All Obituaries

Marilyn J. Moore, 75 of Findlay, passed away at 4:56 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1950, in Findlay to Robert C. and Betty J. (Hauman) Houser. Her mother survives, and her father preceded her in death on March 11, 2016. Marilyn married Donald Ray Moore on December 22, 1999, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2006.  Marilyn is survived by her sister, Sandra Caudle of Findlay; a step-grandchild, Stephanie Moore; nephews, ...

Gloria Sorg was called home by the Lord on May 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and service. Born on December 28, 1937, to Albert and Lillian (Wahmhoff) Hageman in Delphos, Ohio, Gloria was raised in a deeply faithful Catholic family. She attended St. John’s School in Delphos. Her parents instilled in her lifelong devotion to her faith. Gloria was the eldest of three children, sister Lois (Ron) Ponikvar, and her brother, Dennis (Kathy) Hageman. On July 29, 1961, ...

Dan B. Candler, 89, of Findlay passed away peacefully at 7:33 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Heritage in Findlay. Dan was born in Dallas, Texas on Armistice Day in 1936 to the late Pat H. and Alice (Rupert) Candler.  Dan attended Rice University and earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Tech, now Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he also met the love of his life, Betsy. They were married on June 12, 1966, and spent almost 60 amazing years ...

Richard "Dick" Herbert Wilhelm age 88, of Findlay, formerly of Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. His wife, Jinny, passed away in 2020 and welcomed him into Heaven. They were married for over 50 years. He is survived by his three children, Eric Jon Wilhelm (Robyn), Ryan Wilhelm (Carlota) and Gina Grewal, and seven grandchildren: Ian Wilhelm, Ivy Wilhelm, Rand Wilhelm, Fidelia Wilhelm, Maxwell Grewal, Ruby Grewal and Ashton Grewal. Dick was born in Toledo, Ohio, on ...

Gloria A. Piña, 85, of Findlay, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Boerne, Texas. She was born on February 18, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas to the late Refugio and Herminia (Moreno) Martinez. On March 18, 1958, Gloria married Joe F. Piña in Findlay, Ohio and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2018.  Surviving Gloria are her children, Adeline (Lupe) Hernandez, Rita Piña; Yolanda Piña; all of Findlay; and Joe (Rosalinda) Piña, Jr. of ...

Dorothy M. Verplatse, 91, of Findlay, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Sunrise Senior Living. She was born to the late Frank and Louise (Wagner) Scherrer in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 6, 1934, and moved to Findlay, Ohio, when she married in 1962. Dear mother to Ann (Steve) Tong of Findlay, Carolyn (Glenn Sellke) Verplatse of Strongsville, and Allen (Valerie) Verplatse of Columbus. Proud grandmother of Anthony Tong of Cincinnati, Alexandria Tong of North Canton, Christina ...

Linda M. Shimp, 77, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center. She was born to the late Roy and Marie (Harvey) Jones, September 28, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. Linda married David Shimp January 1, 1967 and he preceded Linda in death in 2014. Linda is survived by her daughters, Karrie (Kevin) Sullivan, and Allecia Richards and by her grandchildren Austyn and Alec Richards, and Fianna and Liam Sullivan. After graduating high school, she went on to ...

Glen Curtis Wise, 55, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, in his home. He was born to the late Robert and Sally (Kempher) Wise, in Findlay, on November 21, 1970. He is survived by a sister Lori (Jim) Marquart of Arlington, several beloved nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Glen was preceded in death by a brother Mark Wise. Glen graduated from Findlay High School and went into the culinary arts. He taught others his love of food and used his skills at many retirement ...

Cherry A. Gutierrez, 63, of Van Wert, passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born to the late Joe P. Jr. and Alvina (Cisneros) Gutierrez, in San Antonio, Texas, on April 16, 1962. Cherry is survived by her children; Steven Presley of Fostoria, Ohio and Amanda (Christopher McBride) Presley of Van Wert, Ohio; her grandchildren, Aiden, Matthew and Alvina, her brothers; Joe (Christy) Gutierrez III of Zephyrhills, Florida, Glenn ...

  Betty Jane Cox DeVerter, 90, passed away peacefully after an unexpected illness on March 15, 2026, in Findlay, OH.  Born on July 6, 1935, in Abilene, TX, Betty was the only child of John Murry and Eleanor Perkins Cox.  She was raised in Abilene and went to San Antonio, TX, to finish high school, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Hall.  Betty received her bachelor's degree in accounting in 1956 from the University of Texas in Austin, where she was a member of ...