Mary L. Ruggiero, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, January 29, 2026 at The Courtyard At Tiffin.

She was born on October 29, 1946, in Tiffin, Ohio to Daniel and Elizabeth (Strausbaugh) Kirian.  On November 04, 1967, she married Frank J. Ruggiero and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2018.

Survivors include her son, Daniel Anthony (Lucy Rene) Ruggiero of Fostoria; daughter, Michele (Doug) Beuoy of Tiffin; sister, Marge (Ken) Colatruglio of Lehigh Acres, Florida; grandchildren, Nikki Wise, Alexandria (Connor) Smith, Doug Beuoy and Chelsea Keckler; and six great grandchildren, Braxton, Brody, Bennett, Aria, Juan and Kaileb; and her close friend for the past year, Ron Troxell.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul Kirian; and sister, Rose Walters.

Mary was a 1965 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School.  She retired from United Insurance Company as a Department Manager.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, AmVets Post 48, Eagles #402 and the Tiffin Moose Lodge #846.  Mary enjoyed traveling, puzzle books, casino trips and babysitting.  She was an avid Michigan fan and loved attending the grandkids and great grandkids sporting events.

Her Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jesse Chick officiating.  A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 4-7:00 P.M. on Monday, February 02, 2026 at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to ALS, St. Mary Catholic Church or to Heartland Hospice.

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