Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Deborah Lynn Swartz, 64, of Bloomville, passed away on Saturday, September 02, 2023 at her home.

She was born on August 26, 1959, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Richard Henry and Doris Lucille (Company) Kromer.

Survivors include her son, Travis W. Fox of Fremont; daughter, Misty Rae (Anthony) Young-Postell of Clyde; three grandchildren, Kamara Nicole...

Aug 30, 2023

William R. "Bill" Deal, 73, of Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his children; John Deal, Amanda Whitaker and Gideon Deal; one niece; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his fiancée, Frances Terceira; parents, John Ray and Margaret Mary Deal; and sister,...

Aug 29, 2023

Scott C. "Scotty" Daniel, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on March 02, 1974, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul T. and Carol Sue (Frisch) Daniel.  On May 01, 2021, he married the love of his life, Christa Marie Gittinger.

Survivors include...

Aug 22, 2023

Kristy A. Frankart, 43, of Old Fort, passed away on Tuesday Morning, August 22, 2023, after several years battle with cancer, at her home.

She was born on January 10, 1980, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard and Carol (Watts) Kline.  On September 04, 2004, she married Andrew Frankart.

Survivors include her parents, Richard and Carol...

Aug 15, 2023

Joyce E. Drake, 93, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born on September 15, 1929, in Fostoria, Ohio to Harold and Elnora (Kuebler) Needles.  On November 27, 1949, she married Robert R. Schatzinger and he preceded her in death in 1974.  On May 01, 1987, she married...

Aug 15, 2023

Diane J. Hoover, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on October 27, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, to Gene and Ann Robinson.  On May 15, 1962, she married Thomas C. Hoover and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2014.

Survivors...

Aug 13, 2023

Timothy A. Pennycuff, born and raised in Tiffin, passed away into God's graces on August 13, 2023.  A warrior throughout life, he was 58 years old.

Tim is survived by many loving individuals; widow, Mary Kiesel; sons, Jeffrey (Mindy) Kiesel, Michael (Angie) Kiesel, Matthew (Maimie) Kiesel and Jon Kiesel; daughters, Jennifer (Noah) Dom and Tiffany (Mark) Kiesel;...

Aug 6, 2023

Shirley A. Mattson, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, August 06, 2023 at her home.

She was born on September 05, 1938, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Andrew and Marie (Thiery) Eigel.  She married George Mattson and he preceded her in death on November 25, 2003.

Survivors include her son, Denny (Patty) Mattson of Republic;...

Aug 5, 2023

Michael R. Distel, 52, of Tiffin and Port Clinton, passed away Saturday morning, August 05, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.

On November 06, 1970, in Tiffin, he was born to Susan K. (Boyer) Distel and Michael P. Distel.

He is survived by a sister, Lee DuMond of Pickerington; two nephews, Zane and...

Aug 4, 2023

Harold A. Braciak, 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, August 04, 2023, at his home.

He was born on July 22, 1937, in Melmore, to Theodore and Martha (Reinhart) Braciak.  On September 17, 1960, he married Mary Lou Nuel and she preceded him in death on September 29, 2016.

Survivors include his four...

Aug 2, 2023

Glen Allen Hill, 61, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 02, 2023.

He was born on January 07, 1962, in Tiffin to the late Ernest and Muriel (Culver) Hill.

He is survived by his three sons, Jake, Brock, and Weston Hill; two sisters, Lisa (Lee) Einsel and Amy Hill; three grandchildren,...

Jul 29, 2023

Rita A. "Reinhart" Sullivan, 96 years young of Alvada, OH went to her eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

Rita was born in Wyandot County, OH, to Isadore and Gladys (Swerlein) Frey on June 18th, 1927.  She was raised on the Frey family farm in Kirby, OH...

Jul 28, 2023

Janice Diane Chinell, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at her home.

She was born on March 06, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to John E. and Doris P. (Shofstahl) Chinell.  Janice and Delbert R. Smith, Sr. have been spiritually married for over 30 years.

Survivors include her son, Delbert R. (Dianne)...

Jul 23, 2023

Ivy Elizabeth Kay Raitz, newborn daughter of Lauren Bowers and Cole Raitz of Tiffin passed away Sunday July 23, 2023, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

Survivors include her parents, 2 brothers, Aiden and Gunner; 2 sisters, Paisley and Maci; grandparents, Randy Raitz of Tiffin; Kelly and David Girardin of Florida; Brian and Karen Bowers of Tiffin; great grandparents,...

Jul 22, 2023

Sharon Heilman Bentz, 74, of Tiffin, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on May 06, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Urban and Mildred (Babb) Heilman.

She is survived by her beloved son, Christopher (Lori) Bentz of Tiffin; grandchildren; Cobin (Brooke) Bentz,of Centerburg,...

Jul 21, 2023

Mervin L. Lofton, 92, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday evening, July 21, 2023 at his home.

He was born on September 16, 1930, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Chester and Mable (Shiley) Lofton.  On April 11, 1952, he married Edna J. Adair and she preceded him in death on March 30, 1989.

Survivors include his...

Jul 21, 2023

Nina L. Stalsworth, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, July 21, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 25, 1937, in Tiffin, Ohio to Charles V. and Helen E. (Werley) Long.  On her birthday,

July 25, 1953, she married Jennings "Fred" Stalsworth and he preceded her in death on March 15,...

Jul 9, 2023

Marjorie M. Detterman, 100, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, July 09, 2023 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on May 25, 1923, in Clinton Township, to Clifford and Grace (Snay) Doran.   On January 13, 1940, she married Dorsey Chaffee and he preceded her in death.  She then married Edson Detterman on October...

Jul 8, 2023

The gates of heaven opened wide on Saturday, July 8 for the last survivor of Herman and Adeline (Zoeller) Reinbolt.  Mary (Reinbolt) Schriner was born on February 26, 1938, in the family home on St. Route 591, east of New Riegel, Ohio. She then embarked on 85 years full of adventure and after a short stay in Mercy Hospital...

Jul 6, 2023

John A. "Little John" Cochran, Jr., 71, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, July 06, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital.

He was born on March 05, 1952, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to John A., Sr. and Geraldine Cochran.

Survivors include his stepbrothers, Greg (Cindy) O'Millian, Steve (Kim) O'Millian, Kevin (Laura) O'Millian, Jody (Lisa) O'Millian,...