Obituaries

Nov 16, 2020

Verlin E. Perkins, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born on March 28, 1938 in Plankton, Ohio to the late Charlie and Lucille (Rankin) Perkins. On January 25, 1956 he married Nancy (Jordan) Perkins and she survives. Verlin worked 34 years at Atlas Crankshaft in Fostoria and retired in...

Nov 13, 2020

Christopher R. Marsh, 37, of Findlay, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1983 in Findlay to Robert Marsh and Karen (Knepper) Marsh.

Chris is survived by his daughter, who he loved very much,  Cadence Rae Marsh; mother, Karen Marsh; father, Robert (Niki) Marsh; sisters, Dawn Thompson and...

Nov 13, 2020

Lawrence W. Thomas, 89, of Findlay, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Blanchard Valley hospital.  He was born on August 27, 1931 in Melrose Park, Illinois to the late Frank and Ruth (Quehl) Thomas.  He married Nancy E. Buchanan on August 29, 1953 and she survives.

Lawrence (Larry) is survived by his four children:...

Nov 9, 2020

Ricardo M. Guerra 88, of Findlay died on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. No services are scheduled.

Nov 9, 2020

Karen A. Lentz, 58, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Toledo Hospital. Karen was born on April 26, 1962 in Findlay to Michael and Carol (Persing) Jewitt.

Karen is survived by her husband, Bruce; son, William (Stephanie) Lentz; dad, Michael; grandchildren, Hunter, Caden, Michaela, Lily, Natallie, and Jacob; and sisters, Tina (Ed) Green,...

Nov 6, 2020

Frank W. Fogle Jr., 83, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1937 in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Frank and Margaret (Phelps) Fogle Sr. He married Marilyn (Hammond) Fogle on November 19, 1977. Frank served his country as a signalman in the United States Navy. He...

Nov 5, 2020

Herbert John Launder, 67, of Houcktown, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. Herb was born in Bluffton to the late Kenneth J. and Barbara E. Launder May 11, 1953. Herb was raised in Arlington, Ohio where he graduated from High School. On December 7, 1973 Herbert was married to the woman who held his heart, Deborah J. (Prater),...

Nov 3, 2020

Darla Jean Phillips, 60, of Findlay, passed away on November 3, 2020 at her residence. Darla was born on September 29, 1960 to Daryl E. and Phyllis (Butler) Stall in Findlay.

Darla is survived by her husband, Clark Phillips, of Findlay; mother, Phyllis, of Findlay; daughter, Sarah Nicole (Kale) Kelly, of Milton Florida; sister, Sherry (Terri) Stall;...

Nov 3, 2020

C. Max Jurrus III, 38, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Max was born on June 14, 1982 to Charles “Max” and Bonny (Gibson) Jr. He was a graduate of Van Buren High School.

Max is survived by his mother, Bonny.  He was preceded in death...

Nov 2, 2020

Keith F. Fleegle 81, joined his wife, Sue A. (Rosenberger) in Heaven on Monday, November 2, 2020 in Marianna, FL. Keith was a past resident of Findlay for over fifty years. He was born on October 27, 1939 to Jordan and Anna (Wagner) Fleegle. He provided for his family by working for Dow Chemical, in Findlay for over forty...

Nov 1, 2020

Jane Rosaire Laube, 89, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 surrounded by her children after a brief time at Blanchard Valley Regional Hospital and Bridge Hospice Care Center. Jane was born on December 16, 1930 in Wyandot County, to the late Ralph and Bertha (Rall) Haferd. On June 30, 1951 Jane married J. Eugene Laube and...

Oct 27, 2020

Robert “Bob” Charles Dietelbach, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Fox Run Manor. He was born October 19, 1952 in Findlay, Ohio, to John Richard Dietelbach Sr. and Donetta Mae Corbin Gill.

Bob is survived by 3 siblings, Michael (Carol), Raymond (Dannie), and Anthony all of Florida; and Sister-in-Law, Deb of Findlay. He is also...

Oct 24, 2020

Emerson “Emmy” David Brownawell, 80, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at The Heritage. Born May 28, 1940 in West Frankford Township, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Janet M. (Baughman) Brownawell. Emerson and Patricia A. (Weaver) were united in marriage on January 7, 1973 and she survives.

Emmy was a...

Oct 20, 2020

Joy June (Shank) Brown, 82, of North Baltimore, passed away at 4:10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore, Ohio after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.

Joy was born on October 31, 1937 in Mount Blanchard, Ohio to the late Leslie A. and H. Doris (Musgrave) Shank....

Oct 19, 2020

Ivan Howard Thomas, 78, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in his home on October 19, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1942 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Carl and Isabelle (Phillips) Thomas. Ivan married the love of his life, Linda (Brenner) Thomas, and they were married for almost 58 years.

Ivan truly enjoyed spending time...

Oct 18, 2020

Susan Jean (Drummelsmith) Wolford, 70, of Findlay, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. Susan was born in Findlay on October 24, 1949 to the late Jesse G. and Phyllis J. (Beckman) Drummelsmith of Arlington. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1967. Susan married Bradley L. Wolford on November 23,...

Oct 14, 2020

Jane Davies passed away from this life and into the arms of her Lord on October 14, 2020 at the age of 100.

Jane was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and a life member of the Eagles. She enjoyed dancing, spending time with her family and friends.

Jane is survived by her...

Oct 11, 2020

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, the angels came from Heaven to take Doris L. Rice, to be with her Heavenly Father and all of her loved ones. She was born on October 17, 1930 to her wonderful parents, Walter and Lavene Seaman. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her precious husband, Ted Rice; and...

Oct 11, 2020

David Scott Owens, 57, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born September 29, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert T. and Joan B. (Niedecker) Owens. On November 28, 1993, David and Terri (Myers) were united in marriage and she survives him.

David graduated...

Oct 9, 2020

Connie Lynn Ward, 70, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 9, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born August 13, 1950 in Findlay, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Katheryn L. (Shimp) Mercer.

Connie retired after 20 years in retail and was a life member of the Amvets in...