Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Pauletta Jean Hronek, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday evening, March 02, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 02, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard and Marcella (Kanzeg) Lehrke.  Pauletta married Roger Hronek and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her sons, Kevin Hronek and Keith (Kristy) Hronek, both...

Mar 1, 2025

Corey A. Yates, 36, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 09, 1989, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Darlene A. Allbaugh.

He is survived by his brother, John Yates of Tiffin; aunt, Connie Murphy of Tiffin; niece, Sydney Allbaugh of Alabama; cousin...

Feb 28, 2025

Daniel R. Bush, 80, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday evening, February 28, 2025 at Ottawa County Riverview Manor, Oak Harbor.

He was born on November 05, 1944, in Wyandotte, MI to Royal E. and Betty R. (Lambert) Bush.  On March 27, 1969, he married Jane Kummerer.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Bush of Tiffin;...

Feb 28, 2025

Sharon Corrine Richey, 83, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on February 14, 1942, in Tiffin, Ohio to Robert and Violet L. (Dull) Melroy.

She is survived by her son, John (Laurie) Richey of Tiffin; daughters, Michelle (Greg) Fritsch of Berkey, Ohio and Cheryl (Dan)...

Feb 27, 2025

Dr. David Jones, a respected business leader, passionate entrepreneur, proud Army veteran, and a cherished friend to many, passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 76.  Born March 06, 1948, in Fremont, Ohio, David grew up with a deep sense of family and community.  He graduated from Hopewell-Loudon High School and later earned a PH.D. in...

Feb 26, 2025

Janice Ellen Moffett Alt, 76, of Tiffin and formerly of New Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born on April 03, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Paul and Imogene (Funk) Moffett.  She married Jerome Alt and they later divorced.

Survivors include her daughter, Angela...

Feb 25, 2025

Carol S. Piatt, 86, of Greenwood, Arkansas and formerly of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025 at Pink Bud Nursing Home, Arkansas.

She was born on December 06, 1938, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Clarence and Caroline L. (Stevenson) Kuebler.  On December 26, 1959, she married Jerry E. Piatt and he preceded her in death...

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara K. Ward, 84, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on November 08, 1940, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ray C. and Mina C. (Bridinger) Wise.  On October 01, 1961, she married Bruce F.  Ward and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1995.

Survivors...

Feb 20, 2025

Terry Lee Phillips, 77, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, after a 3-year cancer battle.  Coach Phillips, Vanlue, Ohio, received his B.A. in English from the University of Findlay and his M.Ed. in Education from Bowling Green State University.

A 30+ year educator and former basketball coach, Coach Phillips began his coaching and teaching career at...

Feb 20, 2025

Patrick Eugene Anderson, 56, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.

He was born on November 29, 1968, in New Albany, IN, to Gene and Virginia (Rawlins) Anderson.

Survivors include his seven brothers, Dana (Michelle) Kidwell, Jonathan (Shanna) Kidwell, William Kidwell and Vincent Kidwell of Tiffin, Joshua Kidwell and...

Feb 19, 2025

Franklin D. "Frank" Young, 82, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025 at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born on March 08, 1942, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Arnold and May (Hoffman) Young.  He first married Clara Riddle and they later divorced.  On January 30, 1981, he married Kathleen M. Murray.

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Feb 17, 2025

Ronald L. Burkett, 76, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born on August 04, 1948, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Harold R. and Clara V. (Huss) Burkett.  On August 09, 1969, he married Barbara Wright and she preceded him in death on January 09, 2017.

Survivors include his...

Feb 16, 2025

Mary Lou Goshe, 60, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.  She was a remarkable woman who left an indelible mark on every soul she encountered.  An inspiration to many, Mary's spirit was fierce and fearless, embodying resilience and strength that resonated with all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She...

Feb 15, 2025

Helen R. Michelli, 91, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

On July 22, 1933, in Tiffin, she was born to Albert L. and Loretta F. (Lorentz) Steinmetz.  She married William J. "Mooch" Michelli on June 21, 1952, and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include...

Feb 10, 2025

Howard J. Koehl, 74, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

He was born on April 28, 1950 in Tiffin Mercy Hospital to George H. and Marybelle (Spence) Koehl.  He married his wife, Shirley A. Koehl (Wilkinson) on May 3, 1975 in Trinity United Church of Christ.

In addition...

Feb 10, 2025

Conrad C. "CC" Hufford, 80, of Findlay, passed away on Monday evening, February 10, 2025 at Bridge Health Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on September 12, 1944, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Horace Hale and Mildred (Stumpp) Hufford.  On June 21, 1970, he married Sandra K. Ricker.

Survivors include his daughter, Robyn (Tyler) Wight of...

Feb 9, 2025

Ronald Dale Daughenbaugh, 73, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a year long battle of lung cancer.  He is now at peace with his beloved wife, Debra Ann Daughenbaugh.

Ron was born on October 30, 1951 to Cletus and Helen (Nye) Daughenbaugh in Tiffin.  On November 21, 1970, he married the love of his...

Feb 9, 2025

Bertha W. Correll, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday evening, February 09, 2025, at St. Francis Home.

She was born May 11, 1929, to Glenn and Marcy (Fox) Williams. On September 10, 1947, she married Alfred Correll.

She is survived by her son, Stephen Correll; great grandchildren, Nathan Correll and Chloe Correll; and granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer...

Feb 7, 2025

Donald G. "Don" Cramer, 91, of Tiffin, passed away on Friday, February 07, 2025 at The Willows At Tiffin.

He was born on April 21, 1933, in Belle Center, Ohio, to Clyde and Elizabeth (Liller) Cramer.  On June 01, 1953, he married Cora "Helen" Osborn and she preceded him in death in 2013.

Survivors include...

Feb 4, 2025

Shirley A. Hanson, 94, of Tiffin, passed away on Tuesday, February 04, 2025 at The Bridge Home Health & Hospice Care Center at Birchaven Village, Findlay.

She was born on June 23, 1930, in Bettsville, Ohio, to R. Dale and Agnes R. (Yost) Channels.  On July 16, 1948, she married Paul H. Hanson in Greenup, KY.