Obituaries

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....

Oct 22, 2019

Ruth A. Huffmon, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 11, 1938, in Tiffin, To Charles, Sr. and Helen (Wagner) Scholl.  On September 18, 1965, she married James "Dick" Huffmon.

Survivors include her husband, James Huffmon of Tiffin; sons, James...

Oct 21, 2019

Malinda D. Welter, 49, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019.

She was born on November 5, 1969, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Douglas and Patty (Pletcher) Brown.  On March 2, 1996, she married Michael A. "Crete" Welter.

She is survived by her father, Douglas (Bev) Brown of Republic; mother, Patty (Mike) Boes of...

Oct 14, 2019

Erma Jean Shellhammer, 73, of New Riegel, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on October 27, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ralph, Sr. and Josephine A. (Elchert) Theis.  On June 12, 1976, in St. Boniface Catholic Church, she married Charles Shellhammer.

Survivors include her husband,...

Oct 14, 2019

Earl L. "Louie" Bowman, 87, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 14, 2019, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care.

He was born on July 9, 1932, in Tiffin, to Earl and Marjorie (Schultis) Bowman.

Survivors include his sons, Michael (Jean) Bowman of Fremont and Larry (Ann) Bowman of Green Springs; daughters, Barb (Matt) Craun...

Oct 13, 2019

Jane E. Hossler, 71, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Eden Springs Health Care Center, Green Springs.

She was born on April 12, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harold and Mary (Norris) Hossler.

Survivors include her sister, Sharon Arnett of Beavercreek; niece, Kathy (Mark Pugel) Arnett of Dayton; and nephew, David...

Oct 13, 2019

Margaret "Marge" A. Ahle, 79, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 13, 2019 at Toledo Hospital.

She was born on March 7, 1940 in Tiffin to Frank J. and Edith (Swartz) Mueller and married Larry L. Ahle on August 29, 1959 in St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband Larry of 60 years;...

Oct 2, 2019

Carol J. Wyss, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on March 1, 1949, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl and Florence (Scholidon) Thom.  On August 1, 1970, she married Dennis Wyss, Sr.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis of Tiffin; son, Dennis (Beth) Wyss, Jr. of...

Sep 30, 2019

Mary L. Quillen, 85, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on May 3, 1934, in McRoberts, KY to Ambrose H. and Edna (Craft) Mullins.  On November 19, 1949, she married John Quillen.

Survivors include her sons, Sam (Marlene) Quillen of Bloomville, John (Vicki) Quillen of...

Sep 28, 2019

Christopher D. English, 63, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2019 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on November 4, 1955 in Merced, CA to Dean and Bonnie (Bartlett) English and married Connie Reser on June 3, 1983.

Survivors include his mother, Bonnie English of Port Clinton, OH;...

Sep 24, 2019

William J. "Mooch" Michelli, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on April 20, 1931, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to William P. and Helen (Martovich) Michelli.  On June 21, 1952, he married Helen Steinmetz.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Michelli of Tiffin; daughters, Karen (Ronald)...