Obituaries

Sep 23, 2017

Leora Mae Scherger, 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday morning, September 23, 2017 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center.

She was born on September 2, 1930, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Gerald and Glenna (Alsbaugh) Bowers.  On October 21, 1950, she married Norbert J. Scherger, Sr. and he preceded her in death in 2007....

Sep 22, 2017

Thomas R. "Tom" Wonderly, 62, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, September 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

On September 27, 1954 in Cleveland, he was born to John Barrett and Kathleen A. "Katie" (Gillig) Wonderly.  He married Denise Schwab in 1985 and they later divorced.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Susi...

Sep 16, 2017

Mary Ann Remsberg, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, September 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

She was born on June 2, 1945, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul James and Dorothy Louise (Turner) Hoerig.  On October 20, 1995, she married Michael Remsberg.

Survivors include her husband, Michael of Tiffin; sons,...

Sep 13, 2017

Donald P. Seifert, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

He was born on April 14, 1926, in Lakeland, FL to Paul and Laura Ann (Goshe) Seifert.  On October 1, 1949, he married Ida May Mack.

Survivors include his wife, of 68 years, Ida of...

Sep 12, 2017

Margaret Ann "Peg" Distel, 88, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 12, 2017 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on November 6, 1928, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harry William and Margaret Esther (Smoot) Jumper. On December 9, 1950, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Thomas L. Distel and he preceded her...

Sep 9, 2017

Charles "Chuck" E. Magers, 90, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 9, 2017 at St. Francis Home.

On May 29, 1927 in Tiffin, he was born to Fred and Doris (Dornan) Magers.

Survivors include a brother, David "Mike" (Barb) Magers of Tiffin; Sister Mary Jane Magers, RSM of The Pines in Fremont; Sister Stella...

Sep 8, 2017

Thomas E. Watson, 78, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, September 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.

He was born on April 16, 1939, in Scipio Twp., to Virgil O. and Leona (Miller) Watson.  On April 28, 1984, he married Suzanne  M. "Sue" Bridinger.

Survivors include his wife, Sue of Tiffin;...

Sep 6, 2017

Rita Clara Ranieri, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, September 6, 2017 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on November 29, 1922, in Tiffin, Ohio to William J. and Emma (Johnson) Schock.  On October 21, 1950, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, she married Dominic G. Ranieri and he preceded her in death...

Aug 28, 2017

Dale W. Lewis, Jr., 92, passed away on Monday evening, August 28, 2017 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

He was born on April 24, 1925, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Dale F. and Emma E. (Brause) Lewis.  On April 10, 1948, he married Florence R. Hartley and she preceded him in death on January 1, 2017.

Survivors...

Aug 25, 2017

Christopher Michael Factor, 38, of Tiffin, passed away at his home Friday, August 25, 2017.

On September 11, 1978 in Tiffin, he was born to William and Barbara (Hartzell) Factor III.

He is survived by his father, William Factor III of Shelby; three sisters, Angela (Josh) Good of Tiffin; Mary Factor of Shelby; Danielle Factor...

Aug 22, 2017

Donald F. "Don" Fox, 83, of Tiffin, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Mercy Health- Tiffin Hospital with his family by his side.

Don was born on August 9, 1934 to the late Fred and Gertrude (Magrum) Fox.  He graduated from Fremont St. Joseph in the class of 1954.  He married...

Aug 20, 2017

Juanita R. Nause, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 20, 2017 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on July 4, 1933, in Republic, Ohio to John and Mary (Hughes) Thompson.  On July 11, 1950, she married Robert Weis and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1965.  In August of 1969, she...

Aug 19, 2017

Lewis Paul Matyok, Jr., 55, of Tiffin, lost his battle with cancer on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born on February 4, 1962, in Oregon, Ohio to Lewis Paul, Sr. and Margaret Suzanne (Fodor) Matyok.

Survivors include his mother Margaret of Sandusky; sister, Pamela Lewis of Sandusky; niece Alexis Lewis; nephew,...

Aug 17, 2017

Shawn Michael Correll, 36, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday morning, August 17, 2017 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on August 25, 1980, in Tiffin, Ohio to Stephen and Barbara (Davis) Correll.  On June 8, 2001, he married Jennifer D. Reser.

Survivors include his parents, Stephen and Barbara, both of Tiffin;...

Aug 16, 2017

Connie M. Estep, 65, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

She was born on November 13, 1951, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Richard W. and Harlena Mae (Blue) Smith.  On March 19, 1972, she married William A. "Bill" Estep and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2008....

Aug 3, 2017

Casey Lynn Lucille Opp, 37, of Fostoria and formerly of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday evening, August 3, 2017 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital after a brief illness.

On June 28, 1980 in Tiffin, she was born to Thomas and Sandra (Stalsworth) Opp.

Survivors include her parents, Sandra (Pat) Fitschen and Thomas (Sherry Mitchem) Opp both...

Aug 3, 2017

LuAnn Arter, 62, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday morning, August 3, 2017 at her home.

She was born on January 7, 1955, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Rexford, Sr. and Grace (Jackson) Huffman.  On October 6, 1973, she married Donald E. Arter, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Donald of Tiffin; mother, Grace Huffman of...

Aug 1, 2017

Elizabeth P. Doepker, 103, of Tiffin, died peacefully surrounded by family members on August 1, 2017, at her apartment on St. Francis Campus.

Elizabeth ("Betty") was born March 16, 1914, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky to Dr. William E. and Margaret (Burch) Merritt. She married John F. Doepker on May 31, 1941. He died on May 5, 2011....

Jul 30, 2017

Owen M. Ballreich, 89, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday morning, July 30, 2017 at his home.

He was born on July 26, 1928, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl and Emma (Bretzloff) Ballreich.  On October 24, 1953, he married Martha Lepley.

Survivors include his wife, Martha of Tiffin; brother, Donald ( Marilyn) Ballreich of Tiffin;...

Jul 29, 2017

Donna M. Smith, 68, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at her home.

On September 5, 1948 in Ironton, she was born to Leo and Marie (Runyon) Klaiber.  She married Albert Smith December 1, 1995 and he survives in Tiffin.

Other survivors include her children, Angela (Fred) Wolf, Chris (Martha) Massie, and...