Obituaries

Apr 3, 2022

Dale “Buzz” Sumner Buttles, 74, of Rawson, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Birchaven Village, Findlay. He was born June 4, 1947, in Merced, California to Harold and Marge (Sumner) Buttles.

Born legally blind, Buzz self-taught to play drums, guitar, bass, and piano. He led a successful music career and opened for artists including, Box Car...

Apr 3, 2022

Rebecca Lou Frisch, 68, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born January 18, 1954, in Worthington, Ohio to Robert and Lois (Smith) Harrison. On April 20, 1991, Rebecca married Larry J. Frisch and he survives.

Rebecca graduated from Fostoria High School and...

Apr 1, 2022

Robert E. Painter, of Pandora, Ohio, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born November 26, 1933, on the Nau family farm near Arcadia, Ohio, to his parents Robert W. and Alice B. (Nau) Painter. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Beverly J. Damon, in...

Mar 30, 2022

Deanna Sue Owen, 62, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Findlay, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born March 17, 1960, to Clyde and Karletta (Stuber) Owen in Findlay.

Deanna was a Cory Rawson High School graduate and worked for Ingram Book Company for 25 years. She...

Mar 25, 2022

Thelma Jane Rice, 90, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Friday, March 25, 2022, at Fox Run Manor. She was born April 1, 1931, to Frank and Elizabeth (Norris) Swabado. Thelma married her husband, John W. Rice, in 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Thelma loved gardening, cooking, and baking, and never turned down a...

Mar 21, 2022

Betty M. (Ramey) Aurand, 77, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She was born November 9, 1944, to Homer and Elva (Jordan) Anderson in Springfield, Ohio. Betty married John L. Aurand who preceded her in death.

Betty worked at G.S.W. for many years until her...

Mar 17, 2022

Darlene F. Rehus, 77, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born February 11, 1945, to C. Lawrence and Florence (Sheidler) Kagy in McComb. Darlene married her husband, Paul E. Rehus on December 4, 1965, and he preceded her in death in 2020.

Darlene was a homemaker...

Mar 16, 2022

Vicki Lynn Rinehammer, 64, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born July 13, 1957, in Findlay, she was the only daughter of Donald and Delores (VanAtta) Oates. Vicki was a homemaker who loved her daughters and grandchildren.

Vicki is survived by her father Donald E. Oates of Lakeview, OH; two daughters,...

Mar 15, 2022

Gary Lee DeWalt, 87, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green. He was born December 5, 1934, in Bowling Green to Keith and Vivian (Aldrich) DeWalt. Gary married the love of his life, Eleanor Ann (Hafferkamp) DeWalt on July 28, 1956. She preceded him in death in September of 2020....

Mar 13, 2022

Richard Lee Bruielly, 72, passed away on March 13, 2022, under the care of Bridge Hospice at Wood County Hospital. Richard was born in Corning, NY on December 26, 1949, to parents William and Geraldine (Mattison) Bruielly. He graduated from Corning West High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from New York State Technical and Agricultural University...

Mar 13, 2022

Barbara Joane Beichler, 74, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 13, 1948, to Harold E. and Madeline M. (VanDenEynde) Meyers in Findlay. Barbara married Donald W. Beichler on September 14, 1996, and he survives.

Barbara loved her pets, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Mar 9, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Davidson Goodman, 85, of Findlay, passed away peacefully March 9, 2022, in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. He was born September 11, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Garland L. and Lily M. (Waddle) Goodman.

Joe graduated high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the end of...

Mar 7, 2022

Ronald Dean Atkins, 79, went to be with his Lord on March 7, 2022, after a brief illness.

Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Susan (Clark), his four children, Philip (Roger)Atkins,  Carol (Rob) Edington, Beth (Patrick) Burton and Andrew (Jennifer) Atkins; seven grandchildren: Zachary Nye, Jacob (Rachel)Atkins, Elise (Steven) Steiger, Bekah (Liam) O’Linger, Isaac...

Feb 25, 2022

Kathleen O. “Katie” Heydinger Gates, 79, of Findlay, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born August 29, 1942, in Shelby, Ohio, to the late Ralph C. and Rosella (Missler) Heydinger. On June 12, 1965, Katie was married to John C. Gates who preceded her in death September 20, 2005.

Katie graduated...

Feb 24, 2022

Karen Louise (Shelly) Mohney, 75, of Perrysburg, passed away surrounded by her loving family February 24, 2022, in the comfort of her home. She was born November 27, 1946, in Springfield, Ohio to Paul A. and Vera L. (Hinkle) Shelly. On May 27, 1967, Karen, and Noden R. (Russell) Mohney were united in marriage.

Karen graduated high...

Feb 20, 2022

Jerry McAdoo, 89, a fun loving, creative, story-telling Irishman died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at his Findlay residence after a long illness.

Euchre was his game. Steelers were his team. Trivia was his superpower. He loved watching “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy,” playing games with the family, and rooting for any Pittsburgh sports team. He attended nearly...

Feb 19, 2022

Ruth Eleanor Benjamin, 79, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born March 20, 1942, in Fombell, Pennsylvania to King R. and Daisybelle (Bowser) Nye.

Ruth graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania in 1960. Five years later, she married her soulmate of 44 years, William M. Benjamin, until his...

Feb 19, 2022

John “Jack” Franklin Bruno, 88, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Birchaven Village. He was born August 5, 1933, in Ravenna, Ohio to Charles and Frieda (DeLong) Bruno. Jack married his wife, Jeannette (Boerger), on August 8, 1991, and she survives.

Jack graduated from Chillicothe High School. He worked at Air Products...

Feb 18, 2022

Oliver H. Smith Jr., 84, of North Baltimore, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2022, at Briar Hill Health Campus, North Baltimore. He was born November 27, 1937, in Delphos, Ohio to Oliver H. Smith Sr. and Mary Smith. He married Marilyn (Pohlabel) Smith and she preceded him in death.

Oliver graduated high school and shortly after, enlisted...

Feb 17, 2022

Michael Eddie Romick, 71, of Rawson, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, with his wife at his side. He was born March 13, 1950, in Findlay to Gene E. and Ermajean (Thomas) Romick. On December 10, 1977, Mike, and Cynthia Thompson, were united in marriage.

Mike was a Cory Rawson High School graduate and attended Columbus Technical...