Carmela Hartenstein

Carmela “Rose” Hartenstein, 86, of Tiffin, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2024, at The Willows of Tiffin.

She was born October 15, 1938, in Tiffin to Nicola and Maria (Monaco) Patuto. She married Stephen L. Hartenstein, on November 16, 1957, in Tiffin, and he died April 8, 2021.

Surviving are three sons, David (Sally) Hartenstein of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, Steven "Danny" (Sandy) Hartenstein of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Douglas (Vicki) Hartenstein of Tiffin; three daughters, Dianna (John) Queen of North Canton, Ohio, Donna (John) Luedy of Mansfield, and Dora (Brett) Graham of Attica; 14 grandchildren, Eric, Craig, Sarah, Mary, Will, Whitney, Parker, Andrew, Logan, Jacquelyn, Madalyn, Peyton, Ryann, Megann; 11 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Josephine Patuto of Tiffin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Pasquale Patuto, a granddaughter, Erinn Elizabeth Hartenstein, 

Carmela was a 1956 graduate of Calvert High School. She was a Wife, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Sister. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Visitation for family and friends will be 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419)447-3113.

Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Catholic Schools. 

To send condolences to the family, order out-of-town flowers, or view the tribute video, go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.