Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.
Frances Evelyn Holbrook
Mar 14, 2019
Frances Evelyn Holbrook, 90, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Birchaven Village. She was born in Elliott County, Kentucky on April 4, 1928 to the late Earl M. and Effie L. (Ison) Robinson. On October 31, 1953, Evelyn married Wayne Holbrook and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2012. She was a member...
Andrea Klopp
Mar 13, 2019
Andrea Kay Klopp, 70, of Fostoria, passed away Monday, March 13th surrounded by family at St. Catherine's Manor of Fostoria. Born July 30, 1946 to the late Robert C. Frehse and Elsea M. (Joabson) Frehse. Andrea married Richard L. Cook in 1968 and were married for 24 years having 4 children together before divorcing. Later, she married Andrew (Kit) Klopp...
Allen E. Stahl
Mar 10, 2019
Allen Emmet Stahl, 82, of McComb, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Independence House in Fostoria. He was the loving husband of Susan (Naus) Stahl who survives him; together they shared 55 years of marriage. Allen was born on April 4, 1936 in Alvada, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Inez B. (Fruth) Stahl. Allen attended Van...
Ida M. (Baur) Wells
Mar 8, 2019
Ida Marion (Baur) Wells, 90, of Findlay, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 11, 1928. On June 28, 1952, Ida was united in marriage to Rev. Carl Leslie Wells and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2015. Ida and her husband were missionaries with Baptist...
Clarabelle Williams
Mar 8, 2019
Clarabelle Williams, 84, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, March 8, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on August 24, 1934 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the late Alton E. and Jessie B. (Ferguson) Harmon. On June 3, 1950, Clarabelle married Richard B. Wickard and he preceded her in death on May...
Margaret Sturgess
Mar 5, 2019
Margaret Sturgess, 91, of Findlay, peacefully passed away with her loving family beside her on March 5, 2019 in the comfort of her daughter's home. She was born on November 20, 1927 in Norwich, England to the late George A. and Glady I. (Roper) Hook. On June 28, 1943, Margaret and the late Darrell Sturgess were united in marriage in...
Karen S. Fox
Mar 1, 2019
Karen Sue Fox, age 63, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born in Kittanning, PA on July 2, 1955 to Harry V. and Delores J. (Shumaker) Fox. Karen loved her family and enjoyed every moment with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing games with her grandkids. Karen...
Reverend Roy Berdell Girdler
Feb 20, 2019
Reverend Roy Berdell Girdler, 87, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Fox Run Manor. He was born in Somerset, Kentucky on December 4, 1931 to the late Alonzo and Sally O. (Johnson) Girdler. On June 13, 1971, Roy and A. Selene Barnd were united in holy matrimony and shared 47...
John A. Nichols
Feb 18, 2019
John Anthony Nichols Sr., 68, of Findlay, formerly of Russellville, Arkansas, departed this life into the loving arms of His Savior, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born October 30, 1950 in Russellville, AR to the late Charles Lee and Evelyn (Jackson) Nichols. John married his loving wife Carolyn (Mitchell)...
Charles “Rusty” Patterson Jr.
Feb 14, 2019
Charles "Rusty" M. Patterson Jr., of Findlay, passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Rusty was the beloved husband of Joyce DeBord of 52 years. He was born on August 12, 1947 in Bellevue, OH to the late Charles M. and Helen L. (Wilson) Patterson, Sr. Rusty was a high school...
Robert G. Webster
Feb 13, 2019
Robert Gene Webster, age 86, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on May 18, 1932 in Archbold, OH to the late Wilson S. and Florence I. (Keck) Webster. On July 1981, Robert and Elaine Huff were united in marriage and shared 37 years together. Robert loved spending time with...
Denny L. Hardwick
Feb 10, 2019
Denny L. Hardwick, 62, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on January 5, 1957 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Donald and Thelma (Cox) Hardwick. On April 1976, Denny married Debra Vanatta and she survives him in Findlay. Denny worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company retiring after 30...
Caroline M. Dunham
Feb 6, 2019
Caroline Mae Dunham died peacefully on Tuesday, February 6 in Findlay. Born on November 16, 1926 in Hancock County to Golda Wells and Marion Green. She attended Arlington High School and the University Of Cincinnati College Of Nursing. Caroline was married to John R. Dunham, and they later divorced. She was last employed by the Findlay Country Club, where she...
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...
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