Obituaries

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...

May 19, 2021

Beverly A. Hammond, 72, of Fostoria, passed away on May 19, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on November 12, 1948 to the late Edward Burkmier Sr. and Mary (Morris) Burkmier Palmer. Beverly’s fiancé is Ed Smith and he survives.

Beverly is also survived by her sons, Larry...

May 13, 2021

Vivian Mae Lieb (Sheffel), age 88, of Arcadia, OH, passed away peacefully May 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Vivian was born on February 18, 1933 in Findlay, OH to the late Reuben Sheffel and Myrtle Bowser. Vivian married Norman Duane Lieb, and on August 1, 1953 they would have celebrated...

May 12, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Smith, 63, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Findlay on January 6, 1958 to the late Harold F. and Ruth P. (Sampson) Smith. Ruth worked for the Blanchard Valley Health System for 15 years as a phone operator. She was also a member of...

May 9, 2021

Deborah Ann Oswald, 66, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. She was born on November 26, 1954 in Findlay to Paul and Patricia (Shively) Heldman. Deborah married Terry Oswald and later divorced.

Deborah enjoyed reading and going to garage sales. Most of all, she loved spending time...

May 3, 2021

David Harris, 74, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on May 3, 2021. He was born in Toledo on January 29, 1947 to the late William and Doris (Irwin) Harris. On January 8, 1966, David and Kathie Krupp were married in Toledo, Ohio and she survives.

David retired from Chrysler after 30 years of service...

May 3, 2021

Tony L. Allen, 68, of McClure, Ohio, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2021 at Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green. He was born on May 6, 1952 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Johnny L. and Marian (Ehlers) Allen. Tony was a Napoleon High School graduate and retired from truck driving after many years. He also served as...

May 2, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Kaufman, 44, of Findlay, peacefully entered eternal life on May 2, 2021 with her loving family beside her at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born in Findlay on December 21, 1976, she is the daughter of the late Oscar and Tomasa (Salazar) Arredondo. Beloved wife of Gregory T. Kaufman, they were united in...

Apr 28, 2021

Dominic James, 32, of Findlay, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was born March 21, 1989 to Freddie Carr and the late Phaedra James.

Dominic was an amazing father to his children Raja and Sana. He was a very kind and gentle person who was proud of being a father and being...

Apr 26, 2021

Inez Lavalle Crouse, 93, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 at The Heritage. She was born in Hancock County on May 5, 1927 to the late Elza R. and Marjorie A. (McBride) Dodge. On October 9, 1945, Inez married Donald Crouse at St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage in Blocktown. He preceded her in death on March 15,...

Apr 22, 2021

James Edward Davidson, 76, of Findlay, peacefully passed away at his residence on April 22, 2021 with his loving family at his side. He was born March 31, 1945 in Findlay to the late Jessie and Cleora (Wise) Davidson. On December 31, 1977, James married Beate Walker. Together they shared 43 years of marriage.

James was a...

Apr 18, 2021

Joan Teresa Vaughn, 94, of Findlay, passed away April 18, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born January 14, 1927 in Sunderland, UK to the late Thomas and Mary (Butler) Banks. Joan married Whalen Vaughn on October 10, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by her son, Gary Vaughn of Dublin,...

Apr 17, 2021

Dolores McCullough, 94, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on April 17, 2021. She was born February 7, 1927 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late George and Alice (Nick) Boehler. On April 7, 1946, Dolores married Earl D. McCullough and he preceded her in death.

Dolores graduated from Calvert High School in Tiffin....

Apr 15, 2021

Douglas Blaine Crego, 76, went peacefully to the Lord on April 15, 2021 at his home. He was born November 8, 1944 in to the late Charles and Eleta (Milligan) Crego in McComb, OH. Douglas married Mary Louise Kleman on April 6, 1974. They had just celebrated 47 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife Mary; daughter, Tonya (Dennis)...

Apr 10, 2021

Mark Edward Muzy Sr., 63, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Amish Country in Millersburg, Ohio. It was a very special place that was near and dear to his heart. Mark was born on November 22, 1957 in Findlay to the late Adam and Beverly (Dutton) Muzy. He first married Denise Felkner and they...

Apr 9, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we share with you that our beloved parents, Thomas and Shirley Young, passed peacefully within hours of each other on Friday, April 9, 2021. Our hearts are broken to lose them both but, we are blessed that they walked together through the Gates of Heaven into Eternity.

Thomas Edward Young was born...

Apr 9, 2021

Colleen was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with her husband and family on April 9, 2021. She passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio. Colleen was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 21, 1932 to the late Homer and Ruth (Umbaugh) Hiatt.

Colleen is survived...