Dennis Cheney

Dennis Cheney Sr., 71, of Deshler, Ohio passed away on December 1, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1948 to the late Chester and Marguerite (Bolyard) Cheney. He married Dorothy Taylor on June 9, 1967 and she preceded him in death.



Dennis is survived by his sons: Dennis Cheney Jr (Teresa) and Daryl (Kimberly) Cheney; daughter Lora (Carl) Sager; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers Steve and Roger Cheney; and sister Judy Lianos. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy; grandchild Bryce Sager; great-grandchild Kase Zuhlsdorf; and brothers: Jim, Larry, Randy and Charles. 



Dennis enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors,...

Dorothy Cheney (Taylor)

Dorothy "Dotty" Marie Cheney, 48, Weston, died Jan. 23, 1999 at her residence. 



She was born March 29, 1950 in Bowling Green to Lawrence A. and Ellen May Woessner Taylor. On June 10, 1967, she married Dennis C. Cheney in Upper Sandusky, and he survives in Weston. 



Survivors also include two sons, Dennis Cheney Jr. and Daryl Ray Cheney, both of Bowling Green; a daughter, Lora Lea Zuhlsdorf of Weston; two brothers, Larry Taylor of Grand Rapids and Edward Taylor of Rudolph; and nine grandchildren. 



She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Taylor; and a sister, Carolyn Loofbourrow. 



Mrs. Che...

Art Claflin

Arthur Cary Claflin, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 23rd at his home. Art was born July 7, 1950 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Edward S. and Mona (Cretney) Claflin. A graduate of Wesleyan University and Yale Law School, Art joined the law firm of Bogle and Gates in 1975. He joined the law firm of Hall, Zanzig, Claflin, McEachern in 2000. He married the former Gretchen Anders, also of Bowling Green, and together they had two children, Rachel and Emily. 



Art had just returned from a trip to Scotland with his daughters when he passed away. His children were the loves of his life, and he was a devoted father. A true intellectual and gifted writer, Art's interest in current...

Phil Clinard

Phillip C. Clinard, age 75, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Lakes of Monclova.

He was born on December 2, 1949, in Champaign, Illinois, to the late Charles and Jean (Phillips) Clinard.

Phil built a successful career in banking, beginning at Mid Am Bank, which later underwent merger to become Sky Bank and then Huntington Bank. He concluded his professional journey after spending eight years with Bank of the West in San Francisco, California. Throughout his career, Phil was respected as a thoughtful leader and dedicated executive.

In his personal life, Phil enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hiking, bicycling, and golfing. He...

Joyce Crawford (Long)

MILTON CENTER -- Joyce A. Crawford, 31, of 10260 Sugar St., Milton Center, died about 3 a.m. Friday in Rainbow Babies' and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, after a life-long illness.

She was born Nov. 11, 1951, in Bowling Green to Daniel I. and Coral (McEwen) Long. Her mother Mrs Coral Oates survives in Fort Myers, Fla. She married Marvin B. Crawford on April 21, 1972, and he survives.

Also surviving are a brother, Daniel Long, Bowling Green, and two sisters, Mrs. Janice Reef, Toledo, Mrs. Virginia Cass, Naples, Fla.

Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Wood County Homemakers, the Bowling Green Homemakers and Xi Beta Rho sorority, Bowling Green.

Fu...

John Fegley

John Wilson Fegley was born July 26, 1950 in Toledo, OH. He was a former veteran from 1971-1974. He passed away December 15, 1983 in Lewiston, ME.

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John W. Fegley, 33, died Thursday (12-15-83) in Gloucester (ME).

He was born in Toledo, Ohio July 26, 1950, the son of Glenn Fegley of North Baltimore, Ohio and Jean Oberst of Cedar Crest, NM. He attended school in Ohio and moved to New Gloucester five years ago (1978). He was a self employed carpenter.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sheri McCreery Fegley of New Gloucester; a daughter, Laura J. Fegley of Toledo, OH; and a sister, Kim Oberst, addre...

Mike Finkenbiner

Finkenbiner, Michael, age 65 years, of Bowling Green, OH, passed away September 24, 2015. Loomis-Hanneman Funeral Home, Weston, OH.

Published in Toledo Blade on Sept. 26, 2015



Posted: Saturday, September 26, 2015 1:41 am

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Michael C. Finkenbiner, 65, of Bowling Green and formerly of Weston, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015.

Michael was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Eber and Kathryn (Koontz) Finkenbiner.

He married Diana Richmond on August 29, 1969 in the Good News Brethren Church in Bowling Green and she survives in Bowling Green.

Also surviving are his child...

Brian Freeburne

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Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, USA

Parents: Cecil Max Freeburne (1918 - 1974)



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Brian Craig Freeburne was born June 22, 1950 to Cecil Max and Edna Louise (Fleming) Freeburne. He died October 15, 1997 in Decatur, Iowa and is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Brenda Fruth (Bowen)

Brenda Sue Fruth, 72, of Fostoria, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care, Findlay.



Brenda was born July 25, 1950, in Moorehead, Kentucky, to the late Cecil and Stella (Barnett) Bowen. At a young age, Brenda and her family moved to Bowling Green, Ohio. She graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1968. She later attended Stautzenberger College where she earned an associate degree.



Brenda met Gary Fruth while cruising in Bowling Green. The two were married Feb. 1, 1969. Gary passed away Aug. 23, 2013.



Brenda worked for more than 22 years at Brinkman's Country Corner, Findlay, in their deli...

Jim Gantt

James Gantt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Oak Ridge Funeral Care - Haines City on Oct. 7, 2025.

James "Jim" R. Gantt, 75, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away on October 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Bellevue, OH, to James Marion and Maxine Florence (Weeston) Gantt. Jim moved to Florida in October 2014 from Westerville, OH. He dedicated 28 years of his life to law enforcement, where his leadership and compassion earned him the rank of Lie...