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Findlay, Ohio

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Feb. 18, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Lorease Wolfe Obituary

Lorease Wolfe

Lorease Wolfe, 90, of Findlay, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born July 3, 1935, in Dickson, Tennessee, to the late Clyde and Susie (Sylvis) Tipton. She married James Fraley, and they divorced. Lorease then married Charles Wolfe, May 24, 1986, and he preceded her in death May 2, 2021.

She is survived by her sons, Randy and Chris Fraley, both of Findlay; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wolfe was preceded in death by her son, Michael Fraley; and sisters, Betty Yates and Lois (Claude) Massey.

Lorease was a very religious person and a longtime member of the Pentecostal Church . She worked various jobs over the years, including RCA, Kohl's and was also a nurse's aide. Lorease loved jogging, and was jogging seven miles per day until the age of 70. She also enjoyed playing guitar and was very close to her twin sister, Lois, often walking at the mall together after she finished jogging.

Funeral service for Lorease will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Knollcrest Cemetery Chapel, with Pastor Travis Johnson officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.

Online condolences can be expressed to family by visiting coldrencrates.com.

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

Published by The Courier on Feb. 17, 2026.

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