Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Sherri Lynn Ziessler, 59, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Columbus on March 1, 1962, to Bennett E. Smith Sr. and Florence E. McKelvey. Sherri married her husband Brian L. Ziessler on November 19, 1990.

Sherri graduated from Grove City High School and worked at Kroger as a...

Nov 14, 2021

Phillip Ross Palmer, 80, of Findlay, passed away November 14, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Loving husband to Gale of 28 years; father to Greg Palmer (Sharon), and Lisa Palmer Lombardo (Sam); stepfather to Kim and Eric Hornick; grandfather to Samuel, Alexa, Luke, Jacob Lombardo, and Heather Reinhart Elliot (Jerrett); and great-grandson, Jayden Elliott.

November 16th,...

Nov 12, 2021

Michelle “Shelley” R. Ewing, 47, of Findlay, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born March 16, 1974, in Findlay to Michael J. and Linda (Hilty) Ewing.

Shelley graduated from McComb High School and was employed with KanDu Group in Findlay. She was kindhearted and loved her dog, Dixie.

Shelley...

Nov 9, 2021

Patricia K. Holt, 77, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Fox Run Manor. She was born July 15, 1944, to Louis and Mary (Johns) Heldman in Findlay.

Patricia loved to cook for her family and friends. She is now reunited with her loving dogs, Pepper, Bear, Riley, Starr, and Blue.

Patricia is...

Nov 8, 2021

Linda J. Armstrong Nitchie, 54, of Findlay, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany on April 30, 1967, to John and Maria Campbell.

Linda was a 1985 graduate of Findlay High School where she was a cheerleader. She then went on to...

Nov 6, 2021

Taylor “Trevor” M. Benson, 18, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly November 6, 2021. She was born July 23, 2003, in Redlands, California to Denver and Melissa (Marcum) Benson.

Taylor had recently graduated from Findlay High School. She had a love for life and was a lover of all thing’s music.

Taylor is survived by her...

Nov 6, 2021

Keevin Ray Ruppright, 66, of Waterville, passed away November 6, 2021, at Heritage Village of Waterville. He was born July 19, 1955, in Bluffton to Raybern and Lena Marie (Flath) Ruppright.

Keevin loved his 1989 Ford Taurus and enjoyed watching his favorite TV show, Walker.

Keevin is survived by his brother, Gary (Nancy) Ruppright; and...

Nov 5, 2021

Donna Kathryn Trenor, 90, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Chillicothe, OH on June 5, 1931 to Crawford (Guy) and Emma Johnson Phillips.

Donna was a 1949 graduate of Chillicothe High School. Donna met the love of her life, Bill, while working at the East...

Nov 4, 2021

Doris Ruth Williams Greenwell, 68, of Findlay, passed away November 4, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born February 7, 1953, in Cairo, IL to Robert and Ruth (Wallbaum) Williams.

Doris graduated from St. Mary’s School in Paducah, KY and retired as Payroll Manager after many years of service. She was an avid baseball fan of...

Nov 2, 2021

Bruce Warren Burdock, 86, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Toledo Hospice Renaissance Tower. He was born October 22, 1935 in Wood County Ohio to the late Rolla and Florence (Wilson) Burdock. Bruce is survived by his wife Leona (Fellers) Burdock, whom he married June 27, 1997. He is also survived by one son, Brian Burdock...

Oct 31, 2021

James A. Dillion, 91, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. He was born February 21, 1930 in Columbus to Frederick and Helen (Brandt) Dillion. Jim spent his childhood years growing up in Altoona, PA, New Bremen and Sidney, OH where he graduated from Sidney High School in 1948. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force....

Oct 30, 2021

Susan Jane DePuy, 70, of Findlay, passed away early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Susan was born March 2, 1951 to the late Harry F. Sr. and Betty (Minard) Zechman. She married William D. DePuy Sr. in December 1969 and they later separated.

Susan enjoyed cooking and baking, especially during the holidays. She...

Oct 29, 2021

Eric David Kundrat, 38, of Findlay, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born February 15, 1983 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Timothy D. Kundrat and Valerie R. Gary. Eric married Chelsea B. (Finsel) on January 31, 2012 and she survives along with their daughter, Ava Kundrat; and two stepsons, Jaxon Kundrat, and...

Oct 28, 2021

Shirley Ann Dewese, 83 years of age, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1938 in Sterling, IL to the late Edwin and Mabel Fransen. She was the oldest of 9 children.

Shirley married her husband, Kenneth Dewese, on May 31, 1959 and he...

Oct 26, 2021

Michael William Doll II, 60, of Findlay, passed away October 26, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Mike was born May 20, 1961, to Sharon Kay (Miller) Smith and Michael W. Doll Sr. in Lansing, Michigan. He is survived by his two children, Michael, and Taylor Doll; one grandson, Parker Purcell; and sister-in-law, Bridgett (Clark) Knight. Mike was preceded in...

Oct 26, 2021

Roberta D. Rubel, 71, of Bowling Green, passed away October 26, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. She was born May 28, 1950 in Toledo to Earl F. and Elnora J. (Fillhart) Rollo.

Roberta was a very private person, but when it came to her grandchildren, she loved them dearly and enjoyed every moment with them.

Oct 25, 2021

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Kellie L. (Titus) Heistand, 51, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 25, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born September 29, 1970 in Lima to Walter W. and Betty Jane (Cox) Titus Sr.

Kellie met Eric E. Heistand, they married in 2018 and started a new chapter of their...

Oct 24, 2021

Phillip Carl Shuster, 66, went to be with the Lord on October 24th, 2021. He was born on October 6th, 1955 to Kenneth and Marion Shuster who preceded him in death. On October 7th, 1978 Phil married the love of his life, Sue Shuster.

He is survived by sons Matthew (Alice) Honaker and Phillip (Shea) Shuster; a...

Oct 24, 2021

Donald Lee Moses, 85, of Arcadia, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, with family by his side. He was born October 10, 1936 in Deshler, Ohio to Ancel R. and Ethel E. (Stiles) Moses.

He married Waunita Ethel Coldiron on August 10, 1957 in the Deshler Methodist Church. Waunita went...

Oct 22, 2021

Sharon Louise Shultz, 67, of Findlay, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Findlay to the late Robert W. and Barbara E. (Drake) Shultz on December 17, 1953. In addition, she was preceded in death by brothers, Justin (Jack) Shultz, Robert Shultz, and Andrew Gobrecht, and a niece, Amy Jo Lauck. Sharon is...