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Joanne B. Strauch

Joanne B. Strauch

Apr 17, 2009

Joanne B. Strauch, 59, of Tiffin, died Friday morning, April 17, 2009, at her home. June 28, 1949, she was born in Holden, MA, to Harold and Elizabeth (Marshall) Janes. January 10, 1970, she married Larry Strauch who preceded her in death on October 15, 2007. Survivors include a son, Chad Strauch of Tiffin, a daughter, Jessica (Mike) Boes...

Naomi Jane Kear

Naomi Jane Kear

Apr 16, 2009

Naomi Jane Kear, 91, of Tiffin, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center. September 15, 1917, she was born in Defiance to Michael and Lillian (Devor) Birkmire. She married Ralph O. Kear in 1936. Survivors include three sons, Edward (Donna) Kear of Forney, TX, Thomas Kear and Steve Kear, both of Tiffin, a daughter-in-law,...

Phyllis R. Schmitz

Phyllis R. Schmitz

Apr 12, 2009

Phyllis R. Schmitz, 90, of Tiffin, died Sunday morning, April 12, 2009 at Elmwood at the Shawhan Assisted Living in Tiffin. On December 24, 1918 in Tiffin, she was born to Sydney and Nora (Stover) Cleveland. She married Frederick J. Schmitz on January 5, 1942. Survivors include 2 daughters, Judy (Ronald) Elchert of Tiffin; Carol (James) Thompson of Laurelville,...

Robert R. Shuff

Robert R. Shuff

Apr 5, 2009

Robert R. "Bob" Shuff, 80, of Tiffin, died Sunday morning, April 5, 2009 at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. On December 25, 1928 in Tiffin, he was born to Frank and Flora (Shook) Shuff. He married Jean K. Strecker on March 7, 1948 in Tiffin. He is survived by his mother, Flora of Tiffin, daughter, Anita Fleck of Fostoria,...

Joseph A. Kukoy Jr

Joseph A. Kukoy Jr

Apr 2, 2009

Joseph A. 'Joe' Kukoy Jr., 84, of Tiffin, died Thursday evening, April 2, 2009, at St. Francis Home. February 19, 1925, he was born in Red Jacket, West Virginia to Joseph A. Sr. and Julia (Kozma) Kukoy. September 1, 1951, he married Lillian Marshall. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lillian, and a son, Dave Kukoy of Sandusky....

John L. Schaade

John L. Schaade

Apr 2, 2009

John L. "Jack" Schaade, 67, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Tiffin, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Knox Community Hospital, Mt. Vernon. On January 30, 1942 in Tiffin, he was born to Robert and Helen (Huffman) Schaade. He was a cab driver for Service Cab in Tiffin for over 30 years. Survivors include sons, John (Ramona) Schaade of Mt....

Odis 'Toby' Cornett

Odis 'Toby' Cornett

Mar 31, 2009

Odis 'Toby' Cornett, 80, of rural Tiffin, died Tuesday morning, March 31, 2009, in the Emergency Room at Bellevue Hospital. March 25, 1929, he was born in Crown, KY., to Charlie and Ella (Tyree) Cornett. December 25, 1950, he married Norma Halcomb. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Norma, a son, Tim (Rosie) Cornett of Melmore, two daughters,...

Nick W. Trapp, Sr

Nick W. Trapp, Sr

Mar 30, 2009

Nick W. Trapp Sr., 91, of Tiffin, died Monday afternoon, March 30, 2009, at his home. May 27, 1917, he was born in Kenton, KY., to George L. and Bessie (Baker) Trapp. February 4, 1941, he married Evelyn Speck in Tiffin. Survivors include a son, Jim F. (Barb) Trapp of Tiffin, three daughters, Joyce Reid of Roswell, NM., Elaine...

Joy Alice Posey Hintz

Joy Alice Posey Hintz

Mar 30, 2009

Joy Alice Posey Hintz, 83, of Tiffin, died early Monday morning, March 30, 2009 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center. February 7, 1926, she was born in Zanesville, to the late J. Sherman and Lela (Zink) Posey. June 15, 1952, she married Dr. Howard W. Hintz. Survivors include her husband, a son Loren (Margaret Vimmerstedt) Hintz of Chapel...

Katherine E. Durso

Katherine E. Durso

Mar 23, 2009

Katherine E. "Kate" Durso, 80, of Hillcrest Drive, died Monday morning, March 23, 2009 at her home. On December 7, 1928 she was born in Bellevue, Ohio to the late James and Maria (LoPresti) LoParo. On October 22, 1955, she married Michael Durso at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bellevue. Survivors include her husband Michael of 54 years, two...

Ian Daniel Kuhn

Ian Daniel Kuhn

Mar 19, 2009

Ian Daniel Kuhn, 18, of rural Tiffin, died Thursday evening, March 19, 2009, as a result of an auto accident. October 12, 1990, he was born in Tiffin, to Daniel and Lisa (Brickner) Kuhn. Survivors include his parents, Dan and Lisa; a brother, Austin Kuhn at home; a sister, Emily Kuhn of Perrysburg; paternal grandmother, Martha Kuhn of New...

Larry K. Murphy

Larry K. Murphy

Mar 17, 2009

Larry K. Murphy, 56, of Tiffin, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin. On May 31, 1952 he was born in Tiffin to Vernon and Norma (Smith) Murphy. On October 20, 1973 he married Jan D. Mowery. Survivors include his wife, Jan; mother, Norma Thomas of Toledo; two daughters, Shelly (Brad) Warnement of Republic; Cori (Justin...

Kathleen A. 'Katie' Wonderly-Jacoby

Kathleen A. 'Katie' Wonderly-Jacoby

Mar 14, 2009

Kathleen A. "Katie" Wonderly-Jacoby 88, of Tiffin, died at 5:00 AM, Saturday morning, March 14, 2009 at her residence. On September 18, 1920 in Tiffin, she was born to Paul and Catherine (Russell) Gillig. She married John B. "Bud" Wonderly on February 27, 1946 and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1988. She married William Jacoby on...

Donald W. Montz

Donald W. Montz

Mar 14, 2009

Donald "Don" W. Montz, 83, of Tiffin, died Saturday morning March 14, 2009 at his residence. On December 9, 1925, he was born to Herbert and Mildred (Feagles) Montz in Melmore. He married Jean Borer on April 30, 1949, and she survives. Survivors include his wife Jean, sons, Dennis (Carol) Montz of Toledo, James (Betty) Montz of Tiffin, Larry...

Florence O. Kurtz

Florence O. Kurtz

Mar 11, 2009

Florence O. Kurtz, 77, of Tiffin, formerly of 30 Riverlea Park, died Wednesday morning, March 11, 2009, at St. Francis Home. December 11, 1931, she was born in Deunquat to Edward and Chloa (Stover) Birmely. June 24, 1951, she married Earl T. Kurtz in Deunquat. Survivors include three sons, Kevin L. (Mary Jo) Kurtz of Wharton; Kendall L. (Kim)...

John C. 'Jack' Pachlhofer

John C. 'Jack' Pachlhofer

Mar 9, 2009

John C. 'Jack' Pachlhofer, 69, of Fostoria, died Monday morning, March 9, 2009, at his home. July 24, 1939, he was born in Columbus to William Joseph and Clara (Christophory) Pachlhofer. August 22, 1964, he married Patricia Shrider. They divorced, but she survives. Other survivors include two sons, John Pachlhofer II, of Sandusky; Jeff Pachlhofer of Fostoria; four grandchildren,...

Ellen Mae Hopple

Ellen Mae Hopple

Feb 25, 2009

Ellen Mae Hopple, 64, of Tiffin, died Wednesday evening, February 25, 2009, at St. Catherine Care Center, Fostoria. November 12, 1944, she was born in Tiffin to Jack E. and Leona (Tong) Bare. October 24, 1964, she married George L. Hopple in St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, George of Tiffin; a son,...

Horace J. Legrant

Horace J. Legrant

Feb 25, 2009

**ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN REVISED** Horace J. Legrant, 72, of Tiffin, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at St. Francis Health Care Center in Green Springs. On December 30, 1936 he was born to Willie and Martha (Davis) Legrant in Bennettsville, SC. On June 21, 1959 he married Daisy Moore. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Daisy, daughters Nancy Bethea...

Theresa A. Martorana

Theresa A. Martorana

Feb 19, 2009

Theresa A. Martorana, 77, of Tiffin, died Thursday afternoon, February 19, 2009, at her home. October 21, 1931, she was born in Bari, Italy, to Nicholas and Carmella (Lafredo) Fraschini. October 22, 1955, she married Russell D. Martorana. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Russ, two sons, Richard (Mary) Martorana, Joseph (Peggy) Martorana, a daughter, Rose (Craig) Goshe,...

Florence W. Wertz

Florence W. Wertz

Feb 15, 2009

Florence W. Wertz, 90, of Tiffin, died Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2009 at Mercy Hospital of Tiffin. On May 17, 1918, she was born in Tiffin to Ralph and Augusta (Johnson) Hausenfleck. She married Robert Wertz on June 6, 1937 and he preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Robert (Frances Arlene) Wertz of Peach Tree City, GA;...

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