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James C. Webster

James C. Webster

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,...

Brian L. Coppus

Brian L. Coppus

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...

Jo Ann Marie (Smith)  Bowman

Jo Ann Marie (Smith) Bowman

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...

Kenneth E. Corthell

Kenneth E. Corthell

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...

Martha Irene Schetter

Martha Irene Schetter

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...

Karen L. (Manning)  Valentino

Karen L. (Manning) Valentino

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...

John M. Shatzer

John M. Shatzer

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....

Todd W. Strange

Todd W. Strange

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...

Mary Lou (Breidenbach)  Apicella

Mary Lou (Breidenbach) Apicella

Oct 3, 2024

Mary Lou (Breidenbach) Apicella was born May 24, 1935, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Albert Joseph Breidenbach and Helen Margaret McElfish. She grew up in Tiffin and easily made friends throughout the years. After graduating from Calvert High School, Mary Lou began working as a switchboard operator and eventually became a service assistant for Ohio Bell. She enjoyed going dancing...

Barbara Mae (Tucker)  Corbin

Barbara Mae (Tucker) Corbin

Oct 2, 2024

Barbara M. Corbin, 84, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday evening, October 2, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

She was born on February 13, 1940, to Theodore L. and M. Madelon "Dolly" (Ward) Tucker. On September 10, 1961, she married Frederick "Fred" E. Corbin.

Survivors include her brother, Timothy (Angie) Tucker, of Bellevue; sisters-in-law, Judith...

Miles R. Baxter

Miles R. Baxter

Oct 2, 2024

Miles R. Baxter, 46, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, October 02, 2024.

He was born on July 11, 1978, in Flagstaff, Arizona, to Dr. Robert W. and Katherine (Reigle) Baxter.

Survivors include his sister, Leah (Steve) Bechtol of Ashland; and nephew and nieces, Wyatt, Mira, Hadley and Hazel.

He was preceded in...

Lisa Ann (Tomcik)  Walland

Lisa Ann (Tomcik) Walland

Oct 2, 2024

Lisa Ann Walland, 67, beloved wife, mother and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Oct. 02, 2024.

She was born to Phyllis (Turner) Tomcik and Joseph Tomcik, who preceeded her in death. Her husband, Charles Walland, of Tiffin, Ohio; whom she married on Nov. 14, 1975, survives.

Survivors also include her daughter, Carrie...

Carolyn Ann "Sue" (Hager)  Picciuto

Carolyn Ann "Sue" (Hager) Picciuto

Sep 30, 2024

Carolyn Ann "Sue" Picciuto, 92, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday morning, September 30, 2024 at her home.

She was born on August 30, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Johnnie and Florence (Nickler) Hager.  On February 07, 1953, she married Vincent Picciuto and he preceded her in death in 1981.

Survivors include her daughter, Jill...

David R. Earl

David R. Earl

Sep 28, 2024

David R. Earl, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

He was born on August 30, 1950 to Ervin L. and Betty R. (Wenner) Earl.  On August 13, 2001, he married Debra A Brose.

Survivors include his wife, Debra A. Earl of Tiffin; daughters, Diane (John)...

Mary Joan (Robenalt)  Sendelbach

Mary Joan (Robenalt) Sendelbach

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Sendelbach, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 16, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, to George and Martha (Reimer) Robenalt. On August 4, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Jerome Sendelbach. They were married for 72 years. Jerome preceded her in death...

William "Bill" M. Black

William "Bill" M. Black

Sep 22, 2024

William M. "Bill" Black, 61, of Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, September 22, 2024, in Lakeview, Ohio.

He was born on October 10, 1962, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Thurman and Anna (Dugan) Black.  On November 12, 1988, he married Julie Painter, and she preceded him in death on January 31, 2022.

He is...

Richard "Dick" Melvin Gabel

Richard "Dick" Melvin Gabel

Sep 22, 2024

Richard Melvin "Dick" Gabel, , 85, of Tiffin, went home to be with the Lord on, Sunday, September 22nd, surrounded by his wife and children.

Dick was born in Fremont, Ohio on July 15th, 1939, to the late Melvin Gabel and Grace (Willy) Gabel. Dick was the oldest of 6 children.  He is preceded in death by...

Ralph "Puff" U. Theis Jr.

Ralph "Puff" U. Theis Jr.

Sep 21, 2024

Ralph "Puff" U. Theis Jr., 82, of New Riegel, Ohio, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on October 16, 1941, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ralph and Josephine (Elchert) Theis Sr. On September 4, 1961, he married Barbara Jean Gillig at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New...

Bruce E. Hayward

Bruce E. Hayward

Sep 19, 2024

Bruce Eugene Hayward, 72, of Tiffin, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he and his wife were vacationing.

He was born on March 29, 1952, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Milford E. and Hannah M. (Buckley) Hayward.  On February 14, 1979, he married Sandra "Sandie" Burns. She survives in Tiffin, where...

Joseph Gregory Marovich

Joseph Gregory Marovich

Sep 19, 2024

Joseph Gregory Marovich, age 79, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 19th at home with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Anita of Tiffin, two sons, Joseph A. (Joy) Marovich of Tinton Falls, NJ, and Matthew Marovich of Florham Park, NJ, and a daughter, Michelle (Bryan) Kidd of Reidsville, NC; a sister, Mary Ann Champa...

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