Obituaries

Sep 13, 2021

Paul D. Smith, 65 of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Fostoria, Ohio to Jason and Betty Smith.  He married Fay Thompson and they later divorced.

Survivors include his sons, Ethan Smith, Josh Smith and Jacob Smith; daughters, Ashley Sines, Amber Signs, Cheyenne Smith and Becky...

Sep 8, 2021

Raymond P. Gaietto, 86, of Tiffin, died on Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Findlay Care Center.

He was born on June 19, 1935, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Peter and Teresa (Sabolo) Gaietto.  On May 30, 1960, in St. Mary Catholic Church, he married Mary Frances Dariano.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances...

Sep 7, 2021

Lisa Rose Boehler, 62, of Bettsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on August 30, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio to James and Ida Mae (Runion) Bell.  She married David Boehler and they later divorced.

Survivors include her mother, Ida Mae Bell of Tiffin; son, Thane Boehler...

Sep 5, 2021

Ronald Guild, 63, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Toledo Promedica Hosptal.

Arrangments are pending at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home.

Sep 2, 2021

Richard N. Beard, 79, of Bloomville, passed away on Thursday morning, September 2, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

On September 13, 1941, in Seneca County, Richard was born to Clifton D. and Geraldine B. (Hall) Beard.  He married Sheila A. Scherger on July 29, 1967.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, a...

Aug 29, 2021

Jean M. Montz, 92, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, August 29, 2021 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On September 3, 1928 in New Riegel, OH, she was born to Albert and Armina (Elchert) Borer.  She married Donald "Don" Montz on April 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March 14, 2009....

Aug 27, 2021

Janet L. Herbert, 71, of Tiffin, passed away Friday morning, August 27, 2021 at her home.

On January 26, 1950, in Tiffin, she was born to Louis and Marjorie (Elchert) Herbert and they preceded her in death.

She is survived by her cat, Cheddar; sister, Lois (David) Bihn of Tiffin; many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law,...

Aug 25, 2021

On August 25, 2021, Mary Kathryn Szablewski tragically lost her life at the age of 65, after succumbing to a rapidly progressing prion disease. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those closest to her.

She was born on July 7, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to William Joseph and Betty Louise (Walton) Stanley. On May...

Aug 25, 2021

Margaretta V. "Gretta" Covert, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born on May 24, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard and Georgia May (McGlaughlin) Steyer.  On June 27, 1970, she married John L. Covert.

Survivors include her husband, John L. Covert of Tiffin; daughters, Rebecca (Michael)...

Aug 18, 2021

Cherie Elizabeth Nichols, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born on March 4, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Luther and Mabel (Wright) Cook.  On August 26, 1966, she married Robert "Bob" Nichols.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert Nichols of Tiffin; children,...

Aug 14, 2021

Diana M. Schroth, 58, of Tiffin, passed away in the Emergency Room Saturday evening, August 14, 2021, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On April 23, 1963, in Tiffin, she was born to Ralph and Dolly (Brickner) Scherger.

She is survived by her mother, Dolly of Sydney; daughter, Kylee Schroth of Tiffin; sons, Nathaniel Schroth of Tiffin;...

Aug 12, 2021

James D. Noller, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, August 12, 2021 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on May 31, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, to Frank and Alice (Perrine) Noller.  On June 4, 1955, he married Joanne G. Schultz and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include his daughters, Vicky (Jeff)...

Aug 11, 2021

Jane Alice Ecos, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care, Findlay.

She was born on January 17, 1933, in Bascom, Ohio, to J. Arthur and Ruth O. (Hartsel) Schultz.

Survivors include her sons, Nicholas (Kay) Ecos of San Diego, CA and Christopher (Jean) Ecos of Hartland, WI; daughters,...

Aug 11, 2021

Ann L. Gillig, 70, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on August 25, 1950, in Van Wert, Ohio, to T. Dale and Onalee (Rucklos ) Martin.  On August 3, 1974, in Van Wert, Ohio, she married Frederick E. "Gene"...

Aug 9, 2021

Martha (Marti) Moore Austin, 88, of Tiffin, joined her Heavenly Father August 9, 2021 at Tiffin Mercy with family at her bedside.

Marti was born on February 22, 1933 in Elyria, Ohio to Robert & Lillian (Jones) Moore. She married James Lee Austin on October 1, 1960.

Survivors include: daughter, Lauren (John D.) Austin-Smith, of...

Aug 4, 2021

Donna S. Holbrook-Mitsch, 44, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center.

She was born on February 4, 1977, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Virgil and Ruth (Webb) Holbrook.  On September 22, 2000, she married Kevin Mitsch.

The youngest daughter of Virgil and Ruth Holbrook, loving wife of 20...

Aug 4, 2021

Mary Ann Gaietto, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on July 4, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Frederick and Dorothy (Fox) Borer.  On September 18, 1954, she married Paul J. Gaietto and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2012.

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Aug 3, 2021

Shirley Kimmet, 68, formerly of Tiffin and most recently of Clyde, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on March 16, 1953, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Earl S. and Effie F. (Biller) Runion.  On July 20, 1974, she married Joseph A. Kimmet and he preceded her in death on December 3,...

Aug 3, 2021

Bonnie S. Hohler, 69, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her home.

She was born on January 29, 1952, in Norwalk, Ohio to Howard and Susan Marie (Wilnau) Bottger.  On June 3, 1972, she married Kevin Hohler.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Hohler of Tiffin; sons, Chad (Tisha) Hohler of Nashville,...

Aug 1, 2021

Steve Joe Jozwiak, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021, at Randell Residence.

He was born on November 27, 1926, in Lafferty, Ohio, to Joseph Stanley and Mary Ida (Kriger) Jozwiak. On June 8, 1956, he married Virginia Fabrizio.

Survivors include his son, Steve (Maria) Jozwiak of Tiffin; and sister Dorothy Klonowski...