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Lewis Edward Campbell

Lewis Edward Campbell

Mar 15, 2025

Lewis Edward Campbell, 89, of Ionia, MI, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 15, 2025. He was born at home in Wyandot County, Ohio, on March 26, 1935, to A.J. and Marguerite Hart Campbell. In 1960 he married Carol Ann Sorenson Campbell, and she survives.

Also surviving are three children, Kevin(Dawn...

Marilyn J. (Held)  Homeister

Marilyn J. (Held) Homeister

Mar 13, 2025

Marilyn Julia Homeister, 99, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Elmwood at the Shawhan in Tiffin, Ohio.

She was born November 20,1925 to Benjamin George and Welma Louisia Lydia (Bohl) Held of Pershing, Missouri.

Survivors include her daughter, Rebecca L. (Paul O.) Grammer III of Tiffin; two grandsons, Paul O. (Samantha Smith) Grammer IV...

Chad A. Taylor

Chad A. Taylor

Mar 12, 2025

Chad A. Taylor, 60, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home.

He was born on April 08, 1964, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Leroy and Beverly (Haudenshild) Taylor.  On February 19, 2001, he married Heather Hall and they later divorced.

Survivors include his daughters, Autumn Taylor and Alysa Taylor, both of...

Marie C. (Zirger)  Vera

Marie C. (Zirger) Vera

Mar 12, 2025

Marie C. Vera, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

She was born on April 05, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard and Louise (Ruffing) Zirger.  On April 30, 1957 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married the love of her life, Joe Vera.  He passed away on July...

Julia Ann (Elchert)  Tiell

Julia Ann (Elchert) Tiell

Mar 12, 2025

Julia Ann Tiell, 82, of New Riegel, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on July 2, 1942, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Urban and Mary Ann (Beck) Elchert.  On July 14, 1962, she married Edward Tiell.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Tiell of New Riegel;...

Tulie Jack Morrow Sr.

Tulie Jack Morrow Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

Tulie Jack Morrow Sr., 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Advanced Specialty Hospital, Toledo.

He was born on July 11, 1944, in Smithtown, KY, to Mitt Elmer and Ollie (Strunk) Morrow.

He is survived by his son, Tulie (Laura Frontz) Morrow, Jr. of Tiffin; daughter, Rachel McKeen of Tiffin; brother,...

Linda I. (Alabaugh)  Reinhart

Linda I. (Alabaugh) Reinhart

Mar 11, 2025

Linda Irene Reinhart, 76, of Tiffin passed away on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 26, 1948, in Winchester VA, to Orville and Betty Jane (Mathias) Alabaugh.  On June 22, 1974, she married Doug Reinhart.

Survivors include her husband, Doug Reinhart...

Cleo "Jean" (Mcconnell)  Wolfe

Cleo "Jean" (Mcconnell) Wolfe

Mar 6, 2025

Cleo "Jean" Wolfe 96, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Bridge Hospice BVHS.

She was born December 29, 1928, in Seneca County, Ohio to the now deceased Arthena (Coffman) and Gust E McConnell.  She was a graduate of the former Thompson High School in 1946.

Jean enjoyed her...

Ronald George Elchert

Ronald George Elchert

Mar 6, 2025

Ronald "Ron" George Elchert, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday evening, March 06, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on July 31, 1940, in New Riegel, Ohio, to Louis E. and Irene B. (Schalk) Elchert.  On January 20, 1962, he married Judith Schmitz.

Survivors include his wife, Judith Elchert of Tiffin; daughter,...

Bonnie L. (Gibson)  Koch

Bonnie L. (Gibson) Koch

Mar 5, 2025

Bonnie L. Koch, 70, of Tiffin, passed away after a long battle with COPD, on Wednesday evening, March 05, 2025 at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on December 22, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William and Beverly (Betz) Gibson.  On April 10, 2002, she married Lawrence M. "Larry" Koch,  who preceded her in death on April...

Pauletta Jean Hronek

Pauletta Jean Hronek

Mar 2, 2025

Pauletta Jean Hronek, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday evening, March 02, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 02, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard and Marcella (Kanzeg) Lehrke.  Pauletta married Roger Hronek and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons, Kevin Hronek and Keith (Kristy) Hronek, both...

Corey Allen Yates

Corey Allen Yates

Mar 1, 2025

Corey A. Yates, 36, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 09, 1989, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Darlene A. Allbaugh.

He is survived by his brother, John Yates of Tiffin; aunt, Connie Murphy of Tiffin; niece, Sydney Allbaugh of Alabama; cousin...

Daniel R. Bush

Daniel R. Bush

Feb 28, 2025

Daniel R. Bush, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday evening, February 28, 2025 at Ottawa County Riverview Manor, Oak Harbor.

He was born on November 05, 1944, in Wyandotte, MI to Royal E. and Betty R. (Lambert) Bush.  On March 27, 1969, he married Jane Kummerer.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Bush of Tiffin;...

Sharon C. (Melroy)  Richey

Sharon C. (Melroy) Richey

Feb 28, 2025

Sharon Corrine Richey, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on February 14, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio to Robert and Violet L. (Dull) Melroy.

She is survived by her son, John (Laurie) Richey of Tiffin; daughters, Michelle (Greg) Fritsch of Berkey, Ohio and Cheryl (Dan)...

David P. Jones

David P. Jones

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. David Jones, a respected business leader, passionate entrepreneur, proud Army veteran, and a cherished friend to many, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 76.  Born March 06, 1948, in Fremont, Ohio, David grew up with a deep sense of family and community.  He graduated from Hopewell-Loudon High School and later earned a PH.D. in...

Janice Ellen Moffett Alt

Janice Ellen Moffett Alt

Feb 26, 2025

Janice Ellen Moffett Alt, 76, of Tiffin and formerly of New Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born on April 03, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul and Imogene (Funk) Moffett.  She married Jerome Alt and they later divorced.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela...

Carol S. (Kuebler)  Piatt

Carol S. (Kuebler) Piatt

Feb 25, 2025

Carol S. Piatt, 86, of Greenwood, Arkansas and formerly of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025 at Pink Bud Nursing Home, Arkansas.

She was born on December 06, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Clarence and Caroline L. (Stevenson) Kuebler.  On December 26, 1959, she married Jerry E. Piatt and he preceded her in death...

Barbara K. (Wise)  Ward

Barbara K. (Wise) Ward

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara K. Ward, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 08, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ray C. and Mina C. (Bridinger) Wise.  On October 01, 1961, she married Bruce F.  Ward and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1995.

Survivors...

Terry Lee Phillips

Terry Lee Phillips

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...

Patrick Eugene Anderson

Patrick Eugene Anderson

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...

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