Obituaries

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,...

Apr 5, 2025

Jane Marie Schreiner (Crist), 80, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 05, 2025, at her home.

Jane was born June 22, 1944, into Toledo Catholic Charities, she was adopted at the age of two and a half by Edward and Margaret Crist of Tiffin.  She graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School in 1962 and married Gerald...

Apr 4, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Ruggiero, Jr., 87, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday morning, April 04, 2025 at St. Francis Home.

He was born on January 23, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Anthony and Adelina (Ricci) Ruggiero.  On May 18, 1963, he married Marjorie Reinbolt and she preceded him in death in 2001.

Survivors include his sons,...

Apr 3, 2025

Richard "Rick" Eugene Wrightsman, 64, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 06, 1961, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Joseph Richard and Diane Carol (Witzel) Wrightsman.  On December 18, 2020, he married Darlene (Slavey) Moyers.

Survivors include his wife, Darlene Wrightsman of Upper...

Mar 26, 2025

Mildred Louise Heyman, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born on February 14, 1934, in Carey, Ohio, to Linus and Elizabeth (Kessler) Theis.  On November 06, 1954, in the First Lutheran Church, she married Arnold Heyman and he preceded her in death in 1989.

Survivors include her son, Steve...

Mar 24, 2025

Isabella Lee McKinney, daughter of Jonathan and Ashley (Hoy) McKinney, was stillborn on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

Survivors include Isabella's parents of Bloomville; brother, Jason Hoy; sisters, Savannah McKinney and Makenna Hoy; grandparents, Cheryl and Michael Kinnaman of Bloomville and Janice and Marvin McKinney of Bay View; great grandfather, Donald Dull, Jr. of...

Mar 23, 2025

William John "Bill" Sheeley, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on December 20, 1946, in Fort Wayne, IN, to John Nichols and Colleen Margaret (Bauer) Sheeley.  On November 12, 1976, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, he married Jane M. Phillips.

Survivors include his wife,...

Mar 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" E. Feasel, 90, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, at St. Catherine Care Center in Fostoria.

He was born September 04, 1934, in Seneca County to Frank and Barbara (Kleinfelter) Feasel.    He married Ruth Tiell on June 20, 1959, and she survives.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, his...

Mar 22, 2025

Helen L. Brownell, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 22, 2025, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Green Springs.

On May 23, 1939, in Crawford County, she was born to Russell and Bernice (Ruch) Holman.  She married Arthur J. Brownell on November 10, 1959, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include...