Obituaries

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...

May 1, 2021

E.R. "Bud" Schultz, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky.

He was born on December 11, 1930, in Bascom, Ohio, to J. Arthur and Ruth (Hartsel) Schultz.  On January 23, 1954, he married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Siefert.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis...

Apr 30, 2021

Nancy Jeanne Rohrbach, 83, of Largo, FL and Tiffin; passed away on April 30, 2021 in Largo Memorial Hospital, Largo, FL.

She was born on June 29, 1937, in Tiffin, Ohio to John and Luella Miller.  On April 12, 1958, she married Paul Rohrbach.

Survivors include her husband, Paul Rohrbach; sons, Tim Rohrbach and Tom...

Apr 27, 2021

Dorothy Frances Kummerer, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on December 11, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Urban L. and Lucille H. (Smith) Schreiner.  On May 30, 1953 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married John H. Kummerer, Sr. and he preceded her in death...

Apr 27, 2021

Gerald Lynn "Lynn" Gannon, 64, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on June 19, 1956, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lee and Roena (Cox) Gannon.  On May 15, 1980, Gerald met his devoted lifetime companion of over 40 years, Deb Summers and she survives...

Apr 26, 2021

Muriel Jean Hill, 92, of Tiffin, went to be with the angels, on April 26, 2021 at 9:50 P.M., at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 2, 1928, in Tiffin, to the late James and Corrine Culver.

She is survived by her three children, Lisa (Lee) Einsel, Amy Hill and...

Apr 26, 2021

Marguerite "Marge" C. Ardner, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, April 26, 2021 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on March 30, 1926, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Raymond and Madeline (Ferstler) Gillig. On August 6, 1949, she married Gilbert "Gil" Ardner at St Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors include her sons,...

Apr 21, 2021

Donald Sholl, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at ProMedica Fostoria Hospital.

He was born on April 3, 1936, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Floyd and Gladys M. (Blott) Sholl.  On June 27, 1954, he married Violet "Vi" Mellot.

Survivors include his wife, Violet Sholl of Tiffin; sons, Keith (Theresa) Sholl and...

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas D. Kiesel, Jr. 60, of Tiffin and formerly of Southgate, MI, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born on March 23, 1961 to Thomas Kiesel, Sr. and Marietta Amicarelli who survive in Tiffin.

He is also survived by his long-term partner, Amy Daniels; four brothers, Doug Kiesel, Andy...

Apr 19, 2021

William B. Fox, Jr., 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Randall Residence of Tiffin. He was born on October 15, 1926, in Coshocton, Ohio, to William B., Sr. and Mary (Kimberly) Fox.  He married Mary Lou Gyourko and she preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Dan Fox of Tiffin; daughter, Kathy (Dave) Tisdale...

Apr 19, 2021

Anthony J. "Tony" Latona, 58, of Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home.

He was born on July 26, 1962, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Albert and Diane S. (Kistler) Latona.

He is survived by his sons, Michael (Stacie Kipps Lucius) Latona and Justin Latona, both of Tiffin; girlfriend, Lucy Castilleja...