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Nathaniel "Nate" R. Shellhouse

Nathaniel "Nate" R. Shellhouse

Jun 14, 2026

Nathaniel R. “Nate” Shellhouse, 38, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026.

On June 25, 1987, in Tiffin, Ohio, he was born to Ken and Lesa (Brandt) Shellhouse. He married Jessica Bryant and later divorced. His fiancé, Paige Hickman survives.

He is survived by his parents, Lesa (Don) Walter and Ken (Joyce) Shellhouse both of Fostoria. He shared three sons...

William "Bill" A. Steinmetz

William "Bill" A. Steinmetz

Jun 14, 2026

William “Bill” A. Steinmetz, 75, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at The Willows.

Bill was born in Tiffin, August 15, 1950, to Arthur A. and Margaret (Kirian) Steinmetz. He is survived by sisters, Patricia Hall and Joyce (Jack) Cascaden, both from Tiffin; and brother Jerry (Angie) Steinmetz of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in...

Sharon L. Nominee

Sharon L. Nominee

Jun 11, 2026

Sharon L. Nominee, 77, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.

On May 16, 1949, in Tiffin, she was born to Willard and Martha (Gary) McDole. She married Ralph N. Nominee May 27, 1967, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons, Rick (Deb) Nominee, Mark (Chris) Nominee, Adam...

Charlee May Hilvers

Charlee May Hilvers

Jun 5, 2026

Charlee May Hilvers

The soul that never got to live this life will never be forgotten. The soul that would have changed this world will never be felt but we know you are still here. Miss Charlee though many people will never get to meet you. You still have such an impact on everyone. I Love You my angel.

Gone but will...

Don Alvin Miller

Don Alvin Miller

Jun 1, 2026

Don Alvin Miller, 83, of Old Fort, passed away suddenly at ProMedica Hospital in Fremont, Ohio on June 1, 2026.  He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Smokey” and “Millie.”

Don was born on January 20, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ernest and Maxine (Albright) Miller. He was first married to Diane Mowery and later divorced. On August 31,...

Clair M. McCrory

Clair M. McCrory

May 30, 2026

Clair M. McCrory, 79, of Bloomville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center. Her last day on Earth was shared with family and friends visiting throughout the day. She sure did love visitors. She was born on March 15, 1947, in Findlay OH, to Charles Sr. and Imogene (Kromer) Laudenslager. 

Survivors include her son, Charles...

Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

May 30, 2026

Donald E. “Don” Johnson, 86, of McCutchenville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Westbrook Assisted Living, Upper Sandusky.

He was born on May 19, 1940, in Frostburg, MD, to Ralph and Luella (Crook) Johnson. On August 31, 1963, he married Ruth Hassinger and she preceded him in death on December 25, 2025.

Survivors include his son, Aaron (Crystal) Johnson of...

Constance "Connie" M. Mizen

Constance "Connie" M. Mizen

May 25, 2026

Constance M. “Connie” Mizen, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on June 05, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James and Margaret (Wagner) Baker. She married Thomas E. “Tom” Mizen.

Survivors include her husband Thomas Mizen of Tiffin; sons, Jim (Rebecca) Moffett of Liberty, IN and Jeffrey (Andrea) Moffett of Erie, PA;...

Marlene Quillen

Marlene Quillen

May 25, 2026

Marlene Katherine Quillen of rural Bloomville, Ohio, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday May 25th, 2026, at home, surrounded by family, after a long fought battle with cancer. Cancer did not win, Jesus did, as Marlene is finally healed, made whole, and in heaven.

Marlene was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on October 18th, 1955 to Clarence...

Leslie Ann Hunker

Leslie Ann Hunker

May 24, 2026

Leslie A. Hunker, 71, of Tiffin passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

She was born in Dearborn, MI on February 19, 1955 to the late Gerald (Donald) VanRenterghem and Marlene (Hudson) VanRenterghem. Leslie married Ronald G. Hunker on July 11, 1987.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald G. Hunker of Tiffin; five children and one step-son,...

Randall S. Bendure

Randall S. Bendure

May 21, 2026

Randall S. “Randy” Bendure, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

He was born on March 03, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio, to Robert James and Jacqueline (Wendell) Bendure. On January 08, 2005, he married Karol Hart in Las Vegas.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Karol Bendure of Tiffin; son, Ryan (Cathy) Bendure of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Raymond...

Glenn Alfred Malling

Glenn Alfred Malling

May 17, 2026

Glenn Alfred Malling, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on January 29, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Alfred and Ruth (Malloy) Malling. On November 30, 1974, he married Judith Cooney.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Malling of Tiffin; son, David (Dina Lloyd) Malling of Bedford, MA; and sister, Patricia (Steve...

Patricia "Pat" A. Dotson

Patricia "Pat" A. Dotson

May 15, 2026

Patricia Ann Dotson, 82, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, May 15, 2026, at home.

She was born to Willard and Martha (Gary) McDole on March 03, 1944, at home in New Riegel, Ohio. On July 21, 1960, she married William J. Dotson, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include her companion, Mark Cuson, of New London; one son, William Clinton (Melissa)...

Agatha "Gay" Hamilton

Agatha "Gay" Hamilton

May 15, 2026

Agatha “Gay” Hamilton, 87, of Republic, passed away, Friday, May 15, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on November 07, 1938, in Pleasant Run, Kentucky, to Mr. and Mrs. Webb. In August of 1958, she married Billy G. Hamilton. He preceded her in death in 2020.

Gay enjoyed plants, flowers, and was a stay-at-home mother and housewife. She was a...

Angela Royce

Angela Royce

May 15, 2026

Angela Royce, 76, passed away Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital.

Arrangements are pending with Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory.

Gloria Jean Hunter

Gloria Jean Hunter

May 10, 2026

Gloria Jean Hunter, 86, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Springfield Regional Medical Center.

She was born on January 25, 1940, in Newbern, Tennessee to the late Abraham and Catherine (Wright) Hunter. She married the late Charles H. Haskins and they later divorced.

Survivors include her sons, Charles Lamont (Brenna) Haskins, Malcolm (Maxine) Haskins and Gerald Haskins,...

Charles W. Hepler

Charles W. Hepler

May 10, 2026

Charles W. Hepler, Jr., 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on August 10, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Charles W. and Nina B. (Reiter) Hepler. On April 21, 1967, he married Jane A. Brill and she survives.

He is also survived by a brother, Keith E. Hepler of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

He...

Jonathon D. Daniel

Jonathon D. Daniel

May 10, 2026

Jonathon D. Daniel, 27, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, May 10, 2026, at his home.

He was born on June 12, 1998, to Gene and Vickie (Luhring) Daniel.

Jonathon is survived by his parents; paternal grandmother, Donna Daniel; brother, Nicholas Strojny, of Grove Port; sisters, Heather (Craig) Ronshausen, of Cambridge, Annette Daniel (Kevin Mizway), of Ypsilanti, MI, Jill (Matt) Leising, of...

Donald E. Arter, Jr.

Donald E. Arter, Jr.

May 6, 2026

Donald E. “Don” Arter, Jr., 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, May 06, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.

Don was born on March 7, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Donald and Martha (Snyder) Arter, Sr. He married LuAnn Huffman on October 6, 1973 in Monroe, MI.

Survivors include his daughter, Lora (Rick) Stombaugh of Republic; daughter-in-law, Machael Arter of Massillon; three...

Terry Heimrich

Terry Heimrich

May 5, 2026

Terry Heimrich, 73, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at St. Francis Nursing Home.

He was born on April 27, 1953, in Tiffin, Ohio to Franklin R. and Joyce (Tysinger) Heimrich.

Survivors include his brother, Charles Heimrich of Tiffin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Rose Adams.

Friends and family may visit from 10-11:00 A.M. on Monday,...

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