Bernice Marian Sperow, 99, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on September 16, 1923, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Edward and Marie (Wagner) Thom.  On November 18, 1942, she married Kenneth Sperow , who served in World War II and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Survivors include her daughters, Diane Trevino (late Ines) of Tiffin, Sandra Scherger (late Gary) of Findlay and Bonnie (Tom) Weimerskirch of Tiffin; 10 grandchildren; Lori (Brian) Williams, Amy Trevino, Barry Trevino, Beth (Christopher) Boehler, Jennifer (Roy) Haas, Daniel (Julie) Scherger, Angela (Tony) Konecny, Christopher (Alisha) Scherger, Abby (Brent) Pohlman and Kari (Zach) Evans; 27 great grandchildren; and 4 great, great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Carl Thom and Morris Thom; and sisters, Anna Louise Whitman and Phyllis Lee.

Everything that Bernice did was done well and it was done right.  She graduated in the second class of Hopewell-Loudon High School.  Bernice was a highly devoted mother and grandmother.  Her time was largely dedicated to being a homemaker, in which nothing was out of place. One of her biggest loves was the art of cooking.  She was cooking full holiday meals for three generations of family at every holiday until she was 94 years old.  Her cooking was so exceptional that her beloved recipes were collected by her family and are still used today.

Bernice also had many other passions.  She had a real talent for sewing and produced everything from pillows to First Communion dresses.  She also ensured that the birds and squirrels that came to her back porch were cared for.  Her landscaping and flowers were always well tended around her home.

In her free time, Bernice enjoyed putting puzzles together, camping around area State Parks, vacationing to Florida, was an OSU fan, and enjoyed following Cleveland sports, especially the Cavaliers, Guardians and Browns.

Her Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Anthony Coci officiating.  A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass.  Burial will follow next to her husband in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, SCAT or the Humane Society of Seneca County.

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