Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Edward J. "Ed" Schwab II, friend to many and a life-long resident of Tiffin, Ohio died peacefully on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at the age of 77 with his loving family by his side. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Rita (Longo) and his children Angela (Erik) Belcher of Napoleon and Edward "Rocco" Schwab of Tiffin. Ed was...

May 6, 2025

Phyllis J. Breighner, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, May 06, 2025 at her home.

She was born on January 23, 1937, in Republic, Ohio, to Virgil and Janice (Fackler) Cochenour. She married Paul F. Breighner and he preceded her in death in 1994.

Survivors include her sons, Paul Breighner and Greg Breighner, both...

May 5, 2025

Dorothy L. Davidson, 76, of Tiffin, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on May 05, 2025 at St. Francis Home.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn (Mark) Irving of Tiffin; brothers, Dallas "Joe" (Carolyn) Prater, Jr. of Fostoria and Robert Steven "Steve" Prenzlin of Marblehead; granddaughter, Amanda Mata of Tiffin; grandsons, Anthony Kuhns of Fostoria...

May 4, 2025

Arlene Elizabeth Reinhart, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday morning, May 04, 2025, at The Willows in Tiffin.

She was born on July 03, 1935, in Tiffin to Tony and Corrine (Nye) Brickner.  On February 09, 1957, she married Paul T. Reinhart, and he preceded her in death in 1982.

Survivors include her sons,...

May 4, 2025

Bob Dougherty, 92, of Tiffin passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025.

He was born on June 25, 1932 in Grafton, West Virginia, the 14th of 15 children, to John and Velma (Eyler) Dougherty.  On July 21, 1957, he married Diane Sweet, an only child, and their union lasted 64½ years before she preceded...

May 4, 2025

Margaret Mary Kramer, 96, of Tiffin, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 04, 2025 at The Courtyard at Tiffin.

She was born in Tiffin on December 14, 1928 to Eugene and Estella (Maehlman) Kramer.

She attended St. Joseph Grade School, graduated from Calvert High School in 1946 and attended Tiffin University.  She was employed by...

May 2, 2025

Robert R. "Bob" Arend, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, May 02, 2025 at Autumnwood Care Center.

He was born on May 07, 1935, in Carey, Ohio, to Ralph and Mildred J. (Niederkohr) Arend.  On July 23, 1966 in Fremont, Ohio, he married Marie A. Nieset.

Survivors include his wife, Marie A. Arend...

Apr 29, 2025

Wayne M. Cook, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 at the Courtyard at Tiffin.

He was born on July 26, 1937, in North Baltimore, Ohio, to Errold M. and Alice (Ebersole) Cook.  On June 23, 1955, he married Rella E. Collins and she preceded him in death in 2012.

Survivors...

Apr 28, 2025

Kylar Reese Gillig, 7, was born on May 19, 2017.  On July 19, 2024, she was diagnosed with DIPG and passed away at home on the morning of April 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her parents, Christopher A. and Stacy L. (Smith) Gillig of Alvada; sisters, Jade Gillig (12) and Adrie Gillig...

Apr 22, 2025

Lynne L. Mileski, 69, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at her home.

She was born on March 04, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, to John and Grace (Tucker) Murphy.  On August 22, 1981, she married the love of her life, David Mileski.

Lynne is survived by her father, Dr. John Murphy of...

Apr 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Edward Bianchi, age 74, who departed this life peacefully on April 21, 2025, in the presence of his loved ones.

Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on May 31, 1950, to Jack J. and Hazel K. (Sayers) Bianchi, both of whom preceded him in death. David was a man...

Apr 21, 2025

Marianne Catherine Lee, 81, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.

Born on August 9, 1943, in Fremont, Ohio, Marianne was the daughter of Donald and Ann (Walby) Sherman. She married the love of her life, Robert J. Lee, on June 12, 1965, at St. Joseph Catholic...

Apr 17, 2025

Howard H. Reinhart, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital.

Howard was born on May 3rd, 1934 to Robert and Ethel Kirian Reinhart. He married Marilyn Siebenaller Aug. 21, 1954 at St. Nicholas Church in Frenchtown, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn and children Steve...

Apr 16, 2025

Michael D. Bush, 67, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on May 01, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Donald H. and Joan (Beckman) Bush.  On August 26, 1995, he married Barbara Dell.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bush of Tiffin; sister, Theresa A. (David) Taylor...

Apr 16, 2025

Charlotte Ethell, 82, arrived in heaven on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.  She is now walking in the garden with her Lord and Savior.  She has no worries or cares and is at peace with God.

She was born in Ballville Township, to Herman H. and Bessie Mae (Johnson) Bixler. She married Charles R. Emmons on September 27,...

Apr 12, 2025

Cindy K. Purnell, 73, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Parkview Care Center, Fremont.

She was born on May 17, 1951, in Wauwatosa, WI to Charles W. and Marjorie (Teasdale) O'Connell.  On April 23, 1988, she married Mark Purnell.

Survivors include her sister, Martha O'Connell of Fostoria; nephews, Charles Dell of...

Apr 11, 2025

Jacquelyn C. "Jackie" Borgen, 89, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at The Willows at Tiffin.

She was born December 03, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Evelyn (Green) Vance. She married William "Bill" Borgen on October 07, 1955.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Borgen; sons, Robert (Cindy) Borgen...

Apr 11, 2025

Lanny L. Morrow, 75, of Tiffin, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2025, at St. Catherines Manor of Fostoria.

On January 28, 1950, in Tiffin, he was born to Mitt Elmer and Ollie (Strunk) Morrow.  He married Debra Hossler on October 13, 1973, and she survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include his children; a daughter,...

Apr 10, 2025

Fred A. Hobrath passed away on April 10, 2025, in an uncharacteristically peaceful manner after a battle with pneumonia.  He was nearly 83. Fred was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori, and his parents, John and Ljubica.  He is survived by his wife, Jean (Thornsberry), daughter Susanna, and granddaughter Lillian, as well as his sister Shirley (Todd) Leckie...

Apr 7, 2025

Angela G. "Angie" Gibson, 49, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, April 07, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 22, 1975 in Tiffin, Ohio, to Benjamin and Rosanne (Conrad) Campbell.

She is survived by her children, Brandon Gibson, Dylan Gibson, Rosanne Gibson, Makenzie Gibson and Grace Gibson, all of Tiffin; brothers,...