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Steven Krenisky, Jr.

Steven Krenisky, Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

Steven Krenisky, Jr. died Sunday morning, June 2, 2024 at Elmwood at The Shawhan.

He was born on October 10, 1942 in Waterbury, Connecticut, son of Steven Krenisky, Sr. and Olga (Volchuck) Krenisky. He married Denise (Dee) Zeffiro on June 16, 1984, in Avon, Connecticut.

Steven is survived by his loving wife, Dee Zeffiro-Krenisky of...

Patricia J. (Cooper)  Etter

Patricia J. (Cooper) Etter

Jun 2, 2024

Patricia J. "Pat" Etter, 73, of Clyde and formerly of Fostoria, passed away on Sunday, June 02, 2024 at Heritage Village of Clyde.

She was born on July 03, 1950, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Benjamin J. "Bennie and Dorothy Cooper.

Survivors include her sons, Scott Brown of Oklahoma and Shawn Brown of Tiffin; nine grandchildren;...

Michael Joseph Graham

Michael Joseph Graham

Jun 2, 2024

Michael Joseph "Mike" Graham, 67, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, June 02, 2024 at his home.

He was born on January 05, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard and Carol (Kerscher) Graham.  On August 21, 1982, he married Amy Troike.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Graham of Tiffin; son, Doug Graham of Bettsville; daughter,...

Darl E. Kretsinger

Darl E. Kretsinger

Jun 1, 2024

Darl E. Kretsinger, 76, of Melmore, passed away on Saturday, June 01, 2024 at the VA Ann Arbor Health Care.

He was born on November 12, 1947, in Seneca County, Ohio to Kenneth and Doris (Altman) Kretsinger.  On April 03, 1971, he married Connie Hushour.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Kretsinger of Melmore; son, Donald...

Michael A. Thom

Michael A. Thom

Jun 1, 2024

Michael A. Thom, 63, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 1, 1961, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Norman and Bernita (Montross) Thom. On August 17, 2007, he married Tracy Veres, she survives.

Survivors include his mother, Bernita Thom of Tiffin; daughters, Jamie (Jim) Rupp...

Coy E. Ritchie

Coy E. Ritchie

May 30, 2024

Coy E. Ritchie, 75, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024.

He was born on November 10, 1948, in Hazard, KY, to Jasper and Freda (Combs) Ritchie.  On June 24, 1969, he married Carol Bonnell.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Ritchie of Tiffin; daughters, Elaine (Dan) Cook, Doreen (Michael) Wuescher and Lori...

Mary M. (Holmes)  Kirchner

Mary M. (Holmes) Kirchner

May 27, 2024

Mary Maureen "Mo" Holmes Kirchner, 89, made her peaceful transition to eternal life at Good Shepherd Home (Fostoria) on Monday, May 27, 2024, and was reunited with the love of her life, Keith L. Kirchner, who passed away in December of 2022. Maureen's family was with her in her final days and as she made her transition.

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Dorothy Jean (Smith)  Thomas

Dorothy Jean (Smith) Thomas

May 25, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Smith) Thomas, 93, of Tiffin, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at The Willows at Tiffin. Dorothy was born on January 31, 1931 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania to the late William Clarence and Verna Mae (Stormer) Smith.

Dorothy married Charles Denver Thomas on December 9, 1950, who preceded her in death on August...

Marylou (Hamilton)  Roberts

Marylou (Hamilton) Roberts

May 25, 2024

Marylou Roberts, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

Marylou was born February 01, 1943 in Tiffin to Wilbert and Lucille (Weddell) Hamilton.  She married C. Richard "C.R." Roberts on November 19, 1979 in Knox County, Tennessee and he preceded her in death on September 16, 2020.

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Judith A. (Dull)  Reiter-Fischer

Judith A. (Dull) Reiter-Fischer

May 25, 2024

Judith A. "Judy" Reiter-Fischer, 80, of Green Springs and formerly of Republic, passed away May 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

On February 04, 1944 in Tiffin, she was born to John O'Neal and Catherine M. (Wischmann) Dull.  She married Charles "Tenie" Webb and they later divorced.  She married Kenneth Reiter and they also divorced. ...

Sharon M. Wenner

Sharon M. Wenner

May 25, 2024

Sharon Mae Wenner, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at the Willows at Tiffin.

She was born on October 07, 1941, in Tiffin.  She was the daughter of James and Sarah Kizer.  Sharon graduated from Columbian High School in 1959.  She married her first husband, Ralph Mogle in 1960, had two children,...

John Raymond Runion

John Raymond Runion

May 24, 2024

John R. Runion, 68, of Tiffin, Passed away Friday morning, May 24, 2024, at his home.

He was born on April 24, 1956, to Edward and Sonja (Hahler) Runion, in Tiffin.

John was a member of Tiffin Eagles and worked as a roofer for Cheney Roofing in Clyde. He loved to fish, doing yardwork, helping...

Michael Allen Elchert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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