Obituaries

Dec 18, 2019

Charlene W. "Char" Gosche, 68, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on December 2, 1951, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Pedro and Marjorie (Groman) Ramirez.  On November 12, 2008, she married Harold Gosche and he preceded her in death on October 14, 2012.

She is...

Dec 12, 2019

Christopher R. Burks, 50, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 as a result of a car accident.

He was born on December 19, 1968, in Upper Sandusky to Robert Burks and Pamela Beeler (John) Dunlap.  On March 19, 1988, he married Deeann Schriner.

Chris is survived by his wife, Deeann Burks of...

Dec 12, 2019

Sondra Kimbler, 78, of Tiffin, Ohio, formally of Terre Haute, Indiana, went to be with Jesus on December 12, 2019. She was born October 13, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Earl and Althea (Burns) Larison. Sondra retired from Arby's Restaurant. She loved her family and loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Dec 8, 2019

Janice K. Hill, 78, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, December 8, 2019 at Promedica Fostoria Hospital surrounded by her friends.

She was born on October 7, 1941, in Tiffin, Ohio to Ephriom and Helen (Kisabeth) Sullivan.  On October 24, 1970, she married Gene K. Hill and he preceded her in death on July 18, 2016.

Dec 5, 2019

Charmayne S. "Char" Snyder, 75, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

She was born on July 15, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Victor A. and Joan (Mergenthaler) Hoover.

Survivors include her daughter, Aundrea Snyder of Fort Wayne, IN; grandson, Aidan Snyder; and close friends, Bonnie Fish...

Dec 3, 2019

Joseph A. "Joe" Kimmet, 66, of Reynoldsburg, and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home.

He was born on July 8, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert A. and Theresa (Harmon) Kimmet.  On July 20, 1974, he married Shirley Runion.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Kimmet of Reynoldsburg; son,...

Dec 3, 2019

Ann Hutzel, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her home.

She was born on October 24, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to William E. and Arva (Cowgill) Mishler.  On June 24, 1961, she married Donald J. Hutzel.

Survivors include her husband, Donald of Tiffin; sons, Donald J. (John) Hutzel, Jr. of...

Nov 29, 2019

John H. Brueggemeier, 77, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon November 29, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 29, 1942, in Pemberville, Ohio, to Martin E. and Lauretta (Kohring) Brueggemeier. On June 19, 1965, he married Donna Chapman in Coshocton, Ohio. Survivors include his wife Donna of Tiffin; three daughters, Kelli Brueggemeier (partner...

Nov 28, 2019

Carmela B. Monaco, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday evening November 28, 2019, peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was born on February 3, 1925, in San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Italy, one of six children to Michele and Michelina (Circelli) Guarnieri. On January 10, 1948, she married Donato Monaco and he preceded her in death in 2000....

Nov 28, 2019

Deloris Ann Gregory, 83, of Tiffin, passed away November 28, 2019, at home surrounded by family.

She was born on January 14, 1936, in North Baltimore, to Lewis and Grace (Richmond) Garrison. On March 21, 1953, she married John "Jack" D. Gregory and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include son, Scott (Rachel) Gregory of...

Nov 27, 2019

Helen Rose (Zoeller) Weott, 93, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday evening November 27, 2019 surrounded by family.

She was born on January 27, 1926, in New Riegel, Ohio, to Edward and Isabell (Lenhart) Zoeller. She was married to Paul C. Weott for 46 years until his death on December 30, 1993.

Helen is survived...

Nov 24, 2019

Rev. William "Bill" Harry Smith, 80, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening November 24, 2019, at St Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.

William Harry Smith, the son of the late Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Stella (Frey) Smith, was born November 14, 1939, in Collinsville, Illinois. He was baptized in St. John Evangelical United Church of Christ...

Nov 14, 2019

Alvin F. Ringlein, 81, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday evening, November 14, 2019 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on March 31, 1938, in Willard, Ohio, to John J. and Otilla (Phillips) Ringlein.  On April 17, 1971, in Wakeman, Ohio, he married Carol Jean O'Brien.

Survivors include his sisters, Joan Sutter of Avon...

Nov 14, 2019

Kenneth "Mouse" Blair, 65, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

He was born on April 29, 1954, in Beaver, Ohio, to Frank and Frances Maxine (Strong) Blair. On July 11, 1975, he married Sandra Leeth and they later divorced.

Survivors include his son, Ryan...

Nov 13, 2019

Dianna Tyree, 65, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Avita Hospital, Galion.

She was born on August 12, 1954, in Tiffin, Ohio to Carl and Phyllis (Church) Bowman.  On July 25, 1975, she married William Tyree and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2000.

Survivors include her four sons,...

Nov 7, 2019

Larry L. Shaferly, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

He was born on May 24, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio to Wayne G. and Mary Jane (Slack) Shaferly.  On October 25, 1958, he married Marilyn K. Swope.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Shaferly of Tiffin; sons, Daniel...

Nov 6, 2019

Garrison D. "Garry" Rennels, 66, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at The James Cancer Center, Columbus.

He was born on December 6, 1952, to Donald D. and Janet (Osgood) Rennels.  On August 4, 1974, he married Margot "Melissa" Heiser.

Survivors include his mother, Janet Rennels of Tiffin; wife, Melissa Rennels of...

Oct 29, 2019

Corey D. Welly, 39, of Tiffin and Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

He was born on December 24, 1979, in Tiffin, Ohio to David and Korena "Kay" R. (Tyree) Welly.  He married Andrea Gies on July 7, 2001, they later divorced, but remained friends.

He is survived by his parents, David (Vickie)...

Oct 26, 2019

David C. Otte, 63, of Fostoria, passed away Saturday evening, October 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

On February 12, 1956 in Toledo, OH, he was born to Carl E. and Barbara (Szymanski) Otte.  He married Linda A. Clouse on August 14, 1982 and she survives in Fostoria.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara...

Oct 23, 2019

Alma L. Haaser, 101, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2019.

She was born on August 12, 1918, in Adrian, Ohio, to George and Helen (Messner) Lawhead.  On September 4, 1937, she married Franklin J. Haaser and he preceded her in death on January 3, 1994.

Survivors include her son, Thomas F....