Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

James L. Christopher, 79, of Findlay, entered eternal rest to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 26, 2021. Born May 4, 1941 in Findlay, he is the son of the late Harold G. and Bertha (Schille) Christopher. James and Alice (Thompson) were united in marriage and she survives.

James was very active...

Feb 26, 2021

Terry Lee Smith, 48, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Born March 9, 1972 in Findlay, he is the son of Jan (Treece) McCullough and the late Richard L. Smith. Terry married Bobbie (Butz) and she survives.

Terry was an avid Miami Dolphins and Ohio State Buckeyes football fan. In...

Feb 26, 2021

Donald Emery Flowers, 83, of Wharton, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born December 22, 1937 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Louis and Ruth (Robinson) Flowers. On February 2, 1958, Donald and Belva J. (Allen) were united in marriage and just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Donald graduated from...

Feb 25, 2021

Linda Lou Lange, 79, of Findlay, passed in peace to Heaven on February 25, 2021 at Taylor Place Senior Living. She was described as a “loving and caring person and mother” by her sons. Linda was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on June 6, 1941 and grew up in the area of Lafayette, Ohio with parents Russell and Hazel Harshe....

Feb 18, 2021

Richard Lee Dillingham, 66, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on February 18, 2021. Born October 7, 1954 in Leadwood, Missouri, he was the son of the late Garland and Beverly (Eaton) Dillingham. Richard married Connie Hoke, they later divorced and she survives.

Richard loved spending time with his family, friends, and his dogs. He...

Feb 16, 2021

Richard “Dick” Eugene Wingate, 75, passed away on February 16, 2021, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Findlay on September 3, 1945, to the late Wesley and Adeline (Tong) Wingate.

He is survived by his children, Dustin Wingate, in Colorado, and Danielle (Sean) Embree, in California. He is also survived...

Feb 16, 2021

James “Jim” LeRoy Fagan, 80, of Findlay, passed away on February 16, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born March 14, 1940 in Findlay to the late Walter R. and Pearl M. (Bish) Fagan.

Jim is survived by his sister-in-law, Clara (Click) Fagan; brothers-in-law, Frank Sanders, and Dave Stolzer; and many nieces and nephews. He was...

Feb 13, 2021

Richard Patrick McRill, 38, of Findlay, passed away February 13, 2021. Born May 7, 1982 in Findlay, he is the son of Richard L. McRill and Patricia S. (Lamb) Mitchell. Richard enjoyed fishing, traveling, and was an avid Notre Dame fan.

In addition to his parents, Richard is survived by his children, Destiny McRill, Zevin McRill, Alysianna...

Feb 5, 2021

Karl Del “Barney” Woerner, 74, of Rudolph, passed away at the Wood County Hospital on Friday, February 5, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1946 in Auburn, Washington to the late Kenneth and Stella (Meck) Woerner. Karl lived in various areas throughout the United States. He graduated from Fostoria High School, and served his country in the United...

Feb 5, 2021

Guadalupe S. Salinas, 77, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born December 9, 1943 in Laredo, Texas to the late Ramon and Maximina (Oviedo) Sanchez Sr. On May 5, 1965, Guadalupe and Simon Salinas were united in marriage, sharing 55 years together.

Guadalupe was a loving...

Jan 31, 2021

Howard Eugene Oberly, age 92, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born September 19, 1928 to the late Olen and Emma (Schaller) Oberly. On November 13, 1948, Howard and Betty (Burk) Oberly were united in marriage and she survives. They celebrated 72 years of marriage last November.

Howard...

Jan 30, 2021

Richard Lee Barfell, 75, of Van Buren, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 30, 2021. He was born March 19, 1945 in Van Buren, the son of the late Harold M. Barfell and Leota B. (Lentz) Lafferty. Richard married Ernestine Kay (Clark) Barfell and she preceded him in death.

Richard was a Van Buren High...

Jan 28, 2021

Linda M. Wood Stoner, 77, of Findlay, passed away January 28, 2021 at Taylor Place. She was born May 9, 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Earl T. and Olga (Schelgunov) Wood. Linda married David J. Stoner on August 20, 1988 and he preceded her in death in 2014.

Linda graduated from Rocky River High School...

Jan 27, 2021

Reva Ellen Hineland, 84, of Findlay, formerly of Vanlue, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. She was born July 28, 1936 in Wyandot County, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Willis “Jake” and Alice (Roynon) Smith. On December 30, 1985, Reva and Dwayne Hineland were united in marriage and he survives....

Jan 26, 2021

Russell E. Davis Jr., 83, of Fostoria, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Tiffin, Ohio on August 13, 1937 to the late Russell E. Davis Sr. and Lillian (Wilson) Davis. Russell married Wanda L. (Perry) and she survives him in Fostoria. Russell was a U.S. Navy Veteran who proudly served his...

Jan 25, 2021

Dudley (Doug) Snyder 73, of Findlay passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence. Doug was born on October 15, 1947 to Maxwell and Treva (Cunningham) Snyder in Fostoria, Ohio. He married Deborah Payne on February 2, 1974.

Doug graduated from Fostoria High School in 1965 and from Tiffin University in 1969. He then started...

Jan 22, 2021

June L. Hampshire 73, of Alvada, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. June was born in Beckley, West Virginia on May 15, 1947 to the late Creed and Odessa (Spangler) Meadows. She was graduate of Liberty Benton High School and on February 8, 1966 she married Robert...

Jan 21, 2021

Nancy Ellen Thomas, (88), of Findlay, passed away on January 21, 2021 at her Birchaven home in Findlay, Ohio.  She was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 9th, 1932 to the late O.W. and Verna (Gillespie) Buchanan.  She married Lawrence W. Thomas on August 29, 1953 who preceded her in death on November 13, 2020.

Nancy is...

Jan 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” L. Hummell 84, of Findlay passed away peacefully with his wife Darlene and daughter Selena by his side on Sunday, January 17, 2021 due to complications related to Alzheimer’s. He was born on December 2, 1936 to the late Donald and Vera (Spoon) Hummell. Early in life Bob worked as an auditor for Cooper Tire and eventually...

Jan 14, 2021

Shannon L. (Tiell) Lopez 43, of Tiffin, passed away on January, 14, 2021 in Tiffin. She was born on March 29, 1977 to Ronald and Jean (Smith) Tiell in Fostoria, Ohio.

Shannon is survived by her daughters, Arion Tiell, of Tiffin, Tea Legrant, of Bloomville, and Natalya Legrant, of Fostoria; step-son, Rico Lopez, of Tiffin; grandchildren, Kendyll...