David L. Erb
Dec 19, 2025
David Lee Erb, 86, of Arlington, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Friday, December 19, 2025.
Dave was born in Wapakoneta, to Theodore and Helena (Rickert) Erb on October 28, 1939. He graduated from Wapakoneta High School. In 1970, Dave married Sharon Webb, and she survives.
In 1963, Dave joined the Navy and proudly served his country for four years. He...
Ronald G. Heck
Dec 18, 2025
Ronald G. Heck, 83, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025
He was born in Findlay on January 10, 1942, the son of the late Wendell M. and Verda P. (Rader) Heck. Ronald grew up on a farm by the Blanchard River in Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio, and was a 1959 graduate of Vanlue High School. He...
Jason L. Sloat
Dec 17, 2025
Jason Lee Sloat, 54, of Alvada, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
He was born in Bluffton, to Cynthia Sloat on September 4, 1971. He graduated from Lakota High School. On April 1, 1993, Jason married Rosabelle Carter, and she survives. He worked as an automotive core buyer. Jason loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a...
John F. Gaberdiel
Dec 14, 2025
John Frederick Gaberdiel, 86, of Findlay, left this world on December 14, 2025.
He was born August 23, 1939, in Delphos, Ohio, to Fred and Rose (Mueller) Gaberdiel. John was raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio and spent many years as a sales manager at Moulton Electric, but currently resided in Findlay, Ohio.
John was a Navy veteran, golf enthusiast and a car fanatic...
Gilbert J. Green
Dec 13, 2025
Gilbert John Green, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with both of his daughters by his side.
He was originally from the Milwaukee–Janesville, Wisconsin area. Gilbert served in the U.S. Army as a young adult. He later married the love of his life, Wanda Fay, and together they raised two devoted daughters.
Gilbert was a man of curiosity...
James "Jim" Mulroney
Dec 8, 2025
James “Jim” Mulroney, 71, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
Born July 29, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Teresa (née Clancey) Mulroney and John T. Mulroney, Sr. He was the fourth of six children. Jim was a graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia and Lincoln Technical...
Phyllis A. (Clark) Miller
Dec 7, 2025
On December 7, 2025, Phyllis Ann Miller, 83, was called home to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.
Phyllis was a woman of unwavering belief, whose love for the Lord shone through every aspect of her life. She found joy in prayer, strength in...
James B. Hale Jr.
Dec 5, 2025
James B. Hale Jr., 78, of Findlay, passed away December 5, 2025, at Birchaven.
He was born in Pearisburg, Virginia, to the late James B. Hale Sr. and Ruby A. Prince on May 2, 1947.
James was a retired United States Army veteran with service experience in Vietnam.
James is survived by his sisters, Juanita R. Moyer of Findlay, and Alma R. Fuller...
Linda Nelson
Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Marie Nelson, 75, of Findlay, Ohio, who passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Born on February 2, 1950, in Wood County, Ohio, Linda was known for her caring attitude, strong work ethic, and her readiness to help any family member in need. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
James "Fulk" A. Fulkerson
Nov 28, 2025
James “Fulk” Anthony Fulkerson moved on from this earth November 28, 2025, at 48 years old, to go live with Jesus. He was a very strong-willed, hardworking man who absolutely loved to help others. He loved spending time at auctions, enjoyed four-wheelers, fishing, camping, and gambling at the casino. But what he loved the most was spending time with family...
Robert W. Love Sr.
Nov 25, 2025
Robert (Bob) Love, Sr., 71, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.
He was born on February 3rd, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Eloise Brown and Grover Love. He traveled around the country attending numerous schools along the way. At eighteen, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After service, he found...
Nadine Thomas
Nov 25, 2025
Nadine Thomas, 89, of Findlay, has joined her husband Tom in Heaven on November 25, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.
She was born November 10, 1936, in Findlay to Harry and Ethel (Cook) Moffit who preceded her in death.
Nadine attended Mt. Zion Church at Wayne, OH. On August 22, 1954, she married Tom Thomas. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary...
Charles A. Burns, Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
Charles Alfred Burns, Jr., 63, of Findlay, passed away November 24, 2025, at Fox Run Manor.
He was born in Toledo, OH, on January 1, 1962, to Charles A. Sr. and Inez E. (Nickelson) Burns.
Charles graduated from Anthony Wayne High School. He married his wife Debra Light in October of 2003, and she preceded him in death.
For two decades, he was...
Walter J. Baney
Nov 22, 2025
On November 22,2025 Walter J. Baney, 88, died in his sleep in The Villages Hospital, Florida.
Walter was a gentle and kind soul who over the years hosted and brought in as family 9 exchange students from Ecuador, Japan, Ukraine and Norway. Walter was an avid reader, traveler and promoter of education and lifelong learning. He and his wife (Darlene) participated...
Douglas A. Purkey
Nov 19, 2025
Douglas A. Purkey, 80, of Findlay, passed away at The Heritage surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
He was born in Napoleon, to Kenneth and Jettie (Whipple) Purkey on August 17, 1945. Doug married Joyce Parker, and they were divorced. He then married Linda Hatfield who survives.
After graduating from Elmwood High School, Doug proudly served for 20...
Bill Foor
Nov 18, 2025
In everything that Bill Foor did, his daughters described it as, "Go big or go home." From supporting his family, to his work at Ford and Kuka, to his athletic pursuits, Bill dedicated everything he had to any endeavor that he put his mind to.
Harry William Foor, 73, of Bloomdale, Ohio died of complications from Lewy-Body Dementia in Bloomdale on...
Charles "Dan" D. Bickelhaupt
Nov 17, 2025
Charles D. “Dan” Bickelhaupt, 77, of Findlay, passed away, Monday November 17, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born on September 29, 1948, in Fremont, Ohio, to Arthur Bickelhaupt and Mary (Roush) Bickelhaupt. Dan married Diane L. Leisenring, on June 23, 2021, and she survives.
Dan was a graduate of Lakota High School. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor...
Rex Swinehart
Nov 14, 2025
Rex Swinehart, 91, passed away peacefully November 14, 2025, at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore.
He was born in Bloomdale, OH, to Charles and Maddie (Hoover) Swinehart on May 10, 1934. Rex worked as a farmer and retired from Chrysler.
Rex is survived by his children Julie Drake of Jackson, KY, and Rod (Lisa) Swinehart of Jerry City, OH; five...
Walter E. West
Nov 12, 2025
Walter Eugene West, 72, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at Birchaven.
He was born March 30, 1953, in St. Joseph, Michigan to Joan Ruth West Pine and William West Sr.
Walter went to St. Joseph Public schools before his family relocated to Big Paw Paw Lake, where he attended Coloma Community School. There, he excelled academically both in...
Marji Tong
Nov 12, 2025
Marji Carolyn Tong, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 72.
She was born on February 22, 1953, in Fulton, NY to Claude Gardner Jr. and Wava (Pitts) Gardner. She married Robert A. Kell on June 23, 1972. They divorced in 1979. She married David A. Tong, June 21, 1983....
