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Sue J. Magers

Sue J. Magers

Nov 19, 2016

Sue J. Magers, 66, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, November 19, 2016 at Pro-Medica Toledo Hospital.

On February 20, 1950 in Tiffin, she was born to Gene W. and Helen E. (Wyatt) Medley and they preceded her in death.

She is survived by a niece, Mandi James of Nebraska, great nephews, Clint...

Karen A. Tiell

Karen A. Tiell

Nov 18, 2016

Karan A. Tiell, 68, of Fostoria, passed away Friday morning, November 18, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

On September 18, 1948 in Tiffin, she was born to Paul A. and Bernita (Boes) Koepfer. She married James W. Tiell on August 14, 1965.

Survivors include her husband James of 51 years, three sons, Wesley...

Ralph P. Wymer

Ralph P. Wymer

Nov 15, 2016

Ralph P. Wymer, 82, of Tiffin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, November 15, 2016 in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-Tiffin.

He was born on February 25, 1934, in New Boston, Ohio to Ralph F. and Mildred T. (Schmidt) Wymer. On October 9, 1954, he married Carol Donahue and she preceded him in death...

Rose Mary Magers

Rose Mary Magers

Nov 13, 2016

Rose Mary Magers, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on April 1, 1932, in Liberty Twp., to Frank and Estella (Kimmet) Hoover. On January 10, 1953, in St. Mary Catholic Church, she married Leroy J. Magers and he preceded her in death in...

Janis M. Kirchner

Janis M. Kirchner

Nov 12, 2016

Janis M. "Tekey" Kirchner, 88, of Vandalia and formerly of Tiffin, passed away Saturday evening in the care of hospice, November 12, 2016 in Vandalia.

She was born on October 23, 1928 in Carey, to Selmon and Ruth (O'Connor) Virden. She married Donald R. Kirchner on February 5, 1949.

Survivors include two sons,...

Jeanne D. Frisch

Jeanne D. Frisch

Nov 12, 2016

Jeanne D. Frisch, 92, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 12, 2016 at Mercy Health-Tiffin surrounded by her family.

On August 2, 1924 in Tiffin, she was born to Edgar and Helen (Staub) Wangler. She married Walter O. Frisch on May 29, 1948 in St. Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include a daughter,...

Steve Drosky

Steve Drosky

Nov 11, 2016

Steve Drosky, 99, of Tiffin and formerly Republic, died on November 11, 2016 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin, surrounded by family.

He was born on January 2, 1917, in Midway, Ohio to Andrew and Mary (Pulcask) Drosky. On October 11, 1947, he married Lucile Widmer and she preceded him in death on...

Frederick E. Swartz

Frederick E. Swartz

Nov 11, 2016

Frederick E. "Fred" Swartz, 92, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, November 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on October 16, 1924, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Jesse and Edna (Karcher) Swartz. On April 12, 1947, he married Madeline Marie Reinhart.

Survivors include his wife, Madeline of...

James F. Haman

James F. Haman

Nov 8, 2016

James F. "Jim" Haman, 61, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 8, 2016.

He was born on September 30, 1955, in Tiffin, Ohio to Betty J. Flowers. He first married Cindy Adams and they later divorced. On May 14, 2005, he married Adrienne L. Valentine.

Survivors include his wife, Adrienne...

Charles A. Schrier

Charles A. Schrier

Nov 7, 2016

Charles A. "Charlie" Schrier, 63, of Tiffin, passed away Monday evening, November 7, 2016 at Bridge Hospice in Findlay.

On August 13, 1953 in LaPorte, IN, he was born to Henry and Kathleen (Cowgill) Schrier. He married Barbara Peterson on September 7, 1974.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara, his daughters, Julie (Justin) Bird...

Betty L. Recker

Betty L. Recker

Nov 6, 2016

Betty L. Recker, 82, of New Riegel, passed away on Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2016 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born on March 18, 1934, in Putnam County, to Rudolph and Alberta (Dulle) Lammers. On November 26, 1953, she married Robert L. "Bob" Recker and he preceded her in death on May 22,...

Ambrose W. Sturgill

Ambrose W. Sturgill

Nov 6, 2016

Ambrose W. Sturgill, 55, of Attica, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

He was born on October 26, 1961, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Vincent and Ileen (Mullins) Sturgill. On December 26, 1989, he married Susan Greenman and they later divorced.

Survivors include five daughters, Brande...

Thomas A. Bordner

Thomas A. Bordner

Nov 4, 2016

Thomas A. Bordner, 76, of Delaware, OH, passed away Friday afternoon, November 4, 2016 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware.

On November 29, 1940 in Tiffin; he was born to Russell C. and Dorothy (Lusk) Bordner and they preceded him in death.

Survivors include his children, Patrick (Cindy) Nycz of West Lafayette, IN;...

Marian Audrey Applequist

Marian Audrey Applequist

Oct 28, 2016

Marian Audrey Applequist, 92, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, October 28, 2016 at St, Francis Home.

On February 10, 1924 in Jamestown, NY, she was born to Carl Harry and Emma Victoria (Olson) Swan. She married H. Duane Applequist on September 9, 1944 and he preceded her in death in 2014.

Survivors...

Connie Marie Dantuono

Connie Marie Dantuono

Oct 28, 2016

Connie Marie Dantuono, 66, of Dublin and formerly of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, October 28, 2016 suddenly surrounded by loving friends and family.

On August 15, 1950 in Tiffin, she was born to Anthony and Evelyn (Puffenberger) Dantuono.

Survivors include her sisters, Jacqueline (Mike) Strathman of Spring, TX; Michelle Dantuono of Tiffin;...

Helen M. Ritzenthaler

Helen M. Ritzenthaler

Oct 16, 2016

Helen M. Ritzenthaler, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, October 16, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on December 27, 1922, in Tiffin, Ohio to Harry and Martha (Willet) Ritzenthaler.

Survivors include her brother, Glenn Ritzenthaler of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death...

Evelyn I. Sertell

Evelyn I. Sertell

Oct 16, 2016

Evelyn I. Sertell, 102, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 16, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on February 14, 1914, in Moorefield, Ohio to George Hubert and Gertrude (Compher) Wood. On June 19, 1939, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, she married Paul J. Sertell and he preceded her in death...

Marcia C. Johnston

Marcia C. Johnston

Oct 15, 2016

Marcia Coleen Johnston, 74 of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, October 15, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

On June 15, 1942 in Tiffin, she was born to John O'Niell and Catherine Mae (Wischman) Dull. She married Robert "Bob" Johnston on November 30, 1990 and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children,...

Marilyn A. Kastner

Marilyn A. Kastner

Oct 12, 2016

Marilyn A. Kastner, 90, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 12, 2016 at St. Francis Home.

She was born on March 11, 1926, in Fremont, Ohio to Bernard L. and Catherine (Kuns) Hamilton. On March 2, 1946, in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Fremont, she married Paul R. Kastner and he preceded her in...

Raymond E. Valentine

Raymond E. Valentine

Oct 11, 2016

Raymond Eugene Valentine, 86, went home on October 11, 2016.

He was born on January 14, 1930 in Seneca County to Annabelle (McClure) and Clarence Valentine. Ray's father died when he was 2 years old and his grandparents raised him on the family farm. He married Jane A. Eschenbrenner in St. Joseph Catholic Church on...

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