Obituaries

Feb 20, 2025

Terry Lee Phillips, 77, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, after a 3-year cancer battle.  Coach Phillips, Vanlue, Ohio, received his B.A. in English from the University of Findlay and his M.Ed. in Education from Bowling Green State University.

A 30+ year educator and former basketball coach, Coach Phillips began his coaching and teaching career at...

Feb 20, 2025

Patrick Eugene Anderson, 56, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

He was born on November 29, 1968, in New Albany, IN, to Gene and Virginia (Rawlins) Anderson.

Survivors include his seven brothers, Dana (Michelle) Kidwell, Jonathan (Shanna) Kidwell, William Kidwell and Vincent Kidwell of Tiffin, Joshua Kidwell and...

Feb 19, 2025

Franklin D. "Frank" Young, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on March 08, 1942, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Arnold and May (Hoffman) Young.  He first married Clara Riddle and they later divorced.  On January 30, 1981, he married Kathleen M. Murray.

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Feb 17, 2025

Ronald L. Burkett, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 04, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harold R. and Clara V. (Huss) Burkett.  On August 09, 1969, he married Barbara Wright and she preceded him in death on January 09, 2017.

Survivors include his...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Lou Goshe, 60, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.  She was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on every soul she encountered.  An inspiration to many, Mary's spirit was fierce and fearless, embodying resilience and strength that resonated with all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen R. Michelli, 91, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

On July 22, 1933, in Tiffin, she was born to Albert L. and Loretta F. (Lorentz) Steinmetz.  She married William J. "Mooch" Michelli on June 21, 1952, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include...

Feb 10, 2025

Howard J. Koehl, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on April 28, 1950 in Tiffin Mercy Hospital to George H. and Marybelle (Spence) Koehl.  He married his wife, Shirley A. Koehl (Wilkinson) on May 3, 1975 in Trinity United Church of Christ.

In addition...

Feb 10, 2025

Conrad C. "CC" Hufford, 80, of Findlay, passed away on Monday evening, February 10, 2025 at Bridge Health Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on September 12, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Horace Hale and Mildred (Stumpp) Hufford.  On June 21, 1970, he married Sandra K. Ricker.

Survivors include his daughter, Robyn (Tyler) Wight of...

Feb 9, 2025

Ronald Dale Daughenbaugh, 73, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a year long battle of lung cancer.  He is now at peace with his beloved wife, Debra Ann Daughenbaugh.

Ron was born on October 30, 1951 to Cletus and Helen (Nye) Daughenbaugh in Tiffin.  On November 21, 1970, he married the love of his...

Feb 9, 2025

Bertha W. Correll, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, February 09, 2025, at St. Francis Home.

She was born May 11, 1929, to Glenn and Marcy (Fox) Williams. On September 10, 1947, she married Alfred Correll.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Correll; great grandchildren, Nathan Correll and Chloe Correll; and granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer...

Feb 7, 2025

Donald G. "Don" Cramer, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, February 07, 2025 at The Willows At Tiffin.

He was born on April 21, 1933, in Belle Center, Ohio, to Clyde and Elizabeth (Liller) Cramer.  On June 01, 1953, he married Cora "Helen" Osborn and she preceded him in death in 2013.

Survivors include...

Feb 4, 2025

Shirley A. Hanson, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 at The Bridge Home Health & Hospice Care Center at Birchaven Village, Findlay.

She was born on June 23, 1930, in Bettsville, Ohio, to R. Dale and Agnes R. (Yost) Channels.  On July 16, 1948, she married Paul H. Hanson in Greenup, KY.

Feb 2, 2025

Maggie Jean Keckler, was born and passed away on February 02, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She is survived by her parents, Zane D. and Leanne B. (Tiell) Keckler; grandparents, Jeff and Norma Tiell of New Riegel and Shawn and Karen Keckler of Fostoria; great grandparents, Joyce Tiell of New Riegel and Wilbur and Betty Steiner of...

Jan 30, 2025

Gene J. Reiter, Jr. 75, of Tiffin, USN Retired, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born on January 15, 1950, in Fostoria, to Gene J., Sr. and Gloria J. (Morgan) Reiter.

He is survived by his son, Shane (Sandee) Reiter and family Florida; stepchildren, especially Anna...

Jan 30, 2025

Elenor K. Hillman, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday evening, January 30, 2025 at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on August 16, 1935, in Tiffin, Ohio to John and Helen (Schirrack) Hillman.  Her great, great grandparents Franz Joseph and Franziska Lenhart were some of the first settlers of New Riegel immigrating from Riegel, Germany in...

Jan 29, 2025

Djuro Milos Blitva, 100, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on April 08, 1924, in Medak, Yugoslavia to Milos and Jeka (Vuksan) Blitva.   On June 08, 1963, he married Dolores E. Graf and she preceded him in death on March 02, 2024.

He is survived...

Jan 29, 2025

Jack M. Snay, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born on May 22, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio to Dorothy (Wuescher) Snay and the late Charles Snay.  He married Linda Miller and they later divorced.

He is survived by his son, James (Michelle) Snay of Republic; daughter,...

Jan 29, 2025

Arizona Davis, 81, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 29, 2025 at Northwood Skilled Nursing Home & Rehab, Springfield, Ohio.

There will not be any Services.

Jan 27, 2025

Karen Louise Wellman, 78, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in the evening on Monday, January 27, 2025 with her family by her side.

Karen was born on August 09, 1946, in Tiffin to George and Dorothy (Graham) Whitmer.  Karen married John Louis Wellman on October 19, 1963.

Karen attended Tiffin Columbian high School and also...

Jan 27, 2025

Henry S. "Hank" Elchert, 77, of New Riegel, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Fox Run Manor, Findlay.

He was born January 30, 1947, in Tiffin, to George H. and Cecilia M. (Boes) Elchert.  On July 05, 1969, in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin, he married Patricia Keefe after meeting on a blind date on...