Norval N. Knouse
Feb 1, 2019
Norval N. Knouse, 103, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Bridge Hospice unit at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He had lived independently until about a week before his death. Norval was born April 2, 1913 in Jerry City, Ohio, to Lawrence and Rose (Guy) Knouse. He married Evelyn Tussing and they were divorced. He then married Anne West and she died...
Jimmie E. Smith
Jan 26, 2019
Jimmie Eugene Smith, 77, of Bloomdale, OH, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1941 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late John F. and Addie M. (Meyers) Smith. He married Emma L. (Burton) Smith and she preceded him in death in 2018. Jimmie served in the United States Army. He attended Stautzenberger...
Butch Smith Ii
Jan 21, 2019
Harold L. "Butch" Smith II, of Findlay, passed away at the age of 52 on Monday, January 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1966 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harold L. Smith and Norma R. (Zellers) Smith, and they were divorced. Butch was a painter for International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. He enjoyed...
Darl F. Benner
Jan 21, 2019
Darl F. Benner, 92, of Findlay, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Good Samaritan of Arlington. He was born on January 11, 1927 in Jenera, Ohio to the late David and Nellie (Decker) Benner. On October 6, 1950, Darld was united in marriage to Florence Laytart. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Karen (Gordon) Watts of Toledo,...
David L. Thomas
Jan 17, 2019
David L. Thomas, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born on July 23, 1937 in Vanlue, Ohio to Merle and Etta Thomas. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 43 years, Jean Thomas. On August 26, 1972, they were united in marriage and were blessed with three daughters who survive, Beth (Leonard)...
Rose M. Velasquez
Jan 10, 2019
Rose Mary Velasquez, 58, of Findlay, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born September 2, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to Isabel and Herminia (Bejarano) Baldazo. On April of 1983, Rose was united in marriage to Oscar Velasquez, a marriage that would last 35 years. Rose was a 1978 graduate of Continental High School...
George W. Oman Iii
Jan 9, 2019
George W. Oman III, 64, of Jenera, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on July 10, 1954 in Findlay, Ohio to the late George W. and Wanda (Naranjo) Oman II. In 2005, George married Michelle Lemos, she survives him in Jenera. At the age of 16, George started working at Foodtown...
Maria Christina (Tina) Chavez
Jan 4, 2019
Maria Christina (Tina) Chavez, 55, of Findlay, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on May 3, 1963 in Bowling Green, OH to the late Cipriano and Eloisa (Mendez) Hernandez. Maria married Jorge Chavez Ramirez of Findlay and he survives. Tina was a nursing assistant at Blanchard Valley Hospital for twelve years. In addition,...
Stephen Lee Carrier
Jan 3, 2019
Stephen Lee Carrier, age 53, of McComb, OH, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born on July 3, 1965 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late James L. and Wilma J. (Parsons) Carrier. Stephen married Kim Howell, they divorced and she survives. Stephen worked as a general laborer for 19 years. He enjoyed...
Dorothy Bell (Dottie) Maclaren
Dec 31, 2018
Dorothy (Dottie) Bell MacLaren, 92, of Sunrise Assisted Living, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Birchaven Rehabilitation Center. Dottie was born on June 28, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Daniel and Frances (Steedman) Holtom. She married Donald Bell on October 6, 1945, and he preceded her in death. In June of 1986, Dottie was united...
Dorothy M. (Underwood) Lawrence
Dec 25, 2018
Dorothy Mae (Underwood) Lawrence, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Christmas night, December 25, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family, she was 98. She was born on March 29, 1920 in Louisville, KY to the late William and Estelle (Harrington) Ellis. At the tender age of 5, Dorothy was adopted by William and Lyda Underwood,...
Karen N. (Snook) Davis
Dec 20, 2018
Karen Nadean (Snook) Davis, 82, of Findlay, OH, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 in the comfort of her home with family beside her. She was born on November 9, 1936 in Lima, Ohio to the late Clarence J. and Virginia E. (Barkhurst) Snook. On August 22, 1953, Karen married Edward J. Davis and he preceded her in death...
Lawrence “Shorty” Ward
Dec 14, 2018
Lawrence "Shorty" Ward, of Findlay, peacefully passed away early Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at the age of 90 at Birchaven Village. He was born in McArthur, Ohio on May 23, 1928 to the late Arthur and Elva Ward. On February 14, 1962, Lawrence married Vera Jean Haase and she preceded him in death on November 4, 2004. Larry retired...
Freda Hannie
Dec 9, 2018
Freda Welshimer Hannie, of Toledo, OH, formerly of St. Marys, OH and Lakeland, FL, passed away on December 9, 2018 at the age of 92. She was born in St. Marys, OH on January 2, 1926, to James and Frances Townsend who preceded her in death. Freda married Samuel Welshimer on June 17, 1947, and he preceded her in death...
Virginia L. Brenner Sims
Dec 6, 2018
Virginia Louise Brenner Sims, 59, of Findlay, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on December 17, 1958 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Harold J. and Olive M. (Ferguson) Brenner. She married Jerry R. Sims Sr. (Divorced) and he preceded her in death. Virginia worked as a cashier in retail for many...
Samuel Traucht
Nov 22, 2018
Samuel Adam Traucht, 67, of Bluffton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Bluffton Hospital. Son of the late Howard C. and Lucille (Brumbaugh) Traucht, he was born in Bluffton, Ohio on September 30, 1951. He was a NASCAR enthusiast and was a Ford certified master mechanic and retired from Integrity Ford. Sam is survived by his brothers,...
Betty J. Crawford
Nov 18, 2018
Betty Jean Crawford, 92, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2018 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center with her loving family beside her. She was born August 16, 1926 in McComb, Ohio to the late Guy G. and Maggie M. (Musser) Rader. On June 7, 1952, Betty was united in marriage to Harold E. Crawford, a marriage...
David R. Mellott
Nov 15, 2018
David Ray Mellott, age 73, of Wayne, OH, passed away at his residence on November 15, 2018. He was born to Glenna H. (Roller) Mellott and the late Ray E. Mellott on June 19, 1945 in Fostoria, OH. On January 26, 1974, David married Sandra Cole Noble and she survives. He loved spending time fishing with the family and camping...
Raymond J. Hall
Nov 13, 2018
Raymond Joseph Hall, age 80, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was the son of the late Gordon B. and Mary A. (Dodge) Hall, born on March 2, 1938, in Somerville, MA. On January 3, 1986, Raymond was united in marriage to Patricia Roberts, a marriage that would last 32 years. Raymond...
Hur E. (Art) Lentz
Nov 12, 2018
Arthur (Art) Eugene Lentz, age 92, of Findlay, Ohio passed away on the 12th of November, 2018 at the Bridge Home Health and Hospice of Findlay. Art was born in Carey, Ohio, on April 10th, 1926. He was the son of the late Paul E. and Florence E. (Copus) Lentz. Art proudly served in the United States Army from June...
