Charlene Kay Distel
Apr 17, 2026
Charlene Kay “Char” Distel, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.
She was born on June 15, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edward and Dorothy (Black) Beisner. She married the love of her life and best friend, Dave “Whitey” Distel on August 31, 1963, in St. Mary Catholic Church and he survives.
Also surviving are her...
Barbara Jean Norris
Apr 16, 2026
Barbara Jean Norris, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
She was born on July 24, 1935, in Marks Center, Ohio, to Steven and Kathleen (Kroneker) Szabo and was the last of 13 children. On November 07, 1953, she married Ivron Norris and he preceded her in death on March...
Edwin L. Loesser, Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Edwin L. “Eddie” Loesser, Jr., 63, of Republic, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. Francis Home.
He was born on September 27, 1962, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Edwin L., Sr. and Rita L. Loesser.
Survivors include his brother, Richard L. Loesser of San Francisco, CA; sisters, Peg Loesser of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Loesser of Tiffin, Ann (Rian) Myers of...
Karl W. Hankins
Apr 13, 2026
Karl transferred to the Church Triumphant early on April 13, 2026 surrounded by his family singing his favorite hymn: It is Well With My Soul.
Karl Wayne Hankins, born April 30,1933 to Cecil Clark and Viola Beth (Maffit) Hankins in Xenia, Ohio. He and his brother Jerry grew up as preacher kids and enjoyed the benefits of their father directing various...
Carol E. Reinhart
Apr 9, 2026
Carol E. Reinhart (nee Rinebold), 90, of Tiffin, passed away April 9, 2026 in Seneca County.
She was born August 23, 1935 in Fostoria, Ohio to the late Carl V. and Violet E (Stephens) Rinebold. She married Ronald F. Reinhart on June 14, 1958 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Alvada, Ohio. She is survived by two sons; Gregory A (Becky)...
Robert Edward Walraven
Apr 8, 2026
Robert Edward Walraven, 82, of Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, April 08, 2026 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus, Delaware.
He was born on December 20, 1943, in Athens, Ohio, to Virgil and Esther G. Walraven. On December 31, 1965, he married Susan Marie Haan and she preceded him in death on May 14, 2024.
Survivors include his daughter, Amber Shuster of...
George A. Freeman
Apr 7, 2026
George Arthur Freeman, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 at The Courtyard at Tiffin.
He was born on March 25, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Arthur J. and Virginia O. (Watt) Freeman.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Dell Freeman. They were married on May 26, 2001, at Tiffin St. Mary Catholic Church. George lovingly referred to...
Ronald J. Goshe
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Goshe, 61, of Tiffin, Ohio, went to be with our Lord on April 7th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Ron was born on March 22, 1965, to Arthur H. Goshe and Elaine J. Goshe (Depinet). He graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1983.
Ron worked many years in retail management, a career that took him to several cities...
Thomas J. "Tom" Phillips
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas J. “Tom” Phillips, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, April 03, 2026 at St. Francis Home.
He was born on May 06, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James A. and Patricia E. (Turner) Phillips. On August 04, 1984, he married Diane Schostek and they later divorced.
He is survived by his son, Greg (fiancé, Morgan DeSmith) Phillips of Tiffin; sisters,...
Carol Ritchie
Mar 29, 2026
Carol S. Ritchie, 73, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 18, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio to Raymond and Doreen (Rush) Bonnell. On June 24, 1969, she married Coy E. Ritchie. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2024.
Survivors include her daughters, Elaine (Dan) Cook, Doreen (Michael) Wuescher, Lori (Tony)...
Kristie A. Zoeller
Mar 28, 2026
Kristie A. Zoeller, 52, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, March 28, 2026, at St. Catherine Nursing Home in Fostoria.
Kristie was born on July 11, 1973, to Eugene and Marilyn (Huffman) Zoeller. She married Robert “Bob” Barney. They later divorced but remained friends.
Survivors include her sons; Robert Barney, of Tiffin, Jeremy Barney, of Sycamore, Jesse Green, of Findlay; daughter, Leah...
Lila M. Faber
Mar 27, 2026
Lila Mae Faber, 91, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, March 27, 2026, at the Willows at Tiffin.
She was born on June 17, 1934, in Seneca County, to Jacob and Mary Ann (Tiell) Welly. On June 20, 1953, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, she married Richard Faber and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2015.
Survivors include her sons,...
Steve E. Mathes
Mar 27, 2026
Steve E. Mathes, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday evening, March 27, 2026, at Embassy of Willard.
He was born on November 13, 1944, in Parcoal, WV, to Roy Junior and Este M. Mathes. On August 19, 1967, he married Susan Hushour.
Steve is survived by his son, Michael (Kimberlie) Mathes of Tiffin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and...
Mary Louise Hetrick
Mar 25, 2026
Mary Louise Hetrick, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.
She was born on March 15, 1943, in Ellwood City, PA, to Joseph and Florence (Cavalier) DeJulius. On June 26, 1964, she married Thomas “Tom” Hetrick.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas “Tom” Hetrick of Tiffin; son, Aaron (Sandy) Hetrick of Findlay;...
Michael J. Lennhoff
Mar 24, 2026
Michael J. “Mike” Lennhoff, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home.
He was born on October 10, 1953, in Fremont, Ohio, to James and Gladys (Ball) Lennhoff. On November 25, 1977, he married Lori Carroll.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Lennhoff of Tiffin; son, Ben (April) Lennhoff of Clyde; daughter, Nicole (Jason) Gottfried of Englewood, FL;...
Mark Steven Turner
Mar 24, 2026
Mark S. Turner, 66, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026 at his home.
He was born on March 25, 1959, in Tiffin, Ohio, to George “Sonny” and Patricia “Patty” (Weber) Turner. On December 01, 1978, he married Roxanne Mattson.
Survivors include his mother, Patricia “Patty” Turner of Fremont; wife, Roxanne Turner of Tiffin; daughters, Angie (Joe) Bell and Casey...
Ronald Mark Bogner
Mar 21, 2026
Ronald Mark Bogner, 87, of New Riegel, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Edgewood Manor, Port Clinton.
He was born on May 23, 1938, in Reed Twp., Ohio, to Henry and Helen (Ball) Bogner. On December 10, 1971, he married Edith Peck.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Bogner of Port Clinton; son, Timothy Mullins of Georgia; daughter’s, Carolyn (Mark) Holmer...
Paul "Butch" L. Tiell, Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Butch was born Paul Leo Tiell, Jr. in Tiffin, on June 28, 1952, to Rita Rose (Kuhn) and Paul L. Tiell, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. On May 19, 1978, he married Linda Sue Wilch, and she survives. Together they had three sons; Jonathan (Tami), Kevin (Melissa) and Stephen, who died July 1, 2011.
He graduated from New...
Patricia Jean Lange
Mar 16, 2026
Patricia "Pat" J. Lange, 64, Tiffin, Ohio.
Pat Lange lost her hard-fought battle with brain cancer on Monday, March 16th at 2:40am. She leaves behind three brothers, Joseph Lange of Tiffin, Douglas Lange of Tiffin, and Dennis Lange of Florida; a grandson, Zachary Smith of Cincinnati, a large extended family, and countless friends who will miss her so very much.
She was...
James Troy Ferguson
Mar 16, 2026
James Troy Ferguson, 57, of Fremont and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital, Fremont.
He was born on September 24, 1968, in Tiffin, Ohio to James E. and Cecilia (Davis) Ferguson.
He is survived by his sister, Monica (Shannon) Bragg of Navarre, Ohio and nephew, T.J. Bragg.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
