Obituaries

May 24, 2025

Tom L. Thomas, 89, of Findlay, passed away May 24, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born November 13, 1935, in Findlay to Merritt and Leota (Haide) Thomas who preceded him in death.

Tom was a member of IBEW Local 8 for 43 years. He attended the Mt. Zion Church at Wayne, OH....

May 23, 2025

Barbara Ann Spitler - Clark, 88, went home to be with the Lord May 23, 2025. Born to Frank and Elizabeth Tinder on April 8, 1937, in Richmond, Indiana.

Barbara attended primary school in Tiffin where her father owned the Singer sewing machine store. During her secondary school years, the family moved to Findlay where she would...

May 21, 2025

Gladine “Elaine” Lynn, 79, of Findlay, peacefully went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Findlay to Lawrence and Lulu Gladine (McVay) Siferd on February 28, 1946.

Elaine enjoyed exercising, swimming, playing bingo, and especially life. Her greatest joy...

May 15, 2025

Margaret “Lynne” Neumann 76, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Heritage.

She was born in Findlay to Paul and Edith (Nique) Fenbert on July 31, 1948. Lynne was a Findlay High School graduate. She married R. James Sandmann, and he preceded her in death.

Lynne was the vice-president of quality assurance...

May 14, 2025

Patrick John Howaniec, 69, of Findlay, passed away May 14, 2025, at his residence.

He was born November 10, 1955, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to John and Dolores (Moskal) Howaniec.

Patrick was an avid outdoors man who loved nature, photography, planting flowers and gardening, cooking, and mountain biking. He was a master of drywall and...

May 13, 2025

David Lee Long Sr. a.k.a. “Coffee Dave”, of Findlay, passed away May 13, 2025, at University of Toledo Medical Center, at the age of 67.

He was born February 27, 1958, in Findlay to Charles “Bill” and Bonnie (Frech) Long.

David was a member of Findlay Moose Lodge #698. He loved riding his motorcycle and...

May 12, 2025

Tamala L. Stull, 65, of Tiffin, passed away at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital on May 12, 2025 at 4:01 a.m.

She was born in Tiffin on December 23, 1959, to Junior and Cleona (Sparks) Miller. Tamala married Gerald Stull, and he preceded her in death.

Tamala enjoyed roller skating, ice skating, swimming, and skydiving. She pursued...

May 9, 2025

Frank K. Simon Jr., 66, of Upper Sandusky, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky.

He was born in Findlay to Keith and Arlene (Borgelt) Simon on March 25, 1959.

Frank was a 1977 graduate of Findlay High School. He married Claudette Burrell on October 26, 2012. He was...

May 6, 2025

Michael E. Wittenmyer, 84, of Rawson, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital on May 6, 2025.

He was born in Findlay, Ohio, to James O. and Della E. (Lessig) on June 10, 1940.

Michael graduated from Liberty-Benton High School, where he was active in FFA and football, then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served...

May 3, 2025

Lois J. Wohlgamuth, 88, of Findlay, passed away May 3, 2025.

Born on July 3, 1936, in Hardin County, she was the daughter of Loren C. and Ruah B. McMaster and twin to Louis. Lois married Dean Wohlgamuth June 13, 1959, and he preceded her in death on June 30, 2015.

Lois worked at Marathon...

May 1, 2025

Carol J. (Connolly) McCormick passed away on May 1, 2025, at Fox Run Manor. She was born December 22, 1939, on the family farm in Washington Twp., Henry County, Ohio to Carl and Geraldine (McClure) Connolly.

Carol graduated from Liberty Center High School and attended Bowling Green State University. While there, she met her future husband, Michael...

Apr 28, 2025

Mary Lou Kern, 80, of Findlay, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born in Carey to Charles and Donna (Roof) Horn on October 3, 1944. Mary was a Vanlue Local School graduate. She married Gerald Kern Sr. on February 12, 1965. She worked at Lowe’s for many years.

Mary’s hobbies...

Apr 26, 2025

Susan Kay Schuette Waller Stall, 79, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born in Bucyrus to August John and Beverly (John) Schuette on December 19, 1945. Susan was a Findlay High School graduate. On October 21, 2000, Susan married Richard Stall. She worked in the medical field...

Apr 25, 2025

Kay Harvey, 75, of Findlay, peacefully passed away with family by her side April 25, 2025, at The Manor at Greendale.

She was born September 10, 1949, in Findlay to Kenneth and Ruth A. (Snyder) Wolford.

Kay married Don Harvey on April 1, 1967, and he survives.

She was a 1967 graduate of...

Apr 23, 2025

Larry N. Richards, 82, of Findlay, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 23, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Larry was born to Ned and Ardinell Richards on October 11, 1942, in Kenton and graduated from Kenton High School in 1961. He served in the United States Navy from Octboer 1961...

Apr 22, 2025

Barbara Bruce, 95, of Bowling Green, passed away April 21, 2025, at Wood County Hospital.

Born February 11, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey to Jospeh and Hazel G. (Homan) McDonnell, Barbara married Don Bruce in 1950.

Barbara was employed as a high school administrator prior to her retirement. She loved to play cards, work on...

Apr 22, 2025

Shane Christopher Wineland, 52, of Findlay, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He was born November 6, 1972, to his parents, James and Judy Wineland of Findlay.

Shane was a 1991 graduate of Van Buren High School. Over the years he held many jobs and made friends everywhere he...

Apr 20, 2025

Ernesto Mendoza, Jr., 61, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Ernie was born in Laredo, Texas to Ernesto, Sr. and Concepcion (Bernal) Mendoza on November 10, 1963. He married Tami L. Businger on October 18, 1991, and they divorced in 2002, and she survives. He is also survived by Carolyn Trent, mother of two of...

Apr 20, 2025

Richard Gutierrez, Jr., 52, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

He was born in Findlay to Richard and Donna (McFadden) Gutierrez, Sr. on November 27, 1972.

Ricky was a Findlay High School graduate, class of 1991. He was a devoted Ohio State football and Cleveland Browns fan. He loved to have a good...

Apr 17, 2025

Laurie Ann Lenhart, of Leipsic, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay on Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was born July 8, 1981 to Randy and Linda (Crumrine) Lenhart in Defiance.

She is survived by her two daughters, Samatha Lenhart of Maumee and Grace Pettry of Leipsic; a sister, Tonya (Eddie) Combs; two nieces, Nichole...