Melinda P. (Farrell) Taylor

Melinda P. Taylor, 76 of Findlay passed away peacefully at 11:05 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at her residence.

Melinda was born on April 3, 1949 in Findlay to the late Robert J. and Grace L. (Leonard) Farrell. She married Edward J. Taylor on August 17, 1968 and he survives. They were happily married for 57 years. 

Melinda and Ed were blessed with two children, a son Edward  J. “Eddie” Taylor Jr., who   preceded her in death on September 8, 1998 and a daughter, Christina D. (Patrick) Florence who survives in Worthington, Ohio.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Holly Ann Taylor, William Joseph Taylor, Grace Victoria Florence, Connor Patrick Florence, and Cooper Edward Florence; and one brother, Greg Farrell.

 Melinda was also preceded in death by two sisters, Penny Fruth, and Pam Barto and a brother Jim Farrell and a infant brother, Jeffrey.

She was formerly employed at Findlay City Schools and Brinkman’s Farm Market.

The family will have a private funeral service and a Celebration of Life for Melinda will be held at a later date to be announced for the public.

Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

 Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.

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