Corey A. Yates, 36, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 09, 1989, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Darlene A. Allbaugh.

He is survived by his brother, John Yates of Tiffin; aunt, Connie Murphy of Tiffin; niece, Sydney Allbaugh of Alabama; cousin and his rock, Christie Cole of Tiffin; best friend, Nevaeh Keckler of Tiffin; and the many children in his home.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene A. Allbaugh; brother, Michael Allbaugh; grandparents, M. June Steinmetz and Darl Allbaugh; aunt, Tammy Dewald; and uncle, Steve Allbaugh.

Corey graduated in 2011 from the School of Opportunity.  He enjoyed going to "Day Hab" at Preferred Pathways and was a sorter at the Opportunity Center.  He was ornery and loved to be mischievous.  Corey enjoyed going to Cedar Point, parks, walks, being outdoors and stealing your cookies and brownies.

His funeral service will be at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 06, 2025 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 P.M. until the time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the School of Opportunity.

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