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Marilyn M. (Gundlach)  Hutchins

Marilyn M. (Gundlach) Hutchins

Jan 13, 2026

Marilyn M. Hutchins, 91, of Tiffin, was called to her eternal rest on January 13, 2026 at The Courtyard at Tiffin.

She was born on October 18, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Alfred and Idella (Conrad) Gundlach and was the youngest of four children.

After graduating from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1952, Marilyn married...

Linda D. (Shade)  Lonsbury

Linda D. (Shade) Lonsbury

Jan 11, 2026

Linda D. Lonsbury, 77, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Elmwood at The Shawhan.

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we remember and celebrate the life of our beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She truly was the definition of love, and grace.

Linda was born on February 24,...

David R. Dow

David R. Dow

Jan 11, 2026

David "Dave" Dow, 89, of Tiffin passed away Sunday evening, January 11, 2026, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Dave was born on October 2, 1936, in Tiffin to Robert H. and Marion M. (McIntyre) Dow.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and Gerald Dow; sisters, Mary Kreim, Alice Bonfiglio, and Eileen...

Deanna M. (Smith)  Steinhauser

Deanna M. (Smith) Steinhauser

Jan 2, 2026

Deanna M. Steinhauser, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Elmwood at The Shawhan.

She was born on January 22, 1940, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Troy K. and Opal M. (Rhoad) Smith.

Deanna is survived by her sons, Raymond J. (Donna) Frankart of Inverness, FL, and Brian (Danielle) Steinhauser of Sylvania;...

Ronald "Ron" A. Hall

Ronald "Ron" A. Hall

Jan 2, 2026

Ronald A. "Ron" Hall of rural Tiffin passed away at home the morning of January 2, 2026 after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. He was born to Randall and Roseann (Duffy) Hall in Tiffin on May 28, 1986. He married Alease McElhatten at St. Joseph Church Tiffin on November 25, 2017.

He is survived by...

Elaine Joan (Henry)  Knutson

Elaine Joan (Henry) Knutson

Jan 1, 2026

Elaine Joan Knutson, age 86, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Elaine was a trailblazer, a devoted wife and mother, and a respected attorney and judge whose legacy will be felt throughout Seneca County. She was the beloved wife of William Springenberg and the proud mother of...

Merle Deloyd Hammer

Merle Deloyd Hammer

Jan 1, 2026

Merle Deloyd "Butch" Hammer, 78, of Plymouth and previously of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, January 01, 2026 at Arbors at Mifflin, Mansfield.

He was born on January 04, 1947, in Fremont, Ohio, to Ralph E. and Luella B. (Kern) Hammer.

Survivors include his son, Mark (Mary "Darla") Hammer of Phenix City, AL; daughter, Lisa...

Charlotte G. (Johns)  Duncan

Charlotte G. (Johns) Duncan

Dec 25, 2025

Charlotte G. Duncan, 81, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin.

She was born on July 5, 1944, in Summerlee, West Virginia, to James Cecil "Pete" and Dorothy Irene (Lee) Johns. She married Robert Edward Duncan in 1961.

Charlotte is survived by her sons, Robert Edward (Tamera) Duncan...

Ruth E. (Hassinger)  Johnson

Ruth E. (Hassinger) Johnson

Dec 25, 2025

Ruth E. (Hassinger) Johnson, 89, of McCutchenville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Upper Sandusky.

Ruth was born on January 9, 1936, in Republic, Ohio to Floyd and Marian (Ewing) Hassinger. Her mother passed away in 1937 while Ruth was very young, and...

Sarah J. Maistros

Sarah J. Maistros

Dec 21, 2025

Sarah Jane Maistros, 56, of Flat Rock, OH passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home at Flat Rock Care Center.

She was born February 7, 1969, to John A. and Sandra J. Maistros.

Sarah is survived by her brother, Michael (Sharon) Maistros, of Xenia, OH; sisters, Susan (Gary) Larsen, of Fairbanks, AK and...

James M. Stoneburner

James M. Stoneburner

Dec 20, 2025

James M. Stoneburner, 83, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Circleville, OH and Hockessin, DE passed away on Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, at The Willows at Tiffin.

Jim is survived by his wife, Phyllis Stoneburner, of Ft. Myers, FL; daughters Lisa (Todd) Young, of Tiffin, OH, Christina Stoneburner, of Morris Plains, NJ; grandchildren, Adam (Lauren Fang)...

Paul M. Jones

Paul M. Jones

Dec 18, 2025

Paul M. Jones, age 68, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Born on September 21, 1957, Paul lived a life defined by kindness, service, leadership, and an unwavering devotion to his family and the community he loved so deeply.

Paul was a proud graduate of Hopewell-Loudon High...

Richard P. Anderson

Richard P. Anderson

Dec 17, 2025

Richard P. "Dick" Anderson, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Willows at Tiffin.

Dick was born on May 19, 1936, in, Tiffin, Ohio, to Henry M. and Marie (Hoerig) Anderson. On November 01, 2021, he married Madeline R. Staib, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2024.

Survivors...

Judith Elaine (Brown)  Legron

Judith Elaine (Brown) Legron

Dec 15, 2025

Judith Elaine "Judy" Legron, 89, of Norwalk and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Norwalk Memorial Home.

She was born on June 16, 1936, in Cookville, TN, to Lester and Margie (Meadows) Brown.  On December 28, 1955, she married Robert Leroy "Bob" Legron and he preceded her in death on May 08,...

Shawn L Osborn

Shawn L Osborn

Dec 14, 2025

Shawn Lee Osborn, 53, of Sycamore, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home.

He was born June 19, 1972, in Upper Sandusky, to Guy and Rosemary (Craft) Osborn. He married Sharon Foncannon in 1997 and later divorced; however, they remained friends.

Survivors include daughter, Allison (Al) Daniel of Fostoria; sister, Angie (Jim)...

Marjorie Ann (Miller)  Sours

Marjorie Ann (Miller) Sours

Dec 9, 2025

Marjorie Ann Sours, 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2025 at St. Franics Home.

She was born on March 26, 1939, in Seneca County, to Floyd and Lucille (Shuey)  Miller.  On February 21, 1959, in Baseline Church, she married Robert L. Sours.

Survivors include her son, Roger E. (Evalina) Sours of Tiffin;...

Barbara Ann (Cook)  Magers

Barbara Ann (Cook) Magers

Dec 7, 2025

Barbara A. Magers, 83, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, December 7, 2025, at her home.

She was born on August 4, 1942, to Riley and Dorothy (Detterman) Cook, and raised by her paternal grandparents, George and Goldie Cook. On July 25, 1969, she married David Magers, he survives.

Also surviving are her sons, Gary...

Mary J. (Ringle)  Gordon

Mary J. (Ringle) Gordon

Dec 6, 2025

Mary J. Gordon, 67, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, December 06, 2025, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On June 06, 1958, in Tiffin, she was born to Lewis R. and Florence R. (Reiter) Ringle.  She married Kevin Gordon on July 24, 2004.

Mary is survived by her husband, Kevin of 21...

Michael A. Burd

Michael A. Burd

Dec 4, 2025

Michael A. "Mike" Burd, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, December 04, 2025 at the Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on July 29, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Robert E. and Helen Bernice (Scherger) Burd.  On July 10, 1970, he married Irene Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Burd of Tiffin; son,...

James S. "Stephen" Williams

James S. "Stephen" Williams

Dec 2, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, James  "Stephen" Williams who left to soon on December 02, 2025.  Born on December 09, 1950 he enriched our lives with his boundless kindness and unwavering support.  Beyond friendship, he held a unique and treasured role as a father to Carly Marie.  He took...

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