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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...
Daniel K. Way
Aug 18, 2026
Daniel K. Way, 72, of Tiffin, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 18, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Survivors include son, Aaron (Alex Martin) Way; stepdaughter, Kristie (Eric) Hall; brother, Bruce (Jacki) Way; sister, Melinda (Curtis) Webb; and special friend, Connie Way, whose unwavering care, patience, and presence went above and beyond during his final years.
He was...
Sharon Sue Jerman
Sep 14, 2026
Sharon Sue Jerman, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.
She was born on March 07, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Warren W. and Clara L. “Judy” (Myers) Smith. On March 27, 1971, she married Barry Jerman.
Survivors include her husband, Barry Jerman of Tiffin; daughter, Kara (Dustin) Kraus of Delaware; brother, Steve W. (Linda)...
Danielle Marie Larick
Sep 13, 2026
Danielle Marie Larick, 45, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, far too soon.
Danielle was born on May 23, 1981, in Sacramento, California, to Mike Larick and Nancy Dare. Born and raised in California, she also spent time throughout her life in Ohio before moving back in December 2025.
Danielle was truly one of a kind. She loved music, especially rock...
Donald L. Wingart
Sep 9, 2026
Donald L. “Don” Wingart, 89, of Bascom, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2026, at the Willows at Tiffin.
He was born on April 09, 1937, in Bascom, Ohio, to Elwood and Lula (Glick) Wingart. On September 13, 1958, he married Sara Kelbley.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Wingart of Bascom; Scott Wingart of Tiffin and Brett (Kim) Wingart of Powell; brother,...
Edward L. Lutz
Sep 5, 2026
Edward L. Lutz, 89, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday September 05, 2026, at The Willows of Tiffin.
On August 08, 1937, in Bloom Township, he was born to Cleo R. and Lena Z. (Homler) Lutz. He married Betty L. Conger on June 18, 1960, and she survives in Tiffin.
Other survivors include his two sons; Michael L. (Annette) Lutz of Findlay and...
Betty L. Sendelbach
Sep 2, 2026
Betty L. Sendelbach, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at the Elmwood at the Shawhan.
She was born on July 26, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Fred and Frieda (Fink) Scherer. On July 21, 1998, she married John E. Sendelbach and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2025.
Survivors include her brother, Herbert (Eileen) Scherer of...
Stephen E. Rodriguez
Aug 23, 2026
Stephen Eric “Steve” Rodriguez, 50, of Findlay, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was born on June 10, 1976, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Henry and Lupe (Vera) Rodriguez.
Survivors include his parents, Henry (Mary) Rodriguez of Bay Village and Lupe (John Ricci) Rodriguez of Tiffin; sons,...
Jeffrey Lynn Moss
Aug 22, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Moss, 54, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Jeff is survived by his parents, Richard and Eloise Poland; his significant other, Jamie Gibson; sons, Keegan (Mackenzie) Moss and Gerret (Emily) Moss; daughter, Kelsi Moss; bonus kids, Brittany (Pete) Gibson, Alexis (Sean) Russell and Chandler Herr; brothers, Richard (Kim) Moss and...
John F. De Ran IV
Aug 15, 2026
John Francis De Ran, IV passed away at the University of Michigan Health Trauma Burn Center in Ann Arbor, MI, on August 15th, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
John was born on July 3rd, 1961 to the late Jack and Patty De Ran. As an Air Force brat, he attended multiple schools throughout the world, making friends wherever...
Charles R. Szablewski
Aug 10, 2026
Charles Richard “Chuck” Szablewski, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.
He was born on April 22, 1952, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edmund C. and Dolores (Seifert) Szablewski. On May 28, 1977, he married Denise Barger.
Survivors include his wife, Denise Szablewski of Tiffin; son, Thomas Charles (Erin) Szablewski of Willard; daughters, Rita (Jason) Brown...
Donnie L. Jackson
Aug 9, 2026
Donnie Lee Jackson, 65, of Bloomville Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Judy Jackson, his niece Kisha Mathias, and his nephew Joshua Carver.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doris Jackson; his sister Vicki Carver; and his children John (Shannon) Elchert, Brian Elchert, Ginny Elchert, Misty...
Kevin J. Lynch
Aug 7, 2026
Kevin J. Lynch, 63, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, August 07, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita Hospital in Lima after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
On September 04, 1962, in Tiffin, he was born to James T. and Sharon S. (Kiesel) Lynch, and they survive in Old Fort.
Kevin is also survived by his four sons, Spencer Lynch of Dayton; Jacob...
Laura Lou Schubert
Aug 5, 2026
Laura Lou Schubert, 96, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 05, 2026. Lou has now been reunited with her loving husband, Harold.
She was born on June 14, 1930, in Melmore, Ohio, to George Irwin and Margaret Grace (Harper) Graham. On December 20, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, she married Harold L. Schubert.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane Schubert of...
Ronald L. Gregg
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald L. Gregg, 66, of Bloomville, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.
Ron was born on October 03, 1959, to the late Gary and Helen (Sprau) Gregg.
He is survived by his significant other of over 30 years, Tina Thomas; his sons, Brandon Gregg, Christopher John, Thomas Vance, Jacob Vance; sister, Lisa (Kevin) Ekleberry;...
Marion Eugene Smith
Jul 24, 2026
Marion Eugene Smith, 87, of Bradenton, Fl and Tiffin, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
On January 07, 1939 in Tiffin. Ohio, Marion was born to Arthur F. and Belva L. (Hughes) Smith. He married Mary Ann “Ann” (Klopp ), August 01, 1959.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Ann of Bradenton; 3...
Richard E. "Rick" Winkler
Jul 13, 2026
Richard Ernest “Rick” Winkler, 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
He was born on January 23, 1958, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard L. and Patricia (Ranker) Winkler.
Survivors include his daughters, Elizabeth (Miguel Garcia) Esparza and Brittany (Aguado) Garcia, both of Columbus; sisters, Shelly (Michael Remsberg) Winkler of Tiffin, Debra Smith of Bellevue and Sherie (David) Hoerig of...
George Lewis Sherwood, SR.
Jul 11, 2026
George Sherwood, 80, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, at Fireland Hospital in Sandusky.
George was born on March 05, 1946, to Leon and Martha (Lee) Sherwood in Findlay, Ohio.
A private graveside service, with Military Honors, was held at Fairmont Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent, and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.
Suzanne M. Belknap
Jul 9, 2026
Suzanne M. Belknap, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, July 09, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.
She was born on June 27, 1946, in Jackson, MI, to William E. and Evelyn (Summerill) Geishart. On August 05, 1967, she married Carleton “Carl” Belknap, Jr.
Survivors include here husband, Carleton Belknap, Jr. of Tiffin; sons, Carl D. (Kris) Belknap of Archbold and Daniel...
Todd M. Zoeller
Jul 7, 2026
Todd M. Zoeller, 58, of New Riegel, passed away on Tuesday, July 07, 2026 after a brief illness at Bridge Hospice in Findlay.
He was born on November 09, 1967, Edwards Air Force Base, CA, to John and Sandra J. (Metzger) Zoeller. On November 28, 1992, he married Wendy Wise and they later divorced.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra J....
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