Obituaries

Oct 3, 2020

Allan J. Ranker, 65, of Maumee, passed early Saturday morning, October 3, 2020 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo after a brief illness of Pancreatic Cancer.

He was born on October 24, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Merlyn J. and Barbara J. (Kuhn) Ranker.

Survivors include his brother, Daniel Ranker of Columbus; sisters, Susan...

Oct 2, 2020

Marilyn Grace Ballreich passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 2, 2020 at the age of 88 years young.

Marilyn was born in Ferndale, Michigan to Albert and Clara (Kirgis) Tuck, grew up on a farm in Lykens, Ohio and on July 30, 1955 she married Donald Ballreich.

She is survived by her...

Oct 2, 2020

Perry "Bob" R. Tucker, 61, of Tiffin, passed away Friday morning, October 2, 2020 at St. Francis Home after a brief illness.

On August 22, 1959 in Toledo, he was born to Robert Franklin and Arnetta Ruby (Theriault) Tucker.  He married Amy Lucius and they later divorced.

Survivors include his children, Bobby Boulle and Sierra...

Sep 28, 2020

A. Fredericka "Freddie" Larsen, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on January 17, 1936, in Cambridge, NY to Ralph Waldo and Freda (Harper) Matteson.  On September 7, 1957, in Grand Rapids, MI, she married Gary Allen Larsen and he preceded her in death on December 22,...

Sep 27, 2020

Mary A. Smith, 85, of rural Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, September 27, 2020 in Toledo at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

On January 21, 1935 in Republic, she was born to Lawrence and Dorothy (Hahl) Bogner.  She married Kenneth P. Smith on June 11, 1955 in St. Mary Catholic Church in Tiffin and he preceded her...

Sep 22, 2020

Donald G. "Don" Nye, 93, of New Riegel, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on December 19, 1926, in Alvada, Ohio to Cyril and Germaine (Gosche) Nye.  On July 31, 1948, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, he married Edna M. "Honey" Elchert and she preceded him in...

Sep 21, 2020

Karl Richard Harper, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on August 17, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harry and Mary (Schriener) Harper.  On May 30, 1959, he married Mary Jo Terry.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Harper of Tiffin; son, Tim (Patti)...

Sep 19, 2020

Robert W. Morton, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 19, 2020 at The Willows of Tiffin.

On February 16, 1935 in Tiffin, he was born to Lester and Kitty Marie (Brayton) Morton, Sr.  He married Lucille Jane Huth January 9, 1954 in Tijuana, Mexico and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2010.

Sep 16, 2020

THE FAMILY REQUESTS ANYONE ATTENDING THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE TO PLEASE WEAR A MASK.

C. Richard "C.R." Roberts, 86, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

On May 19, 1934 in Tiffin, he was born to Richard M. and Bernice (Yundt) Roberts.  He married Eula Belle...

Sep 16, 2020

Gordon H. "Herb" Wallace, 86, of Tiffin and Canada, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Mercy St. Rita Hospital.

He was born in Boston, MA on May 23, 1934, to Allison Gordon and Ida Marie (Fougere) Wallace.  On April 13, 2009, he married Donna J. (Corthell) Mackling.

Survivors include his wife, Donna J....

Sep 15, 2020

James D. Harnish, 82, of Fostoria, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

He was born on July 11, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harold and Nell (Fisher) Harnish.  On November 8, 1978, he married Constance Schultz and on May 11, 1991, they were married in the Catholic Church.

Survivors...

Sep 12, 2020

Marlene Turner, 82, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2020 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on October 10, 1937, in Defiance, Ohio, to Russell and Dora (Criswell) Brown.  On September 29, 1961, she married Donn "Duck" Turner and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2011.

Survivors include her son,...

Sep 10, 2020

Margaret L. "Peg" Brickner, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on July 8, 1939 in Shelby, Ohio, to Clifford E. and June B. (Fry) McCoy.  On July 16, 1982, she married James Brickner and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2004.

Survivors include...

Sep 8, 2020

Mary Lou Weaver, 92, of Sycamore, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 8, 2020.

She was born on May 16, 1928, in Tiffin, Ohio to Charles and Louella (McCracken) LeCrone.  On March 10, 1956, she marred Russell R. "Russ" Weaver and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2009.

Survivors include her sons, Dennis...

Sep 5, 2020

Rose Ann Carter, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, September 5, 2020 at her home.

On June 23, 1927, she was born to Raymond and Blondina (Rappelt) Bour. She married James F. Carter on October 8, 1947 and he preceded her in death January 5, 2012.

Survivors include her daughters; Vicky Spade Bravo of...

Sep 5, 2020

Jefferson D. "Jeff" Myers, 47, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 after several years battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on August 28, 1973, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Dave and Gloria (Gottfried) Myers.  On September 5, 2003, he married Amy Hart.

Survivors include his father, Dave (Cynthia) Myers of Sycamore;...

Aug 30, 2020

Larry W. Cox, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at The Willows of Tiffin.

He was born on February 14, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois, to Laurel W. and Twyla (Porman) Cox.  On March 10, 1957, he married Mary Catherine Burnworth.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary Cox of Tiffin;...

Aug 30, 2020

Clayton H. Hemmerly, 71, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday morning, August 30, 2020 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay.

He was born on March 13, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio to Clayton H. and Eileen (Hoffman)  Hemmerly, Sr.  On January 7, 1978, he married Susan M. "Sue" Walter.

Survivors include his wife, Susan M. Hemmerly of Fostoria;...

Aug 29, 2020

Paul "Butch" Raymond Hemminger, of Moore Haven, Florida (previously of Fostoria, Ohio), passed away at the age of 75, on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Paul was born on July 24,1945 in Fremont, Ohio to Erlin and Pearl (Long) Hemminger. He graduated from New Riegel High School (OH), after which he served his country as a Screaming Eagle...

Aug 29, 2020

Brian Daniel Margraf, 41, of Hastings, Michigan and formerly of New Riegel, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Michigan.

He was born on February 21, 1979, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Thomas G. and Catherine L. (Huss) Margraf.

Survivors include his father, Thomas G. Margraf of New Riegel; daughters, Sophia Margraf and Madison Margraf; sisters,...