Obituary:
MOUNT BLANCHARD � Gary L. Benjamin, age 77, of Mt. Blanchard, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born July 28, 1937 in Forest to the late Cletus G. �Dave� & Juanita V. (Carpenter) Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin married Barbara A. Hinebaugh on April 27, 1958 and she survives in Mt. Blanchard.
He is also survived by their children, Cathy (Jim) Wortman of Forest, Keith (Cheryl) Benjamin of Van Buren, Angela (Steve) Thrall of Findlay, Brian (Dawn) Benjamin of Findlay; grandchildren, Craig Wortman, Tiffany Miller, Amie Noel, Sarah Benjamin, Breanne & Lauren Thrall; great-grandchildren, Emalee & Natalie Noel, Levi & Piper Miller, Gretchen & Clark Wortman; and a sister, Jeannette (Dwayne) Withrow of Mt. Blanchard.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Elberta DeLong.
He was a life long member and deacon of Church of God-Toledo. Mr. Benjamin first worked for UAP in Forest and Kuss Filtration Inc. in Findlay. He patented a solar heating unit. In 1983 he and his wife started Bena Inc. of Van Buren, and the business is still operated by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2015 at CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home, with Dan Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Hueston Cemetery, Forest.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2015 at CLARK SHIELDS Funeral Home.
Visit www.Shieldsfh.com to send a condolence, share a memory, or view the life tribute video.
Memorial donations may be made to the Church of God-Toledo, or to the charity of the donor�s choice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson Forest, OH 43351.
- The Findlay Courier, July 24th, 2015

Barbara with her husband Gary Benjamin.

 

Burial monument, St. Michael Cemetery, Findlay, OH

Obituary:
Gloria M. Marshall Leddy went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at Primrose Assisted Living, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Aug. 10, 1929, to Clair and Emma Marshall, and they preceded her in death. On Feb. 18, 1950, she married Thomas J. Leddy. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Gloria is survived by five children: Karen Wortman Isch, Susan (Dennis) Olmstead, Thomas K. (Sue) Leddy, Bryan J. (Mugsy) Leddy, and Christine Treece; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Gloria is also survived by siblings: Lynn (Avonelle) Marshall, Orville (Mary Lou) Marshall, Bill (Donna) Marshall, Keith Marshall and Shirley (Jack) Thurstin, and sister-in-law, Joan Marshall.
Brothers Marlin Marshall and Neil Marshall, and sister, Donna Tyler are deceased.
Gloria and her husband moved to Findlay in 1962. They later opened Jeans Plus and House of Fine Furniture. While Tom was managing the local Britt's Department Store, Gloria enjoyed her role as homemaker and raising their five children. Gloria was an active member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, where she spent many years serving on retreats, RCIA, Eucharistic ministry, and many other volunteer activities.
She was compassionate about her family, well known for her compassionate heart for others and her incredible gift of hospitality. Family and friends were always welcomed with her gift of cooking homemade meals and incredible baked goods.
Visitation will be from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, East, with the Rev. Msgr. Michael Hohenbrink as celebrant.
Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Findlay.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Parish and/or to the Findlay City Mission. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
- The Nashua Telegraph, February 4, 2012

Burial monument, St. Michael Cemetery, Findlay, OH

Documents:
Death Record, State of Ohio
1900 US Census, Marion, Marion County, OH

Burial headstone, St Marys Catholic Cemetery, Marion, OH

Documents:
1900 US Census, Marion, Marion County, OH
Death Record, State of Ohio

Burial headstone, St Marys Catholic Cemetery, Marion, OH

 

Documents:
Birth record, Putnam County, OH

Burial Monument, St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Leipsic, OH
Military Service Plaque, St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Leipsic, OH

Burial headstone, St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Leipsic, OH

Burial monument, Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, OH

Documents:
Birth record, Putnam County, OH
Death record, State of Ohio

Burial monument, Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, OH

 

John with his wife Patti Place-Hall.