Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

E.  Louise Firestine

E. Louise Firestine

Dec 25, 2016

Eileen Louise Firestine, 93, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. She was born on January 14, 1923 to the late A. Albert and Bessie (Brandeberry) Scarr. Louise married C. Eugene "Gene" Firestine on February 25, 1944 in Van Buren, OH and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2003. Louise graduated...

David Jones

David Jones

Dec 23, 2016

David Jones, 82, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at The Heritage in Findlay, OH. He was born in Bluffton, OH on August 13, 1934 to the late Clarence E. and Esther L. (Slusser) Jones. David married Maudra Snyder and she survives in Findlay. David loved growing up and helping his dad around the farm. David is...

John  A. Sanchez

John A. Sanchez

Dec 18, 2016

April 10, 1947 - Dec. 18, 2016 John Alfonso Sanchez, 69 and of El Monte, California, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 after being struck by a car as he was walking home from grocery shopping. He was rushed to Los Angeles County & USC Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries later that night. He was born April...

Echo Nichole Zimmerman

Echo Nichole Zimmerman

Dec 9, 2016

Echo Nichole Zimmerman, 29, passed away on December 9th, 2016 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael J.Zimmerman, her parents, James B. Gattshall and Deborah (Harper) Gattshall, her Grandparents Barbara Barnett and Jim & Pat Gattshall, as well as her four legged children, Harry and Lloyd. Echo was born on December 26,...

Trey  D. James

Trey D. James

Dec 9, 2016

Trey Dessie James, 24, of Findlay, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay, OH on May 18, 1992 to Clifton W. Dickerson and Phaedra L. James. Trey is survived by his mother; brothers and sister, Dominic James, D'on Cortez Stinson, and Chashauna Lynn James (Isaac Moore), all of Findlay, OH; his girlfriend...

William  “Bill” Markins

William “Bill” Markins

Dec 6, 2016

William G. "Bill" Markins, 48, of Findlay, passed away December 6, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on September 21, 1968 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Arthur W. and Donna M. (Downing) Markins. William married Sherry Vining and she survives in Findlay. William graduated from Findlay High School in 1987 and later worked as an Electronics...

Jonathan  C. Mcelroy

Jonathan C. Mcelroy

Dec 6, 2016

Jonathan C. McElroy, 41, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1975 in Wilmington, Ohio to Tim Gilbert and Jo Ann (McElroy) Ditchen. Jonathan graduated from high school and attended Ohio State Beauty Academy. He enjoyed watching movies, playing video games, and loved animals. Jonathan is survived by his parents;...

Marilyn  J. Cunningham

Marilyn J. Cunningham

Dec 1, 2016

Marilyn Jean Cunningham, 68, of Findlay, passed away December 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1948 in Findlay, OH to Raymond G. and Mary E. (Long) Beck Putcha. Marilyn was united in marriage to Arthur E. Cunningham on October 1976 and he preceded her in death on April 18, 1998. Marilyn was an outgoing person...

Harold  F. Dillery  Sr.

Harold F. Dillery Sr.

Nov 25, 2016

Harold F. Dillery Sr., 71, of Findlay, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on August 06, 1945 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late William and Roberta (Poston) Dillery. Harold married Carol (Wildman) Dillery on December 22, 1968 and they shared 53 years together. Harold graduated from St. Wendelin High School, and was...

Geneva  Inez Pizzuti

Geneva Inez Pizzuti

Nov 17, 2016

Geneva Pizzuti, 86, of Findlay, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on November 17, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her children. She was born on January 12, 1930 in Richwood, OH to the late Lawrence and M. Catherine (Reed) Foster. On November 14, 1950 she was united in marriage to Frank Pizzuti. He was the love of her...

Doris  L. Moore

Doris L. Moore

Nov 17, 2016

Doris Lavelle (Wilson) Moore, 96, of Findlay, passed away November 17, 2016 at The Heritage Manor. She was born on October 18, 1920 in Hancock County to the late Dow L. and Blanche (Cochran) Wilson. Doris married Scott C. Moore on December 20, 1941 and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1993. Doris was co-owner of Cappy's Dress...

Violet  F. Cooper

Violet F. Cooper

Nov 14, 2016

Violet Frances Cooper, 99, of Findlay, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born April 30, 1917 in Rudolph, Ohio and resided at Fox Run Assisted Living. Violet married Ralph Cooper on April 18, 1936 and he preceded her in death on August 7, 1980. They made their home in Monroe, Michigan until 1945, when...

Thelma  J. Marsden

Thelma J. Marsden

Nov 11, 2016

Thelma June Marsden, 99, of Findlay, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Legacy Memory Care at The Heritage. She was born on June 12, 1917 to the late John and Lelia (Bloomer) Thompson in rural Lebanon, Kansas. Thelma married Daniel W. Marsden in 1947 and he preceded her in death. Thelma was a loving wife and mother. During WWII,...

Karen  S. Smallwood

Karen S. Smallwood

Nov 10, 2016

Karen Sue Smallwood, 71, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in McComb, Oh on August 4, 1945 to the late Carl I. and Edna (Brumbaugh) Funk. Karen was a 1963 graduate of McComb High School and attended the old Ohio State Beauty Academy in Findlay. She worked at Norbalt...

Helen  A. Drerup

Helen A. Drerup

Nov 5, 2016

Helen A. Drerup, 81, of Van Buren, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at The Heritage in Findlay. She was born in Landeck, OH on August 29, 1935 to the late Ferd and Agnes (Pohlman) Miller. Helen married John H. Drerup on May 18, 1957 and he survives. Helen devoted her life to her family. She enjoyed playing...

Thomas J. “Butch” Sterling

Thomas J. “Butch” Sterling

Oct 26, 2016

Thomas J. "Butch" Sterling, 76, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at The Heritage. He was born on June 20, 1940 in North Baltimore, OH to the late John W. and Mabel C. (Wheeler) Sterling. Thomas, and the love of his life, Donna L. Harris, were married December 31, 1978 in North Baltimore by his father, then...

Leo Lopez

Leo Lopez

Oct 23, 2016

Leo Lopez, 77, of Findlay passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 3, 1939 in Toledo, OH to the late Antonio "Tony" and Frances Lopez. Leo married Halina A. Lopez on March 26, 1966. Leo grew up on the family farm in Cygnet, OH....

Norma  J. Doyle

Norma J. Doyle

Oct 23, 2016

Norma J. Doyle, 86, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, October 20 2016 at Birchaven Village. She was born on April 26, 1930 in Findlay, OH to the late Ignatius C. and Elizabeth (Kintsle) Pahl. Norma married her high school sweetheart, Charles Arthur Doyle and shared 50 years of her life with her loving husband. Norma was a devoted mother to...

Randy  Edward Dick

Randy Edward Dick

Oct 14, 2016

Randy Edward Dick, age 55 of Gowen, MI (formerly of Findlay, OH), passed away peacefully Friday, October 14, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born in Findlay to Keith and Rosezella (Eckman) Dick on February 15, 1961. They both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lee Roy Iteen. Randy was...

Ette  S. (Jan)  Scott

Ette S. (Jan) Scott

Oct 11, 2016

Janette (Jan) Sue Scott, 65, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Medical Center. She was born on December 26, 1950 in Findlay, OH to the late Kenneth Pelton and Hazel L. (Shaffer) Willier. Jan married Steven Scott on January 1, 1969, they were later divorced in 1990. Jan graduated from Findlay High School in 1969....

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