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...
Dona Wadding
Nov 10, 2018
Dona Wadding, 81, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Birchaven Village. She was born in Stigler, Oklahoma on February 3, 1937 to the late Taze C. and Velma A. (Bryant) Merriman. Dona was also preceded in death by sisters, Ilene Roupe, Fran Stacey and husband Jess; brother, Charley Merriman "T.C."; and sister-in-law, Linda Merriman....
Brenda J. “Jeannie” Roth
Nov 10, 2018
Brenda Jean "Jeannie" Roth, age 70, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away early Saturday morning, November 10, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 11, 1948 in Ripley, West Virginia to the late Clifford S. and Helen L. (Stewart) Warner. On October 16, 2003, Brenda was united in marriage to Kevin Roth, who survives. Brenda loved spending time...
Barbara J. Hamlin
Nov 5, 2018
Barbara Jean Hamlin, 89, of Findlay, formerly of Lima, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1929 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Edward J. and Leona M. (Smith) Kensler. On September 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to Isam Hamlin and he preceded her in death on...
Harold G. Inbody
Oct 27, 2018
Harold G. Inbody, 85, of Findlay, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born on December 12, 1932 in Van Buren Township, Putnam County to the late Clare L. and Alverta M. (Glore) Inbody. In August 1955, he married Janet A. Weissling and they divorced. Harold is survived by his sister, LoAnn Burman...
Deborah J. Thomas-Colyer
Oct 25, 2018
Deborah Jane Thomas-Colyer, 67, of Findlay, passed away early Thursday morning October 25, 2018 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born May 19, 1951 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Carl and Isabelle J. (Phillips) Thomas. Deborah married Robert Colyer and he preceded her in death. Deborah loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She enjoyed attending...
John Schurger
Oct 23, 2018
John H. Schurger, 80, of North Balitmore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Briar Hill Health Campus. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Cleveland to the late John and Helen (Egner) Schurger. John was united in marriage to Linda Thomas and she survives him. He was a member of St. Michael's Parish and a...
Cheryal D. (Heldman) Dixon
Oct 21, 2018
Cheryal Diane Dixon (Heldman), 61, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born to the late Gerald R. and Shirley D. (Shroyer) Heldman on May 18, 1957 in Bluffton, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Mark Dixon and he survives her. Cheryal was a homemaker who loved spending...
