Obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Alice E. Christopher, 78, of Findlay, entered eternal life to join her beloved husband, James, on August 29, 2021. She was born in Harlan, KY on August 29, 1943 to the late McCoy and Bessie (Asher) Thompson. Alice and James were united in marriage on August 25, 1962 and he preceded her in death in February 26th of this...

Aug 26, 2021

Kyle Matthew Humphreys, 33, of Findlay, and formerly of Clyde passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born in Fremont on October 10, 1987 to Preston Humphreys and Tonya (Moreno) Hunter.

Kyle was a Clyde High School graduate. He loved all aspects of professional wrestling and the history of the sport. Kyle was an avid...

Aug 21, 2021

Joseph Tooley, 93, of North Baltimore, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Briar Hill Senior Living, North Baltimore.

He was born April 7, 1928 in Millville, New Jersey, to Jospeh B. and Catherine (Shaw) Tooley.

He is survived by a nephew, Ron Fish; and his close friend, Louis Bates.

Joseph was preceded...

Aug 19, 2021

Gary Roy Beckwith, 75, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born January 13, 1946 in Findlay to the late Richard and Lois (Pore) Beckwith. Gary was a Findlay High School graduate and attended The Ohio State University. He became a registered nurse and retired after 31...

Aug 17, 2021

Rebecca Sue (McCoy) Potter, 66, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center on August 17, 2021. She was born August 13, 1955 in Findlay to the late James and Gladys (Mohr) McCoy.

Rebecca was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved being a stay-at-home mom caring for her three children and was known...

Aug 14, 2021

Albert Charles Dixie, 74 of Findlay, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, following a lengthy illness.

Albert was born July 15, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Julia Morton (Irvin) and John Lapsley Sr. He was educated at Bowling Green State University, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He...

Aug 3, 2021

Emma Gillian McColloch Klausing, 19, of Findlay, entered glory and the presence of her Savior on August 3, 2021 as the result of a car accident in Delaware, Ohio. She was born February 15, 2002, in Lima, to Angela Renee McColloch Klausing and James Andrew Klausing. Emma was a graduate of Findlay High School, where she had gone through...

Jul 30, 2021

Brenda Lou Holden, surrounded by her loving family, felt the warm embrace of the Lord on Friday, July 30th at the age of 79. She was born August 25, 1941 in Kenton, Ohio to Robert and Lucile (Hord) Deerwester. Brenda married James Myers in 1959 and they have two daughters, Lori and Lisa. She then married William Holden in...

Jul 28, 2021

The angels sang “Amazing Grace, the Lord came down, touched your face. He held your hand, whispered low, “come with me, it’s time to go.”

Ernesto Mendoza Sr., age 82, of Findlay, went to his eternal home in heaven on July 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born November 20, 1938 in N.L. Tamaulipas, Mexico, he...

Jul 27, 2021

William C. Maurer, 84, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born June 23, 1937 to the late Claren and Thelma Faye (Quick) Maurer. Bill worked for Cooper Tire and retired after 32 years of service. Bill also Pastored for over 30 years, and was a member of the Upper Room Church of God.

Jul 18, 2021

Susan A. Yoxtheimer, 93, of Findlay, joined her beloved husband George in Heaven on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born in Carey on December 20, 1927 to the late John and Bernice (Williams) Boyce. Susan and George H. Yoxtheimer were married on June 26, 1949, celebrating 50 years of marriage on June 26, 1999 before his passing on...

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,...