Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Linda Nelson

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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