Obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Louis Mihai Steyer, 16 1/2, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 13, 2004, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Thomas G. and Adelaida (Duduman) Steyer.

Survivors include his parents; Thomas G. & Adelaida Steyer of Las Vegas; half-sister, Kimberly (Tony) Laurene of Wadsworth; grandparents, Mihai...

Jul 4, 2021

Janet M. Taylor, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday evening, July 4, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 5, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Kenneth and Pauline (Bish) Wagner.  On March 16, 1973, she married Gary W. Taylor.

Survivors include her husband, Gary W. Taylor of Tiffin; five sons, Kenneth Johnson...

Jun 29, 2021

Mark Ernst, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his home.

He was born on March 29, 1955, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Raymond E. and Joan (Barger) Ernst.  On June 20, 1987, he married Kimberly A. Brauning.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly A. Ernst of Tiffin; sons, Luke Ernst of Columbus...

Jun 27, 2021

Richard C. "Monk" Traxler, 56, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on July 30, 1964, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Grover and Marjorie A. "Marge" (Magers) Traxler.

Survivors include his sons, Levi (Julia Szefer) Traxler of Vancouver, BC and Guy Traxler of Tiffin; daughters, Nadia Traxler...

Jun 22, 2021

Dorothy J. Shuff, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones.

On March 30, 1928, in McCutchenville, Ohio she was born to Mearl P. and Zola E. (Romig) Bare. She married Harold L. Shuff on September 18, 1948, in McCutchenville, Ohio and he preceded her in death.

Survivors...

Jun 20, 2021

James E. "Jim" Carter, 74, of Fort Seneca, passed away Sunday evening, June 20, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Hospital in Lima.

On February 4, 1947, in Fremont, he was born to George and Gertrude (Franks) Carter and he married Patricia Cook on August 3, 1964.

Survivors include his wife of over 56 years, Patricia...

Jun 20, 2021

Madelyn F. Meeker, 83, of Bascom, passed away Sunday evening, June 20, 2021, at Birchaven Village, Findlay.

She was born January 16, 1938, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Albert Joseph and Evelyn Anne (Brickner) Reindl. She met the love her life; Floyd J. Meeker, Jr., at the Ball Room at Meadowbrook Park and within a year, they...

Jun 18, 2021

Ronald "RB" E. Black, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, June 18, 2021 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on May 31, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Doyle and Mary (Buccione) Black. He married Sandra Morris in 1969 and preceded in death in 1979, later married Linda Slayer in 1980 and they later divorced, and...

Jun 17, 2021

Joan E. Stark, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, June 17, 2021, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on February 6, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Charles J. and Marjorie E. (Jacoby) Stark.

Survivors include her nephew, Scott Stark; many cousins and friends.

The family like to...

Jun 13, 2021

Howard "Butch" F. Hushour, 81, of Burgoon, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home.

On October 9, 1939, in Melmore, Ohio, he was born to Lawrence and Madeline (Railing) Hushour.  He married Linda Garn on July 24, 1965, and she survives in Burgoon.

He is also survived by two sons, Matthew Hushour...

Jun 11, 2021

Marilyn K. "Sue" Shaferly, 84, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, June 11, 2021, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

On January 20, 1937, in Tiffin, she was born to Edward and Lorena (Crist) Swope.  She married Larry L. Shaferly on October 25, 1958, and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2019.

Survivors include her...

Jun 4, 2021

Ruth S. Dore, 98, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at The Willows At Tiffin.

She was born on September 27, 1922, in Tiffin, Ohio, to John and Alice (Russell) Sacksteder.  On May 22, 1946, she married Frank T. Dore and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three daughters, Kathryn...

Jun 3, 2021

Bernita May Tippin, 93, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 3, 2021 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on September 28, 1927, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Ralph W. and Mary Ethel (Feasel) Nighswander.  On October 23, 1948, she married the love of her life, Glen W. Tippin and he preceded...

May 30, 2021

Rebecca L. "Beck" Orians, 66, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, May 30, 2021 at Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born on July 3, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to James and Barbara (Bauer) Welly.  On February 22, 1974, she married Mark W. Orians.

Survivors include her parents, James and Barbara Welly...

May 26, 2021

Carol Elaine Agerter, 72, of Carey, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on December 12, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Allen O. and Anna Lucille (Grubel) Keller.  On June 29, 1968, in St. Mary Catholic Church, she married James "Jim" Agerter.

Survivors include her husband,...

May 22, 2021

Scott A. Neeley, 66, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at home.

He was born on May 1, 1955, in Fremont, Ohio, to Scott and Martha (Hammersmith) Neeley. He married Jody Laugherty in February 1982 and then later divorced.

Survivors include his sons, Stefan (Brittany) Neeley of Columbus, Seth (Karen) Neeley of Ann...

May 19, 2021

Aaron J. Garza, 58, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on January 21, 1963 in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Meliton and Juana (Guajardo) Garza.

Survivors include his beloved fiancée, Lori Sharpe of Tiffin, whom he spent 15 plus wonderful years with;...

May 11, 2021

Mary J. Wise, 82, of McCutchenville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home.

She was born on May 3, 1939, in Carey, Ohio, to Ralph N. and Mildred J. (Niederkohr) Arend.  On September 6, 1958, she married James H. Wise and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2012.

Survivors include...

May 2, 2021

Keith Edward Cole, 88, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, May 2, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Hospital in Lima.

He was born on July 26, 1932, in Jackson, MI, to Max and Myrtle Cole. On July 27, 2002, he married Constance L. "Connie" Jordan.

Survivors include his wife, Constance Cole of Tiffin; son, Brian...

May 2, 2021

James B. "Jim" Wagner, 87, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, May 2, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Hospital in Lima.

On August 21, 1933 in Tiffin, he was born to Frank and Leona (Rumschlag) Wagner and married Phyllis Love on September 28, 1957.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis of 63 years and was a...