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Josephine "Jo" Patuto

Josephine "Jo" Patuto

Nov 1, 2026

Josephine Patuto, 89, of Tiffin, passed on All Saints Day, 2026 at The Courtyard at Tiffin.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 07, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Rader officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit...

Timothy "Tim" E. Blott

Timothy "Tim" E. Blott

Oct 31, 2026

Timothy Edmund Blott, Sr., of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, surrounded by his family at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center.

He was born on July 09, 1951, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edmund Ernest and Clara Mae (Webb) Blott. In 2014, he married Tina Havens.

He is survived by his sons, Edmund (Wendy) Blott and Tim (Dena) Blott, both of...

Paula S. Nartker

Paula S. Nartker

Oct 30, 2026

“In loving memory of Paula Sue Nartker, who passed away on October 30, 2026, we celebrate the life of a woman whose devotion was to faith and family. Born on August 17, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, Paula was the cherished daughter of Paul and Susan Nartker (Nienberg).

Paula's unwavering faith was evident in her commitment to her spiritual journey. She pursued...

Thomas E. "Tom" Helms

Thomas E. "Tom" Helms

Oct 28, 2026

Thomas E. “Tom” Helms, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on October 28, 2026 at the VA Ann Arbor Health Care.

He was born on August 24, 1945, in Hutchenson, Kansas, to Forrest and Joyce (Hovis) Helms. On August 20, 1977, he married Patricia Thomas and they later divorced.

Survivors include his ex-wife, Patricia Thomas of Tiffin; sons, Raymond Helms and Thomas P....

John R. Smith, Jr

John R. Smith, Jr

Oct 27, 2026

John R. Smith, Jr, 58, of Tiffin, passed away on October 27, 2026 at his home.

He was born on October 23, 1968, in Tiffin, Ohio, to John R., Sr. and Bonnie K. (Messersmith) Smith.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnie K. Smith of Tiffin; son, Garrett Smith of Carey; daughters, Kayla Smith of Ashland, KY and Mariah Cline of Tiffin;...

Thomas J. Kapelka

Thomas J. Kapelka

Oct 26, 2026

Thomas J. "Tom" "Tank" Kapelka, 60, of Tiffin, passed away October 26, 2026 after a 3year battle with cancer.He was born on September 30, 1966, in Berea, Ohio, to Carl J. and Ellen M. (Thomas)Kapelka. On October 23, 2026, he married Joanne M. Perkins.Survivors include his father, Carl J. Kapelka; loving and devoted wife, Joanne M.Kapelka; son, Aaron (Eva) Kapelka...

Richard W. "Dick" Hoffman

Richard W. "Dick" Hoffman

Oct 26, 2026

Richard W. “Dick” Hoffman, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 at his home.

He was born on May 23, 1956, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul W. and Martha Jane (Enders) Hoffman.

He is survived by his son, John (Melissa) Hoffman of Tiffin; daughter, Kristy (Keith) Hronek of Tiffin; brothers, Michael A. (Judy) Hoffman of Tiffin and Kenneth C....

Dennis Baker

Dennis Baker

Oct 25, 2026

Dennis H. “Denny” Baker, 78, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, at Elmwood at the Shawhan, in Tiffin.

He was born on May 04, 1948, in Kenton, to Herbert and Georgianne (Bristol) Baker. He married Diane Fraley on February 18, 1978.

Denny is survived by his wife Diane Baker; son, Zac (Wendi) Baker, of Old Fort; brothers, Steve, Dave,...

Connie Jo Kretsinger

Connie Jo Kretsinger

Oct 22, 2026

Connie Jo Kretsinger, 77, of Melmore, passed away on October 22, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on May 08, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lawrence and Madeline (Railing) Hushour. On April 03, 1971, she married Darl Kretsinger and he preceded her in death on June 01, 2024.

Survivors include her son, Donald Kretsinger of Melmore; daughter, Connie Murphy of...

Keith A. Sholl

Keith A. Sholl

Oct 22, 2026

Keith Sholl, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at home.

He was born on June 30, 1956, in Tiffin to Donald and Violet (Mellott) Sholl. On May 20, 1978, he married Theresa Gosche.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Sholl of Tiffin; daughter, Kelly (Brian) Kramer, of Tiffin; brother, Rick Sholl of Tiffin; grandchildren, Shyann, Alyssa, Arrin, and Roman;...

Chester W. "Chet" Miller

Chester W. "Chet" Miller

Oct 20, 2026

Chester W. “Chet” Miller, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

He was born on September 11, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio to Daryl and Pauline (Chester) Miller. On April 04, 1959, he married Judith A. Leach.

He is survived by his son, Keith W. Miller of Toledo; daughter, Julie (Chad) Boner of Bloomville;...

George H. Dosh, Jr.

George H. Dosh, Jr.

Oct 20, 2026

George H. Dosh, Jr., 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at his home.

He was born on October 05, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio to George H. and Mary C. (Werling) Dosh.

Survivors include his daughter, Nicole (Ray) Caraway of Fremont; brother, John (Scarlet) Dosh of Findlay; sisters, Deborah McDonald, Diane (James) Clark and Linda (Jeffrey) Potteiger, all of...

Paul A. "Andy" Dayton

Paul A. "Andy" Dayton

Oct 14, 2026

Paul “Andy” Dayton, 68, of Tiffin, Ohio, was born in 1957 and passed away on October 14, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on November 12, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Raymond E. and Terry (Strausser) Dayton. On July 08, 2001, he married Diane Noller.

Andy proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service,...

Robert Samuel "Sam" Bowman

Robert Samuel "Sam" Bowman

Oct 9, 2026

Robert Samuel "Sam" Bowman, 70, of Tiffin, passed away suddenly at home on October 9, 2026.

Sam was a man of undeniable charisma and strength who cared deeply for his friends and family. He worked too hard and worked even harder if it was for the good of a friend or family member in need. He had the capacity for both...

Kayden Alan Mills

Kayden Alan Mills

Oct 6, 2026

Kayden Alan Mills, was born and passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He is survived by his parents, Brent and Autumn Mills; brother, Korbin Mills; and uncle, James Mills.

A private service was held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.

Vincent M. Kirchner

Vincent M. Kirchner

Oct 2, 2026

Vincent “Vince” M. Kirchner, 69, of Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, October 02, 2026, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On February 14, 1957, in Tiffin, OH he was born to James U. and Thelma (Wyrich) Kirchner. He married Cynthia A. Werling on September 01, 1979, and she survives.

Other survivors include his three sons, Micah (Lauren) Kirchner of...

Jean E. Stein

Jean E. Stein

Oct 1, 2026

Jean E. Stein, 96, of Fremont and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, October 01, 2026 at Elmwood of Fremont.

She was born on November 29, 1929, in Holland, Ohio, to William A. and Fern H. (Falls) Whitman. On September 10, 1949, she married Paul N. “Bud” Stein and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2009.

Survivors include her...

Dick Huffmon

Dick Huffmon

Oct 1, 2026

James Richard “Dick” Huffmon, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, October 01, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born on September 18, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Louis R. and Clara Marie (Tierney) Huffmon. On September 18, 1965, he married Ruth Scholl.

Survivors include his sons, James L. (Vicki) Huffmon and Steven C. Huffmon, both of Tiffin; daughter, Kathleen...

Frederick C. McDole

Frederick C. McDole

Sep 30, 2026

Frederick C. McDole, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on June 22, 1939, in Findlay, Ohio, to Willard and Martha (Gary) McDole. On September 29, 1962, he married Shirley Sines and she preceded him in death on October 28, 2018.

Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly (John) Chowning of Cookeville, TN and...

Raymond "Ray" A. Saalman

Raymond "Ray" A. Saalman

Sep 27, 2026

Raymond “Ray” A. Saalman, 92, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

Ray was born in Perry County, Indiana on October 03, 1933, to Estel A., and Edna J. (Holman) Saalman. On October 24, 1953, he married Dorothy Kummerer at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Bascom, Ohio. She preceded him in death on October...

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