A woman who did a lot of good for Findlay and Hancock County has passed away.

Virginia “Ginny” Clymer was 93 years old.

Virginia graduated from Findlay High School in 1951 and was very dedicated to her community.

Among her many accomplishments, Ginny was the first woman to serve as a Hancock County Commissioner, according to her obituary from Coldren-Crates Funeral Home that you can read below.

Virginia “Ginny” Clymer, 93, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born on July 18, 1932, in Hancock County to the late Harold W. and Bessie (Shafer) Charles. She married Richard D. Clymer on May 25, 1952, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2011.

Ginny is survived by her son, Joe (Michelle) Clymer of Gilboa, OH; daughters, Linda (Peter) Simons of Mims, FL, and Debra (David) Londeck of Clarkston, MI; grandchildren, Christopher, Crystal, Larry, Steven, Jonathan, Alexandra, Maxwell, Charles, and Trisha; and several great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Clymer; her sister, Elsie Preston; and a step-grandchild, Jeremy Shaul.

A 1951 graduate of Findlay High School, Ginny was an accomplished professional. She worked for six years at Marathon Oil Company, 16 years at RCA, and 16 years with National Lime & Stone as the Assistant Director of Purchasing. Ginny served her community as a member of Findlay City Council for 5½ years, including a term as President. She went on to serve as Hancock County Commissioner for 12 years, becoming the first woman ever elected to this position. Ginny played a vital role in raising funds in 1962 for the rebuilding of the YMCA after a devastating fire.

Ginny was dedicated to her community, serving on numerous boards, committees, and associations over the years. She received many awards for her service and was admired for her selflessness. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, working with stained glass, and, most of all, spending time with her beloved grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 3, Findlay.