Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Findlay, OH and surrounding areas.

Jessie J. Tuttle

Jessie J. Tuttle

Feb 25, 2026

Jessie J. Tuttle, of Findlay, peacefully passed away at Bridge Hospice Care Center on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the age of 55.

He was born April 2, 1970, to Marvin Tuttle Sr. and Juanita (Bigger) Coppage in Brook, Indiana.

Jessie drove truck for many years, not because he loved it, but because it was what he did. What he truly loved...

Tammy Sue (Reigle) Brandeberry

Tammy Sue (Reigle) Brandeberry

Feb 22, 2026

Tammy Sue (Reigle) Brandeberry, 53, of Findlay, passed away at St. Rita’s Medical Center on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

She was born June 15, 1972, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Edward and Audrey (Mace) Reigle. Tammy married Eric J. Brandeberry Jr. on March 27, 1992, and together they shared many cherished years.

Tammy was an Ada High School graduate. She loved listening to...

Kathryn E. Miller

Kathryn E. Miller

Feb 22, 2026

Kathryn Miller, age 82, of Findlay passed peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in her home of five years, where she loved planting flowers, especially purple ones.

She was born on February 23, 1943, in Findlay Edward and Evelyn (Traucht) Wohlgamuth who are deceased. She was blessed with siblings, Dolores, Sharon, Ed, and Bob who are...

Stephen E. Beach

Stephen E. Beach

Feb 20, 2026

Stephen E. Beach, 78, of Arlington, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, February 20, 2026, at Birchaven Village.

He was born to Elmer and Majorie (Wickiser) Beach in Kenton, on January 14, 1948.

Stephen was a graduate of Arlington Local High School, class of 1966. He served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Jon T. Wilkins

Jon T. Wilkins

Feb 20, 2026

Jon Timothy Wilkins, 69, of Findlay, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 5, 1956, in Findlay to Richard and Evelyn (Ike) Wilkins of Zanesfield. He received the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and by doing so became born again in 1965...

Kevin W. Smith

Kevin W. Smith

Feb 18, 2026

Kevin W. Smith, 64, of Fostoria, passed away at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 5, 1962, in Findlay, to Lloyd W. and Barbara M. (Bryan) Smith. Kevin married Lynda L. Clark on March 23, 2001, and she survives.

He loved his family deeply and cherished the time spent with them....

Christina M. Durbin

Christina M. Durbin

Feb 4, 2026

Christina Marie Durbin, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away February 4, 2026, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center at the age of 60.

She was born September 28, 1965, to Henry Glen and Jacqueline (Zimmerman) Durbin in Findlay, Ohio.

Christina graduated from Findlay High School, later obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oklahoma University.

Christina is survived by her daughter, Scarlett...

Leonard E. Brown

Leonard E. Brown

Feb 4, 2026

Leonard E. Brown, 73, of Findlay, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

He was born February 14, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Ruth (Giesken) Brown. Leonard married Susan Mimna on September 15, 1986.

Len graduated from Ottawa-Glandorf High School. He then became a proud member of the United States Army for 20 years. He...

Bonnie J. Frantz Rose (Breitigam)

Bonnie J. Frantz Rose (Breitigam)

Feb 3, 2026

Bonnie J. Frantz Rose (Breitigam), aged 88, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Bridge Hospice Care Center early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026.

Bonnie was born on October 9, 1937, in Findlay to James and Hazel Breitigam. She married Clayton Frantz in 1954 (deceased) and later married Larry Rose on September 14, 1972, who survives her.

Bonnie retired from Marathon Oil Company...

Nancy Little

Nancy Little

Jan 31, 2026

Nancy Little, 85, passed away January 31, 2026, at Fostoria Hospital.

She was born on June 5, 1940, in Fostoria to Ed and Eula (Ritter) Vitt. Nancy married Dean Little on June 28, 1958.

They had two daughters, Becky (Dennis) Wade and LeeAnn (James) Steele. They also had a bonus son, Matt (Becky) Jankowski, She had four grandchildren, Carrie (Dave) Sanders, Brad...

Jacqueline Jo Neville

Jacqueline Jo Neville

Jan 30, 2026

Jacqueline Jo Neville, otherwise known as “Wacky Jackie”, passed away January 30, 2026, at the age of 59.

She was born May 15, 1966, in Findlay, to Marilyn (Beck) Cunningham and Arthur Cunningham.

Jackie was a one-of-a-kind daughter to Marilyn. They smashed the mold when she was born and ran it over with a bulldozer. She was a very loving person. She...

Donald E. Oates

Donald E. Oates

Jan 30, 2026

Donald E. Oates, 88, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on September 4, 1937, in Dunkirk, Ohio, to John and Marie (Thomas) Oates. Donald married Delores VanAtta, and she preceded him in death.

Donald belonged to the Pentecostal Church. He liked attending car shows with his '85 Cadillac and...

William "Bill" Patterson

William "Bill" Patterson

Jan 29, 2026

William R. Patterson, 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home in Findlay. Bill ventured from this world surrounded by the love of his loyal companions, his dogs Hope and Dakota, and under the care of Bridge Hospice.

Bill was born on February 25, 1970 and grew up in Bloomdale. He graduated from Elmwood High School in...

James "Jimmy" Adams

James "Jimmy" Adams

Jan 29, 2026

James “Jimmy” Adams, 68, of Findlay, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on June 26, 1957. He relocated to Findlay, Ohio at 6 months with parents, John and Dorothy (Hampel) Adams.

Jimmy attended Findlay High School in the mid-70’s, where he formed some of his closest life-long friendships. Even...

Heather L. Bayless

Heather L. Bayless

Jan 29, 2026

Heather Lynne Bayless, Findlay, passed away peacefully at the age of 54 on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

She was born on November 29, 1971, in Findlay, to Bob Bayless and Gara (Lepper) Sadler.

Heather was a gentle, sweet soul with a warrior’s heart. She was strong, brave, and fought with courage until the very end.

Music was her...

John "Jay" Saldana Jr.

John "Jay" Saldana Jr.

Jan 24, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John “Jay” Saldana Jr., 51, who left this world surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 24, 2026, due to kidney cancer.

Jay was born April 19, 1974, in Findlay to John Saldana Sr. and Peggy Guggliotti. He grew up in West Park where he made lifelong friends. He...

Christine D. Martin

Christine D. Martin

Jan 23, 2026

Christine Diane Martin, 64, of Findlay, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born on December 6, 1961, to Daniel Martin and Elizabeth (Lonyo) Angus. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth and Richard Angus; her father, Daniel Martin; sisters, Tammy Martin and Misty Martin; brother, Vincent Martin; and...

Terry Lieb

Terry Lieb

Jan 21, 2026

Terry Lee Lieb, 64, of Toledo, formerly of Arcadia, was welcomed to his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Terry was born on January 13, 1962, to Norman Duane Lieb and Vivian Mae (Sheffel) Lieb of Arcadia. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his father; siblings, Deb (Paul) Rickle of Wharton,...

Larry A. Chako

Larry A. Chako

Jan 20, 2026

Larry Andrew Chako went to his eternal home to be with Jesus on January 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 17, 1950, to Andrew Chako and Mary (Brozman) Chako and joined two sisters, Margaret (Chako) Savor and Barbara Chako in Youngstown, Ohio. After spending 17 years of his life in Girard, Ohio, his family moved...

James D. Insley

James D. Insley

Jan 19, 2026

James David Insley, 74, of North Baltimore, formerly of Benton Ridge, met his Lord and Savior and reached his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.

He was born March 24, 1951, in Findlay, OH, to George and Delores (Dukes) Insley. James married Vicki Treier on March 1973, and she preceded him...

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