Obituaries

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...

Oct 8, 2020

David Maurice Chevalier, 73, of Tiffin, passed away October 8, 2020 at The Willows at Tiffin. He was born May 6, 1947 in Fostoria to the late Maurice (Imogene) Chevalier and Mae (Kenny) Sauber. He married Marlene Chevalier and later divorced. On November 7, 1980, David was united in marriage to Linda (Askam) and she survives him in Tiffin....

Oct 6, 2020

Jeffrey Alan Ritter, 52, of Columbus, OH, passed away October 6, 2020 at Fostoria Community Hospital. He was born August 30, 1968 in Lima to Constance (Huenke) Ritter and the late Jerry Ritter. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Ted (Helen) Huenke, and Carl (Anna) Ritter. In addition to his mother Constance, Jeffrey is survived by...

Oct 2, 2020

Mr. David Eugene Thompson, 73, died peacefully in his home in North Baltimore, Ohio on October 2, 2020. He was a strong believer in God who he served faithfully in love. He was born April 2, 1947 in Lima, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Mary (Wright) Thompson, and stepson of the late Jean (Kuck) Thompson.

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Oct 1, 2020

Charles Eddie McMonigal, 73, of Fostoria, OH, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. He was born on February 10, 1947 in Ottawa, OH to Charles D and Evelyn I. (Radabaugh) McMonigal. Charles was married in 1974 to LuAnn Harden (mother of his children) and they later divorced.

Charles was a...

Sep 27, 2020

Richard Jon Beltz, 76, of Findlay, passed away September 27, 2020 at The OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN to the late John R. and Norma J. (Smith) Beltz on April 30, 1944. Richard married Marilyn K. Wiechart, they later divorced and she survives in Findlay. He is also survived by his brother, Jess...

Sep 27, 2020

Merle Cameron, 69, of Arlington, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.  He was born to the late Paul and Mary (Minard) Cameron on June 27, 1951 in Findlay, Ohio. On January 19, 1970, Merle married Joy Siferd and they were married 27 years and remained best friends. She preceded...

Sep 23, 2020

George Gerald Bigelow, 81, of Findlay, was welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and greeted by his loving wife Evelyn on September 23, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born February 3, 1939 in Sylvania, Ohio to the late Harold M. and Veda (Schoen) Bigelow. George and Evelyn (Saul) were married for 50 years until her passing on...

Sep 19, 2020

Debra Sue Smith, 66, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born July 12, 1954 in Findlay, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Fransceta (Sanders) Valentine. Debra was a homemaker who enjoyed playing the piano and going shopping. She attended Gateway Church.

Debra is survived by 6 children,...