Obituaries

Dec 15, 2018

Robert L. Black, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, December 15, 2018 peacefully at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on April 13, 1933 in Dayton to Edgar E. and Margaret M. (Dilg) Black.  He married his high school sweetheart, Georgia Phillips on December 13, 1951 in Vienna, IL and she survives in Tiffin.

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Dec 15, 2018

Janis A. Bennington, 86, of Tiffin and Sandusky, passed away Saturday morning, December 15, 2018 at Parkvue Health Care in Sandusky.

She was born on December 30, 1931 in Sandusky to Howard and Arline (Holmes) Werner.  She married Jack Bennington on July 24, 1952 in Sandusky and he preceded her in death in 1997.

Survivors...

Dec 14, 2018

Ann Louise Callaghan, 69, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at home surrounded by loved ones after a year long battle with brain cancer.

She was born Jan. 30, 1949, in Tiffin, to Robert L. And Mary 'Lois' Callaghan. She is survived by her two brothers, Steve and Ned; two sisters-in-law, Amy...

Dec 10, 2018

Jeffery J. Huffman, 52, of Tiffin, passed away Monday morning, December 10, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on July 21, 1966, in Tiffin, Ohio, to George G. and Mary L. (Braciak) Huffman.  On March 4, 2000, he married Jessica D. Hogan.

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Dec 9, 2018

Henry N. Valencia, 59, of New Haven, Indiana; passed away Sunday morning, December 9, 2018 at Majestic Care in New Haven, IN.

Arrangements are pending with Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home& Crematory.

Dec 7, 2018

Alvin A. Lang, 93, of Bascom, passed away Friday afternoon, December 7, 2018 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on June 4, 1925 in Fostoria to Anton and Theresa (Filliater) Lang.  On June 5, 1948 he married Norma J. Frankart and she preceded him in death on September 8, 2013.

Survivors include a son,...

Dec 4, 2018

Josine M. "Josie" Bell, 57, of Celina and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 4, 2018 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

She is the daughter of Thomas F. and Joanne (Hudson) Bell.

Survivors include her son, James Andrew Green of Wooster; brothers, David Bell of Tiffin and Paul Bell of Arizona; sisters,...

Dec 4, 2018

Jimmie B. Wilson earned his wings on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the Seneca House, Tiffin, Ohio.

Jim was born on January 22, 1928 in Talcott, West Virginia to Harley and Nannie Mae (Garten) Wilson.

He is survived by wife, Marilyn of Tiffin, his daughter, Susan Marks of...

Dec 3, 2018

Kenneth J. "Kenny" Steinmetz, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday evening, December 3, 2018 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on June 6, 1931, in  New Riegel, Ohio, to Urban and Irene (Kurtz) Steinmetz.  On June 27, 1953, he married Clara "Sis" Shaw.

Survivors include his wife, Clara "Sis" Steinmetz of...

Nov 30, 2018

Marilyn A. (Hartman) Seitz, 88, of Tiffin, passed away at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care center on Friday, March 29, 2019.  Marilyn was born June 21, 1930 in Tiffin to Louis and Leta (Plentz) Weisheit and they are deceased.

On October 23, 1948, she married Norman W. Hartman and he preceded her in death on December 6,...

Nov 24, 2018

Apolonia "Appie" Vargo, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening, November 24, 2018 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria.

She was born on April 22, 1925 in Owosso, MI to Norbert and Apolonia (Druska) Yandura.  She married Frank Vargo on August 17, 1946 in St. Mary Catholic Church and he preceded her in death in 1999.

Nov 16, 2018

Robert Thomas Stover, 37, of Fort Seneca, gained his wings to heaven on November 16, 2018 at 12:05 P.M., lightsaber in hand, surrounded by his loving family at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on August 25, 1981 to Rusty and Connie (Lynch) Stover; his two children, the loves of his life, Aiden and...

Nov 10, 2018

Kelli A. Zoeller, 50, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday morning, November 10, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on May 30, 1968, the daughter of Herman J. "Sonny" and Donna R. (Reinhart) Zoeller. Her mother preceded her in death.

She is survived by her father, Herman J. "Sonny"...

Nov 10, 2018

Michael K. Crager, 66, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, November 10, 2018 at his home.

He was born on October 29, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, to Richard E. and Lillian (Friedel) Crager, Sr.

Survivors include his daughter, Megan Smith of Bedford, OR; brother, Patrick Crager of Marion and sisters, Deborah (David) Champion of Columbus...

Nov 9, 2018

John E. "Jack" Reuter, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, November 9, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

He was born on December 6, 1929, in Tiffin to Gilbert J. and Helen M. (Schmidutz) Reuter.  He married Marilyn Simonis and they later divorced. On June 23, 1986, he married Sandra "Sandy" Dicken.

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Nov 3, 2018

Anita Louise Gosche, 58, of New Riegel, passed away Saturday morning, November 3, 2018 at home surrounded by her husband and children.

She was born August 14, 1960 in Tiffin to James C. and Margery L. (Shaull) Arbogast. She married Joseph C. Gosche on June 8, 1979 at St Mary Catholic Church and he survives in New...

Nov 1, 2018

Phyllis A. Kuhn, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, November 1, 2018 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on January 24, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Laurent J. and Ruth G. (Zimmerman) Brickner.  On October 6, 1956, in St. Mary Catholic Church, she married Donald E. Kuhn and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 31, 2018

Walter C. Beat, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on January 8, 1929, in Attica, Ohio, to Michael and Amelia (Hay) Beat.  On October 9, 1951, he married Regina Hartzell.

Survivors include his three sons, Tom (Helene "Missy) Beat of Williamson, GA Mike (Anne)...

Oct 28, 2018

Lorraine Kay Stephens, 66, of Tiffin and Galloway, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2018 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.

She was born on April 30, 1952, in Tiffin, to Paul and Lillian (Porter) Stephens.

She is survived by her sister, Paulette R. Stephens; and cousin, Barbara Porter Ditch of Wooster and Barbara's...

Oct 28, 2018

Shirley A. McDole, 73, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2018 at Findlay Hospice Care Center.

She was born on June 3, 1945, in North Baltimore, Ohio, to Cleo I. and Mabel (LaPrad) Sines.  On September 29, 1962, she married Frederick C. McDole.

Survivors include her husband, Frederick of Tiffin; daughters, Kimberly...