Gerald "Mike" Mckitrick
Aug 15, 2025
Gerald “Mike” Lee McKitrick, 85, of Forest, passed away at The Manor at Greendale, August 15, 2025. He was born in Findlay, to Kenneth and Ocie (Miller) McKitrick on August 3, 1940.
Mike was self-employed in the construction business, owning Mike’s Siding. He enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking, playing cards, driving, watching westerns, going to flea markets, and...
Ruth E. Bayless
Aug 13, 2025
Ruth E. Bayless was welcomed home August 13, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1929, in Jacksonville, Ohio, to Clarence and Mildred (Norviel) Deal.
Ruth was a homemaker and cared for her family. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Ruth helped shape many lives and we are forever grateful to have been blessed with...
Richard L. Schellenberg
Aug 12, 2025
Richard L. Schellenberg, Sr., 80, of Findlay, passed away August 12, 2025, at Franklin Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born January 12, 1945, in Piqua, Ohio, to Aldine H. and Arnetta M. (Wilson) Schellenberg. In 1964, he married Loveda M. Vining, and she preceded him in death.
Richard worked as a truck driver mechanic for...
Jennifer G. Csepegi
Aug 10, 2025
Jennifer Grace Csepegi, of Lima, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, at the age of 46.
She was born December 29, 1978, in Syracuse, New York, to her parents Gary and Katherine (Hedrick) Csepegi.
She graduated from Lima Senior High School and earned a bachelor's degree at UNOH in Lima....
Diane Hill
Aug 9, 2025
Diane Kay Hill, 72, passed away at Birchaven. She was born February 28, 1953, to Dale “Sonny” and Dorothy (Waller) Hill. They proceeded her in death, as well as a brother, Dennis Wayne Hill.
Diane is survived by her sister, Sharon Hill; her brother, Dale (Kay) Hill; aunts and uncle, Carolyn and Jerry Arnold and Sharon Waller;...
Timothy A. Vassalle
Aug 8, 2025
Timothy A. Vassalle, 62, of Tiffin, passed away on August 8, 2025, at The Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, when his spirit was lifted at 4:20 am.
He was born in Tiffin, Oh, to Richard and Virenia (Wertz) Vassalle on April 9, 1963. In 1982 he married Connie Spero and later divorced.
Tim was...
Jesus T. Vela Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
Jesus Trevino Vela Sr, 82, of Findlay, peacefully passed away, August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in San Benito, Texas to Esteban and Dolores (Trevino) Vela Sr, on August 21, 1942. On April 12, 1965, Jesus married Marta B. Hernandez, and she proceeded him in death in 2020.
Jesus was...
Charles Gibson
Aug 6, 2025
Charles Gibson, 77, of Findlay, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, August 6, 2025. He was born in Kenton, to Roy and Marry (Appleton) Gibson on April 29, 1948.
Charles graduated from Hardin Northern High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He worked for many years as a cook. He married Nancy Eller in 1970, and...
Nathan M. Gillen
Aug 3, 2025
Nathan Matthew Gillen, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on August 3, 2025, at the age of 46.
He was born September 19, 1978, in Findlay, to Phillip and Lynette (Farmer) Gillen.
Nathan was a member of Findlay American Legion Post 3. He cherished time with his children, grandchildren, family, and enjoyed days spent at the...
Mary Lou Gray
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Lou Gray, 89, of Findlay, passed away at The Heritage surrounded by family on August 3, 2025. She was born in Vanlue to Milton and Edith (Crieger) Rader on August 2, 1936.
Mary Lou graduated from Arcadia High School. She married Richard Gray on September 22, 1962. Throughout the years, Mary Lou worked at Wilson’s Sandwich...
Franklin J. Sterling
Jul 31, 2025
Franklin J. Sterling, 80, of Findlay, passed away peacefully July 31, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
He was born in Findlay to Alfonzo and Virginia (Smith) Sterling on November 18, 1944. He married Tammy Daniels (Schellenberg) in 1990, they later divorced, and she survives.
Franklin completed his education at Findlay High School before enlisting...
Steven "Bo" E. Smith
Jul 28, 2025
“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. Yet, that will be the beginning.”
Steven “Bo” Earl Smith, 82, of Fostoria, peacefully passed away July 28, 2025, at his residence holding his wife’s hand.
He was born on March 18, 1943, in Maysville, KY, to the late “Chuck” Chester E. and “Sis”...
R. Ronald Monday
Jul 23, 2025
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of R. Ronald Monday on July 23 at 3:29 p.m. We rejoice in the knowledge that he was greeted by Jesus with “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
He was born in Findlay on May 2, 1943, to Ralph and Verna B. (Inbody) Monday. Ron married Vicky...
Roger Patterson
Jul 17, 2025
Roger D. Patterson, 76, of Findlay, peacefully passed away July 17, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center with his loved ones at his side.
He was born in Findlay on February 19, 1949, to Charle M. and Helen (Wilson) Patterson. Roger and Dana were united in marriage in 1969. In this marriage they had three children, Anna,...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Pestana
Jul 16, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Damien Pestana, of North Baltimore, peacefully left this earth surrounded by those he loved on July 16, 2025, at the age of 57. He fought cancer for eight years with determination to beat it, until COPD took over.
He was born October 2, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Damien G. and Carolyn K. (Lugibihl) Pestana....
Todd Lucas
Jul 14, 2025
Todd Michael Lucas, 59, of Findlay, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay on October 10, 1965, to the late Charles and Mollie (Potter) Lucas.
Todd worked at Maker’s Pride, “The Cookie Factory,” in McComb for 24 years. He enjoyed watching most sports, including NASCAR, Indy F1 racing,...
David G. Bimslager
Jul 12, 2025
David G. Bimslager, age 66, of Fostoria, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.
He was born November 23, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jerome L. and Elizabeth G. (Gerker) Bimslager. He married Deborah Albright in September of 1995, and she survives.
David was...
Jeannine R. (Neff) Fisher
Jul 9, 2025
Jeannine Renee Fisher, or as many people called her, “Jeannie”, has checked out of life’s party a bit earlier than expected. Jeannine passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2025. She was 59 years young.
She’s now joyfully reunited with her beloved mother, Phyllis Kilgore, probably crafting centerpieces out of clouds, sipping heavenly coffee, and reading devotions.
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Timothy Serrato
Jul 5, 2025
Timothy Serrato, 64, of Adrian, MI, passed away at The Toledo Hospital, July 5, 2025.
He was born in Bowling Green, OH, to Dave and Bernice (Asebedo) Serrato on August 13, 1960.
Timothy graduated from Bowling Green High School.
Timothy survives by his two children, Taylor (Elita Moll) and Ashley Serrato; grandchildren, Elliot...
Edward A. Dickendasher
Jul 1, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the passing of Edward Alden Dickendasher of Napoleon, Ohio, who left us on July 1, 2025, at the age of 70. Ed passed peacefully in hospice care, surrounded by his devoted family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Ed was born on May 30, 1955,...
