Obituaries

Feb 12, 2022

D. June Arnold, 86, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Heritage Manor. She was born March 11, 1935, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Floyd and Naomi (Miller) Hampton. June married Carl Lee Arnold on March 7, 1953, and he survives her.

June was a South High School Class of 1952, graduate in Columbus. She...

Feb 11, 2022

Katrina Marie Rudiak was granted her angel wings on February 11, 2022, at the age of 39. She was born in Houma, Louisiana on April 16, 1982, to Pawlo and Cynthia (Zagotti) Rudiak.

Katrina was a Plymouth High School graduate.

Katrina was a loving mother to her six children, Gaven Paul Rudiak, Noaha Kemper, Gabriel...

Feb 10, 2022

Ronald E. Sprankle, 91, of Findlay, went into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Birchaven Village. He was born in Big Run, Pennsylvania, October 30, 1930, to Leroy M. and Melzena (Henry) Sprankle. On October 30, 1954, Ronald was united in marriage to Emma R. Droll in Fostoria, Ohio....

Feb 9, 2022

Robert “Bob” C. Bryan, 82, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born in Findlay, August 29, 1939, to Ralph and Ruth (Kissel) Bryan.

Bob graduated from Findlay High School in 1958 and attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in Columbus. After serving with...

Feb 7, 2022

Ralph Eugene Fisher, 78, of Forest, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2022. He was born February 13, 1943, in Columbus to Elwood and Esther (Marsh) Fisher. Ralph married his wife Patricia Bushong on August 23, 2003, and she survives him.

Ralph was a...

Feb 6, 2022

Jon Edward Davis, 80, of Deshler, peacefully passed away February 6, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born February 28, 1941, to James and Olive (Carrington) Davis in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Jon enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and it was during that time that he received his GED....

Feb 4, 2022

Our family and community lost a very special lady on February 4, 2022. Alberta Norton Peterson, 90 years young, passed away peacefully to become the newest angel in Heaven. She was born to Albert and Sylvia Marie Henry on June 28, 1931, in North Baltimore, Ohio.

During her beautiful life, she was a very active member of...

Jan 31, 2022

Thomas A. Rectorschek, a lifetime resident of Findlay, passed away Jan. 31, at his home. He is best known for being an avid fan of Ohio State football - so much so that he wore scarlet-colored pants, emblazoned with gray buckeyes whenever he wanted to. In his estimation the Saturday before the Thanksgiving weekend should have been designated as...

Jan 31, 2022

David Frank Benanzer, 68, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 31, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 31, 1953, in St. Henry, Ohio to William and Alice (Schmerge) Benanzer. David married Judy Gelhaus September 7, 1974, and they later divorced.

David graduated from Coldwater High School Class of 1971 and attended ITT Tech graduating...

Jan 30, 2022

On Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 8:50 a.m., Arba Row Jr., 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born on September 11, 1951, to Arba Sr. and Pauline Row in Carey, and they preceded him in death. On February 19, 1972, he married the love of his life Brenda Row, and they...

Jan 21, 2022

Jeffrey A. Luke, 58, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on January 21,2022. He was born October 2, 1963, in Findlay to Michael and Ruthann (Cobb) Luke. Jeff married his wife Jennifer Green, and she survives.

Jeff was a Van Buren graduate and attended OSU and Georgia Tech. He had a career in prosthetics and orthotics, eventually becoming...

Jan 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Panuto, 67, of Columbus, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. He was born July 10, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Dominic A. and Marjorie L. (Shuey) Panuto.

Jeff was a Calvert High School Class of 1973 graduate and a past member of St. Mary Catholic...

Jan 20, 2022

Emma J. Hamilin, 78, of Findlay, passed away January 20, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born November 22, 1943, in Findlay to Walter and Linnie (Hammett) Hatch.

Emma was a Cory Rawson High School graduate. Her hobbies were: puzzles, reading, bike riding, playing games on her tablet, and going through pictures. Emma enjoyed horses, listening...

Jan 19, 2022

Marie J. Smith, 85, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Marie was born September 18, 1936, to Herman and Martha (Niederkohr) Schreiner in Carey, Ohio. Her father, Herman, passed away in an accident when she was 1.5 years old and she was raised by her mom, Martha, and stepdad, Paul Krupp. In...

Jan 19, 2022

Robert G. Hazelton, 83, of Leipsic, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Ottawa, April 30, 1938, to Lawrence and Esther (Morgan) Hazelton. On November 7, 1959, Robert and Joetta (Buerschen) were married, and she survives.

Robert was a 1957 graduate of Leipsic High School. He was a proud Army veteran...

Jan 17, 2022

James Earl Baldridge, 76, of Findlay, peacefully passed away January 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born July 18, 1945, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Lee and Ethel (Akers) Baldridge. James married his wife Janet (Burton) on February 26, 1966, and she survives.

James attended school in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and chose a career in construction.

Jan 16, 2022

Lisa A. McRill, 58, of Findlay, passed away January 16, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born to Ron and Marlene (Burnsworth) Culver in Findlay on February 9, 1963.

Lisa’s greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. Her love for her kids and grandkids truly knew no bounds. She was a kind and generous soul...

Jan 16, 2022

LaDonna Elizabeth (Hammer) Smalley, 87, of Findlay, passed away peacefully January 16, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born July 25, 1934, in Fostoria to Clarence J. Hammer and Eunice I. (Penn) Hammer Orwick. LaDonna married Richard W. Smalley and he preceded her in death.

LaDonna was a Fostoria High School graduate class of 1952....

Jan 15, 2022

Rosemary Ellen Heck, 78, of Findlay, passed peacefully at her home with her family present, January 15, 2022. She was born in Findlay on August 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Raedel A. (Buckingham) and Russell S. Bishop.

Rosemary spent her childhood years growing up on a farm in Jackson Township, Hancock County, Ohio and in...

Jan 14, 2022

Michael Andrew Miranda, 62, of Leipsic, Ohio passed away at 5:30 p.m. January 14, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 17, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to the late Ejino (Henry) and Guadalupe (Fuentes) Miranda.

Michael was a high school graduate and attended Owens Community College. He worked various jobs over the...