Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.
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....
James W. Herrington
Nov 12, 2025
James Willard “Butch” Herrington, 82, a resident of Findlay, Ohio, passed away November 12, 2025, surrounded by his friends and family.
Butch was born to Willard and Shirley May Herrington on July 21, 1943, in Mount Olivet, Kentucky.
He was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1961 to 1965. During his service he took part in operations during the Bay...
Rebecca Lynn Adkins
Nov 9, 2025
Rebecca L. Adkins, 63, of Findlay, passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Fransen) Dewese on December 29, 1961.
Being musically inclined, Becky played string bass and piano. She knitted blankets, collected beanie babies, and loved dolphins. She was a member of Upper Room Church of God. But above all,...
Evelyn Bartchlett
Nov 8, 2025
Catharine Evelyn Bartchlett, 88, of Findlay, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1937, in Findlay to Orville J. Cooper and Catharine (Dillon) Cooper. She married the love of her life, Richard R. Bartchlett, on August 27, 1966.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Bonnie (Brian) Burkett;...
Jean Logan
Nov 7, 2025
Jean Logan, 96, of Findlay entered her home in heaven and saw her Savior and Lord Jesus, Friday, November 7, 2025. Jean was born in Cape May, New Jersey on April 16, 1929, to the late James and Katherine (Bernard) Matthews.
Jean graduated from Lower Township High School in Cape May in 1947. She was the head majorette, along with many...
Leroy Serrato
Nov 2, 2025
Leroy Serrato, 60, of Bowling Green, passed away at St. Vincent Medical Center, Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on January 26, 1965, to David and Bernice (Asebedo) Serrato. Leroy was a truck driver for many years.
HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is honored to serve Leroy’s family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family...
Roy Paniagua Sr.
Nov 2, 2025
Roy Paniagua, Sr. 86, of Findlay, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2025.
He was born in Texas, to Fidel and Rufina Paniagua on October 23, 1939. On May 24, 1980, Roy married Joyceann Niederkohr, and she survives.
Roy was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Carey and the National Guard.
In addition to his wife, Roy is survived by his...
Susan Mouat
Nov 1, 2025
Susan Jean Mouat, 87, of Fostoria, went home to be with her Lord on November 1, 2025
She was born in Montgomery County, PA, to Pearl Alberta Shimer on May 8, 1938. On June 12, 1982, she married Charles “Bud” Mouat, and he preceded her in death.
Susan grew up in Conshohocken, PA, graduating from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. She lived her...
Billy Williams Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
Billy E. Williams Jr. of Findlay, Ohio, passed peacefully from this earth on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1956, in Fort Meade, Maryland, to Billy E. Williams Sr. and Christa (Stumpf) Williams.
On May 5, 1979, Billy married the love of his life, Danna (Hudkins) Williams, and together they shared a beautiful life built on love,...
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