Marta Vela
Dec 18, 2020
Marta Beatrice Vela, 87, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by her family at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Laredo, Texas on July 29, 1933 to the late Luciano and Manuela (Villarreal) Hernandez Sr. Marta was united in marriage on April 12, 1965 to Jesus T. Vela...
Rick D. Andonian
Dec 16, 2020
Rick D. Andonian, age 63, passed away unexpectedly in Findlay on December 16, 2020. He was born on December 10th, 1957 to Dean and Bonnie (Burnap) Washburn.
Rick graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1976. He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps and was awarded many decorations during his service. Semper Fi!...
Nicole Meilan Ann Sandford
Dec 12, 2020
Nicole MeiLan Ann Sandford, our ray of sunshine, who was blessed with the Chinese name Mei Lan, which means, Beautiful Mountain Mist, gained her angel wings to be safe with God early Saturday morning at the age of 15. She was born in Guangxi, China on March 12, 2005.
Nicole spread her love for life in everything...
Pamela S. (Belshaw) Brown
Dec 9, 2020
Pamela Sue Brown, 67, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 9, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1953 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of William and Betty (Lorensen) Belshaw. On June 30, 1973, Pam and the love of her life, Melvin J. Brown,...
Brianna Baxter
Dec 7, 2020
Brianna Baxter, 21, of Summerdale, Alabama, formerly of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly December 7, 2020 in Alabama. She was born June 30, 1999 in Findlay to Clifton and Tracy (Trumbull) Baxter and they survive. Brianna is also survived by her two sons, Zaidyn Major Baxter and Zander Maverick Baxter; grandmother, Sharon Trumbull; brothers, Aaron Baxter, Russell Trumbull, Cody Pelton;...
David E. Downing
Dec 6, 2020
David E. Downing, 74, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. David was born on November 8, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Clarence and Susie (Risner) Downing. He was a 1965 graduate of Ada High School. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp and served two tours in Vietnam. David...
John E. Devor
Dec 6, 2020
John E. Devor, 62, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1958 in Connersville, Indiana to the late Bill and Joann (Shirley) Arnold. John worked as a general contractor for many years before retiring. On August 10, 1996 he married Sherri (Thaxton) Devor. He was a...
Lisa Marie Hartzell
Dec 5, 2020
Lisa Marie Hartzell, 59, of Findlay, passed away on December 5, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1961 to Robert and Susan (Cramer) Nichols in Findlay, Ohio. Lisa was a graduate of Findlay High School and attended Bowling Green State University. She was recently working at Kohls. Lisa was a wonderful daughter and mother....
Harold A. Pilcher
Dec 5, 2020
Harold A. Pilcher, 96, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Birchaven Village. He was born on August 7, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Edward and Helen (Winterfeld) Pilcher. Harold was the owner and operator of a local taxi service from 1975-1989. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and he enjoyed bowling,...
Imeleta Puaauli
Dec 4, 2020
Imeleta Puaauli, 78, of Findlay, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1942 to Tino and Fasialofa Tupuola.
Imeleta is survived by her daughters, Siniva (Russell) Mokoma-Wadding, Josephine Luxom, and Lani Belch; grandchildren, Romeo Tuiloma, Isaac Tuiloma, Maletino Malaki Wadding-Tuiloma, Tiana Wadding, S.J. Belch, Tisa Belch, and Sunny...
Dallas F. Dauterman
Dec 3, 2020
Dallas F. Dauterman 63, of Risingsun, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020 at his residence. Dallas was born on March 18, 1957 to the late Dallas P. and Emily A. (Forristell) Dauterman.
Dallas loved and respected Nature above all else. He was not a religious man, but he claimed that, if there was a God,...
Guillermo Salazar
Dec 3, 2020
Guillermo “Willie” Salazar, 84, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was born on November 16, 1936 in Laredo, TX to the late Bartolo and Felipa (Oviedo) Salazar. Guillermo was a member of the First United Brethren Church, the Portage Holiness Camp, and was an Alumni of the University of Findlay. He enjoyed baseball, bowling, camping, and...
Juan Orduno
Nov 30, 2020
Juan Orduno, 69, of Ottawa, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 25 1951 in Edinburg, Texas to Perfecto and Maria (Rodriguez) Orduno. Juan spent most of his working years at SOCAR of Ohio, Inc. Most recently, he worked at Red Pig Inn in Ottawa, Ohio. Juan had an exuberant sense...
Rosemary Eichman
Nov 30, 2020
Rosemary Louise Eichman, 91, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on December 8, 1928 in Winona, MN to Chauncy and Caroline (Pruka) Kochta. Rosemary graduated from Winona Cathedral High School in 1946.She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Anthony Eichman on May 21, 1949 and he preceded her...
Franklin J. (Jim) Moore
Nov 29, 2020
Franklin J, Moore, 84, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital due to complications with COVID-19. He was born November 3, 1936 in Miller City, Ohio, to the late Lewis and Innise (Leip) Moore. Franklin was a 1954 graduate of Leipsic high School. He served in the U.S. Airforce and retired from Cooper Tire...
James A. Tompkins
Nov 28, 2020
James A. Tompkins, 68, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Jim was born on October 11, 1952 to Leo and Violet (Pratt) Tompkins. Jim served his country in the U.S. Airforce and graduated from South Dakota State University. He went on to become a teacher and retired after many years of service. He...
Donald G. August
Nov 24, 2020
Donald G. August, 82, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on July 28, 1938 to the late Steven and Margaret (Beres) August. Don graduated from Findlay High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. He married Kathleen May and she preceded him death....
Loretta M. Johnson
Nov 23, 2020
Loretta M. Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born April 26, 1950 in Fairmont West Virginia. Loretta married David Johnson on April 15, 1974. She graduated from Mannington high school in 1969 and later obtained her associates degree from Webster Business College. Loretta spent her life dedicating her time taking...
Kenneth A. Duvernay
Nov 22, 2020
Kenneth A. Duvernay, 69, of Findlay, passed away November 22, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, with his family by his side. Ken was born on October 10, 1951 in Garfield Heights to the late Alan and Carol (Fraundfelter) Duvernay. He was a successful entrepreneur, and the owner of several restaurant franchises in the 1970’s and 80’s throughout...
