All Obituaries

Dianna Tyree, 65, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Avita Hospital, Galion. She was born on August 12, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Carl and Phyllis (Church) Bowman.  On July 25, 1975, she married William Tyree and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2000. Survivors include her four sons, Chad Tyree, Tyler Tyree, Jamie Tyree and Scott Tyree all of Tiffin; two brothers, Joseph (Pamela) Bowman of Livingston, TN and Gary (Brenda) Misner-Magers of Tiffin; nephew,...

Larry L. Shaferly, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Elmwood at the Shawhan. He was born on May 24, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio to Wayne G. and Mary Jane (Slack) Shaferly.  On October 25, 1958, he married Marilyn K. Swope. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Shaferly of Tiffin; sons, Daniel (Donna) Shaferly of Tiffin and Jeff (Dawn) Shaferly of Toledo; daughters, Teresa (Paul) Jones of Tiffin and Debora (Jeff) Hammer of Fostoria; sisters, Shirley (Allan)...

Garrison D. “Garry” Rennels, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at The James Cancer Center, Columbus. He was born on December 6, 1952, to Donald D. and Janet (Osgood) Rennels.  On August 4, 1974, he married Margot “Melissa” Heiser. Survivors include his mother, Janet Rennels of Tiffin; wife, Melissa Rennels of Tiffin; son, Will L.G. Rennels of Tiffin; daughters, Lydia L. Rennels of Columbus and Emma C. (Matthew) Wellbaum of Piqua;...

Corey D. Welly, 39, of Tiffin and Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born on December 24, 1979, in Tiffin, Ohio to David and Korena “Kay” R. (Tyree) Welly.  He married Andrea Gies on July 7, 2001, they later divorced, but remained friends.  He is survived by his parents, David (Vickie) Welly of (Tiffin) and Korena “Kay” Wise of Tiffin; grandparents, Rufus Tyree of Tiffin and Tom & Donna Wise of Tiffin; children, twins, Zachary and...

David C. Otte, 63, of Fostoria, passed away Saturday evening, October 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. On February 12, 1956 in Toledo, OH, he was born to Carl E. and Barbara (Szymanski) Otte.  He married Linda A. Clouse on August 14, 1982 and she survives in Fostoria. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Otte of Fostoria; daughter, Krissy (Nikhom) Phounsavath of Fostoria; sons, Devin (Stephanie Grooms) Otte of Fostoria; Kurt (Mandie Clymer) Otte of Tiffin; Josh (Emily...

Alma L. Haaser, 101, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1918, in Adrian, Ohio, to George and Helen (Messner) Lawhead.  On September 4, 1937, she married Franklin J. Haaser and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1994. Survivors include her son, Thomas F. (Karen) Haaser of Bryan; daughter, Carol (Herbert) Love of Tiffin; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; and many nieces and...

Ruth A. Huffmon, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1938, in Tiffin, To Charles, Sr. and Helen (Wagner) Scholl.  On September 18, 1965, she married James “Dick” Huffmon. Survivors include her husband, James Huffmon of Tiffin; sons, James L. (Vicki) Huffmon and Steven C. Huffmon, both of Tiffin; daughter, Kathleen Huffmon of Tiffin; sisters, Mary (Fred) Smith of Tiffin and...

Malinda D. Welter, 49, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1969, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Douglas and Patty (Pletcher) Brown.  On March 2, 1996, she married Michael A. “Crete” Welter.  She is survived by her father, Douglas (Bev) Brown of Republic; mother, Patty (Mike) Boes of McCutchenville; husband, Michael Welter of Tiffin; son, Jace Welter of Tiffin; daughter, Olivia (Kevin) Kozel of Upper Sandusky; brothers, Mark (Jennifer)...

Earl L. “Louie” Bowman, 87, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 14, 2019, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care. He was born on July 9, 1932, in Tiffin, to Earl and Marjorie (Schultis) Bowman. Survivors include his sons, Michael (Jean) Bowman of Fremont and Larry (Ann) Bowman of Green Springs; daughters, Barb (Matt) Craun of FL.; Connie (Scott Keckler) Bowman of Fremont; Margie Thomas of Fremont; Jenny (Steve Abbott) Childress of Fostoria; and Kathy Meyers of...

Erma Jean Shellhammer, 73, of New Riegel, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. She was born on October 27, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ralph, Sr. and Josephine A. (Elchert) Theis.  On June 12, 1976, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, she married Charles Shellhammer. Survivors include her husband, Charles Shellhammer of New Riegel; son, Ronnie Shellhammer of New Riegel; daughters, Jody (Brett) Logan of Tiffin and Angela Shellhammer of...