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Anna Mae (Miller)  Benner

Anna Mae (Miller) Benner

Jun 9, 2025

Anna Mae Benner, 98, passed away June 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born on July 23, 1926 to Peter and Theresa (Doyan) Miller in a small farm house near State Route 4 in Huron County Ohio.

She married William J. Benner on November 8, 1947 at St. Joseph's Church in Tiffin, Ohio. He...

Norma Jean Cramer

Norma Jean Cramer

Jun 6, 2025

Norma J. Cramer, 92, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025, at Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born in New Riegel on October 29, 1932, to Frank P. and Anna C. (Lucius) Peiffer. On November 7, 1953, she married George Cramer at St. Boniface Church.

Norma is survived by her sons, Tom (Sharon)...

James L. Oberlander

James L. Oberlander

Jun 4, 2025

James L. Oberlander, 98, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at The Willows At Tiffin.

He was born on Jun 01, 1927, in Canton, Ohio, to Gorman and Beulah (Snavely) Oberlander.  On August 07, 1948, he married E. Cedella Kaiser and she preceded him in death on June 01, 2022.

Survivors include...

Floyd M. Clouse

Floyd M. Clouse

Jun 3, 2025

Floyd M. Clouse, 73, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, June 03, 2025 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 23, 1952, in Tiffin, Ohio to Alvin and Bessie (Fox) Clouse.  On January 26, 1974, he married Rebecca "Becky" Sherwood at St. Mary Church in Tiffin.

Survivors...

Kenneth Omlor

Kenneth Omlor

Jun 1, 2025

Kenneth Elmer Omlor, age 70, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken was born on April 28, 1955, in Tiffin to Richard and Mary Omlor.

Survivors include his children: Michael Omlor (Amber Bish) of Tiffin; Becky (Randy) Ramsey of...

Dorothy J. (Burge)  Heyman

Dorothy J. (Burge) Heyman

May 22, 2025

Dorothy J. Heyman, 85 of Holly, MI; passed away on May 22,2025.

She was born in Marion, MI. on June 13,1939 to Floyd and Ethel (Hunt) Burge.  She formerly lived in Tiffin, Ohio until July of 2022 when she moved to Holly, Mi.

She married David L Heyman Sr., on January 14,1959, they were married...

Blanche E. Hurley

Blanche E. Hurley

May 22, 2025

Blanche E. Hurley, 97, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 at Elmwood at the Shawhan.

She was born on December 09, 1927, in Seneca County, Ohio, to David and Florence (Webster) Morter.  On June 26, 1954, she married James R. Hurley and he preceded her in death in 2012.

Survivors include...

Ian Patrick Magers

Ian Patrick Magers

May 21, 2025

Ian Patrick Magers, 41, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

A complete obituary will follow.

Terry James Comer

Terry James Comer

May 19, 2025

Terry James Comer, 77, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home.

He was born on April 23, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James and Mildred (Ranker) Comer.  On February 14, 1970, he married Marlene Agerter and she preceded him in death on November 01, 2013.

Survivors include his son, Chris...

Timothy Luke Clouse

Timothy Luke Clouse

May 16, 2025

Timothy Luke Clouse, 67, currently from Carey, OH passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2025.  He was born October 1, 1957 in Tiffin, OH; the son of Luke and Carolyn (Mang) Clouse.  Tim graduated from Hopewell-Loudon School in 1976, and while there was an avid trombone player.  He was also very active in the H-L Sheep Club for...

Nona J. (Porter)  Smith

Nona J. (Porter) Smith

May 15, 2025

Nona J. Smith, 76, of Tiffin and formerly of Clyde, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Courtyard of Tiffin.

She was raised in Tiffin and later moved to Punta Gorda, FL and most recently resided in Clyde.

She was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Mary R. (Zimmerman) Porter.  She married...

Steven "Steve" F. Fruth, Sr.

Steven "Steve" F. Fruth, Sr.

May 10, 2025

Steven F. Fruth, Sr., 76, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin.

Steve was born on March 15, 1949, to Franklin and Nereid (Oakleaf) Fruth.

He enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by...

Edward J. Schwab, Jr.

Edward J. Schwab, Jr.

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...

Phyllis J. (Cochenour)  Breighner

Phyllis J. (Cochenour) Breighner

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...

Dorothy L. Davidson

Dorothy L. Davidson

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...

Arlene E. (Brickner)  Reinhart

Arlene E. (Brickner) Reinhart

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,...

James "Bob" Robert Dougherty

James "Bob" Robert Dougherty

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...

Margaret Mary Kramer

Margaret Mary Kramer

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...

Robert R. "Bob" Arend

Robert R. "Bob" Arend

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...

Wayne M. Cook

Wayne M. Cook

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...

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