) Sterling. Bonnie married Robert J. Routson in 1951 and they later divorced....

Aug 31, 2021

James (Jim) Allen Teegardin, 67, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 8, 1954 to Russell W. and Tillie L. (Mathers) Teegardin in Findlay, and graduated from Findlay High School in 1972. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.

Jim is survived...

Aug 29, 2021

Alice E. Christopher, 78, of Findlay, entered eternal life to join her beloved husband, James, on August 29, 2021. She was born in Harlan, KY on August 29, 1943 to the late McCoy and Bessie (Asher) Thompson. Alice and James were united in marriage on August 25, 1962 and he preceded her in death in February 26th of this...

Aug 26, 2021

Kyle Matthew Humphreys, 33, of Findlay, and formerly of Clyde passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born in Fremont on October 10, 1987 to Preston Humphreys and Tonya (Moreno) Hunter.

Kyle was a Clyde High School graduate. He loved all aspects of professional wrestling and the history of the sport. Kyle was an avid...

Aug 21, 2021

Joseph Tooley, 93, of North Baltimore, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Briar Hill Senior Living, North Baltimore.

He was born April 7, 1928 in Millville, New Jersey, to Jospeh B. and Catherine (Shaw) Tooley.

He is survived by a nephew, Ron Fish; and his close friend, Louis Bates.

Joseph was preceded...

Aug 19, 2021

Gary Roy Beckwith, 75, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born January 13, 1946 in Findlay to the late Richard and Lois (Pore) Beckwith. Gary was a Findlay High School graduate and attended The Ohio State University. He became a registered nurse and retired after 31...

Aug 17, 2021

Rebecca Sue (McCoy) Potter, 66, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on August 17, 2021. She was born August 13, 1955 in Findlay to the late James and Gladys (Mohr) McCoy.

Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved being a stay-at-home mom caring for her three children and was known...

Aug 14, 2021

Albert Charles Dixie, 74 of Findlay, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, following a lengthy illness.

Albert was born July 15, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Julia Morton (Irvin) and John Lapsley Sr. He was educated at Bowling Green State University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He...

Aug 3, 2021

Emma Gillian McColloch Klausing, 19, of Findlay, entered glory and the presence of her Savior on August 3, 2021 as the result of a car accident in Delaware, Ohio. She was born February 15, 2002, in Lima, to Angela Renee McColloch Klausing and James Andrew Klausing. Emma was a graduate of Findlay High School, where she had gone through...

Jul 30, 2021

Brenda Lou Holden, surrounded by her loving family, felt the warm embrace of the Lord on Friday, July 30th at the age of 79. She was born August 25, 1941 in Kenton, Ohio to Robert and Lucile (Hord) Deerwester. Brenda married James Myers in 1959 and they have two daughters, Lori and Lisa. She then married William Holden in...

Jul 28, 2021

The angels sang “Amazing Grace, the Lord came down, touched your face. He held your hand, whispered low, “come with me, it’s time to go.”

Ernesto Mendoza Sr., age 82, of Findlay, went to his eternal home in heaven on July 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 20, 1938 in N.L. Tamaulipas, Mexico, he...

Jul 27, 2021

William C. Maurer, 84, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born June 23, 1937 to the late Claren and Thelma Faye (Quick) Maurer. Bill worked for Cooper Tire and retired after 32 years of service. Bill also Pastored for over 30 years, and was a member of the Upper Room Church of God.

Jul 18, 2021

Susan A. Yoxtheimer, 93, of Findlay, joined her beloved husband George in Heaven on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Carey on December 20, 1927 to the late John and Bernice (Williams) Boyce. Susan and George H. Yoxtheimer were married on June 26, 1949, celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 26, 1999 before his passing on...