James "Jim" Archie Somers
May 1, 2026
James “Jim” Archie Somers, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center.
He was born on November 02, 1934, in Republic, Ohio, to Franklin and Freida (Foley) Somers. On February 11, 1956, he married Barbara Lutz and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by his sons, Steven (Lisa) Somers, Michael (Martha) Somers and Kevin...
Jacqueline A. SanGregory
May 1, 2026
Jacqueline A. “Jackie” SanGregory, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2026 at Elmwood at The Shawhan.
She was born on May 22, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio to Francis and Gwendolen (Tracy) Rex. On April 27, 1957, she married Anthony C. “Tony” SanGregory at St. Joseph Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2024.
Survivors include...
Alice R. Brickner
Apr 29, 2026
Alice R. Brickner, 98, of Weidman, MI and formerly of Bascom, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
She was born on April 26, 1928 in Fostoria, Ohio, to Robert J. and Wilda R. (Criswell) Hottenstein. On August 11, 1951 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, she married Norman Brickner and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2022.
She is...
Barbara Correll
Apr 27, 2026
Barbara Correll, 75, of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2026, at St. Francis Home.
On March 15, 1951, in Tiffin, she was born to Paul and Norma (Perrine) Davis.
She is survived by two daughters; Jenny Jeffrey of Tiffin and Cathy Miller of Fostoria; grandchildren, Nate and Chloe Correll; Kora Scott; Gary, Alex, and Jacob Jeffrey; Blake and Devon Miller;...
Lois Lynn Phillips
Apr 24, 2026
Lois Lynn Phillips, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2026. “Loie” Phillips, Greenfield, Ohio, graduated in 1966, from Mohawk Schools.
Lois worked in many different careers, but her final and most cherished place of work was Secretary of the Tiffin Elks Lodge. She not only worked there for 10 plus years but attended the Lodge with her husband Terry. The...
Judy Oder
Apr 24, 2026
Judy (Hurst) Oder, 90, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 24th at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. Judy was born January 5, 1936, in Marietta, Ohio, the daughter of Emmett and Winifred Hurst. She was a resident of Tiffin most of her life. She resided in Florida for 13 years and upon her retirement there, returned to Ohio and...
Arabella May Kirian
Apr 23, 2026
Arabella May Kirian passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. Vincent in Toledo.
She is survived by her parents, Gavin Kirian and Delaney Powers; paternal grandma Jessica (Joseph) Duston; paternal grandpa, Jason (Alysia) Kirian; maternal grandparents, Donald (Christiana) Powers; great grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Arabella was preceded in death by her great aunt, Daisey Kirian; cousin, Elijah Franks;...
Irene Althaus
Apr 20, 2026
Irene Althaus, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
She was born on December 28, 1935, in Paulding County, to Joseph Kenneth and Thelma E. (Rothenbuhler) Ault. On January 14, 1956, in Wayne, Ohio, she married Ronald G. Althaus and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Deborah L....
Charlene Kay Distel
Apr 17, 2026
Charlene Kay “Char” Distel, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.
She was born on June 15, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edward and Dorothy (Black) Beisner. She married the love of her life and best friend, Dave “Whitey” Distel on August 31, 1963, in St. Mary Catholic Church and he survives.
Also surviving are her...
Barbara Jean Norris
Apr 16, 2026
Barbara Jean Norris, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
She was born on July 24, 1935, in Marks Center, Ohio, to Steven and Kathleen (Kroneker) Szabo and was the last of 13 children. On November 07, 1953, she married Ivron Norris and he preceded her in death on March...
Edwin L. Loesser, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Edwin L. “Eddie” Loesser, Jr., 63, of Republic, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. Francis Home.
He was born on September 27, 1962, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edwin L., Sr. and Rita L. Loesser.
Survivors include his brother, Richard L. Loesser of San Francisco, CA; sisters, Peg Loesser of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Loesser of Tiffin, Ann (Rian) Myers of...
Karl W. Hankins
Apr 13, 2026
Karl transferred to the Church Triumphant early on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his family singing his favorite hymn: It is Well With My Soul.
Karl Wayne Hankins, born April 30,1933 to Cecil Clark and Viola Beth (Maffit) Hankins in Xenia, Ohio. He and his brother Jerry grew up as preacher kids and enjoyed the benefits of their father directing various...
Carol E. Reinhart
Apr 9, 2026
Carol E. Reinhart (nee Rinebold), 90, of Tiffin, passed away April 9, 2026 in Seneca County.
She was born August 23, 1935 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Carl V. and Violet E (Stephens) Rinebold. She married Ronald F. Reinhart on June 14, 1958 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Alvada, Ohio. She is survived by two sons; Gregory A (Becky)...
Robert Edward Walraven
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Edward Walraven, 82, of Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Delaware.
He was born on December 20, 1943, in Athens, Ohio, to Virgil and Esther G. Walraven. On December 31, 1965, he married Susan Marie Haan and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2024.
Survivors include his daughter, Amber Shuster of...
George A. Freeman
Apr 7, 2026
George Arthur Freeman, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at The Courtyard at Tiffin.
He was born on March 25, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Arthur J. and Virginia O. (Watt) Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Dell Freeman. They were married on May 26, 2001, at Tiffin St. Mary Catholic Church. George lovingly referred to...
Ronald J. Goshe
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Goshe, 61, of Tiffin, Ohio, went to be with our Lord on April 7th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on March 22, 1965, to Arthur H. Goshe and Elaine J. Goshe (Depinet). He graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1983.
Ron worked many years in retail management, a career that took him to several cities...
Thomas J. "Tom" Phillips
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas J. “Tom” Phillips, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, April 03, 2026 at St. Francis Home.
He was born on May 06, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James A. and Patricia E. (Turner) Phillips. On August 04, 1984, he married Diane Schostek and they later divorced.
He is survived by his son, Greg (fiancé, Morgan DeSmith) Phillips of Tiffin; sisters,...
Carol Ritchie
Mar 29, 2026
Carol S. Ritchie, 73, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 18, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio to Raymond and Doreen (Rush) Bonnell. On June 24, 1969, she married Coy E. Ritchie. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2024.
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine (Dan) Cook, Doreen (Michael) Wuescher, Lori (Tony)...
Kristie A. Zoeller
Mar 28, 2026
Kristie A. Zoeller, 52, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at St. Catherine Nursing Home in Fostoria.
Kristie was born on July 11, 1973, to Eugene and Marilyn (Huffman) Zoeller. She married Robert “Bob” Barney. They later divorced but remained friends.
Survivors include her sons; Robert Barney, of Tiffin, Jeremy Barney, of Sycamore, Jesse Green, of Findlay; daughter, Leah...
Lila M. Faber
Mar 27, 2026
Lila Mae Faber, 91, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, March 27, 2026, at the Willows at Tiffin.
She was born on June 17, 1934, in Seneca County, to Jacob and Mary Ann (Tiell) Welly. On June 20, 1953, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, she married Richard Faber and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2015.
Survivors include her sons,...
