Obituaries

Jun 27, 2025

Norma Reichert, 78, of Rawson, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on June 27, 2025. She was born in Toledo to Emil and Elizabeth (Bork) Krochmalny on March 23, 1947.

Norma graduated from Findlay High School and attended Terra Technical College. She retired from RCA/Harris/GE/Intersil.

Those left behind to cherish Norma’s memory are her daughters,...

Jun 27, 2025

Eunice “Eunie” Heidrich went to be with Jesus on June 27, 2025, at the age of 88.

Eunie was born in Milton Center, Ohio, on June 8, 1937.

Eunie is survived by her husband, Conrad; her daughter, Jeanne Palmer; her sons, Richard (Deb) Heidrich, and Karl (Bridgette) Heidrich; grandchildren, Charlie (Kolleen) Palmer, Brayden Heidrich, Baylee...

Jun 26, 2025

Samuel W. Smith, 69, of Van Buren, passed away at his residence on June 26, 2025.

He was born in Lima, OH, to Milford E. Smith Sr. and Mary E. (Giesey) Sptiler on January 25, 1956.

Samuel graduated from Van Buren Local High School. He drove truck for many years before retiring.

Samuel...

Jun 23, 2025

Judith L. Babb, 80, of Findlay, passed away at The Heritage on June 23, 2025. She was born in Fostoria to Benjamin and Sara (Gangwer) Wildman on September 16, 1944.

Those left behind to cherish Judy’s memory are her ex-husband, Edwin Babb; children, Kelley (Matthew) Sacksteder and Shaun (Jen) Babb; grandchildren, Ryan Shoopman, Ryder Babb, and Nicole...

Jun 22, 2025

Sharon Lynn McAdams, 83, of Findlay, peacefully passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born in Portage to Kenneth and Thelma (Seymore) Amos on November 12, 1941. In September 1959, Sharon married C. Jay McAdams, and he proceeded her in death in 2009.

Sharon was a Cub Scout leader and...

Jun 22, 2025

Ralph Everett Lowe, 72, of Findlay, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born in Portsmouth to William and Opal (Lewis) Lowe on January 28, 1953. He married Sylvia Mae Sowards on September 30, 1982, and they shared 33 wonderful years together before her passing in 2016.

Ralph retired from the...

Jun 21, 2025

Christa Ann Wojciechowski, beloved daughter, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 21, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on December 21, 1983, in Findlay, Ohio, Christa brought light and laughter into the lives of everyone she met.

Christa’s greatest joy in life was her daughter, Zayla Wojciechowski. A proud...

Jun 16, 2025

Ruth E. Pickens, 95, of Findlay, entered eternal rest on June 16, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center with her loving family beside her.

She was born in Continental, Ohio, to Frank and Nellie (Higley) Engard on January 19, 1930. Ruth married Robert M. Pickens, and he preceded her in death in 1994.

Ruth was...

Jun 14, 2025

Shawn Christine Sowards, 58, of McComb, passed away June 14, 2025, at her residence.

She was born October 1, 1966, in Findlay, to Harold and Juanita (Knepper) Hunt. Shawn married the love of her life Thomas Sowards on May 21, 2005, and he survives.

Shawn was a graduate of Findlay High School class of 1984....

Jun 13, 2025

Danielle “Dani” was born in Findlay, OH, on January 16, 1990, to her parents Daniel and Sharon Blubaugh.

Danielle Marie Blubaugh of Findlay, OH, at the age of 35 years old, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025, peacefully at The Ohio State University Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Cherished daughter of Daniel and Sharon Blubaugh....

Jun 12, 2025

David Glenn Hites, born February 26, 1952, to the late Glenn Hites and Louise Bowdle (Hamilton) in Kenton, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on June 12, 2025, at the age of 73.

A man of deep faith, David was a religious individual who embraced Christianity and found solace in his beliefs. Throughout...

Jun 12, 2025

James Watson Husted, 64, of Arcadia, passed away June 12, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born July 6, 1960, in Hicksville, OH, to Hugh Carlton and Lilli (Wurth) Husted Jr. James married Susan Sullenberger on January 19, 2000.

James was a graduate of Hicksville High School. He completed his associate degree at Ohio...

Jun 11, 2025

Debbie Marie Hare, 72, of Willard, OH, passed away June 11, 2025, at Embassy of Willard.

She was born in Upper Sandusky to Dwight and Ethel (Brown) Hare on May 12, 1952.

Debbie was a class of 1971 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. She pursued her education at the School of Radiology in Dallas,...

Jun 10, 2025

Timothy A. Snow, 55, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born in Marion, OH to Paul and Shirley (Luedtke) Snow on May 14, 1970.

Tim was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s, Clevland Browns, and Dale Earnhart fan. Tim also loved the fall time and enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2025

Nancy K. Baltz, 81, of Findlay, passed away, June 6, 2025, at her residence.

She was born in Kenton, OH to Clair E. and Colleen (Price) Smith on July 7, 1943.

Nancy enjoyed going to garage sales, playing cards, animals, flowers, and drinking coffee. Nancy especially loved spending time with her boys.

Nancy...

Jun 4, 2025

Susan Lorraine Blasius, 70, passed peacefully with her husband of 43 years by her side at Promedica Toledo Hospital on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Sue was born on November 29, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN to Benjamin and Patricia (Dilts) Burton.  She graduated from Pandora High School in 1972 and married Michael Blasius on April 2, 1982. Sue...

Jun 1, 2025

Donna Bland, 87, of Findlay, passed away peacefully June 1, 2025, at her residence with her loving family at her side.

Donna was born February 17, 1938, in Wyandot County, to Charles and Clara (Bash) Wentz. She married her husband, William Bland, on October 24, 1959. Together, they had two children, Amie (Scott Dutton) and Douglas. Additionally,...

May 26, 2025

Alexandros Pavlidis, 33, of Findlay, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Athens, Greece to Michael and Jennifer (Margraf) Pavlidis on October 30, 1991.

Alex was a graduate of Blanchard Valley School. He loved cars, bus rides, stormy weather, pizza, and his fidgets.

Alex is survived by...

May 25, 2025

Mark Anthony Clark, 67, of Delphos, peacefully passed away May 25, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.

He was born to Robert and Ruth (Weger) Clark on February 5, 1958, in Delphos, Ohio.

Mark was a graduate of Delphos St. John’s High School. He was employed at Grainger Industrial Supply and retired following...

May 24, 2025

Barney J. Tooman Sr., 86, of Findlay, passed away May 24, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born in Findlay on May 21, 1939, to Kenneth and Katherine (Zender) Tooman.

Barney married Georgia (Iler) Tooman on April 27, 1962, in Monroe, Michigan. Following their marriage, they were blessed with two children, Anne Tooman of...