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Raymond Bland

Raymond Bland

Jan 26, 2022

Raymond H. Bland, 81, of McCutchenville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 26, 2022 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on July 18, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Benjamin and Violet (Gerstenberger) Bland.  On June 27, 1964, he married Julia M. Ward.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Bland of McCutchenville; son, Jason R. Bland...

Leon J. Steyer

Leon J. Steyer

Jan 26, 2022

Leon J. Steyer, 93, of New Riegel, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on July 31, 1928, in Carey, Ohio, to Albert and Frances (Lenhart) Steyer. On September 2, 1961, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, he married Janice Scherger.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Steyer of...

Louis F. Lucius

Louis F. Lucius

Jan 25, 2022

Louis F. Lucius, 92, of New Riegel, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on April 14, 1929, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Frank and Clara (Reinhart) Lucius.  On June 23, 1951, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, he married Mildred R. "Milly" Kramer and she preceded him in death on...

Jeffrey Cable

Jeffrey Cable

Jan 24, 2022

Jeffrey Dale Cable died Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born on August 2, 1956 at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin, OH to the late Charles "Bud" and Betty (White) Cable.

A mischievous child and co-founder of the East Davis Street Tree Devils, his love for pyrotechnics may have led to small fires in or around...

Charlene F. Metcalf

Charlene F. Metcalf

Jan 21, 2022

Charlene F. Metcalf, 73, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on December 7, 1948, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Forest LaMare Lowery and Lucy Elizabeth (Albertson) Ellis. Charlene married Donald Gibson in Cumberland Falls Kentucky and he preceded her in death in 2009.

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Ruth I. (Garland)  Brill

Ruth I. (Garland) Brill

Jan 20, 2022

Ruth I. Brill, 97, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born on February 20, 1924, in Clinton Twp., Gilbert and Hazel (Taylor) Garland.  On June 6, 1942, in Philadelphia, she married John M. Brill and he preceded her in death in 1976.

Survivors include...

Helen M. (Gottwald)  Gibson

Helen M. (Gottwald) Gibson

Jan 18, 2022

Helen M. Gibson, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home.

She was born on December 31, 1937, in Lorain, Ohio, to Fred and Margaret (Hartman) Gottwald.

Survivors include her sons, Roger (Michelle) Hays, Russell (Pam) Hays and Andy Hays, all of Tiffin; daughters, Roxanne (David) Fitch of Tiffin, Lorie...

Joallen "Joe" Smith

Joallen "Joe" Smith

Jan 16, 2022

Joallen 'Joe" Smith, 92, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on August 13, 1929, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ralph and Pauline (Siegrist) Smith.  On September 10, 1950, he married Dorothy Mellott.

Survivors include his wife of over 71 years, Dorothy Smith of Tiffin; son, Michael...

Matthew "Matt" S. Darby

Matthew "Matt" S. Darby

Jan 15, 2022

Matthew "Matt" S. Darby, 44 of Republic, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on August 27, 1977, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Stephen and Diann "De De" (Wilkinson) Darby.

He is survived by his parents, Stephen and Diann Darby of Tiffin; sister, Amy (Tony) Gray of Flint, MI;...

Marilyn Jane (Mohler)  Wilson

Marilyn Jane (Mohler) Wilson

Jan 14, 2022

Marilyn Jane Wilson, age 93, died on Friday, January 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at the Randall Residence in Tiffin, Ohio.

Marilyn was born on July 7, 1928 in Tiffin, OH to Wilber and Betty Mohler.

She is survived by her 3 children, David (Judy) Herrmann of Perry Ohio, Julie (Jim) Arnold, of...

Virginia "Ginny" Wise

Virginia "Ginny" Wise

Jan 13, 2022

Virginia "Ginnie" Wise, 100, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Elmwood Assisted Living, Fremont.

She was born on November 30, 1921, in Seneca County, to David and Floy (Caskie) Painter.  On September 10, 1954, she married Ernest F. Wise and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.

Survivors include...

Anne L. (Cronenberger)  Baumgartner

Anne L. (Cronenberger) Baumgartner

Jan 10, 2022

Anne L. Baumgartner, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

She was born on January 31, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Marshall and Eleanor (Risley) Cronenberger.  On June 26, 1948, she married Lawrence Baumgartner and he preceded her in death on June 3, 2003.

Survivors include her son,...

Sarah A. (Shepherd)  Kiser

Sarah A. (Shepherd) Kiser

Jan 10, 2022

Sarah A. Kiser, 73, of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, January 10, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 11, 1948, in Whitesburg, KY., to Edgar and Geraldine A. (Little) Shepherd, Sr.

Survivors include sons, Greg (Melinda) Kiser, Josh Kiser, Jeromy (Lanell) Kiser all of Tiffin; daughter, Nyoka Craddolph of...

Burnett "Burnie" G Traxler

Burnett "Burnie" G Traxler

Jan 9, 2022

Burnett G. "Burnie" Traxler, 64, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born on July 28, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Grover and Marjorie A. "Marge" (Magers) Traxler.  On April 28, 1989, he married Teresa Y. Hiett and she survives.

Also surviving are his daughters, Sarah (Marshall)...

Dwayne Stephens, Jr.

Dwayne Stephens, Jr.

Jan 7, 2022

Dwayne Stephens, Jr., 40, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, January 7, 2022, as a result of an auto accident.

He was born on June 19, 1981, in Shelby, OH to Dwayne and Renae (Caswell) Stephens, Sr. He married Jessica Malone on August 11, 2010.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica Stephens of Tiffin; his many...

Harriett N. (Bushong)  Magers

Harriett N. (Bushong) Magers

Jan 2, 2022

Harriett Nell Magers, 93 of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

On December 25, 1928 in Dublin, Ohio she was born to Clair Aaron and Helen G. (Barringer) Bushong.  She married Wilbur F. Magers on October 3, 1946 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on January 30,...

Robert Lee Hoffman

Robert Lee Hoffman

Jan 1, 2022

Robert Lee Hoffman, 74, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening, January 1, 2022 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on November 30, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio to Ervin L. and Mable A. (Biller) Hoffman.  On July 15, 1974, he married Patricia A. Durdel and she preceded him in death in 2004.

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Michael J. Gabel

Michael J. Gabel

Dec 31, 2021

Michael "Mike" J. Gabel, 74, of rural Tiffin, passed away December 31, 2021 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On January 31, 1947 in Fremont, he was born to Melvin C. and Grace M. (Willey) Gabel.  Mike never married.

Survivors include a sister, Karen (Harold) Smith, Jr. of Republic; brothers, Dick (Mary Ann)...

Mattie Jean (Adkins)  Eborg

Mattie Jean (Adkins) Eborg

Dec 29, 2021

Mattie Jean Eborg, 82, of Fremont, and formerly of Old Fort, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont.

She was born on May 12, 1939, in Coeburn, Virginia, to Arcie and Mary (Rose) Adkins.  On August 9, 1969, she married Gloyd Eborg and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1999....

Ralph "Rick" R. Wilson

Ralph "Rick" R. Wilson

Dec 26, 2021

Ralph "Rick" R. Wilson, 65, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

On February 25, 1956 in Carey, OH he was born to Frank and Florence (Roberts) Wilson.

Survivors include his son, Nicholas Wilson of Oregon; girlfriend, Erin Cornett of Tiffin; brother, Jim "Bo" (Sharon) Wilson of Wapakoneta; sisters, Angie...

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