Obituaries

Jun 16, 2021

Ronald James Duenke, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 16, 2021, just 2 days after his 63rd birthday at St. Catherine’s Manor. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 14, 1958 to Donald E. and Shirley (Southard) Duenke. Ron married Ida Ann Saldana and they later divorced.

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Jun 14, 2021

Jon David Smith, 62, of Fostoria, passed away on June 14, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on March 6, 1959 to David F. Smith and Marilyn (Lessig) Searson. Jon married Mary Benson and she survives.

Jon worked for 30 plus years in the food industry as a Food Service Manager. He...

Jun 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” J. Spence Jr., 75, of Findlay, went to his Heavenly home in the early hours on June 10, 2021 at Fox Run Manor.

Robert was born May 28th, 1946 to the late Robert J. and Lorraine Spence Sr. of Ellenton, Florida. He was a 1965 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. Robert then enlisted in...

Jun 9, 2021

Carl Fredrick Stissel Jr., 72, of Findlay, passed away on June 9, 2021 at the Heritage Corner Assisted Living in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was born in Baltimore, MD on June 6, 1949 to the late Carl F. and Florence (Downs) Stissel Sr. Carl worked for Bud Company for many years before retiring and was a faithful member of...

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald “Red” Roy Sample, 74, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born on December 5, 1946 in Findlay, he was the son of the late Norman and Naomi (Brown) Sample. On May 11, 2007, Red and Vicki Wolfinger were united in marriage and she survives.

Red was a Carey High...

Jun 4, 2021

Mary Ellen Rose Shively, 98, of Findlay, peacefully went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 4, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Fostoria, Ohio on December 1, 1922 to the late Joseph A. and Rose (Ludwig) Madden. On July 31, 1942, Mary Ellen married Richard T. Shively and he...

Jun 2, 2021

Frederick Warren Brown Jr., 87, of Houcktown, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born September 11, 1933 in Findlay to the late Frederick W. and Margaret (Cole) Brown Sr. Frederick married N. Jean (Kindle) Brown and she preceded him in death in 1988.

Frederick...

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,...