Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Lou Kern, 80, of Findlay, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Carey to Charles and Donna (Roof) Horn on October 3, 1944. Mary was a Vanlue Local School graduate. She married Gerald Kern Sr. on February 12, 1965. She worked at Lowe’s for many years.

Mary’s hobbies...

Apr 26, 2025

Susan Kay Schuette Waller Stall, 79, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born in Bucyrus to August John and Beverly (John) Schuette on December 19, 1945. Susan was a Findlay High School graduate. On October 21, 2000, Susan married Richard Stall. She worked in the medical field...

Apr 25, 2025

Kay Harvey, 75, of Findlay, peacefully passed away with family by her side April 25, 2025, at The Manor at Greendale.

She was born September 10, 1949, in Findlay to Kenneth and Ruth A. (Snyder) Wolford.

Kay married Don Harvey on April 1, 1967, and he survives.

She was a 1967 graduate of...

Apr 23, 2025

Larry N. Richards, 82, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Larry was born to Ned and Ardinell Richards on October 11, 1942, in Kenton and graduated from Kenton High School in 1961. He served in the United States Navy from Octboer 1961...

Apr 22, 2025

Barbara Bruce, 95, of Bowling Green, passed away April 21, 2025, at Wood County Hospital.

Born February 11, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey to Jospeh and Hazel G. (Homan) McDonnell, Barbara married Don Bruce in 1950.

Barbara was employed as a high school administrator prior to her retirement. She loved to play cards, work on...

Apr 22, 2025

Shane Christopher Wineland, 52, of Findlay, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He was born November 6, 1972, to his parents, James and Judy Wineland of Findlay.

Shane was a 1991 graduate of Van Buren High School. Over the years he held many jobs and made friends everywhere he...

Apr 20, 2025

Ernesto Mendoza, Jr., 61, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Ernie was born in Laredo, Texas to Ernesto, Sr. and Concepcion (Bernal) Mendoza on November 10, 1963. He married Tami L. Businger on October 18, 1991, and they divorced in 2002, and she survives. He is also survived by Carolyn Trent, mother of two of...

Apr 20, 2025

Richard Gutierrez, Jr., 52, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

He was born in Findlay to Richard and Donna (McFadden) Gutierrez, Sr. on November 27, 1972.

Ricky was a Findlay High School graduate, class of 1991. He was a devoted Ohio State football and Cleveland Browns fan. He loved to have a good...

Apr 17, 2025

Laurie Ann Lenhart, of Leipsic, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born July 8, 1981 to Randy and Linda (Crumrine) Lenhart in Defiance.

She is survived by her two daughters, Samatha Lenhart of Maumee and Grace Pettry of Leipsic; a sister, Tonya (Eddie) Combs; two nieces, Nichole...

Apr 15, 2025

Jeffery “Maverick” Gordon Michaels, 69, of Ashland, peacefully passed away April 15, 2025, at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center.

He was born in Fremont, Ohio, to Emmet and Patricia (Groves) Michaels on March 27, 1956. Jeffery married Linda S. Michaels, and they later divorced.

Jeffery was a 1974 Lakota High School graduate. While in school,...

Apr 14, 2025

Robert Jay Drake, 65, of Findlay, passed away April 14, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tiffin to Ralph W. and Mayo L. (Cook) Drake on September 10, 1959. Robert was a Bettsville Local School graduate. He attended Triune College, where he earned an associate degree in Design. He then...

Apr 13, 2025

Steven A. Mallory, 78, of Findlay, passed away peacefully April 13, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born July 25, 1946, in Findlay to Arthur and Georgia (Loy) Mallory.

Steve was a Findlay High School graduate. He worked at Kuss Corporation as maintenance technician retiring after 20 years of service. He was an...

Apr 11, 2025

Nancy Lou Rader, 91, of Findlay, Ohio died peacefully on the evening of Friday, April 11, 2025 at The Birches in Villa Rica, GA.

Nancy was born October 3, 1933 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of William Metcalf and Bonita (Snider) Metcalf. After graduating from Ashtabula High School, she enrolled at Bowling Green State University, majoring in...

Apr 11, 2025

Christine Ann (Hunlock) VanSchoyck, 68, of Lima, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9:02 a.m.

She was born on November 22, 1956, in Lima to Danny and Patty (Archer) Hunlock.

Christine married Larry VanSchoyck on September 15, 1979, and he survives along with their two daughters,...

Apr 9, 2025

Maria Erlinda “Linda” DeLaRosa, 91, of North Baltimore, formerly of Findlay and Fostoria, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore.

She was born February 13, 1934, in Crystal City, Texas, to Daniel and Maria (Tamez) Maldonado.

Linda married Jose Tellez, and they later divorced. She then married Ismael...

Apr 9, 2025

Virginia Kaye (McAfee) Branham, 68, of Findlay, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Virginia was born to Russell and Elieen McAfee. She married Roland T. Burns Branham on October 20, 1991, and he preceded her in death. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Christina...

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas Gene Mercer, 80, of Findlay, passed away on April 9, 2025, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay, OH. He was born in Arlington, OH on November 25, 1944, to Edward and Blanche (Myers) Mercer.

On November 25, 1967, he married his loving wife Carlotta (Carol) Tenney in Mt. Blanchard, OH, and she survives along with...

Apr 7, 2025

Roy Thomas Roller, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. Roy was a father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born April 10, 1945, to James and Violet (Cavver) Roller in Toledo, Ohio. Roy was a mechanical fabricator by trade. Outside of work, he had an enthusiasm for life that was reflected in his love for...

Apr 6, 2025

Donna “Susie” (Reese) Franks was called to the Lord on April 6, 2025, with her loving husband and daughters by her side.

She was born April 12, 1938, in Van Buren, to Ralph and Ruth Reese. She was the oldest daughter of six children and helped raised her younger siblings after their father passed away. She adored...

Apr 5, 2025

Clarence Leroy Snyder, aged 64, of Findlay, passed away in the early morning of April 5, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born January 1, 1961, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Clarence A. and Delia A. (Mabry) Snyder. Clarence loved his children and family. He also attended Church of the Living God in Findlay.

Clarence is...