Obituaries

Feb 14, 2025

Deborah Susan Hicks, 75, of Findlay, passed away February 14, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born in Sidney to Karl and Helen (Herring) Klopfenstein on June 1, 1949. Debby married Clarke Hicks. Debby was a graduate of Jackson Center High School and earned her vocational certificate in retail merchandising and psychology. She was a member of First...

Feb 12, 2025

Karl Lee Stahl, 65, of Findlay, passed away February 12, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born July 26, 1959, in Findlay, to Raymond and Barbara (Finerd) Stahl. Karl was a graduate of Findlay High School. He loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and his pets Buddy and Miss Kitty.

Later in life, he fell...

Feb 7, 2025

Debra K. Oberlitner, 69, of Findlay, passed away February 7, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Thomas and Gertrude (Fladry) Driscoll on December 19, 1955. She married Michael Oberlitner on June 23, 1990, and he preceded her in death. She graduated from Findlay High School and spent many years...

Feb 7, 2025

Kenneth Eugene Zuercher, 86, of Mt. Cory, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 7, 2025, at Serenity Springs Senior Living, Arlington. Ken was born September 12, 1938, to Earl and Martha (Wolfe) Zuercher, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Nelda (Clymer) Zuercher on April 7, 1961.

Ken is survived by...

Feb 4, 2025

Jonathan Schaeperkoetter, 37, of Findlay, passed away February 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Charles Schaeperkoetter and Rebecca Dewese on July 15, 1987.

Jonathan worked in retail as a customer service representative. He loved nature since he was a kid and enjoyed bringing plants back to life as each plant...

Feb 4, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Floyd Berger, of Mason, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 4, 2025, at the age of 42.

He was born December 8, 1982, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Robert E. and Jean (Sudlow) Berger. He married Chantell Riechley and they later divorced.

Bobby was a McComb High School graduate. He loved...

Feb 1, 2025

Clifford Gardner, 85, of Findlay, went to his eternal resting place on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born February 7, 1939, in Salyersville, KY, to Carlos and Bonnie (Clemons) Gardner.

Clifford was married to Naomi Gardner, from whom he later divorced. She passed away in...

Jan 31, 2025

Georgia Ann (Shaw) Perry, 83, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Covington, Ky, one of three daughters of Freeman and Wanneta (nee Bruce) Chichester.

Georgia was a proud mother of four and GRANNAN to many.  She dedicated her...

Jan 30, 2025

Cynthia “Muffy” Patterson, 71, of Findlay, was summoned home to be with God on January 30, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1953, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Eldon E. and Bessie L. (Downing) Moffitt. Cynthia married Mark Patterson, and he preceded her in death in 2016. Cynthia was a 1971 graduate of Liberty Benton...

Jan 30, 2025

Gary Alan Pingle, 75, of Findlay, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 30, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born June 17, 1949, in Findlay, Ohio, to Harry A. and Madelyn (Bonner) Pingle.

Gary was a Findlay High School graduate. He worked as a fabricator/welder for Whirlpool for many...

Jan 26, 2025

Daliece Ann Frederick, 76, of McComb, passed away January 26, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born in Findlay to the late Richard and Lois (Pore) Beckwith on September 11, 1948. Daliece married Larry Frederick on September 3, 1966, and he preceded her in death.

Daliece was a graduate of Findlay High School. She...

Jan 25, 2025

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Lauck, 78, of Findlay, peacefully passed away January 25, 2025, with his loving family by his side at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born October 8, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to Ralph E. and Frances (Peg) Lauck.

Gene was married to his wife Wilma for 55 years, the love of his...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Griffith, 67, of Findlay, passed away peacefully January 23, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, with his loving family beside him.

He was born September 29, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Hugh Bert and Mary Lou (Wawrzyniak) Griffith. In 2004, Michael married Barbara Washington, and she survives.

Michael was a Nordonia High School graduate...

Jan 22, 2025

Jay Arthur Okuly, 73, of Arlington, passed away January 22, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Jay was born in Findlay to Paul A. and Bernice A. (Kersh) Okuly on August 25, 1951. He married Jeannette Rice in 1971, and she survives

Jay was a member of the So-Han-Co Sportsman Club for over 40 years. Jay’s...

Jan 16, 2025

Sarah Thornton, 50, born July 30, 1974, to Kitrina Schwab and Irving Thornton (both deceased) in Findlay, Ohio, passed away January 16, 2025.

Sarah was loved by many and loved many. She was outgoing, loving, and very caring. She always had ways of doing things and making sure the people around her were always happy. Sarah was...

Jan 14, 2025

Caryn Joanne Kovac, of Findlay, triumphed over her battle with cancer and entered the gates of heaven after a courageous four-year fight against cancer on January 14, 2025, at the age of 58.

She was born July 19, 1966, in Akron, Ohio, to James and Mary (Pressley) Kovac.

Caryn was a Bartlett High School graduate....

Jan 11, 2025

Sharon Marie Trotta, 64, of Findlay, went to her eternal Heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

She was born August 2, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Salvatore A. and Elizabeth C. (Feldhaus) Trotta.

Sharon was a tremendous animal lover and occasionally volunteered at the Hanock County Humane Society.

Jan 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eric John Stroub, beloved son,

brother and uncle, on January 5, 2025.

Eric was born October 21, 1966, in Bluffton, Ohio. Raised in Mt. Cory, he was a 1985 graduate

of Cory-Rawson High School, where he made many friends he truly loved...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert Joseph Nichols, 90, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

He was born on December 11, 1934, in Lyndhurst, OH, to Joseph and Grace (Fioretti) Nichols. Robert married Susan Cramer on February 11, 1961, and she preceded him in death in 2024.

Robert was a Brush High School...

Jan 2, 2025

Mark Austin Lee, 61, of Bradner, OH, peacefully passed away January 2, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Bowling Green.

He was born March 18, 1963, in Fostoria, OH, to Arthur H. and Sandra L. (Smith) Bickelhaupt. On September 10, 1982, Mark married Kerry Dee Yontz, and she survives.

Mark was a Fostoria High...