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Maggie Jean Keckler

Maggie Jean Keckler

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...

Gene J. Reiter, Jr.

Gene J. Reiter, Jr.

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...

Elenor K. Hillman

Elenor K. Hillman

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...

Djuro Milos Blitva

Djuro Milos Blitva

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...

Jack M. Snay

Jack M. Snay

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,...

Arizona (Hall)  Davis

Arizona (Hall) Davis

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.

Karen Louise (Whitmer)  Wellman

Karen Louise (Whitmer) Wellman

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...

Henry S. "Hank" Elchert

Henry S. "Hank" Elchert

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...

John Edward Sendelbach

John Edward Sendelbach

Jan 27, 2025

John Edward Sendelbach, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, with his wife and children at his side.

He was born on December 28 1943, in Frenchtown, Ohio, to Emerson Albert and Lavern Catherine (Tiell) Sendelbach.  On July 21, 1998, he married Betty L. Scherer.

He is survived by his wife, Betty...

Clarence E. Mullins

Clarence E. Mullins

Jan 17, 2025

Clarence Edward Mullins Sr., 85, of Fostoria, crossed into eternal glory at 10:15 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at his daughter's house.

He was born December 14, 1939, in Seco, Kentucky, to Ambrose and Edna (Craft) Mullins. Clarence married M. Marie (Wilcox) on Sept. 12, 1959, and she preceded him in death June 21, 2000.

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Theresa L. (Yeakle)  Glick

Theresa L. (Yeakle) Glick

Jan 16, 2025

Theresa L. Glick, 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at her home.

She was born on September 09, 1956, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul and June (Schwamberger) Yeakle.  On June 25, 1977, she married Thomas L. "Tom" Glick.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas L. "Tom" Glick of Tiffin; sons, Terry...

Michel L. Chaney

Michel L. Chaney

Jan 14, 2025

Michel L. Chaney, 63, of Tiffin, passed away on January 14, 2025 at his home.

He was born on September 05, 1961, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Robert and Michela C. (Crisman) Chaney.

He is survived by his sons, Justin Horning and Tyler Chaney; daughters, Courtney Sanders, Ashley Pugh and Chelsa Cornett; three brothers; one sister;...

Curtis John Robison

Curtis John Robison

Jan 14, 2025

Curtis "Curt" Robison, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 14, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center-Mercy Health, Toledo.

He was born on January 01, 1955 to Paul and Connie (Coffman) Robison.  On June 05, 1985, he married Barbara Sheffer.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Robison of Tiffin; sons, Chris Robison of Tiffin...

Don "F" Comer

Don "F" Comer

Jan 13, 2025

Don Francis Comer, 44, affectionately known by family and friends as Donnie passed away on January 13, 2025 at the Kobacker Hospice Facility in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by family and close friends.

Donnie was born in Tiffin, Ohio, to Diane Reino Brown and Francis L. Comer on January 05, 1981.

Donnie is survived by his...

James Robert Phillips

James Robert Phillips

Jan 13, 2025

James Robert "Jim" Phillips, 80, of Lima and formerly of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025, at the Springs of Lima.

On August 23, 1944, in Tiffin, he was born to Robert F. and Martha E. (Steyer) Phillips.  He married Patricia J. "Pat" Frisch on July 23, 1966, and she preceded him in death on...

Earl B. Cline

Earl B. Cline

Jan 4, 2025

Earl B. Cline, 80, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, January 04, 2025, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born to Alfred and Dorothy (Jones) Cline in Buena Vista, Virginia, on January 02, 1945.

Earl is survived by his son, Casey Cline; daughters, Brandi (Kyle) Stiltner, Kelly (Dustin Lemons) Snyder; brothers, Charles Cline, Bobby (Brenda)...

James R. Van Camp

James R. Van Camp

Dec 30, 2024

James "Jim" Richard Van Camp, age 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024. In 1961, he was born in Tiffin, OH to William Sr. and Donna Van Camp. He married Lynne (Gase) Van Camp in 1988 and welcomed their son, Johnathan, in 1995.

Jim grew up playing baseball and golf, and played drums in the...

Anne T. (Brown)  Lovett

Anne T. (Brown) Lovett

Dec 29, 2024

Anne T. (Brown) Lovett, 92, of Hillsborough, NJ, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living.

She was born on Nov. 16, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Vernon S. and Alice M. (Gregg) Brown. On August 24, 1952, she married William E. Lovett; he preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2011.

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Lou Ann M. (Shultz)  Arbogast

Lou Ann M. (Shultz) Arbogast

Dec 23, 2024

Angels are singing welcoming Lou Ann home to Heaven and into our Father's arms! At almost 92, she rested peacefully in her own home and bed knowing she was loved.

Lou Ann M Arbogast had a blessed life. She shared her heart with three husbands in her lifetime: Lester Ardner, Joseph Virkler (deceased) and Paul Arbogast (deceased)....

Susan K. (Boyer)  Distel

Susan K. (Boyer) Distel

Dec 21, 2024

Susan K. Distel, 75, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo

She was born on May 06, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Phillip D. and Ruth V. (Luidhardt) Boyer.

Survivors include her daughter, Lee Dumond of Pickerington; brother, David (Susan Hemminger) Boyer of Tiffin; and three...

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