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Joseph Lewis Ranker

Joseph Lewis Ranker

Feb 27, 2023

Joseph Lewis Ranker, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 5, 1946, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Stone) Ranker.  On December 11, 1971, he married his beloved wife and better half, Mary C. "Kay" Sauber and she preceded him...

Ramon Rivera, Jr.

Ramon Rivera, Jr.

Feb 27, 2023

Ramon Rivera, Jr., 64, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on July 11, 1958, in Manhattan, NY, to Ramon and Martha (Calderon) Rivera, Sr.  On July 18, 1986, he married Estrella Loreno.

Survivors include his mother, Martha Rivera of FL; wife, Estrella Rivera of Tiffin;...

Anna M. Schumm

Anna M. Schumm

Feb 25, 2023

Anna M. Schumm, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on May 27, 1934, in New Riegel, Ohio, to Aloys M. and Bertha M. (Wrasman) Kimmet.  On February 9, 1963, she married Thomas L. Schumm and he preceded her in death on May 21, 2018....

Harold A. Coppus, Jr.

Harold A. Coppus, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Harold A. Coppus, Jr., 95, of Fostoria, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Independence House, Fostoria.

He was born on June 23, 1927, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Harold A. and Gertrude V. (Jordan) Coppus, Sr.  On September 9, 1948, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom, he married Lois Aileen Sperow, after dating for six years....

Mary Ellen (Rider)  Rhoad

Mary Ellen (Rider) Rhoad

Feb 25, 2023

Mary Ellen Rhoad, 99, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Tiffin Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on July 14, 1923, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Myrle and Della (Sting) Rider.  On January 17, 1945, she married Robert E. Rhoad and he preceded her in death on January 8, 2023.

Survivors include her...

Marjorie Louise (Hoffman)  Koerper

Marjorie Louise (Hoffman) Koerper

Feb 21, 2023

Marjorie Louise Koerper, 95, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2023 at Elmwood Assisted Living of Fremont.

She was born on August 15, 1927, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Blacque C. and Pearl L. (Shuff) Hoffman.  On November 24, 1949, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom, she married Bernard "Bud" Koerper and he preceded her...

Barbara K. (Lather)  Egbert

Barbara K. (Lather) Egbert

Feb 16, 2023

Barbara K. Egbert, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, February 16, 2023, at The Randall Residence of Tiffin.

She was born on February 26, 1935, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Glenn and Mildred (Esenwein) Lather.  On November 15, 1953, she married Kenneth H. Egbert, Sr. and he preceded her in death on May 25, 2007.

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Robert J. Gruss

Robert J. Gruss

Feb 15, 2023

Robert J. "Bob" "Grussy" Gruss, 65, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home.

He was born on April 13, 1957, in Tiffin, to Harold E. and Ruth (Goshe) Gruss.

Survivors include his son, Matthew Gruss of Fremont; daughter, Angela (Isaac) Allison of Cleveland; brother, Dennis (Beth) Gruss of Tiffin; and...

Arthur R. Heimerl

Arthur R. Heimerl

Feb 14, 2023

Arthur R. "Dick" Heimerl, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 14, 2023 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on February 2, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio, to Arthur L. and Marie O. (Little) Heimerl.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Denise Heimerl of Brazil; best friend for 20...

Edith M. (Myers)  Nelson

Edith M. (Myers) Nelson

Feb 9, 2023

Edith M. Nelson, 78, of Bloomville, passed away on Thursday morning, February 9, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center.

She was born on December 24, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Howard and Evelyn (Whales) Myers.

Survivors include her son, John (Valerie) Nelson of Bloomville; daughters, Becky Floyd and Teresa Whorley, both of Virginia; brothers,...

Annabel Putnam Binau

Annabel Putnam Binau

Feb 8, 2023

Annabel Putnam Binau, 98, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on September 24, 1924, in Carey, Ohio, to Orvil and Corinne (Pierce)  Putnam.  On August 22, 1943, in Covington, KY, she married Walter J. Binau and he preceded her in death on March 2, 1997.

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Marilyn Mae (Morton)  Heminger

Marilyn Mae (Morton) Heminger

Feb 4, 2023

Marilyn Mae Heminger, 96, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on August 1, 1926, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lester and Kittie (Brayton) Morton.  On May 29, 1945, she married Gerald A. "Jerry" Heminger and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Survivors include her...

Kisha K. Carver-Mathias

Kisha K. Carver-Mathias

Feb 4, 2023

Kisha K. Carver-Mathias, 46, of rural Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, February 04, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.

On January 02, 1977, in Tiffin, she was born to William and Vicki (Jackson) Carver.  On October 09, 2021, she married Dustin Mathias.

She is survived by her husband Dustin of rural Tiffin; mother,...

Arthur J. Schreiner

Arthur J. Schreiner

Jan 30, 2023

Arthur J. Schreiner, 80, of New Riegel, passed away on Monday evening, January 30, 2023 at his home.

He was born on January 6, 1943, in Seneca County, to Earl and Agnes (Gillig) Schreiner.  On April 23, 1971, he married Mary C. Benner.

Survivors include his wife, Mary C. Schreiner of New Riegel; 14 children,...

Gerald "Terry" Risner

Gerald "Terry" Risner

Jan 23, 2023

Gerald "Terry" Risner, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, and his wife, Carol A. Risner, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, both as a result of Covid.

Terry was born on November 24, 1944, in Wyandot County, Ohio to...

Carol A. (Picciuto)  Risner

Carol A. (Picciuto) Risner

Jan 21, 2023

Carol A. Risner, 77, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center and her husband, Gerald "Terry" Risner, 78, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, both as a result of Covid.

Carol was born on April 29, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio to John...

Max E. Marvin

Max E. Marvin

Jan 20, 2023

Max E. Marvin, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, January 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

On February 3, 1936 he was born to Earl and Buelah (Hess) Marvin in Hillsdale County, Michigan.  He married Mary Masters on April 5, 1958.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary; daughter, Melissa...

Richard F. Fleck

Richard F. Fleck

Jan 19, 2023

Richard F. "Dick" Fleck, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on October 17, 1935, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lawrence and Margaret (Bour) Fleck.  On May 13, 1961, he married Anna Dryfuse.

Survivors include his wife, Anna Fleck of Tiffin; son, Andrew F. Fleck of...

Mildred Evelyn (Wagner)  Hall

Mildred Evelyn (Wagner) Hall

Jan 18, 2023

Mildred Evelyn (Wagner) Hall, 97, of Arlington, Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her daughter's home in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Born on February 4, 1925 in Tiffin, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Howard & Catherine (Scott) Wagner, and the loving wife of the late Dr. Carl W. Hall.

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Jean L. (Shoemaker)  Semler

Jean L. (Shoemaker) Semler

Jan 18, 2023

Jean L. Semler, 104, of Tiffin and formerly of Miamisburg, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 18, 2023 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on December 13, 1918, in Gordon, Ohio to Herman and Mearle (Kline) Shoemaker.   On June 26, 1948 , she married Edison Semler and he preceded her in death in 2002.

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