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Emily Scales Obituary

Emily Anne Scales

Emily Anne Scales, 41, of Findlay, passed peacefully Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. She was born June 30, 1981, in Cuxhaven, Germany, to Jan Michael and Deborah Ann (Majeski) Scales.

Emily was a graduate of Findlay High School, class of 1999. She was a member of the soccer team and played the cello in the orchestra. She then attended Owens Community College and The University of Findlay, with a focus on art and general studies. She worked for a short time as a Certified Nursing Assistant before working in manufacturing and food service industries. Emily was fun-loving and would always help others when she could. She enjoyed exploring nature, nurturing animals, and had a passion for art. She loved her family and friends very much.

Emily is survived by her mother; brother, Joshua Scales; aunts, Sharon (Buddy) Coil, Jennifer (Jerry) Herback, Reba (Michael) Mathias, and Marla Montgomery; uncles, Jerome Morris, Rick Pavlik, and Jodia (Eve) Scales; numerous cousins; special companion, Rickey Harvey; and feline friend, Black.

She was preceded in death by her father; brother, Jared Scales; grandparents, Edwin and Minnie Scales and Ted and Eleanor Majeski; aunts, Pam Morris and Carla Pavlik; and uncle, Charlie Montgomery.

Family will receive friends 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, 205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, with a memorial service at 2 p.m. Pastor Robert Tansill will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.coldrencrates.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Chopin Hall, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 125, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or Hope House, 1800 North Blanchard Street, Suite 106, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Aug. 24, 2022.

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Tawnya Miracle

August 16, 2022

My first real best friend from childhood and my early adult years. So many beautiful core memories were shared with you. I'm so sorry we weren't able to reconnect in person. I love you Em, until we meet again. My condolences and prayers are with you Deb, Josh and family.

bailey

August 15, 2022

a unreal feeling. such a good person

Vince

August 15, 2022

It was a treat to know Emily , and I know she's at peace !!

Andrew Miles

August 12, 2022

I remember Emily from highschool. She was always such a sweet and kind person. I always enjoyed running into her around town over the last 20 years. I am deeply sorry to hear of your family's loss.

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