Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Nancy  J. Janton

Nancy J. Janton

Oct 3, 2016

Nancy Jean Janton, 70, of Findlay, was called to the Lord October 3, 2016 at Birchaven Village suffering from Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma. She was born on September 17, 1946 in New Haven, Ohio to the late James and Louise (McLane) Cline of Berlin Heights, Ohio. Nancy married Michael Janton and he survives her in Findlay. Nancy grew up...

James  J. Ruffing

James J. Ruffing

Sep 29, 2016

James J. Ruffing, 67, of Findlay and formerly of Carey, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. He was born on December 22, 1948 in Findlay, OH to Joe and June (Eingle) Ruffing. James married Janette Alt and she survives him in Findlay. James retired from Findlay Ford after 14 years of service. He...

Jeanne  E. Bosworth

Jeanne E. Bosworth

Sep 26, 2016

Jeanne E. Bosworth, 51, of Findlay, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Daughter of Richard A. and Kathryn (Kempher) Hayes, she was born December 11, 1964 in Findlay, OH. Jeanne married Timothy Bosworth and they later divorced. Jeanne was a 1983 graduate of McComb High School and attended Owens Community College, BGSU, and the University...

Paul  M. Bugbee

Paul M. Bugbee

Sep 21, 2016

Paul M. Bugbee, 66, of Findlay, passed peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. He was born September 15, 1950 to the late Paul H. Bugbee and Dolores (Weyandt) Drabik who survives. Paul was a life member of AMVETS. He loved the Detroit Tigers, golfing, and traveling west to visit family, friends,...

Stephen  K. Kempher

Stephen K. Kempher

Sep 16, 2016

Steve K. Kempher, 63, of Findlay, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Heritage Manor. He was born on October 9, 1952 to the late Robert and Audrey M. (Gearing) Kempher. Steve married Terri Hemker and they later divorced. Steve worked at Ohio Automotive and retired after 25 years of service. He enjoyed cooking, college football, cars, and taking...

Milton  H. Weyer  Iii

Milton H. Weyer Iii

Sep 13, 2016

Milton Harold Weyer III, 44, of Findlay, peacefully passed away September 13, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1971 in Bluffton, OH to Milton H. Weyer Jr. and Barbara A. (Price) Dean-Nelson. He married Linda S. Colvin on June 5, 1994 and together they raised three wonderful sons; Andrew...

Jimmy Benjamin

Jimmy Benjamin

Sep 10, 2016

Jimmy Benjamin, 84, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. He was born on February 15, 1932 in Mt. Blanchard, OH to the late Orville C. and Hazel M. (Hickle) Benjamin. Jimmy married Anneliese T. (Sternberger) Benjamin on December 24, 1952 and she survives him in Findlay. Jimmy proudly served his country in the...

Nathan  “Nate” Gibson

Nathan “Nate” Gibson

Sep 6, 2016

Nathan "Nate" Andrew Gibson, 38, of Findlay, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. He was born on April 12, 1978 in Findlay, OH to Danny R. and Debra "Deb" (Howard) Gibson. Nate was a graduate of Findlay High School and later attended Bowling Green State University. He had a career in restaurant management for several years...

Ricardo Betancourt

Ricardo Betancourt

Sep 1, 2016

Ricardo Betancourt, 66, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on March 30, 1950 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Juanita (Quiroga) Betancourt. On June 23, 1990 he married Donna Lazenby and she survives him in Findlay. Ricardo proudly served his country in the US Marine from 1970 - 1973...

Lois  M. Brown

Lois M. Brown

Aug 30, 2016

Lois M. Brown, 87, of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Fox Run Manor. She was born on November 17, 1928 in Amsterdam, New York to the late Alfred and Martha (Arendt) VanWie. Lois graduated from Amsterdam High School and worked as manager/bookkeeper in retail. Lois is survived by daughter, Kathleen Sammons; brother, Kenneth (Bonnie) VanWie; one grandchild,...

Marcille  “Sis” Guear

Marcille “Sis” Guear

Aug 25, 2016

Marcille "Sis" Guear, 91, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by 5 generations of her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1925 in Jenera, OH to the late Ira and Mary E. (Sheriff) Heldman. She married Ralph D. Guear and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2011....

Jack Park

Jack Park

Aug 21, 2016

Jack Park, 92, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born August 2nd, 1924 to John and Helen (Hapeman) Park in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The family moved from White Haven in the Pocono Mountains to Findlay in 1936. Following his service in World War II, Jack married Colleen...

Jacqueline  S. Cooper

Jacqueline S. Cooper

Aug 14, 2016

Jacqueline Sue Cooper, 69, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. Daughter of Ralph and Violet Cooper, she was born September 1, 1946 in Findlay, Ohio. Jacqueline spent her childhood in North Baltimore, Ohio, where she also graduated from High School in 1965. Jacqueline will be remembered for her love of nature, her hobby...

Donald  E. Zehender

Donald E. Zehender

Aug 12, 2016

Donald E. "Bubba" Zehender, 65, of Findlay, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born on March 10, 1951 in Findlay to Fred and Betty (Zehender) Roberts. Donald married Nancy (Spence) Zehender in June of 1970 and she survives him. Donald proudly served his country in the US Army from 1971...

Randy  S. Franklin

Randy S. Franklin

Aug 8, 2016

Randy Scott Franklin, 50, of Tiffin, OH, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. He was born on October 11, 1965 in Green Springs, OH to John D. and Beatrice (Halcomb) Franklin. Randy graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School and attended Ohio State University. Randy is survived by his sister, Brenda (Andy) Cardenas; and brothers, C. "Reed" (Glenda), Wendell (Julie), and...

Sandra  J. Kozlevcar

Sandra J. Kozlevcar

Aug 6, 2016

Sandra J. Kozlevcar, 73, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born on June 24, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert W. Moran and Dixie J. (Crawford) Neuenschwander. Sandra married Gerald L. Kozlevcar and he survives in Findlay. Sandra was a member of Stonebridge Church of God and of the...

Dolores Mae “Candy” Cooper

Dolores Mae “Candy” Cooper

Aug 3, 2016

Dolores Mae "Candy" Cooper, 86, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Catherine's Manor. Daughter of the late Delphine D. and Ardith M. (Utterback) Kelley, she was born on January 20, 1930 in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Dolores worked in retail for 50 years before retiring from JC Penney. Most recently she worked as a carrier for the...

Ralph  E. Miles

Ralph E. Miles

Aug 1, 2016

Ralph E. Miles, 89, of Findlay, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born on February 3, 1927 to the late George C. and Hazel Marie (MacMurray) Miles. Ralph married Phyllis A. (Miller) Miles on September 4, 1959. Ralph proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII from 1944 - 1946 before being...

Aaron  A. Schwarz

Aaron A. Schwarz

Jul 26, 2016

Aaron Andrew Schwarz, 39, of Mt. Blanchard, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Bridge Hospice Care Center surrounded by family. He was born on March 31, 1977 in Pittsburgh, PA to James W. and Carol (Aaron) Schwarz. Aaron married Rebecca Lynn McKibben on May 13, 2006 and she survives. Aaron was a Baldwin High School graduate and attended...

Jacqueline  J. Durbin

Jacqueline J. Durbin

Jul 24, 2016

Jacqueline J. Durbin, 88, of Findlay, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jul 24, 2016 surrounded by nothing but love from her family. She was born May 2, 1928 in Bluffton, OH to the late Dennis L. and Maurine L. (Badertscher) Zimmerman. Jacqueline married the love of her life, Henry G. Durbin, and they are now joined together. Jacqueline was a...

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