Obituaries

Nov 25, 2024

Barbara "Barb" Jean Lutz, 80 years old, departed this earth for her place in the universe.  She died peacefully at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Center on November 25, 2024  surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Tiffin, Ohio, she attended Calvert High School and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin, where she and husband, Mike, were married.  The...

Nov 25, 2024

Evelyn G. Bouillon, 93, of New Riegel, passed away Monday evening, November 25, 2024, at home with her family by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1931, to Raymond and Arlys (Kentfield) Frey. On May 24, 1952, she married Paul E. Bouillon, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2021, after 68 years...

Nov 19, 2024

Deborah A. "Deb" Seitz, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic.

She was born on September 26, 1952, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl and Rosemary (Hoerig) Lofay.  On July 08, 1972, she married Michael "Mike" Seitz.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Seitz of Tiffin; daughters, Penny (Scott) Boyd...

Nov 13, 2024

Diane Kay Hohman, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on September 20, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Robert W. "Bill" and Marcella (Kuhn) Byrne.  On January 12, 1963, she married Harold Hohman and he preceded her in death on June 08, 1990.

Survivors include...

Nov 13, 2024

Dennis "Denny" C. Lofay, 69, New Riegel, was called home to his heavenly father at 5:03am Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at OSU James Cancer Center.  He was surrounded by his beautiful wife and loving family.

Denny was born on February 28, 1955 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Carl and Rosemary (Hoerig) Lofay.  Denny is survived by...

Nov 7, 2024

Jeannette Louise Ruess, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 07, 2024 at her home.

She was born on December 08, 1938, in Bellevue, Ohio, to Frank L. and Vera V. (Jones) Wing.  On  July 07, 1957, she married James Ruess.

Survivors include her husband, James Ruess of Tiffin; son, Gregory (Patricia) Ruess...

Nov 7, 2024

Joan Rose Smith, age 93, died on November 7, 2024, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles H. & Alvina M. (Riecke) Schenher.

Joan graduated from Huntertown High School in 1949. On September 15, 1951, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ege, Indiana, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald J. Smith....

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret E. Hoerig-Jennings, 92, formerly of Tiffin, residing at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, passed away on November 3, 2024 at Good Shepherd Home.

Margaret was born on April 6, 1932 to Lawrence and Mildred (Feasel) Elchert.  On March 22, 1949, at St. Joseph Church in Lawrenceburg, IN, she married William (Bill) Hoerig.  Bill passed away on...

Nov 1, 2024

Charles Stanley "Stan" Bowers passed away on November 1, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on December 29, 1929 to Harry Willard and Leone Faye Brubaker Bowers.

Survivors include his wife; sons, Brian, Eric and Jon; daughters - in-law, Karen and Annie; grandchildren, Lauren and Dillon; and great-grandchildren, Aiden, Paisley, Gunner...

Oct 29, 2024

Paul W. Brickner, 82, of Tiffin and formerly of Bascom, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Willows At Tiffin.

He was born on July 06, 1942, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Raphael and Olga (Schreiner) Brickner.  On June 22, 1968, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, he married Carol Koby.

Survivors include his wife,...

Oct 26, 2024

William A. "Bill" Kelbley, 78, of New Riegel, passed away early Saturday morning, October 26, 2024, at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

On September 07, 1946, in Tiffin, he was born to Homer and Luella (Brickner) Kelbley.  He married Susanne I. Baker on January 20, 1968.

Survivors include his wife Sue of 56 years; sons,...

Oct 24, 2024

Gregory A. Summers, 69, of Cleveland, formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland.

He was born on February 26, 1955, to Allen and Pauline (Dillard) Summers. On October 10, 2009, he married Christopher Byrom at Archwood United Church of Christ in Cleveland.

Survivors include his husband,...

Oct 22, 2024

James C. "Jim" Webster, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 22, 2024 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born on July 13, 1950, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Clarence and Madeline (Burkhardt) Webster.  On June 28, 1969, he married Linda K. Sarver.

Survivors include his wife, Linda K. Webster of Tiffin; daughter,...

Oct 14, 2024

Brian L. Coppus, 50, of Arcadia and formerly of Bascom, passed away Monday afternoon, October 14, 2024 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born on February 03, 1974, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Richard and Connie (Brickner) Coppus.  On November 02, 2002, he married June Main.

Survivors include...

Oct 13, 2024

JoAnn "Joanie" Marie Bowman, 91, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, October 13, 2024, at St. Francis Home.

She was born on January 21, 1933, to Edward and Matilda (Miller) Smith in Reed, Ohio.

Survivors include her children, Barb (Matt) Craun, of Florida, Jenny Childress, of Fostoria, Mike (Jeanne) Bowman, of Fremont, Margie Thomas, of...

Oct 12, 2024

Kenneth E. Corthell, 100.5, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2024, at The Courtyard at Tiffin.

On March 19, 1924, in Tiffin, he was born to George and Orpha (Haines) Corthell.  He married Dorothy L. Rider on October 26, 1946, in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors include his children, Stephen (Kathy) Corthell and...

Oct 10, 2024

Martha Irene Schetter, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on June 18, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ralph and Martha (Fox) Schetter.

She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy Minich of Fostoria, Bernadette (Dave) Widman of Republic, Regina Hall of Tiffin, Goretti Neuman of...

Oct 9, 2024

Karen L. Valentino, 80, of Findlay and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, October 09, 2024 at The Heritage, Findlay, OH.

Karen was born on February 06, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Edward and Loretta (Dusik) Manning. Both parents preceded her in death. On November 25, 1967, she married Anthony C. Valentino. He preceded her in...

Oct 8, 2024

John M. Shatzer, 94, of Sandusky and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2024 at the Ohio Veterans Home.

He was born on January 13, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Maurice E. and Genevieve L. (VanMeter) Shatzer.  He first married Shirley Flagg and they later divorced.  He later married Patricia Carrick and they  divorced....

Oct 4, 2024

Todd Wayne Strange, 67, beloved father, brother & friend has passed away October 4th, 2024 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born April 06, 1957 to Henry "Hank" J. Strange & Ruth (Hardy) Strange. Todd grew up in Buffalo, NY and Charlotte, NC. He attended Mecklenburg Highschool where he found success in academics and soccer. He later...