Theron H. Arras
Born 12/30/1910
Died 12/18/03
Theron H. L. Arras, age 92, originally from Jenera, died at 8:10 p.m. at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH. He was born December 30, 1910 to Oliver and Clara V. (Smith) Arras, in Eagle Twp, in the home of his great-grandfather Philip Arras. He married Elizabeth Mae Miller on September 19, 1937 in Findlay and she died December 22, 1999. He is survived by his sisters Magdaline Leiter of Findlay and Lucia M. Benington of Germantown, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife; brother Howard L. Arras and his sister Jeanne Hoch. Mr. Arras attended grade school in Jenera, High School at Upper Sandusky and graduated from Findlay High School in 1929. He also attended part-time at Findlay College. He then went on to work for National Refining Company in Findlay, the Ohio Fuel Gas Company, Findlay, the Ohio Inspection Bureau in Lima and Columbus and finally retired on January 1, 1976 as Customer Service Representative with Insurance Services Office, Inc. in Columbus, OH. Mr. Arras was also a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, member Emeritus, National Safety Council, Chicago, IL, Chairman Great Lakes Division, Petroleum Division, National Petroleum Association, Washington, DC, Chairman of Michigan/Ohio Dept. of Fire and Accident Prevention, National Fire Protection Association, Boston, MA and staff member, Annual Fire School, College of Education, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1960-1970, All Ohio Safety Congress, Petroleum Section, Division of Safety and Hygiene, the Industrial Commission of Ohio and active in organization of meetings in connection with the petroleum industry in Ohio. Mr. Arras was also a member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Upper Arlington, OH. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, December 22, 2003 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery in Madison Twp. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Clarinda M. Bracken-Larsen
Born 5/3/1912
Died 12/16/03
Clarinda M. Bracken-Larsen 91, of Findlay, died at 2:00 a.m., December 16, 2003 at her residence. She was born on May 3, 1912 in Kansas City, Kansas to Pearl T. and Josephine (Kennedy) Bracken. She was married to Lionel K. Larsen on March 8, 1934, celebrating 50-years of love and friendship; he died in 1985. She is survived by son Burton B. Larsen and his loving wife Alberta Larsen. Also surviving are grandchildren Sheri Scott, Tracy and Blane Larsen all of Findlay, OH. Mrs. Larsen had five great-grandchildren; Ashley and Michion Scott, Britney, Bryce and Brooke Larsen. Mrs. Larsen is also survived by nephew Raymond Turkington of Ogallala, Nebraska and niece Ann Latscha of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Mrs. Larsen was a homemaker and a member of the Kansas City, Kansas Monday Club. She moved to Findlay, OH in 1994 to be close to her loving family. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Kansas City for 79 years and attended St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Findlay. Mrs. Larsen was a devout Christian and looked forward to being accepted into the Kingdom of God to join her sister Verna Tuttle who passed away earlier this year and her loving husband Lionel. She will forever be loved by her surviving family for the strength and kindness she showed everyone. Local services will be private; arrangements by COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, OH. Funeral services will be held at Porter Funeral Home in Kansas City, KS at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003. Interment will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Porter Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Immanuel Baptist Church, 8822 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, 66112.

Alexander G. Niese
Born 12/16/03
Died 12/16/03
Alexander Gregory Niese was stillborn at St. Vincent Hospital on December 16, 2003 at 12:49 p.m. Surviving are his parents Gregory and Jaime (Elliott) Niese. He is also survived by his Maternal Grandparents, Daryl and Teresa Elliott of Findlay; Maternal Great-Grandfather, Kenneth Baldridge of Findlay; Maternal Great Grandparents, James and Patricia Huffman of Findlay; Maternal Great Grandmother, Norma Elliott of Findlay; Maternal Great-Great Grandmother, Elsie Thompson of Hoytville; Paternal Grandparents, John A. and Frances Niese of Ottawa; Paternal Great Grandparents, Andrew and Etheldreda Niese of Leipsic; and Paternal Great Grandparents Eugene and Lucille Knueven of Glandorf. Services will be held on Friday, December 19, 2003 at 12:00 noon at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Reverend Michael McClurg officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-12 a.m. on Friday, prior to the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.

Ruth E. Radabaugh
Born 3/6/1915
Died 12/19/03
Ruth E. Radabaugh, age 88, of Findlay, died at 7:56 pm, Friday, December 19, 2003 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center. She was born March 6, 1915 to Parle and Mary (Nusser) Oman in Hancock County. Ruth married Curtis G. Radabaugh on April 26, 1933 and he is deceased. She is survived by her son Howard of Findlay, daughters Mrs. Jay (Elaine) Marquart and Mrs. Roger (Helen) Harrold both of Findlay; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, several sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Pastor David Shaffer officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Helen M. Stockdale
Born 1/26/1923
Died 12/19/03
Helen M. Stockdale, age 80, of Jenera, died at 3:48 pm, December 19, 2003 at Birchaven. She was born January 26, 1923 to Grover and Alice (Ewing) Pummell in Columbus, OH. Helen married John Harvey Stockdale on May 3, 1947 and he died July 28, 2000. She is survived by her children John R. Stockdale and Mrs. Jack (Fran) Butler, both of Findlay, Mrs. Mike (Jan S.) Repine of Marion, Mrs. Norm (Candy) Duffman of Vanlue and Sue Armbrecht of Toledo; 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and her sister Rachel of Sebring, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Pummell and her sister Letheda Aldrich. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Rev. Michael Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, OH. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Monday, December 22 at the funeral home.

Patricia K. Thomas
Born 9/21/47
Died 12/16/03
Patricia K. Thomas, age 56, of Findlay, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at her residence. She was born on September 21, 1947 to Leonard R. and Grace (Baldridge) Caldwell in Wheelersburg, OH and they survive, Rural Arlington. She married David Thomas on October 5, 1968 and he survives. Patricia is survived by her children Teresa Case of Avon Park, FL, Duane of Findlay, Sarah Hutchison of Chattanooga, TN, Daniel of Rural Arlington; her brother Harley Caldwell of Wheelersburg; her sister Carolyn Russell of Rural Arlington and six grandchildren. Preceding her in death are two brothers Eugene and Arley Caldwell and her sister Darlene Clark. Mrs. Thomas was a homemaker, devoted Christian, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 35-year member of The Bible Methodist Church in Findlay where she was the General Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher and Custodian. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003 at Bible Methodist Church, Findlay with Pastor Chris Cravens officiating. Interment will be in Lee Cemetery, Amanda Twp. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to The Bible Methodist Church, Building Fund, 529 Stadium Drive, Findlay, OH 45840 or Bridge Home Health and Hospice 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 in her memory.

Esther M. Treece
Born 11/30/1914
Died 12/18/03
Esther Mae Reese Treece, 89, formerly of Findlay, but had lived in North Georgia for the past 28 years, died early Thursday, December 18, 2003 at Hutcheson Medical Center, Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia. She was born November 30, 1914 to Russell and Nellie (Herndon) Reese in Cygnet, OH. Esther married George W. Treece on June 15, 1935 in Findlay. She is survived by her daughters Carol Ann Lee, Ashland City, TN, Doris (Harold) Staley, Arcadia, FL, Patricia (Ronald) Longwith, Rossville, GA, and Ruby (Donald) Poling, Adrian, MI; her sister Marjorie (Russell) Essinger, Findlay and 14 grandchildren, Bill, Sue, Scott, Mike, Doug, David, Cherri, Kevin, Joe, Jeff, Angie, Amy, George and Andy; 21 great-grandchildren, Gabby, Sabrina, Jonathon, Jessica, Olivia, Samuel, Rachel, Ben, Bryson, Doren, Courtney, Joshua, Peyton, Brock, Gabby, August, Brandi, Christopher, Steven, Casi and Skylar; and several nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Juanita Jean Treece; son Thomas Lee; two brothers Ralph and Calvin Reese; five sisters, Helen Reese, Mary Grose, Bertha Pierce, Virginia Beach and Maxine Wilson; her son-in-law Larry Lee. Mrs. Treece was a homemaker, member of Fairview Baptist Church, the Homemakers Club of the church and volunteered at Hutcheson Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 22, 2003 at Arlington Cemetery with Rev. Lowell Reeder officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, December 21 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.

Mary L. Egbert
Born 8/18/1921
Died 2/6/04
Mary L. Egbert, 82, of rural Arlington, died at 12:15 p.m., February 6, 2004 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay. She was born on August 18, 1921 to Verne and Mae (VanWormer) Shafer in Biglick Twp., Hancock County. Mary married William D. Egbert on August 21, 1939 and he died February 16, 1990. She is survived by five sons Donald Egbert and his children Phillip Kutz, Laura Hutson, Jason and Jesse Egbert of Findlay; Fred D. (Lou Ann) Egbert of Wapakoneta, William H. (Arlene) Egbert of Arlington and their children Mark and April Egbert; Stephen W. (Jill) Egbert of Arlington and their children Timothy Egbert and Sara Fisher; Tom L. (Lana) Egbert of Mt. Blanchard and their children Kim Wagner, Danielle Freed, Aaron Odunkensenler and Zehra Jenkins; Daniel W. Egbert is deceased, but surviving is his son Scott Egbert; a daughter A. Colleen Woerner is also deceased, but is survived by her sons Robert and Randy Woerner, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and two nieces Debbie Woodruff and Shirley Ebersole. Mary was also preceded in death by two infant daughters Betty Ann and Rose Mary; two infant brothers and three infant sisters, three grandchildren, her sister Nancy Campbell and nephew Mike Campbell. Mrs. Egbert was a member of the Mt. Blanchard Church of The Nazarene where she was the former church treasurer, worked at Findlay Industries for 16 years and sold Avon for many, many years. Mary was a very kind, loving and nurturing person who knew no strangers and was compassionate to all. Her pet Sadie was constantly by her side and will miss her. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Reverend James Schrider officiating. Interment will be in Lee Cemetery, near Vanlue. Visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2004 and from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday February 9, 2004 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Ohio Valley Affiliate, PO Box 182039, Dept. 013, Columbus, OH 43218-2039 or Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, OH 45840 in her memory.

James F. Jordan
Born 8/22/40
Died 2/5/04
James F. Jordan, age 63, of Findlay, died at 11:50 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2004 at Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1940 to Richard and Naomi (Taylor) Jordan in Kenova, West Virginia and his mother survives in Circleville, OH. He married Pamela Smith on December 31, 1991 and she survives. Also surviving are his son Mark Jordan and daughter Shelly Lear, both of Findlay and his step-sons Jason L. Smith of Findlay and Jeremy Smith of North Baltimore; brothers David Jordan of Fayetteville, NC, Bill and Gene Jordan, both of Circleville, OH, Lewis Jordan of Kingston, OH and three granddaughters. Mr. Jordan was formerly employed at Findlay Ford Motor Company, Findlay. All services will be private. Arrangements handled by COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

Ruth G. Powell
Born 6/10/1923
Died 2/7/04
Ruth Geraldine Powell, 80, of Findlay, died Saturday morning February 7, 2004 at Taylor House in Findlay. She was born June 10, 1923 in Toledo to Bert E. & Mabel Alice (Carson) Trumpy. She married Harold Powell, Jr. March 22, 1944 and he died Sept. 10, 1992. Ruth is survived by three sons, Douglas L. (Bonnie) Powell of Tiffin, H. Thomas (Marilyn) Powell of Toledo, Michael L. Powell of North Ft. Myers, FL; two daughters, Nancy Smith of Findlay, Debra A. (Tom) Morgan of Carey; eighteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Don Trumpy of Findlay, Bill Trumpy of Texas and Bert Trumpy of Fostoria. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry E. Powell; a son-in-law, John Smith; a brother, Ed; and two sisters, June Trumpy & Betty Rader. Ruth was a homemaker and active in the Senior Citizens of Carey and Findlay. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Pastor Chris Cravens officiating. Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice.

Todd T. Rankin
Born 2/8/64
Died 2/4/04
Todd T. Rankin, of Mansfield and formerly of Findlay and Dunkirk died on Wednesday, February 4, 2204 in Mansfield. He was born on February 8, 1964 to Warren L. and Grace E. (Steinman) Rankin. He is survived by three brothers, Terry L., Tom R., and Tim L. all of Findlay, one sister, Mrs. Teresa (David) Stauffer of Arlington, three nieces and three nephews. He was a graduate of The Blanchard Valley Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2204 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held for two hours prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Madison Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Blanchard Valley School, 1700 East Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Elmer F. Crane
Born 8/27/1922
Died 6/3/2004
Elmer F. Crane, age 81, of 126 Huron Road, Findlay died at 4:47 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004 at Birchaven Retirement Village. He was born on August 27, 1922 to Glenn C. and Estelle C. (Otto) Crane. He married Helen L. Beemer on July 19, 1945 and she died on April 2, 2001. He is survived by one son, David A. (Lois) Crane of Findlay; and a daughter Peggy A. Shackelford of Van Buren; and 3 grandchildren. Mr. Crane had been employed by Burdett/AGA Gas for 29 years as a truck driver, dock worker and dispatcher. He was a member of the Hancock Handlebars, the YMCA, and the F.H.R.C. He served in the United States Marine Corp. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1-2:30pm at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, Ohio where funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday. Pastor William H. Reist will officiate and burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay. Memorials may be given to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Betty King
Born 6/7/1935
Died 6/6/2004
Betty King, age 68, of Oak Harbor and formerly of Findlay, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio. She was born on June 7, 1935 to William H. and Olive E. (Wilkins) Brocksieker in Gibsonburg, Ohio. She married Ralph E. King on March 14, 1955 in Angola, Indiana and he survives. Also surviving are: one daughter, Tonia S. (Larry) Wymer of Van Buren, Ohio; two grandsons, Timothy R. (Jackie) Wymer of Acworth, Georgia and Nickolas E. Wymer of Van Buren, Ohio; four great-grandchildren, Audrey, Devin, Elise and Seth, one sister, Judy (Larry) Durain of Van Buren; and one brother, William (Donna) Brocksieker of McComb. Mrs. King was preceded in death by one sister, JoAnn Honecker-Young and one brother, Bobby Brocksieker. She had worked at Findlay Industries for twenty years and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor. Aside from her deep love for her family and friends, she also took time out to appreciate the wonders of nature. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9789 W. Oak Harbor SE Rd. Oak Harbor, Ohio 43449 or to the American Cancer Society, 110 South Main St. Findlay, Ohio 45840. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Cheryl Ressel and Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Cemetery, East of Findlay. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Susan M. Doxsey
Born 10/25/1963
Died 10/6/2004
Susan Marie Doxsey, 40, of Findlay went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ at 8:41 a.m. on Wednesday; following a lengthy illness. She was born October 25, 1963 in Findlay to Robert E. Doxsey and Mary M. (Schmutte) Doxsey. She is survived by: two sisters, M. Christine Doxsey of Kansas City, Missouri; and Regina L. Doxsey of Stinson Beach, California; and two brothers, Robert E. Doxsey, Jr. of Findlay; and Michael L. Doxsey of LaRochelle, France. Susan’s maternal grandparents were the late Leonard B. and Margaret E. (Nelson) Schmutte and paternal grandparents were the late Joseph and Blance (Karrick) Doxsey. Other survivors include: her partner, Matthew Hill of Kansas City, Missouri; three nieces, Bethany (Granville) Dearwester of Cincinnati; Sara E. Doxsey of Findlay; and Sarah M. Doxsey of Kansas City, Missouri; and four nephews, Joshua Granville of North Carolina; Ryan, Todd and Jamie Doxsey of Findlay. Susan attended St. Michael School and Van Buren High School. She was a member of the class of 1982. She spent the bulk of her working career as a waitress. Susan was very artistic and loved being outdoors and close to nature. A memorial service will be held around Thanksgiving. The family would like to thank Kathy, Jeff and Rachel for their unconditional love and friendship; as well as all of the compassionate folks at The Heritage and with Hospice, especially, Marjorie; Noreen; Judi; and Leah. Thank you! Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840 or St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 422 Western Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Arrangements have been entrusted to COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.

Constance J. Hardesty
Born 1/31/1947
Died 10/4/2004
Constance (Connie) Joan Hardesty, 57, of 3003 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton, Ohio died at 10:43 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2004 at Manor Care at Woodridge, Fairfield, Ohio. She was born on January 31, 1947 in Findlay, Ohio to Kenneth and Ellen (Rees) Coppes. She married Glenn E. Hardesty, Jr. and he survives. Also surviving are: one daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Pilgrim; one son, Glenn Hardesty III; and one granddaughter, Sydney Grace Pilgrim all of Hamilton,Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Hardesty retired from Seaway Foodtown as a deli clerk. She served as a volunteer for T.W.I.G. Society in Marion County. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, October 9, 2004 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay, with Pastor Christopher D. Cravens officiating. Burial will be in Maple Gove Cemetery, Findlay. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242-8922.

Ernestine L. Olwick
Born 8/3/1918
Died 10/3/2004
Ernestine L. Olwick, 86 of Cygnet, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, October 3, 2004 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born on August 3, 1918 in Monclova, Ohio to K.C. and Theresa (Zedwick) Olwick. She graduated from Monclova High School and went on to study business at the University of Toledo. She worked as a secretary for many years, and retired in 1981 from France Stone Company. Ms. Olwick was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Altar-Rosary Society, North Baltimore. She was a volunteer for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She is survived by a sister Dorothy Weber of Van Buren; sister-in-law Doris Olwick of Toledo; nieces Linda (Robert) Reichenbach, Suzanne (Michael) Poole, Patricia (Dan) Naylor, Teresa (Jeff) Beamsley, Machelle (Robert) Smith, Connie (Gary) Ossman, and Christine (David) East; nephews Timothy (Jill) Weber and William McFarlan; many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore. Father Stephen Cairns Celebrant. Burial will be in New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where a Scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore, in her memory.

Robert D. Tracewell
Born 8/17/1926
Died 10/7/2004
Robert D. Tracewell, age 78, of 1628 Greenfield Dr. Findlay, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday at Birchaven Care Center. He was born August 17, 1926 in Tiffin, Ohio to Edward Roy and Lela Ann (Downey) Tracewell and they are deceased. He married Marjorie Way and they are divorced. He then married Anita Borkosky on July 4, 1965 and she died September 2, 1995. He then married Betty Kuch on May 8, 1996 and she survives. He worked for the United States Post Office where he was a city carrier for 24 years and had a rural route for nine years. Survivors include two step-sons: Gregory Kuch of Findlay and Dr. Christopher Kuch of Istanbul, Turkey. There are five daughters: Mrs. Billy (Sandra Marie) Seibert of Albany, New York, Mrs. James (Sharon) Harvey of Seiverville, Tennessee, Mrs. Douglas (Lois Jane) McCracken of Bloomdale, Ohio, Lori Renee Dupuis and partner M. Steven Miles of Marcellus, New York and Mrs. Scott (Bobbie Sue) Grenerth of Mt. Blanchard. One brother: William Tracewell of St. Mary's, Ohio and one sister, Christine Ross of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He has thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leona Ruhlan. He was the past President of the Findlay Garden Club, member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Findlay. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 West Sandusky St. Findlay. Pastor Gordon Dickson will officiate will burial at Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Calvary Baptist Church in his memory.

James D. Warren
Born 9/2/1935
Died 9/30/2004
James D."Jim" Warren, 69, of 5982 C.R. 248, Arcadia died at 1:30 p.m. near Arcadia. He was born on September 2, 1935 to the late Harry Don and N. Maxine (Wilcox) Warren . He married Marna J. Romick on December 19, 1954 and she survives near Arcadia. Also surviving are three children; James A. (Lou Anne) Warren of Alvada; Patricia A. (Al) Sanchez of Vanlue and Sandy A. (Arlene) Warren of Findlay; grandchildren: Nikki Alford, Cori (Jon) Siferd, Staci (Richard) Foor, Melanie, Eric and Chad Warren and Randi Bowser: one great-grand-child, Sydney Foor; and his sister Lelia F. Horton of rural Findlay. He was a 1953 graduate of Arcadia High School and Tri-State College of Engineering in 1956 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Jim was employed by Autolite Spark Plug from 1956-60, and Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. from 1960 until retirement in 1996 following 37 years with perfect attendance, he also farmed for nearly 50 years with a love and desire to improve the land. Jim was a faithful member of the Arcadia United Methodist Church where he lived out his faith and served as Sunday school teacher and communion usher. Jim will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Jim was a quiet philanthropist, supporting of the Washington Twp. Fire Dept., Arcadia band and sports activities, and many Masonic activities to name a few. Jim belonged to the Arcadia Lion's Club, Lion's Civic Association, Findlay Elks BPOE #75 and volunteer reader for the Arcadia Schools. Jim will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Jim's memberships also include: Findlay Masonic Lodge #227, Zenobia Shrine, Past President of Findlay Shrine Club and secretary for 15 years, former Director Findlay Zenobia Clowns, Honorary Member Zenobia's Legion of Honor, Tiffin Shrine Club, Fostoria Shrine Club; Tiffin Hornets, presently President of the Hancock County Scottish Rite, York Rite Bodies of Findlay, Ambassador to Tiffin Shrine Club (1998-2001), Royal Order of Jesters Court #21, Tall Seeders, and Valley of Toledo Scottish Rite. Funeral services will be held at Arcadia United Methodist Church on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Malcosky officiating. Burial will be in Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 2-8 p.m. Sunday at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, where a Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, also the casket will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.

Ruth Wildman
Born 11/20/1917
Died 10/2/2004
Ruth Wildman, age 87, a resident of the Arlington Good Samaritan Center and formerly of Dunkirk and Findlay died at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the center. She was born on November 20,1917 in Sistersville, West Virginia to William. C. and Caroline Giboney. She married Charles Wildman and they divorced. She had two children, Carol Douglas Draper who is deceased and Robert (Paulette) Wildman of Findlay, who survives. Ruth spent her life caring and providing for her family. She was employed by the Appleseed and Williamstown Restaurants and retired from St. Rita's Hospital Dietary Staff. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington Pastor Christopher Cravens officiating. Burial will be in Tyler County Cemetery in Middlebourne, WV. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church in her memory.