Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Barbara Banks

Barbara Banks

Dec 31, 2024

Barbara Banks, 95, entered heaven’s glory singing and praising God for his Amazing Grace, Tuesday morning, December 30. She was born June 20, 1929, and was born again by the Spirit of God on June 30, 1942.

Barbara married the love of her life, James Banks, on April 8, 1951, and together they raised a family of...

Gertrude "Trudy" A. Jefferson Hummel

Gertrude "Trudy" A. Jefferson Hummel

Dec 30, 2024

Gertrude "Trudy" Ann Jefferson Hummel passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. She was 91 years old.

Trudy was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, who died in 2018. Survivors include her four children: Jeff (Ellen) Hummel of Wilmette, Ill.; Jim (Nancy) Hummel of Virginia Beach, Va.; Joe (Marybeth Lore) Hummel of...

Connie L. Babcock

Connie L. Babcock

Dec 27, 2024

Connie Lou Babcock, of Lima, passed away December 27, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, at the age of 75.

She was born October 22, 1949, in Bluffton, to Glenn and Marie (Cooper) Babcock.

Connie enjoyed fishing and muscle cars. She loved her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren. Connie was a wonderful...

Ronald L. Moses

Ronald L. Moses

Dec 12, 2024

Ronald Lynn Moses, 64, of Arcadia, passed away December 12, 2024, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, in Findlay.

He was born in Bluffton to Donald and Waunita (Coldiron) Moses on December 15, 1959. Ronald married Brenda Butler on June 27, 1981, and she survives.

Ronald was a graduate of Arcadia High School. He enjoyed...

John P. Laube

John P. Laube

Dec 12, 2024

John P. Laube, 72, of Findlay, was pronounced deceased on December 12, 2024.

He was born July 30, 1952, in Wyandot County to John Eugene (Gene) and Jane (Haferd) Laube.

John was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, attending Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School into the sixth grade when the family...

James "Jim" W. Fletcher

James "Jim" W. Fletcher

Dec 11, 2024

James W. Fletcher (Jim), 86, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at ProMedica Hospital surrounded by family.

Born on November 29, 1938, in Churubusco, Indiana, Jim was the son of the late Leslie and Minnie Fletcher. A proud graduate of Vanlue High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1957 and served at...

James K. Anderson

James K. Anderson

Dec 11, 2024

James K. Anderson, Sr., 72, of Hoytville, Ohio, passed away at his residence on December 11, 2024.

He was born December 26, 1951, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Jim E. and Inez (McCartney) Anderson. James married Mary Herringshaw on April 22, 1978, and she survives.

James was a McComb High School graduate. He was a fan...

Anita M. Musgrave

Anita M. Musgrave

Dec 10, 2024

Anita Marie Musgrave, 64, lost her courageous battle with cancer on the night of December 10, 2024, and went home to her heavenly reward and ultimate healing. She passed into Heaven peacefully, surrounded by her husband Jim, son Jesse, and her daughter-in-law Hailey. Anita was a bright, joyful, tender, and supremely graceful woman who loved the Lord and her...

Peggy King

Peggy King

Dec 8, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” King, age 77, of Findlay, Ohio, wife of the late John D. King, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home.

She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1947, the daughter of the late Joanna M. (Ferrence) and Fred J. Falco, Sr.

On October 9, 1971, she married John D....

Betty J. (Gangle) Thomas

Betty J. (Gangle) Thomas

Dec 6, 2024

Betty Jean (Gangle) Thomas, age 92, of Findlay, passed away peacefully December 6, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

She was born on December 12, 1931, in Fremont, Ohio, to Lloyd and Ruth (Wright) Gangle. Betty married Donald W. Thomas on January 10, 1953, and shared 62 years of marriage until Donald’s death in 2015.

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Matthew L. Fetrow

Matthew L. Fetrow

Dec 2, 2024

Matthew Logan Fetrow, 71, of Alvada, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at home.

He was born on January 4, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Wesley and Anna (Nist) Fetrow.

Matthew met Christine A. Kardohely and on May 12, 1973,...

Norman L. Cowell

Norman L. Cowell

Dec 2, 2024

Norman Leroy Cowell, 76, of Oregon, passed away December 2, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.

He was born January 15, 1948, in Toledo to Marvin and Mildred (Myers) Cowell.

Norm was a 1966 graduate of Morrison R. Waite High School and served proudly in the US Marine Corp from 1967 to 1970,...

Justin Wilson, Jr.

Justin Wilson, Jr.

Dec 2, 2024

Justin Allen Wilson, Jr., 92, of McComb, passed away December 2, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born in Beaverdam to Justin and Elizabeth (Shulaw) Wilson, Sr. on October 14, 1932. Justin married Florence Myers on September 15, 1956.

Justin was a graduate of McComb High School. He proudly served his country in...

Nellie Decker

Nellie Decker

Dec 1, 2024

Nellie M. Decker, 83, of Arlington, passed away December 1, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born in Findlay to Marion and Margaret (Pearsall) Clymer on April 22, 1941.

Nellie was a 1959 graduate of Liberty-Benton High School. She married Jimmy Decker, Sr. on April 4, 1961. She retired from RCA, after...

Virginia "Ginny" Williamson

Virginia "Ginny" Williamson

Nov 30, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Williamson, 94, of Findlay, formerly of Carey, died November 30, 2024, at 8:07 a.m. at Birchaven Village.

She was born on August 6, 1930, to the late Walter and Mabel (Walter) Boren. She married Jack Williamson on January 24, 1948, and he preceded her in death May 26, 2001, after 53 years of marriage.

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Peggy Mathias

Peggy Mathias

Nov 30, 2024

Peggy Ann Mathias, 70, of Fostoria, passed away November 30, 2024, at Birchaven Village.

She was born in Fostoria to Howard and Wanda (Wehrle) Himes on January 5, 1954.

Peggy was a graduate of Elmwood High School. She was a lifetime member of Fostoria Amvets and Eagles.

Those left behind to cherish her...

Darrow "Butch" E. Williamson

Darrow "Butch" E. Williamson

Nov 28, 2024

Darrow E. Williamson (“Butch” to everyone), entered into Glory November 28, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, at the age of 81.

He was born February 18, 1943, to Erma Lucille (Hurlds) Williamson and Harold O. Williamson of Benton Ridge, Ohio.

Butch married Faylene K. (Faye) Titus on May 1, 1966, at the...

Jerry L. Gibson, Sr.

Jerry L. Gibson, Sr.

Nov 20, 2024

Jerry Lee Gibson Sr., 52, of Hoytville, passed away November 20, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

He was born September 27, 1972, in Bowing Green to Harry I. and Patricia (Couts) Gibson Sr. He married Kim Anderson on September 27, 2002, and she survives him in Hoytville.

Jerry was a loving and caring...

John A. Gerdeman

John A. Gerdeman

Nov 19, 2024

John Allen Gerdeman, 75, of Findlay, passed away peacefully November 19, 2024, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 14, 1949, in Lima to James and Elinore (Lamont) Gerdeman. He married his loving wife Gloria Titus in 1985.

John graduated from Ottawa Glandorf High School. He was...

Rex E. Miller

Rex E. Miller

Nov 7, 2024

Rex Elwood Miller, 85, of Fostoria, passed away November 7, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic.

He was born in Findlay to Alvin and Esther (Bowersox) Miller on January 22, 1939.  Rex married the love of his life, Sheila (Baron) Miller on October 1, 1960. They celebrated 59 years together, before she preceded him in death in 2020.

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