Edith F. Staib, 91, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, July 7, 2012 at Ruffing Family Care Center in Tiffin.

She was born on June 22, 1921, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Tebalt and Edith (Marsteller) Groman. On January 25, 1948, at 2nd Evangelical & Reform, she married Carl H. Staib and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2008.

Survivors include three sons, Harvey C. (Sue) Staib of Tiffin, Ohio, Henry R. (Sherri) Staib of New York and Calvin E. (Jane) Staib of New Riegel, Ohio; one daughter, Carolyn E. (Mark McCarthy) Hare of Hereford, Arizona; one brother, Theodore Groman of Findlay, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, with one on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Ellen Weikert and Dorothy Jean Kolar; and an infant grandson.

Edith graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1939. Growing up, Edith worked at her dad's store, Groman's Grocery. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and sang in the choir and also taught Sunday School. She was on the Seneca County Farm Bureau Council and a member of the United Women. She was a 4-H advisor, teaching girls how to sew. Edith enjoyed babysitting, quilting and was a seamstress. She was a farm wife and loved helping on the farm.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. John's United Church of Christ, with Rev. Pam Easterday officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Friends may visit with the family from 2-4:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 10 Main St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, Seneca County Fair, Gideons International, 4-H Special Sewing Awards or a charity of the donor's choice.

Letters of condolence may be sent and the guest book signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.