Obituaries

Feb 29, 2020

Carmella T. Hufford, age 92, of Tiffin, peacefully passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 29, 2020. She was born October 13, 1927 in Tiffin to the late Paul and Maria (Perna) Panuto. She attended St. Mary Catholic School and was a 1946 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. On July 24, 1954,...

Feb 27, 2020

Jerald Allen Harmon, 80, of rural Arcadia, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born February 6, 1940 in Cygnet to the late Homer A. and Nina G. (Kagy) Harmon. On October 8, 1966, Jerald and Mary V. Sheets were united in marriage and she survives along with their four sons.

Jerald...

Feb 27, 2020

Thomas Dean Wade, 72, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. Tom was born on March 4, 1947 in Findlay to the late Dean and Marjorie (Kuhn) Wade. On August 22, 1970 he married Vicki (Loman) Wade and they have shared 49 years together....

Feb 23, 2020

Roger G. Essinger, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital at the age of 45. He was born in Findlay on February 22, 1975 to Bobby and Patricia Essinger. Roger married Misty and she survives.

Roger loved his family and enjoyed football, camping with the family, fishing, and family game night. Roger...

Feb 23, 2020

Betty Lou Williams, 91, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at The Heritage. Born in Hancock County on September 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ferd A. and Anna M. (Duffy) Crow. On July 1st, 1951, Betty married James E. Williams and he preceded her in death.

Betty was a volunteer...

Feb 19, 2020

Donna L. Taoras, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born August 26, 1940 in Jeanette, Pennsylvania to the late William and Emma Jones. On August 21, 1971, Donna and Martin were united in marriage and shared 48 years together.

Donna was a member of...

Feb 18, 2020

Juan Castillo (62) passed away in his home on February 18th, 2020. He was born in July 1957 in Texas. Juan was one of nine children born to Lupe Factor, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Cristal (David) Barko, two grandchildren, Elijah and Deanna; and his siblings: Paulina (Juan) Orduno, Pablo (Debbie) Castillo, Josefina...

Feb 14, 2020

Michael Allen Campbell, 59, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on February 14, 2020.  Born in Stuttgart, Germany on March 20, 1960, he was the son of Maria (Hester) Campbell and the late John H. Campbell Sr. Michael was retired after working many years for Whirlpool, National Lime and Stone, and Rowmark. Michael...

Feb 14, 2020

John Stephen Crouse, 73, of Findlay, beat his 46 year battle with Diabetes on February 14, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1946 in Kenton, Ohio to Inez (Dodge) Crouse and the late Don Briggs Crouse. John married the love of his life, Glenna (Hankins). They were blessed to share over 52 years together.

John was...

Feb 9, 2020

Kathryn A. Wolfinger, 90, of Findlay, went on to be with her Lord and Savior on February 9, 2020 in the comfort of her home. The daughter of the late Rube and Mary (Styer) Gosnell, she was born January 8, 1930 in Union County, Ohio. On July 26, 1948, Kathryn and Bobbie M. Wolfinger were united in marriage. He...

Feb 5, 2020

Jeffery Lynn Swihart, 60, of Findlay, passed away the morning of February 5, 2020 in his home with his loving family at his side. Born June 22, 1959 in Findlay, he was the son of the late John “Larry” and Sue A. (Bishop) Swihart. Jeff married Janet “Lynn” Bassingthwaite on September 5, 1997 and she survives him.

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Feb 1, 2020

Richard Ellsworth Anderson, 66, of Findlay, passed away on February 1, 2020 at 1:42 a.m. Rick was born on February 5, 1953 to the late Jim and Inez (McCarthy) Anderson. He married the love of his life, Linda S. Bledsoe on July 31, 1971 in Hoytville, Ohio. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2009.

Rick...

Jan 30, 2020

Elida Lucia Guinn, 79, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on January 30, 2020. Born in Michigan on October 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Domingo R. and Leonora (Cortez) Chapa. Elida and J. Errol Guinn were united in marriage on May 27, 1976 and he survives her at home.

Jan 26, 2020

Edward E. Reigle, 77, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Ed was born August 27, 1942 in Arlington, Ohio to the late Charles and Donna (Long) Reigle. Ed worked in the food industry for over thirty years. He loved NASCAR and having a cold beer.

Ed is survived by his...

Jan 25, 2020

JoAnn I. “Jody” Fitzpatrick, 89, of Findlay, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Birchaven Village. She was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Mildred J. (Buckingham) Campbell, born in Findlay on September 19, 1930. Jody and Dick were united in marriage on October 11, 1953, they were happily married for 55 years until his passing...

Jan 24, 2020

Jack Ellsworth Snyder, 85, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Meeker, Ohio on October 22, 1934 to the late Harold E. and Madolyn V. (Gamble) Snyder. On October 22, 1954, Jack married Carolyn R. Kauble, and she survives him.

Jack was a LaRue High School graduate....

Jan 24, 2020

Paul E. Rehus, 81, of Findlay, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on January 24, 2020 in the comfort of his home. He was born January 28, 1938 in Hoytville, OH, the son of the late Paul and Geraldine B. (Shaffer) Rehus. On December 4, 1965, Paul and Darlene Kagy were united in marriage.

Jan 22, 2020

Elden E. Bohn, 89, of Arcadia, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his eternal home on January 22, 2020. He was born in Hancock County to the late Carl E. and Alice A. (Wickman) Bohn on March 26, 1930. On March 16, 1952, Elden and Carol Jean Knight were united in marriage. She preceded him in...

Jan 22, 2020

Donna Jean Stahl, 68, of Findlay, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the comfort of her home. She was born November 5, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lord Donald and Mary M. (Gay) McFadden. Donna married James (Jim) Stahl in 1992 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Donna loved to crochet and every...

Jan 19, 2020

Becky Sue Burgey, 65, of Carey, passed away on January 19, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born July 8, 1954 in Findlay to Herbert S. and Gloria A. (Connor) Johnson, Sr. Becky was a Findlay High School graduate and worked as a teacher’s aide. Becky loved all animals, especially her cats and enjoyed shopping and cooking.