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Michael Allen Elchert
May 18, 2024
Michael (Mike) A. Elchert ,59, of Republic passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024 in Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Mike was born to Ronald (Ronnie) Elchert and Mary Jo (Fate) Elchert on December 18, 1964.
Mike spent many years building his business Elchert's Lawn Mowing/Snow Removal Ltd. He enjoyed being outside doing work, whether it was...
Norma Mae Wilkinson
May 17, 2024
Norma Mae Wilkinson, 94, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Elmwood at the Shawhan.
She was born on July 7, 1929, to George Clifford and Zellah Mae (Bare) Houpt and lived in Seneca County all her life.
A graduate of McCutchenville High School, Class of 18, in 1949. After graduation, she worked at...
Linda Ann (Schetter) Bentz
May 16, 2024
Linda A. Bentz, 69, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green.
A private service has taken place followed by burial in Seneca Memory Gardens.
Susan Marie (Haan) Walraven
May 14, 2024
Susan Marie Walraven, 80, of Delaware, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024 at Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Delaware.
She was born in Jamaica Long Island, New York on May 20, 1943 to Walter Lewis and Margaret (Emrich) Haan. On December 31, 1965, she married Robert Edward Walraven.
Survivors include her husband Robert Walraven...
Verlinda J. (Perkins) Allison
May 11, 2024
Verlinda J. Allison, 67, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, May 11, 2024, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
On July 03, 1956, in Tiffin; she was born to Verlin and Nancy (Jordan) Perkins. She married Kenneth L. Allison on May 14, 1977, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Nancy Perkins of Tiffin;...
Henry F. Sullivan
May 9, 2024
Henry F. Sullivan, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, May 09, 2024 at his home.
He was born on September 09, 1940, in Ashland, KY, to Charles Henry and Lyda (Knapp) Sullivan.              He married Marsha Agerter and she preceded him in death on March 07, 2019.
Survivors include his son, Charles "Chuck" Sullivan...
Cora Jean (Lynch) Lutz
May 9, 2024
Cora "Jean" Lutz, 97, formally of Old Fort, was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Crystal Care Center in Mansfield, Ohio.
Born on March 30, 1927, Jean was the seventh of ten home births to the late Warren P. and Eurie M. (Feasel) Lynch. She was one of just five 1945...
Frederick C. Smith, Sr.
May 8, 2024
Frederick C. "Fritz" Smith, Sr., 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, May 08, 2024 at The Willows At Tiffin.
He was born on December 20, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Robert P. and Mary C. (Lucius) Smith. On June 14, 1954, he married Mary Elizabeth Scholl.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Smith of...
Daniel P. Mcgowan
May 7, 2024
Daniel P. "Dan" McGowan, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 07, 2024 at St. Francis Home.
He was born on December 10, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to John and Marjorie (Rust) McGowan. He married Carolyn Lonsway and they later divorced. He married Carol Binder and she preceded him in death on September 13, 2021....
Jack R. Klinepeter
May 5, 2024
Jack R. Klinepeter, 91, of Fostoria, passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2024 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.
He was born on March 10, 1933, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Chester J. and Mary (Spravel) Klinepeter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Virginia Lee and Joanne Crow.
Jack graduated...
Emerson Jo Johnson
Apr 30, 2024
Emerson Jo Johnson was born and passed away on April 30, 2024 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
She is survived by her parents; Perry Johnson and Taylor Burns; maternal grandparents, Jon and Tina Burns of Tiffin, Tom Burns of Tiffin, Cheryl Burns of Texas and Jack and Wanda Nickel of Tiffin and paternal grandparents, Ed and Molly Johnson,...
Sharon Lee (Swander) Troxell
Apr 30, 2024
Sharon Lee Troxell, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at The Willows At Tiffin.
She was born on May 08, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Francis and Dorothy (Bridinger) Swander. On October 17, 1964, she married Ronald "Ron" Troxell.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Troxell of Tiffin; daughters, Kim (Jack)...
Louis B. Borer
Apr 28, 2024
Louis B. "suckin' Louie" Borer, 86, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 28, 2024 at St. Francis Home where he resided the past seven years.
On June 26, 1937 in Medora, Indiana; he was born to Bernard L. and Frances C. (Fleck) Borer. He married Barbara E. Michaels on July 31, 1965 and she survives...
Charles J. Culichia
Apr 26, 2024
Charles Joseph Culichia of Tiffin, Ohio joined his family members in heaven on April 26, 2024. Charles was born January 9,1929 to Jake and Nellie Culichia at 270 Hudson Street in Tiffin. Charles was raised in Tiffin and attended St. Mary's Parochial School and Calvert High School – graduating class of 1947. Charles had three siblings, his older sister...
Lela Mae (Tuman) Windau
Apr 25, 2024
Lela Mae Windau, 92, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.
She was born on December 07, 1931, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lee and Mabel (Frank) Tuman.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Sue) Windau of Tiffin and Robert Lee (Tanya) Windau of Bettsville; daughters, Rose Lynn...
Anna J. (Devore) Everhart
Apr 23, 2024
Anna J. Everhart, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.
She was born on March 14, 1930, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Leo D. and Bertha (Baker) DeVore. On October 23, 1948, she married Lewis Everhart.
Survivors include her husband, Lewis Everhart of Tiffin; son, Steve (Lynne) Everhart...
Wrenley Lynn Oney
Apr 20, 2024
Wrenley Lynn Oney was stillborn on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
Beloved daughter of John and Kayla (Reis-Kelly) Oney; granddaughter of Richard and Chris Oney of North Fairfield, Kelley Hardy of Port Clinton and Heith and Kelly (Reis) Kelly of Tiffin; and aunts and uncles, Steven Oney, Garret Kelly, Gavan Kelly, Keghan Kelly, Kasidi...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Betz) Goshe
Apr 20, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Goshe, 89, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening, April 20, 2024, at The Willows at Tiffin.
She was born on December 13, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Arthur and Clara (Zirger) Betz. She married Delmar R. Goshe on November 20, 1954.
Survivors include her son, Brian J. Goshe of Mechanicsburg; daughters, Carol...
Francis M. "Frank" Ricci
Apr 19, 2024
Francis M. "Frank" Ricci, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.
He was born on October 21, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Michael and Mary (Debole) Ricci. On February 06, 1959, he married Beverly S. Amos.
He is survived by his son, Richard (Joyce) Ricci...
Christel M. (Luzader) Warren
Apr 15, 2024
Christel M. Warren, 75, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, at St. Francis Home after a long hard-fought battle with CNS lymphoma. She was born on her eldest sister's 9th birthday on July 20, 1948, to Verne D. and Ruth Maxine (Feisel) Luzader. She married Theodore (Ted) Warren on October 24, 1987.
Survivors...
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