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Richard Simpkins

Richard Simpkins

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;...

Myron A. "Andy" "Metal" Hays

Myron A. "Andy" "Metal" Hays

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...

Phyllis Marie (Meier)  Wurm

Phyllis Marie (Meier) Wurm

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...

Alice M. (Hoover)  Dougherty

Alice M. (Hoover) Dougherty

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,...

Ralph M. Szablewski

Ralph M. Szablewski

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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Dorothy E. (Koby)  Hoerig

Dorothy E. (Koby) Hoerig

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...

Anthony R. Frankart, Sr.

Anthony R. Frankart, Sr.

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...

Richard R. Ohler

Richard R. Ohler

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...

Joseph M. Daniel

Joseph M. Daniel

Aug 26, 2024

Joseph M. "Joe" Daniel, 93, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at St. Francis Home.

He was born on January 25, 1931, in Seneca County, Ohio to Carl and Theresa (Beat) Daniel.  On February 11, 1953, in St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Frenchtown, he married Mary Lucille Reinhart.

Survivors include his wife, Mary...

L. Rose Paradiso

L. Rose Paradiso

Aug 24, 2024

L. Rose D'Urso Paradiso, 96, passed away August 24, 2024 at the home of her daughter, Linda Allison, with whom she resided since August 2021.  She married Joseph J. Paradiso in Sharon, PA on May 25, 1957 and he preceded her in death on April 24, 1994.

Rose was born to Maria Antonia (Cerro) and Salvatore D'Urso...

Jane Ellen (Hoover)  Wilson

Jane Ellen (Hoover) Wilson

Aug 23, 2024

Jane E. Wilson, 75, of Tiffin, passed away after her hard-fought battle with Glioblastoma, on Friday morning August 23, 2024 at Bethesda Care Center in Fremont.

She was born on November 24, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Royal J. and Ella Marie (Schleter) Hoover.  On November 25, 1967, she married Stephen Wilson.

Survivors include her...

Marcella P. (Crider)  Miller

Marcella P. (Crider) Miller

Aug 20, 2024

Marcella P. "Blondie" "Marcie" Miller, 97, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 20, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care, Findlay.

She was born on June 26, 1927, in Lee County, Virginia, to Greene and Blanche C. (Clark) Crider.  She married Orlin D. Miller and he preceded her in death in 2000.

Survivors include her...

Joseph G. Jackson

Joseph G. Jackson

Aug 15, 2024

Joseph G. "Joe" Jackson, 59, of Bloomville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital, after a long battle with colon cancer.

He was born on October 20, 1964, in Athens, TN to Homer, Jr. and Katherine (Martin) Jackson.  On April 26, 2009, he married Christina "Tina" McCrory after it took him 10 years...

Olen H. Pence, Jr.

Olen H. Pence, Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Olen H. Pence, Jr. "Junior", passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024  and there was the biggest celebration as Junior joined his mom and dad, Olen and Fern Pence; his brothers, Bus, Ronnie and Chuck; his sisters, Jean and Judy, along with so many other loved ones.  His sisters had all of his favorite foods prepared and the cards...

Constance L. (Kimmet)  Lutz

Constance L. (Kimmet) Lutz

Aug 13, 2024

Constance Louise  "Connie", Lutz, 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on March 15, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Edmund and Margaret (Hilb) Kimmet.  On October 05, 1957, she married the love of her life, John R. Lutz at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin,...

Robert F. White, Jr.

Robert F. White, Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

Robert F. "Bob" White, Jr., 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Elmwood At the Shawhan.

He was born on October 31, 1937, in Carey, Ohio, to Robert F., Sr. and Helen (Kidwell) White.  On March 30, 1957, he married Harriett Kuhn and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2019

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Erik Lee Werling

Erik Lee Werling

Aug 11, 2024

Erik Lee Werling, 52, of Republic, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

He was born on March 19, 1972, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Kenneth Gene and Sandra Lee (Kahler) Werling.

Survivors include his parents, Kenneth Gene and Sandra Lee Werling of Mims, FL; brother, Tom Werling of Tiffin; nieces, Stefani Werling of Tiffin, Alli...

Benjamin James Nighswander

Benjamin James Nighswander

Aug 8, 2024

Benjamin James Nighswander, age 49, of Tiffin, found peace with his loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2024. Ben was born on September 29th, 1974. He was a 1993 graduate of Hopewell Loudon High School where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He went on to study Architectural Engineering at Terra Community College.

Ben...

Robert Lewis Patrick

Robert Lewis Patrick

Aug 6, 2024

Robert Lewis "Bob" Patrick, 73, of Fostoria, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.

He was born on September 13, 1950, in Tiffin, Ohio to Thomas J. and Helen V. (Ridenhour) Patrick.

Survivors include his brother, Thomas (Sue) Patrick of Bascom; niece, Kendra (Kevin) Schlachter of Burgoon; nephew, Jason (Shannon)...

Marcia Marie (Aubry)  Sherwood

Marcia Marie (Aubry) Sherwood

Aug 4, 2024

Marcia Sherwood, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, August 04, 2024 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on October 03, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, to Harry and Alma (Fillippi) Aubry.  On May 16, 1953, in St. Mary Catholic Church, she married Richard C. Sherwood and he preceded her in death on December...

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