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Judith Ann Schroeder
Judith Ann Schroeder, age 68, formerly of Findlay, died at 1:13pm, Tuesday at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to Virgil J. and Rosemary (Schroeder) Schroeder and her father survives in Findlay. She had formerly been a secretary at St. Michaels Rectory and she is a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She is also survived by two brothers: James L. (Joanne E.) Schroeder of Upper Sandusky and Michael J. (Lori A.) Schroeder of Waterville, Ohio. She also has three sisters: Marilyn K. (David) Gidick of Greensburg, Pa., Barbara J. (John) Wagner of Custar, Ohio and Elizabeth Ann (Kevin) Fitzpatrick of Springfield, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Friday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with the rosary being recited at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at 10:00 am at St Michael Catholic Church Downtown with Fr. Shaji Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Michael School in her memory.
Robert Harrison Grant
Robert Harrison Grant, age 90, of Findlay died at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born on November 3, 1919 in Flora, IL to the late Reid Harrison and Hazel B. (Rogers) Grant. He married
Marthel Louise Parker on September 2, 1945, in the First Christian Church in Robinson, IL and she survives. Robert is also survived by two daughters: Janice (Byron) Morgan and Linda (Michael) Moye; two sisters: Lois (Harold) Homan and Louise (Walter) Robertson; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four brothers: Roger, John F. "Jack", William "Bill" and James. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII and was awarded the Silver Star Medal for action in Dobodura New Guinea on March 11, 1943. He also received the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with three Battle Stars and the Presidential Unit Citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster. After serving his country, Bob started working for the Marathon Oil Company, where he retired from after 41 years of service. He is a member of the American Legion and former member of the VFW and former officer of the B.P.O.E. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be held from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. on Friday before the service. Pastor Chris Cravens will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in the New Robinson cemetery, Robinson, IL.
Richard D. Stough
Richard "Dick" Stough, 86, of Findlay, died at 6:05 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2010, at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. He was born on October 26, 1923, in Findlay, to the late Ralph and Bernice (Keelor) Stough. He married
Fostine Morris on April 21, 1946, and she survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Georgia (Michael) Moffitt of Oak Harbor; sons: Randy Stough and Brad (Carey) Stough, both of Findlay; a brother, Larry (Pat) Stough of Henderson, NV; sisters: Frances (John) Constant of Muncie, IN, Florence Okuly of Findlay and Bonnie Holden of Findlay; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a brother, Ralph Stough and a sister, Helen Stough. Dick retired in 1984 from Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. as a truck driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served our country in World War II, where he was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge and V.F.W. # 5645. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor John Constant officiating. Burial will be in Bechtel cemetery, Allen Township, where full military rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob, Dick, Dean, Dale, Larry and Gary Swain and Sharon Howdyshell. Visitation will be held from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.
George M. Gary
George M. Gary, Sr. 75, of Findlay, died at 7:33 p.m., Saturday, September 4, 2010, at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Findlay. He worked as a laborer at Union Carbide in Fostoria for 28 1/2 years before retiring on disability in 1985. George is survived by his son, Jeffery L. Gary of Findlay; daughters: Valerie R. Bisbee, Robin J. Tesnow and Lisa A. Gary, all of Findlay; five grandchildren: Savanna, Tyler, Todd, Eric and Jayme; five great-grandchildren: Andrew, Kylee, Jacob, Jocelyn and Brooklyn. He was preceded in death by a son, George M. Gary, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, with Reverend Scott Brewster officiating. Burial will be in Powell cemetery, Eagle Township. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m., at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or Bridge Home Health and Hospice, in his memory.
Leah Jane Osborn
Leah Jane (Mains) Osborn, born March 17, 1939, to Arlo Ray and Kathleen Lucille (Fredricks) Mains passed away after a long battle with cancer and other ailments at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. She married
Thomas W. Osborn, June 16, 1957. He along with her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her five children: Martin, Shelly (Robert) Grine, Daniel (Chris), Roger (Sherry), Toby (Crystal). She is also survived by twelve loving and adored grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was loved by one and all. The sight of her sitting on her porch in the summer will be greatly missed by her friends and neighbors. She never met a stranger and would talk to everyone. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010. Reverend Susan Kronbach will officiate and burial will be next to her loving husband in Maple Grove cemetery, Findlay. Memorials may be made in her memory to Bridge Home Health and Hospice and/or The American Cancer Society.
Carlos Ricardo Gonzales
Carlos Ricardo Gonzales III, 43, of Findlay passed away at 7:55 a.m. on Thursday September 9, 2010 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on December 25, 1966, to Carlos, Jr. and Adelfa (Ramos) Gonzales. He married
Rose Lopez and they later divorced. He then married
Marisela Espinoza on June 1, 2010, and she survives. He is also survived by his parents; two sons: Carlos R. Gonzales IV and Michael A. Gonzales both of Findlay; daughter, Ashley N. Gonzales of Ft. Wayne, IN; two sisters: Laura A. (David) Steiner of Sandusky, OH and Candice L. McConnell of TN; and by one granddaughter, MaryAnn R. Gonzales. Carlos was a graduate of Memorial High in San Antonio, TX. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy. He later started working for Stein in Sandusky, OH. After that he worked for Nissin in Findlay and currently he was working for Cooper Tire and Rubber Company as a Tire Builder. Carlos loved music, sports, lifting weights and watching TV. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay where the rosary service will commence at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Downtown. Father Shaji Thomas will officiate and burial will follow in St. Michael cemetery, Findlay. Memorials can be made in his memory to Cancer Patient Services and/or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
James Franklin Fox
James F. Fox, 82 of Findlay passed away Thursday evening at his residence. Jim was born in Monongahela, PA on January 17, 1928 to the late Dan D. and Edna M. (Boalo) Fox. Jim was married
to Mary E. Mayberry on December 11, 1949 and she passed on May 26, 1998. Surviving is a son: Steven R. (Marsha) Fox of Katy, TX; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sisters: Peg (Richard) Dukes of Pandora and Betty Harpst of Findlay. Jim is predeceased by his son: James A. Fox; infant daughter: Sandra A. Fox and brother: Dan E. Fox. Jim retired from Dow Chemical Company and was a active member of College First Church of God. Visitation will held Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at the funeral home with Pastor David A. Welker officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.
Wayne E. Thomas
Wayne E. Thomas, 63, of Findlay passed away at 4:05 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on June 30, 1947, to the late Carl H. and Isabell (Phillips) Thomas in Findlay. Wayne is survived by six brothers: Carl R. (Dee) Thomas of Findlay, Ivan (Linda) Thomas of Findlay, David (Bonnie) Thomas of Findlay, Harold Thomas of Findlay, Donnie (Teresa) Thomas of Findlay, and Larry Thomas of Findlay; three sisters: Shirley Davidson of Findlay, Pauline (Larry) Tesnow of Findlay, and Deb Colyer of Findlay. He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Steven "Mike", Ricky Joe, and Robert Thomas; two sisters: Regina "Jean" VanDenEynde and Myrtle Thomas. Since 1994 Wayne was a resident of the Blanchard Valley Center, where he had lots of friends and people who loved him. He loved to paint. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Reverend Michael VanDenEynde, Jr. will officiate and burial will be held at a later date in Maple Grove cemetery, Findlay. Memorials can be made in his memory to the family in c/o the funeral home.
Bernard Edward Greene
Bernard E. Greene, age 78, of Findlay died at 2:24 PM Friday, September 10, 2010 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born February 17, 1932 in McComb, Ohio to the late Bernard C. and Helen (Battels) Greene. He married
Marilyn Dillinger and they were divorced. He then married
Eva Marlene Risner on March 8, 1980 and she survives. Also surviving are four children: Paula Sue (Michael) Sturgess; Bernard H. (Barbara) Greene, both of Findlay; Vicki (Tobias) Biller and Mark Greene, both of Arizona; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ramona (Richard) Chapman; Sharon (Richard) Zink, both of Fostoria and Linda (Roy) Edmister of Findlay. A son, Daniel and two brothers, Jack and Larry preceded him in death. Mr. Greene was a Sergeant of the US Army, 148th Infantry Division. In 1957, he began his profession as a police officer and retired as court officer from the Findlay Police Department in March of 1984. He was a member of the Upper Room Church of God and enjoyed working with motor vehicles, talking about his experiences both in the armed services and the police department and fishing. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at the Upper Room Church of God with Bishop Terry McBeath officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Grove cemetery, Carey where the Hancock Co. Veterans Memorial Squad will present full military rites. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 PM Monday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME and for one hour prior to the service (10-11 AM) Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be given to the Upper Room Church of God, 520 West Bigelow, Findlay in his memory.
R. Scott Brewster
Randall Scott Brewster, age 54, of Findlay passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on September 11, 1956 to the late Keith W. and Evelyn (Hicks) Brewster. He married
Kala Rae Naus on December 31, 1977 and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Ben Brewster of Indianapolis, IN and Corina "Cori" (Jon) Foust of Findlay; two grandsons, Wyatt and Hunter Foust; brother, Mike (Tammy) Brewster of Findlay; sister, Donna (Ben) McIntyer of FL; mother-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Naus of Findlay; brother-in-law, John (Cathy) Naus of Houston, TX and sister-in-law, Sharen (Lowell) Crew of Livingston, TX. Along with his parents, Scott was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Carl Brewster; and a sister, Betty Shelton. Scott was a 1974 graduate of Arlington High School following high school he attended Winona State, Winona, MN on a football scholarship. Scott received his master's degree from Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN in 1993. He pastored as an intern at Sharps Chapel, Union Co., TN. His first church was Southern Heights Christian Church in Somerset, KY, followed by Central Church of Christ, Findlay and he was currently the lead pastor of 242 Church in Findlay. His missionary work included the KY Christian Assembly Church Camp; Zambia Christian Mission in Africa and the Cambodia Mission. He and Kala lead the Parent Project. He was actively leading many Oasis Bible Study groups and touched many through funeral ministry. Scott was an avid runner. He enjoyed sculpting, woodworking, fishing, researching, playing video games and spending time with his grandsons. Scott was a mentor to many; the loss of his guidance and friendship will leave a huge void in many lives. Scott modeled his life after Christ and the vision of His "daring plot to save the world". Funeral services will be held at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 16, 2010 with Pastor Craig Rogghe officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington cemetery, Madison Twp. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-9:00 PM Wednesday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be given in his memory to 242 Church, c/o Jessica Haas, 1408 Westshore Drive, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
Ray E. Sharninghouse
Ray E. Sharninghouse, 95, of Findlay, died at 6:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on February 14, 1915, in Hancock County to the late Ora H. and Myrtle I. (Barringer) Sharninghouse. Ray was a retired commercial painter and was a member of Local 788 International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Sandusky, Ohio. He was an avid Ohio State fan. Ray was a U.S. Marine Veteran where he served our country in both World War II (with 3 of his brothers) and the Korean War. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 9231, D.A.V. Buddy Chapter #43, Amvets Post 21 and North Baltimore American Legion Post 539. He is survived by his sisters: Jean L. Eblin and Joan L. Stough, both of Findlay. He was preceded in death by his five brothers: Charles W., Earl G., Ora H., Jr., Wade E. and Donald E. Sharninghouse. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 18, 2010, in Weaver cemetery, Bloom Township, where the Hancock County Veteran's Memorial Squad will conduct full military rites. Pastor Ray Kane officiating. Arrangements are being handled by COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, in his memory.
Nancy S. Weiss
After a long and wonderful life of fierce independence and devotion to The Golden Rule, Nancy S. Weiss lost her fight with an extended illness. She was 92. Born into small town Pennsylvania in a family that had arrived 200 years earlier, educated in a one room schoolhouse, she was the first in her family to graduate from college (Penn State) and graduate school (Carnegie Tech). With her masters of library science in hand, she worked as a children's librarian in Washington, D.C. until her late husband, Walt, convinced her to move to Emporium, Pennsylvania, where her four children, Janet, Patricia, Stephen and Robert Matthew, were born. All survive. Arriving in Findlay with Walt in 1971, after living in several other states, she was active in the community as a member and President of the Garden Club, an avid golfer, avid bridge player and an active and proud member of the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. She died at The Heritage surrounded by her family. In addition to her children, she is survived by her brother Robert Sproat, her grandchildren, Erica, Samantha, Matthew and Amy and her children's family members, Stephen Collier, David Wilson and Dr. Noelle Bowdler. She would tell you that she raised a doctor (Bob), a banker (Steve) and two lawyers (Jan and Pat). All of them owe much of their success to her intelligence, dedication and inspiration. Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2010, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840. A private Quaker style interment service will be held at Maple Grove cemetery, Findlay. In lieu of donations, please contemplate random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.
