Shannon Ziss Obituary

Shannon Renee Ziss

Shannon Renee Ziss, 41, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

She was born June 19, 1984, in Findlay, Ohio.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Duane and Beth Ziss; her uncle, David VanAtta; aunts, Darlene (Doug) Perkins and Debra Chamberlin; cousins, Allison Perkins, Alissa Perkins and Stephanie Glaudel; and fur babies, Daisy and Bear.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Murvin and Mary Van Atta, and Merlin and Loraina Ziss; and her uncle, David Ziss.

She was a 2002 graduate of Findlay High School and earned an associate of arts degree from Owens Community College.

On November 6, 2010, she married Christopher Gorman and they later divorced.

She had worked as a bookkeeper, customer service professional, and income tax agent. She also helped with the family business, Ziss Custom Glass.

Shannon was very creative. She especially enjoyed photography and liked to experiment with different photographic techniques. Some of her favorite things to photograph were snowflakes, flowers, and animals. She was able to capture amazing detail in her pictures. She also enjoyed jewelry making, drawing, painting, reading, and learning foreign languages.

She was a member of the Findlay Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved to share her Bible-based hope for a better future with others. (Revelation 21:4)

A memorial will begin at 2 p.m. at the Findlay Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9935 State Route 12 West, Findlay, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Visitation will start at 1 p.m. Mike Gearhart will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to World Wide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses. www.https://donate.jw.org/en/US

Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, is assisting family with arrangements.