All Obituaries

Joe Leroy Blem, 87 of Arlington, passed away at 4:04 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Joe was born November 6, 1936 in Williamstown, Ohio to the late Dwight and Jesse Belle (Patterson) Blem.  On June 9, 1956 he married Barbara Jo Weidinger, she preceded him in death on May 25, 2020. Surviving Joe are three children; Debra J. (Thomas) Norway, David J. (Diana) Blem and Tiffany A. Blem, as well as grandchildren Sara (Daniel) Cambotti Cali,...

DuWayne L. Chambers, 86, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at 1:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. DuWayne was born on October 18, 1937 in Findlay to the late Park and Doris (Litzenberg) Chambers. He was married on Christmas Eve of 1958, to Kathleen (Woerner) Chambers and she preceded him in death on November 21, 2020. DuWayne is survived by three children; a son, Doug (Sherri) Chambers and two daughters, Deborah Chambers and Karla Hoop. Also...

  Rosella Marian “Rose” Otto, 88 of Findlay, passed away at 7:52 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Heritage Nursing Home.  She was born on March 23, 1936 in Longview, Washington to Frederick Peter and Louisa Virginia (Howison) Yost.   She married Robert Lee Otto, Sr. on October 20, 1955, they later divorced and he preceded her in death.   Surviving are sons, Steve (Lee Anne) Otto of Columbus, Ohio and Robert Lee (Cheryl) Otto, Jr. of Findlay;...

Nicolas Gutierrez, Jr., 68, of Findlay, passed away at his residence on April 17, 2024.  He was born in Findlay, Ohio, on March 25, 1956 to the late Nicolas and Maria Guadalupe (Herrera) Gutierrez. Nick is survived by his children: Eric Gutierrez and Alex (Nia Tarrance) Gutierrez ; grandchildren: Haylee (Teran) Conner and Sarah Kohler; and sisters: Norma (Celso) Gutierrez-Trevino and Thelma (John) Sprague. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his daughter, Nicki...

Darlene Faye McBee, 73, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at The Manor at Greendale Nursing Home, at 6:52 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born to the late Robert and Laura (Lynch) Hartley  in Findlay, Ohio on October 8, 1950. Darlene married Clayton McBee on April 21, 1977 and he survives. Besides her husband, Darlene is survived by three children, Charles Williard of Findlay, Ohio, and Heather (Karl) Pettit, Northwood, Ohio, and William (Amber) Williard, of Walbridge,...

Mary Pauline Henry, 95, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 7, 2024 at Birchaven Village. Born on October 4, 1928, Mary lived a life filled with independence and love for her furry companions. Mary worked many years in the Marathon Oil office in Findlay, OH. She known for her dedication and hard work. She was an active individual well into her 90s, carrying out her daily activities independently, including driving. Mary's love for her dogs knew no bounds,...

Steven Allen Gibson, 73, of Findlay died suddenly at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024 in the emergency room at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Steven was born on September 21, 1950 in Carey, Ohio to the late Clifford and Nellie (Beaschler) Gibson. Surviving are three children, Steven (Kathy) Gibson of Findlay, Hollie (Ben) Schaller of Toledo, Kasi (Paul) Gurczynski of Carlton, Michigan, five grandchildren, two sisters, Diana Kay Gibson of The Villages,  Florida, Vicki (Scott) Brubaker of...

Joanne Marie Larsen, 69, of Findlay, passed on to God’s glory at 8:27pm, in her home, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after a long period of illness.  She was born on June 2, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Howard E. and Mary Jane (Doran) Zirger. Joanne married Don R. Larsen on September 4, 1982, in Findlay and he survives. Also surviving is her son; David (Jackie) Larsen of Westerville, Ohio and two grandchildren, Juliette and Deacon Larsen. Joanne was a graduate of Tiffin...

Ann E. Crawford 89, of Findlay passed away at 6:21 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Heritage Nursing Home.  She was born on January 12, 1935 in Jenera, Ohio to the late Theodore and Wilda (Heldman) Smith. Ann attended Trinity Lutheran School in Jenera, Ohio and Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary before graduating from Arlington High School, Class of 1953. Ann married James D. Crawford on November 17, 1956 and he preceded her in death on August 15, 1999. Ann and Jim were blessed...

Thomas William Gilleran, 77, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at Birchaven Village on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born, on April 17, 1946, in Biloxi, Mississippi at Keesler Army Air Field to Captain Thomas W. Gilleran, U.S. Army Air Corps, and Mary Noreen (Boyle).   He grew up in Detroit, Michigan where he attended St. Alphonsus High School. He shared stories of being asked to teach the day’s lessons to his classmates when teachers were absent...