Obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

Dennis Gordon Eberly, 78, of Findlay, peacefully passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 16, 2021, with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law at his side. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Findlay to the late Gordon F. and Marjorie A. (Shafer) Eberly.  Dennis married his true...

Jul 14, 2021

Pamela S. (Routzon) Emmons, age 71, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on July 14, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Findlay on March 21, 1950 to the late Donald E. and Frieda M. (Hoover) Routzon.

Pamela retired from Whirlpool Corporation and enjoyed baking, spending...

Jul 9, 2021

Edward Louis Galitza, 84, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Ed was born in Bucyrus, Ohio in 1937 to the late Louis and Pearl Galitza.

Ed was a 1960 Ohio State University graduate with a degree in Archaeology. He went on to be a founding member of the Ohio...

Jul 6, 2021

Peggy Ann Wilson, 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was born in Bluffton on May 23, 1940 to the late Roy and Irene (Mason) Cherry. Peggy was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

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Jul 2, 2021

Darrell Duane Priest, 64, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 3, 1957 in Monterey, California to the late Robert and Betty Lou (Morrison) Priest. Darrell is survived by sister, Roberta Ritter (Priest) of Napoleon; brothers, William Priest of Bowling Green, and John Priest of McComb. In addition to...

Jul 1, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Heffner, 85, of Arcadia, Ohio, passed away on July 1, 2021in his home surrounded by his family.

Kennieth (Ken) is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Wayne (Kristy) Heffner of North Liberty, IA; and daughters, Penny Prigge of Arcadia, OH, and Cindi Heffner of Findlay, OH. Ken also leaves behind grandchildren, Daniel Chinnis of ND,...

Jun 28, 2021

Janice (Jan) Ann Pevoar, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Born November 12, 1941 in Trenton, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Peter Duffy and Margot (Welter) Philip. In 1961, she married Andrew Pevoar in Wyandotte, Michigan and he preceded her in death.

Jan started...

Jun 27, 2021

Dwayne Allen Hineland Sr., 87, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at The Heritage. He was born on January 15, 1934 in Findlay to the late Harry and Ceicle (Orton) Kocher. On December 30, 1985, he married Reva Hineland and she preceded him in death in January. Dwayne was a graduate of Findlay High School and...

Jun 26, 2021

P. Jean Palmer, 91, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2021 at the Findlay Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on December 29, 1929 in Leipsic, Ohio to the late Dale and Hilda (Oelfke) Fenstermaker. Jean married Loren G. Palmer and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Jean is survived by her daughter,...

Jun 16, 2021

Ronald James Duenke, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 16, 2021, just 2 days after his 63rd birthday at St. Catherine’s Manor. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 14, 1958 to Donald E. and Shirley (Southard) Duenke. Ron married Ida Ann Saldana and they later divorced.

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Jun 14, 2021

Jon David Smith, 62, of Fostoria, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on March 6, 1959 to David F. Smith and Marilyn (Lessig) Searson. Jon married Mary Benson and she survives.

Jon worked for 30 plus years in the food industry as a Food Service Manager. He...

Jun 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” J. Spence Jr., 75, of Findlay, went to his Heavenly home in the early hours on June 10, 2021 at Fox Run Manor.

Robert was born May 28th, 1946 to the late Robert J. and Lorraine Spence Sr. of Ellenton, Florida. He was a 1965 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. Robert then enlisted in...

Jun 9, 2021

Carl Fredrick Stissel Jr., 72, of Findlay, passed away on June 9, 2021 at the Heritage Corner Assisted Living in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 6, 1949 to the late Carl F. and Florence (Downs) Stissel Sr. Carl worked for Bud Company for many years before retiring and was a faithful member of...

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald “Red” Roy Sample, 74, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born on December 5, 1946 in Findlay, he was the son of the late Norman and Naomi (Brown) Sample. On May 11, 2007, Red and Vicki Wolfinger were united in marriage and she survives.

Red was a Carey High...

Jun 4, 2021

Mary Ellen Rose Shively, 98, of Findlay, peacefully went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio on December 1, 1922 to the late Joseph A. and Rose (Ludwig) Madden. On July 31, 1942, Mary Ellen married Richard T. Shively and he...

Jun 2, 2021

Frederick Warren Brown Jr., 87, of Houcktown, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born September 11, 1933 in Findlay to the late Frederick W. and Margaret (Cole) Brown Sr. Frederick married N. Jean (Kindle) Brown and she preceded him in death in 1988.

Frederick...

Jun 2, 2021

Norma Jean Lamb, 88, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at his Bridge Hospice Care Center on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1933 in Findlay to the late Jess and Ruth (Fessler) Harper. Norma married Charles A. Lamb Sr. on May 17, 1950 and he survives.

Norma is also survived by her son,...

May 23, 2021

Donald L. Buckles, 87, of Findlay, went to his Heavenly home on May 23, 2021 to be with his loving wife Sharon. He was born in Delphos, Ohio on February 20, 1934 to the late Charles and Breta (Heidelbaugh) Buckles. Donald was married to Sharon for 40 years until her passing in 2019.

Donald attended Bowling Green...

May 20, 2021

Judy A. Groves, 76, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at home on May, 20, 2021.  She was born in Findlay, Ohio on February 9, 1945 to the late William Leckey and Mary (Chapin) Leckey Pepple.  Judy married Robert M. Groves, Jr. on October 11, 1964, and he survives.  Together they have 4 children, Jon (Tonia) Groves, Holly Springs, NC;...

May 20, 2021

Shirley A. Mercer, 76, of Findlay, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Fox Run Assisted Living. She was born April 28, 1945 in Findlay to the late Virgil L. and Betty J. (Garn) Sloman. On August 7, 1965, Shirley married Richard Mercer and he survives.

Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Stonebridge Church...