Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

November 8, 2022

Christine Diana Ranker, 64, of Toledo and formerly of Tiffin, died at 3 p.m. November 8, 2022, at Senior Behavioral Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.

She was born October 22, 1958, in Tiffin to George and Mildred Louise (Tyree) Ranker.

Christine is survived by her longtime companion, Gene Gautz of Toledo; two brothers, George (Terri) Ranker, II...

October 31, 2022

Dr. Michael John Gardner, D.C., 78, of Tiffin, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, Ohio.

Michael was born April 5, 1944, in Tiffin, to Louis and Louise Gardner.  Michael was the oldest of four children and is survived by his brother Richard (Debra) Gardner of Columbus, Ohio, and two sisters, Janet Gardner...

October 27, 2022

Howard Ray Hiett, 80, of Tiffin, died at 4:52 pm Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.

Howard was born November 4, 1941, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Coy Washington and Devona Bethel (Rogers) Hiett.  He married Carol Jean Ladd on July 11, 1964, in Bell County, Texas, and she survives in Tiffin.

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October 20, 2022

Lorraine Teresa Skokane Meisner, 94, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in her sleep at The Willows of Tiffin on October 20, 2022.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 30, 1928, to Teresa (Durante) and John Skokane. She was the youngest of sisters June (Woods), Shirley and Eleanor who all preceded her in death.

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October 19, 2022

Marjorie A. Frisch, 99, of Tiffin, died at 5:20 am Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin.

Marjorie was born September 10, 1923, in Carey, to Lawrence and Margaret (Myers) Orians. She married David N. Frisch on May 11, 1946, and he died on September 11, 1999.

Survivors include a son, Roger (Pat)...

October 5, 2022

Diane C. Below, 67, of Findlay, formerly of Tiffin, ended her earthly journey at 6 a.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, and entered her Lord’s heavenly home. She started her journey on July 20, 1955, the only child of Wayne K. and Joan C. (Fox) Gibson.

Diane is survived by her...

September 26, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Ott, 96, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Willows at Tiffin. She was born June 4, 1926, in Tiffin, to Raymond E. and Gervase A. (House) Bentz. She married Ray M. Kerschner, March 1947, he died November 1952.  She then married Edward C. Ott at St. Mary Catholic Church, November...

September 20, 2022

Marjorie A. Segura, 82, of Tiffin, died at 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, with family present.

She was born May 20, 1940, in Milan, Michigan to Edward George and Catherine M. (Schmenk) Hartmann.

Survivors include two brothers, Gerald (Dolores) Hartmann of Tiffin,  Henry (Linda) Hartmann, of...

September 16, 2022

Ann Marie Kummerer, 81, of Toledo, died September 16, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. She was born September 22, 1940, in Tiffin to John and Mary (Fredritz) Loesser.  She married John Kummerer and they later divorced.

She is survived by two sons, Douglas Kummerer of Tiffin, and Kenneth (Jenny Duenas) Kummerer of Chicago, Illinois; a daughter,...

September 14, 2022

Luke John Kern, dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 87.

Luke was born to Anthony and Norine (Lucius) Kern in New Riegel, May 29, 1935, and was one of six siblings.   Three days after he graduated...

September 13, 2022

Mary Ruth Frisch, 96, of Tiffin, died at 4 am Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at St. Francis Home. She was born July 18, 1926, in Upper Sandusky, to Vincent and Constance (Orians) Arnold.  She married Robert Frisch September 17, 1949, in Carey and he died September 6, 1974. Survivors include a son, James (Alicia) Frisch of Tiffin; three daughters,...

September 8, 2022

Warren Jerome Cummings, 96, of Tiffin, died September 8, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.  He was born July 12, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio to Melvin Andrew and Christine (Goldbach) Cummings.  He married Mary Lou Magers on September 30, 1950, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin and she survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Julie (Michael) Hammer...

September 5, 2022

Joseph Arthur Scherger, 85, of Tiffin, died at 7:09 a.m. Monday, September 05, 2022, at Randall Residence, Tiffin.    He was born July 21, 1937, in Tiffin to Arthur J. and Ruth M. (Souders) Scherger.  He married Rita Jean Seislove August 23, 1958, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin and she survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Daniel...

September 4, 2022

Mark Edward Nichols, 61, of Tiffin, died at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his residence.  He was born July 10, 1961, in Tiffin to Dale and Bernice (Stone) Nichols. His father is deceased, and his mother, Bernie Frisch, survives in Tiffin.  He married Theresa Welly October 17, 1980, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Bascom, and she survives....

August 28, 2022

Peggy Ann Spitler, 78, of Tiffin, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Peg was born Nov. 16, 1943, in Tiffin, to Noah and Gladys Spitler.

Peg's survivors include one daughter, Wendy Thome of Tiffin; sister, Maxine Philbrook of Cardington; sister-in-law,...

August 21, 2022

Paula Jean Combs, of Tiffin, Ohio died at 4:17 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her residence.  She was born February 1, 1952, in Bad Axe, Michigan to Paul and Wanda (Luther) Parent.  She married David Combs August 30, 1969, in Clintwood Virginia, and he survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Ron (Kelley) Combs of Wilmington, Ohio,...

August 19, 2022

Brenda Varney-Hill, 88, of Tiffin, died at 1:20 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2022, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born August 3, 1934, to Walter Henry Horne and Ethel Martin Horne in Minster, Kent, England.  Brenda attended King Ethelbert School in Minster, where she studied child care.  She worked as a nanny before meeting her husband...

August 6, 2022

Ruby Marie (Koontz) Tomsey, 93, of Tiffin, died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.

She was born December 16, 1928, in Fremont, to Hess and Alice (Stout) Koontz.  She married Stanley Frank Tomsey, May 1, 1951, in Tiffin.  He died in 1973.

She is survived by...

July 28, 2022

Lina L. “Sis” (Krupp) Weimerskirch, 96, of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at The Willows of Tiffin after a brief illness. She was born October 18, 1925, in New Washington, to Cornelius and Agnes (Weithman) Krupp, the second of nine children. Lina was united in marriage to Richard J. Weimerskirch July 2, 1949, at St. Joseph Catholic...

July 23, 2022

Stephen G. Ecos, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022, at St. Francis Home.

He was born in Tiffin, October 7, 1932, to George and Gertrude (Bertsch) Ecos.

Surviving are two sons, Nicholas (Mary Kay Plantes) Ecos of La Jolla, Calif., and Christopher (Jean) Ecos of Hartland, Wisc.; two daughters, Joanne...