Paul "Butch" L. Tiell, Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Butch was born Paul Leo Tiell, Jr. in Tiffin, on June 28, 1952, to Rita Rose (Kuhn) and Paul L. Tiell, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. On May 19, 1978, he married Linda Sue Wilch, and she survives. Together they had three sons; Jonathan (Tami), Kevin (Melissa) and Stephen, who died July 1, 2011.
He graduated from New...
Patricia Jean Lange
Mar 16, 2026
Patricia "Pat" J. Lange, 64, Tiffin, Ohio.
Pat Lange lost her hard-fought battle with brain cancer on Monday, March 16th at 2:40am. She leaves behind three brothers, Joseph Lange of Tiffin, Douglas Lange of Tiffin, and Dennis Lange of Florida; a grandson, Zachary Smith of Cincinnati, a large extended family, and countless friends who will miss her so very much.
She was...
James Troy Ferguson
Mar 16, 2026
James Troy Ferguson, 57, of Fremont and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont.
He was born on September 24, 1968, in Tiffin, Ohio to James E. and Cecilia (Davis) Ferguson.
He is survived by his sister, Monica (Shannon) Bragg of Navarre, Ohio and nephew, T.J. Bragg.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Rosemarie J. Ludwig
Mar 13, 2026
Rosemarie Johanna Ludwig, 90, of Sycamore, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born on May 27, 1935, in Bavaria, Germany. In 1954, she married George Ludwig and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons, Thomas (Nancy) Ludwig of Tiffin, Richard (Annette) Ludwig of Sycamore and Josef Ludwig of Upper Sandusky; daughters, Anita Ludwig of Sycamore,...
Lois Ann Bihn
Mar 12, 2026
Lois A. Bihn, 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at The Willows At Tiffin.
She was born on December 05, 1939, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Louis and Marjorie (Elchert) Herbert. On April 20, 1968, she married David Bihn and he preceded her in death on November 15, 2022.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony David (Heather) Bihn...
Randolph A. Martin
Mar 1, 2026
Randolph A. “Randy” Martin, 69, of Tiffin passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, at his home.
Randy was born July 08, 1956, to Raymond A. and Twila Dawn (Nusbaum) John.
He is survived by his son, Jacob Martin and daughter, Faith Ramirez, both of Oregon; brother, Ronald (Beverly) Martin of Columbus; sisters, Glea (Myron) Herr, of Attica, Bette (Demetrius) Thomas of...
Diane J. Borer
Feb 27, 2026
Diane J. Borer, 79, of New Riegel, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin.
Diane was born on June 16, 1946, to George H. and Louise C. (Hohman) Borer. She was a member of All Saints Parish in New Riegel and a 1964 graduate of New Riegel High School.
She worked many roles at Paul’s Market, which...
Diana L. Breidenbach
Feb 25, 2026
Diana Lynn (Bodart) Breidenbach, 73, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
Born April 27, 1952, in Fostoria, she was the daughter of the late James and Bernice (Shaull) Bodart. On November 6, 1971, she was united in marriage to...
Christopher Miller
Feb 23, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Lee Miller, 50, of Tiffin passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 23, 2026, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a void in our hearts. Chris never met a stranger he didn’t like nor a party he couldn’t turn up.
Chris liked to live his life to the fullest. He was a...
Susan Emeline Payne
Feb 18, 2026
Susan “Susie” Emeline Zeis Payne, 84, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Elmwood at The Shawhan Assisted Living, with her son John at her side.
Born on August 30, 1941, in Port Clinton, Ohio, she was the youngest daughter of the late Frederick and Imogen Zeis. She graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1959...
Delbert R. Smith, Sr.
Feb 3, 2026
Delbert R. Smith, Sr., 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.
He was born on August 27, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio to Eugene and Patricia (Ferree) Smith. Delbert and Janice D. Chinell were spiritually married for over 30 years.
Survivors include his son, Delbert R. (Dianne) Smith, Jr. of McComb; daughters, Owanna (Israel) Ortiz, Donnell...
Jon M. Blum
Feb 3, 2026
Jon M. Blum, 85, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday morning, February 03, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
He was born on November 14, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard O. and Dorothy A. (Greene) Blum. On June 22, 1963, in St. Mary Catholic Church, he married Barbara Kasza of Tiffin.
Survivors include his...
Ted Reed
Feb 3, 2026
Ted Allen Reed, age 61, passed away on February 03, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1965 in Willard, Ohio, and was raised in Tiffin, Ohio, where he attended Columbian High School.
Ted later made his home in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He worked in the home services industry and was...
Mary L. (Kirian) Ruggiero
Jan 29, 2026
Mary L. Ruggiero, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026 at The Courtyard At Tiffin.
She was born on October 29, 1946, in Tiffin, Ohio to Daniel and Elizabeth (Strausbaugh) Kirian. On November 04, 1967, she married Frank J. Ruggiero and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2018.
Survivors...
Ryan A. Balliett
Jan 29, 2026
Ryan A. Balliett, 30, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 after a 2 year battle with Leukemia.
He was born on August 22, 1995, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Gerald and Kathie (Biller) Balliett.
He is survived by his parents, Gerald and Kathie Balliett of Tiffin; brothers, Ted Balliett of Mobile, AL and...
Windell W. (Perry) Lawson
Jan 27, 2026
Windell W. "Windy" Lawson, 81, of Tiffin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday evening, January 27, 2026 at her home.
Windy was born on June 08, 1944 in Pulaski, Kentucky to the late Ira Shelby Perry and Edna Walker Perry. She married the love of her life, George Lawson on June 30, 1962.
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Joyce Ann (Holbrook) Mcgee
Jan 21, 2026
Joyce McGee, 75, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.
She was born on October 17, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky to Henry and Esta M. (Thomas) Holbrook. On February 11, 1995, she married John M. McGee and he preceded her in death on April 06, 2021.
Survivors include her...
Frank T. (Iii) Dore
Jan 19, 2026
Frank T. Dore, III, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital.
He was born on April 10, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Frank T. (Jr.) and Ruth S. (Sacksteder) Dore. On November 18, 1972, he married Nancy J. Lautermilch .
Survivors include his wife, Nancy J. Dore...
Evelyn "Evie" M. (Hottenstein) Houck
Jan 18, 2026
Evelyn Marie "Evie" Houck, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at Saint Francis Home.
Evie was born April 11, 1940, in Tiffin to Russell H. and Marion V. (Woodruff) Hottenstein. She married John W. "Jack" Houck on January 24, 1959.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Walter Hottenstein;...
Michael Dale Puffenberger
Jan 17, 2026
Michael Dale Puffenberger, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
He was born on October 02, 1955, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Burton Dale and Eleanor Edith (VanGlider) Puffenberger. He married Cleo "Cissy" Reiter and she preceded him in death in 2016.
Survivors include his stepchildren, Brad Kirian and...
