Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

John M. Brickner, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1931, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Joseph L. and Rose A. (Scherger) Brickner.  On May 7, 1966, he married Louisa I. Michaels and she preceded him in death on January 17, 2019.

Survivors include...

Feb 25, 2021

Jeanette M. Youngston, 67, of Columbia Station, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021.

She was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on December 23, 1953, to George and Virginia (Buckley) Kuhn.  She married David Youngston and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Mercedes Youngston; son, David Youngston; sister, Bonnie (Dave) Yandura; brother,...

Feb 21, 2021

Paul Leonard Vaughn, passed into the loving arms of his Lord on February 21, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family.

Paul was born on the family farm in Carey, Ohio on August 21, 1938 to Joseph and Ellen (Haffey) Vaughn.  He was the youngest of 5 children, often to his advantage.  A 1956 graduate of...

Feb 20, 2021

Robert R. Thrasher, 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on September 13, 1952, in Buffalo, NY to Ben and Marjorie (Reinhart) Thrasher.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and aunt, Lillian Nye.

Robert was a World War...

Feb 18, 2021

Martina A. Burkett, 77, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on May 20, 1943, in Fremont, Ohio, to Melvin and Elizabeth (Druckenmiller) Burkett.

Survivors include her daughter, Aimee (Brian Steinhauser) Mongeau of Tiffin; and brother, Dennis Burkett of Fostoria.

She was preceded in...

Feb 12, 2021

Diana Marie Warnement, 64, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, February 12, 2021 at Oho State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born on November 4, 1956, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Thomas H. and Margaret C. "Peg" (Wurm) Warnement.

Survivors include her brothers, Kevin (Diane Orwig) Warnement of Tiffin, Brad (Shelly) Warnement of Republic;...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Cletus Gase, 90, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, February 12, 2021 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital with his family at his side.

On October 12, 1930 in Tiffin, he was born to Cletus and Irene (Boes) Gase and married Martha Jean Zimmer on November 10, 1951 in St. Mary Catholic Church.

Richard and Martha...

Feb 9, 2021

Doris J. Wise, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home.

She was born on February 1, 1937, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl M. and Margaret (Hohman) Smith, Sr. On February 1, 1958, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married James A. Wise.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years,...

Feb 7, 2021

Roger "Chico" Lee Sanchez Curtiss, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on February 7, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.

He was born on October 20, 1948, in Fremont, Ohio, to Alfonso and Mary Ann (Haubert) Sanchez. He married Susan Kay Cox on May 27, 1976 and she preceded him in death in 2018.

Survivor includes...

Feb 4, 2021

Cheryl Neikirk, 55 of Tiffin, passed away on February 4, 2021 at the Heritage Village of Clyde.

She was born on April 6, 1965, in  Tiffin, Ohio, to Walter and Susan (Burkart) Neikirk.

Survivors include her stepmother, Barb Neikirk; brother, Jeff Neikirk of Tiffin; and longtime fiancée of 31 years, Daryl Huffman of Tiffin.

Feb 2, 2021

Merilee Boucher, 77, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at The Willows at Bellevue.

She was born on May 4, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia to Clifford and Leona Marshall.  On February 1, 1964, in First Lutheran Church, she married David Boucher and he preceded her in death on August 26, 2005.

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Feb 1, 2021

Harold E. Baker was born January 21, 1932, in Scipio Siding, Ohio, to the late Joseph M. and Mary F. (Hansberger) Baker. He married the love of his life, Anna May Thompson, on October 15, 1955, in Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Marion, Ohio, and they shared 61 happy years together.

He leaves behind his daughter, Lori (Kenneth)...

Jan 29, 2021

Beverly J. "Bev" Kline, 84, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, January 29, 2021 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on August 26, 1936, in Willard, Ohio, to Roy and Iva (Link) Wurts, on February, 12, 1956, she was married to Gaylen Kline.

Survivors include her husband, Gaylen Kline of Tiffin, daughters Chirsty (Barry)...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Jean "Jean" Snyder, 95, of New Riegel, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born on August 19, 1925, in Landeck, Ohio, to Alphonse and Edna (Elchert) Etzkorn.  On November 30, 1946, she married William O. Snyder and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1988.

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Jan 21, 2021

Ida M. Bowers, 80, of Tiffin went home to her loving savior with her family at her side and in her heart on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic.

On August 28, 1940 in Fostoria, she was born to Glen and Dorothy (Davis) Bentley.  She married Gerald Bowers on August 5, 1971 and he preceded...

Jan 21, 2021

Diane L. Dougherty, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Powell, Ohio.

She was born on December 30, 1933, in Grafton, WV to Charles and Ettapearl (Rogers) Sweet.  On July 21, 1957, she married James R. "Bob" Dougherty.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, James R. "Bob" Dougherty of Powell;...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Jean McClung passed away at home with family on January 20, 2021.

Mary was born in Crawford County, Ohio, September 22, 1929.  She grew up on a farm with her 4 siblings, mother, and father. Mary had a large, warm extended family which brought joy throughout her years.

After marriage, Mary and Bob moved...

Jan 20, 2021

Barbara Margaret Hillman, 86, went to be with the Lord Wednesday afternoon, January 20, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was formerly a long-time resident of Tiffin, Ohio.

Barbara was born on February 18, 1934, in New Riegel, Ohio, to John and Helen (Shirrack) Hillman.  Her great, great grandparents Franz Joseph and Franziska...

Jan 18, 2021

Joyce A. (McClory) Dell, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on April 12, 1935, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl and Elizabeth (Heilman) McClory.  On September 18, 1954, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Louis Dell and he preceded her in death in 1991....

Jan 17, 2021

Paul E. Bouillon, 90, of New Riegel passed away Sunday evening, January 17, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 22, 1930, in Seneca County, to Charles C. and Della (Frankart) Bouillon. On May 24, 1952, he married Evelyn Frey.

Survivor includes his wife Evelyn Bouillon of New Riegel; sons,...