Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 19, 2024

Richard Simpkins, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on February 02, 1950, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James and Opal (Hannam) Simpkins.

Survivors include his sisters, Carol Breitigam and Marcy Simpkins.

He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Sep 18, 2024

Myron A. "Andy" "Metal" Hays, 56, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 after a two year battle with lung cancer.

He was born on November 18, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, to Myron Roger and Helen Gottwald (Gibson) Hays.

He is survived by his brothers, Roger (Michelle) Hays and Russell (Pam) Hays, both...

Sep 16, 2024

Phyllis M. Wurm, 92, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.

She was born on August 14, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Alfred J. and Catherine (Warnement) Meier.  On November 17, 1951, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Urban O. "Urbie" Wurm and he preceded her in death...

Sep 16, 2024

Alice Marie Dougherty, 77, of Lima, Ohio, was welcomed into Heaven on Monday, September 16, 2024.

She was born on June 7, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Raymond and Nona (Kuhn) Wax Hoover.  She graduated in 1965 from Calvert High School.  She was married to Charles Alfred Dougherty and raised three children, Bethany, Benjamin, and Hannah Dougherty,...

Sep 13, 2024

Ralph M. Szablewski, 88, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, September 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 13, 1936, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edmund and Mary (Blaes) Szablewski. On August 22, 1959, he married Teresa Nye.  They celebrated their 65th wedding Anniversary last month with their family.

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Sep 4, 2024

Dorothy E. Hoerig, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 04, 2024 at Findlay Care Center.

She was born on January 28, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Austin and Maryann (Weimerskirch) Koby.  On November 27, 1965, she married Kenneth W. Hoerig.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth W. Hoerig of Tiffin; sons, Dennis Hoerig...

Sep 4, 2024

Anthony R. "Tony" Frankart, Sr., 77, of Tiffin and formerly of Bloomville, passed away on Wednesday morning, September 04, 2024 at his home.

He was born on September 23, 1946, in New Riegel, Ohio, to Edmund and Lenora H. (Wagner) Frankart.  On August 20, 1966, he married Karen L. Reiderman.

Survivors include his wife, Karen...

Aug 27, 2024

Richard R. "Rich" Ohler, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on September 17, 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio, to Hilton and Virginia F. (Elchert) Ohler.  On June 20, 1970, he married Elizabeth J. "Betty" Bryner.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ohler of...