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Donald S. Schafer

Donald S. Schafer

Jul 1, 2026

Donald (Don) S. Schafer, 81, of rural Bloomville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1944, in Bucyrus, to the late Sylvanus and Arlena (Seibert) Schafer. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his infant brother, James Schafer.

He married the love of his life, Yvonne R....

Carolyn A. Hoover

Carolyn A. Hoover

Jun 29, 2026

Carolyn Hoover, 86, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026.

She was born on January 27, 1940, with her twin brother, Buckie, to the late Thomas and Helen (Baumgardner) Burns. On March 29, 1957, she married Gene Hoover and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her daughter, Peg (Michael) Fox of Bloomville; sons, Joe (Karen) Hoover of Tiffin and...

Joyce A. Cascaden

Joyce A. Cascaden

Jun 27, 2026

Joyce A. Cascaden, 85, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday morning, June 27, 2026 at The Willows of Tiffin.

Joyce was born in Tiffin, May 27, 1941, to Arthur A. and Margaret (Kirian) Steinmetz. She is survived by sons, Steven Cascaden of Tiffin, and Brian Cascaden of Show Low, Arizona; sister, Patricia Hall of Tiffin; brother, Jerry (Angie) Steinmetz of Tiffin; 4...

Anthony M. Ferstler

Anthony M. Ferstler

Jun 26, 2026

Anthony M. Ferstler, 69, of Tiffin, passed away Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita Hospital in Lima.

Arrangements are pending with Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory.

Paul "Pete" G. Kleinhenz, Jr.

Paul "Pete" G. Kleinhenz, Jr.

Jun 26, 2026

Paul “Pete” Kleinhenz was born on September 18th, 1953, in Tiffin Ohio to Paul G. Kleinhenz, Sr. and Anna Steiner. He married Fran Turner, January 11, 1989, and she survives in Tiffin.

Pete is also survived by his children, Kelly Kleinhenz of Dayton; Jaci (Kenny) McBride and their children, Tayli and Mason of Riverview, MI; Dannielle (Jon David) Kleinhenz of Auburn,...

Jonathan D Hampshire

Jonathan D Hampshire

Jun 26, 2026

Jonathan D. Hampshire, 51, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a 3.5 year battle with cancer.

He was born on October 15, 1974, in Findlay, Ohio to Nathan “Nate” and Sue (Craig) Hampshire. He married the love of his life and soulmate, Karen DeVos, on June 24, 2006,...

Shirley Ann Koehl

Shirley Ann Koehl

Jun 26, 2026

Shirley A. Koehl passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Home on Friday, June 26, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Koehl, whom she married on May 3, 1975, and her parents, Calvin E. Wilkinson and Norma M. Wilkinson (Houpt).

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie A. Koehl (Jessie C. Sherman) of Cincinnati, her son, Aaron C....

Velma S. Cleland

Velma S. Cleland

Jun 21, 2026

Velma (Stone) Cleland

On Sunday June 21, 2026 Velma, 98, rejoiced in peace as she entered the pearly gates, with her family by her side.

On May 19, 1928 she was born in Upper Sandusky, the 2nd oldest child of Ruben & Carrie (Risner) Stone. Velma attended McCutchenville school and after school at the age of 16, she worked at Ralston Cereal...

David Chaney

David Chaney

Jun 19, 2026

David Chaney, 63, of Tiffin, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2026, at Stein Hospice Center in Sandusky.

Dave was born on September 20, 1962, in Tiffin, to Robert L. and Michela C. (Crisman) Chaney.

Survivors include his best friend and spouse, Staci Hoover; children, Danielle and Shelby Chaney, Dane Riedel, Ciara Onan; brother, Daniel H. Chaney; sister, Jeanne (David) Howard; grandchildren...

Nathaniel "Nate" R. Shellhouse

Nathaniel "Nate" R. Shellhouse

Jun 14, 2026

Nathaniel R. “Nate” Shellhouse, 38, of Fostoria, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026.

On June 25, 1987, in Tiffin, Ohio, he was born to Ken and Lesa (Brandt) Shellhouse. He married Jessica Bryant and later divorced. His fiancé, Paige Hickman survives.

He is survived by his parents, Lesa (Don) Walter and Ken (Joyce) Shellhouse both of Fostoria. He shared three sons...

William "Bill" A. Steinmetz

William "Bill" A. Steinmetz

Jun 14, 2026

William “Bill” A. Steinmetz, 75, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at The Willows.

Bill was born in Tiffin, August 15, 1950, to Arthur A. and Margaret (Kirian) Steinmetz. He is survived by sisters, Patricia Hall and Joyce (Jack) Cascaden, both from Tiffin; and brother Jerry (Angie) Steinmetz of Tiffin; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in...

Sharon L. Nominee

Sharon L. Nominee

Jun 11, 2026

Sharon L. Nominee, 77, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.

On May 16, 1949, in Tiffin, she was born to Willard and Martha (Gary) McDole. She married Ralph N. Nominee May 27, 1967, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by three sons, Rick (Deb) Nominee, Mark (Chris) Nominee, Adam...

Charlee May Hilvers

Charlee May Hilvers

Jun 5, 2026

Charlee May Hilvers

The soul that never got to live this life will never be forgotten. The soul that would have changed this world will never be felt but we know you are still here. Miss Charlee though many people will never get to meet you. You still have such an impact on everyone. I Love You my angel.

Gone but will...

Don Alvin Miller

Don Alvin Miller

Jun 1, 2026

Don Alvin Miller, 83, of Old Fort, passed away suddenly at ProMedica Hospital in Fremont, Ohio on June 1, 2026.  He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Smokey” and “Millie.”

Don was born on January 20, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Ernest and Maxine (Albright) Miller. He was first married to Diane Mowery and later divorced. On August 31,...

Clair M. McCrory

Clair M. McCrory

May 30, 2026

Clair M. McCrory, 79, of Bloomville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Autumnwood Care Center. Her last day on Earth was shared with family and friends visiting throughout the day. She sure did love visitors. She was born on March 15, 1947, in Findlay OH, to Charles Sr. and Imogene (Kromer) Laudenslager. 

Survivors include her son, Charles...

Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson

May 30, 2026

Donald E. “Don” Johnson, 86, of McCutchenville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Westbrook Assisted Living, Upper Sandusky.

He was born on May 19, 1940, in Frostburg, MD, to Ralph and Luella (Crook) Johnson. On August 31, 1963, he married Ruth Hassinger and she preceded him in death on December 25, 2025.

Survivors include his son, Aaron (Crystal) Johnson of...

Constance "Connie" M. Mizen

Constance "Connie" M. Mizen

May 25, 2026

Constance M. “Connie” Mizen, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital.

She was born on June 05, 1947, in Tiffin, Ohio, to James and Margaret (Wagner) Baker. She married Thomas E. “Tom” Mizen.

Survivors include her husband Thomas Mizen of Tiffin; sons, Jim (Rebecca) Moffett of Liberty, IN and Jeffrey (Andrea) Moffett of Erie, PA;...

Marlene Quillen

Marlene Quillen

May 25, 2026

Marlene Katherine Quillen of rural Bloomville, Ohio, passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday May 25th, 2026, at home, surrounded by family, after a long fought battle with cancer. Cancer did not win, Jesus did, as Marlene is finally healed, made whole, and in heaven.

Marlene was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on October 18th, 1955 to Clarence...

Leslie Ann Hunker

Leslie Ann Hunker

May 24, 2026

Leslie A. Hunker, 71, of Tiffin passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

She was born in Dearborn, MI on February 19, 1955 to the late Gerald (Donald) VanRenterghem and Marlene (Hudson) VanRenterghem. Leslie married Ronald G. Hunker on July 11, 1987.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald G. Hunker of Tiffin; five children and one step-son,...

Randall S. Bendure

Randall S. Bendure

May 21, 2026

Randall S. “Randy” Bendure, 78, of Tiffin, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

He was born on March 03, 1948, in Middletown, Ohio, to Robert James and Jacqueline (Wendell) Bendure. On January 08, 2005, he married Karol Hart in Las Vegas.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Karol Bendure of Tiffin; son, Ryan (Cathy) Bendure of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Raymond...

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