Blanche E. Hurley, 97, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

She was born on December 09, 1927, in Seneca County, Ohio, to David and Florence (Webster) Morter.  On June 26, 1954, she married James R. Hurley and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Survivors include her sons, Scott (Ruth Owens) Hurley and Daivd (Nancy) Hurley, both of Tiffin; daughters, Anita (Kirby) Sniffen of Sycamore and Patti (Steve) Speck of Bowling Green; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Hurley of Upper Sandusky; sister, Margie Siegel of New Riegel; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, James Hurley; brothers, Lester Morter and Ted Morter; and sisters, Alice Luhring and Betty Hurley.

Blanche was a 1945 graduate of Melmore High School and then went on to graduate from the Cleveland School of Nursing.  She worked as a parish nurse and later retired as a Registered Nurse from Mercy Hospital.  She also co-owned Hurley's Market in Melmore with her husband.  Blanche was a member of Melmore United Methodist Church and the Nurse's Club, served as a board member for Habitat for Humanity and she enjoyed Square dancing with her husband in the T-Squares for many years.

Her Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883 with Pastor Amy Vittorio officiating.  Burial will follow in Rock Creek Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 5-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the funeral home and from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the Service on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to SouthernCare Hospice, Melmore United Methodist Church or to Seneca Habitat for Humanity.

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