OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

Karen Jeanette (Durst)  Kinstler

Karen Jeanette (Durst) Kinstler

June 26, 2021

Karen Jeanette Kinstler, 75, of Tiffin went to be with her Lord on June 26, 2021, at Randall Residence, Tiffin, after a 10 year battle with cancer.

Karen was born April 28, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Norman J. and Mildred L. Durst. She married Richard L. Kinstler on December 21, 1968, in Cincinnati...

Ella "Dolores" (Perkins)  Agerter

Ella "Dolores" (Perkins) Agerter

June 7, 2021

Ella “Dolores” Agerter, 90, of Tiffin, died at 12:26 a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at her residence.

Dolores was born April 17, 1931, in Tiffin, to Roy L. and Treva M. (Miller) Perkins. She first married Edward J. St. Clair in September of 1952, and he died September 7, 1979, she then married Ralph Agerter on December...

Sister Edna M. Ricker

Sister Edna M. Ricker

June 5, 2021

Sister Edna Ricker, 98, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 7:23 a.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born November 12, 1922, in Fort Jennings, to Charles and Helen (Bensman) Ricker.

There are no immediate surviving family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Lewis Charles Slemmer

Lewis Charles Slemmer

June 1, 2021

Lewis Charles Slemmer, 58, of Tiffin, died June 1, 2021, at his home.  He was born March 21, 1963, in Tiffin to Charles and Susan (Matthew) Slemmer.

He is survived by a son, Hudson Slemmer of Palm Harbor, Florida; three daughters, Elle Slemmer and Cora Slemmer both of Tiffin, and Tyler Slemmer of Ohio; a granddaughter, Willow...

James Joseph Beckley

James Joseph Beckley

May 27, 2021

James J. Beckley, 63, of Tiffin, died at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Advanced Specialty Hospital of Toledo.

Jim was born June 9, 1957, in Upper Sandusky to Samuel Everett and Virginia Mary (Fox) Beckley, Jr. Jim married Ellen E. Perry on August 8, 1992, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and she survives in Tiffin....

Marilyn Ann Brickner

Marilyn Ann Brickner

May 25, 2021

Marilyn Ann Brickner, 88, of Tiffin, died at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  She was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Tiffin, to William P. and Hilda M. (Daniel) Lucius.  She married Kenneth W. Brickner on June 19, 1954, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he died June 29, 1971.

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Donna Jean (Digby)  Bour

Donna Jean (Digby) Bour

May 16, 2021

Donna Jean Bour, 90, of Tiffin, died at 1:49 am Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her residence.

She was born November 12, 1930, in Tiffin, to Mearl and Mildred G. (Baum) Digby.  She married James E. Bour July 17, 1948, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and he died May 11, 2015.

Survivors include five sons,...

Mary F. (Baker)  DeMars

Mary F. (Baker) DeMars

May 12, 2021

Mary F. DeMars, 77, of Tiffin, died at 10:28 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Mary was born November 22, 1943, in Tiffin, to Stanley and Nina L. (Feasel) Baker.  She married Terrance James Patrick DeMars September 7, 1963, in Hagerstown, Maryland and he preceded her in death on...

Rose Mary (Kinn)  Desbin

Rose Mary (Kinn) Desbin

April 19, 2021

Rose M. Desbin, 61, of Tiffin, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born September 25, 1959, in Tiffin, to Jerry and Mildred Maxine (Jones) Kinn.  She married Clark A. Desbin March 24, 2001, in Tennessee, and he survives.

Also, surviving are two sons, Todd (Rita)...

Robert J. Weimerskirch

Robert J. Weimerskirch

April 19, 2021

Robert J. Weimerskirch 81, of Bascom, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at his residence.  He was born April 11, 1940, in Tiffin to Chester and Mildred (Smith) Weimerskirch.

Survivors include two sons, Mark (Shannon) Weimerskirch of New Albany, Matthew (Amanda) Weimerskirch of Tiffin, a daughter Lisa (John) Hilbert of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren, Heather, Hayli, Hans, Gabriella, and...

Robert Joseph Traunero

Robert Joseph Traunero

April 13, 2021

Robert Joseph Traunero, 95, of Tiffin, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at The Willows at Tiffin.

He was born August 21, 1925, in Tiffin, to Louis C. and Leona (Schreck) Traunero.  He married Lois Jean Smith October 27, 1951, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fremont.  She died March 1, 2008. ...

Paul B. Salembier

Paul B. Salembier

April 13, 2021

Paul B. Salembier, 63, of Tiffin, died early morning, April 13, 2021, at his residence.

He was born April 10, 1958, in Detroit, Mich. to Michael and Sonia (Seaton) Salembier.  He married Steven Digby August 6, 2013, in Niagara Falls, New York, who survives.

Other survivors include his step-mother Rita Salembier of Clinton Twp. Mich;...

Stephen Lawrence Hartenstein

Stephen Lawrence Hartenstein

April 8, 2021

Stephen L. "Steve" Hartenstein, 84, of Tiffin, died at 10:15 pm Thursday, April 8, 2021, at The Willows of Tiffin.

He was born May 8, 1936, in Bettsville, Ohio, to Alfred and Cora (Bullinger) Hartenstein.  He married Carmela Patuto November 16, 1957, and she survives.

Also surviving are three sons,...

Carl Edward Steinhauser

Carl Edward Steinhauser

March 26, 2021

Carl Edward Steinhauser, 82, of Tiffin, died March 26, 2021, at his residence.  He was born to Paul Joseph and Eleanor (Elchert)Steinhauser May 15, 1938 in Tiffin.  He married Carol Riedel October 30, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic church, Tiffin and she survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Daniel (Tina) Steinhauser of Maumee, Dale (Gina) Steinhauser of...

Brian Keith O'Quinn

Brian Keith O'Quinn

March 24, 2021

Brian Keith O’Quinn, 53, of Tiffin, died 2:04 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital emergency room.

He was born Nov. 14, 1967, to Billy and Diane (Savell) O’Quinn, Sr. at Lake Charles, La. His father survives in Tiffin.  He is survived by five brothers, Billy O’Quinn, Jr. of Tiffin, Michael O’Quinn of Houston,...

Harold M. Steinmetz

Harold M. Steinmetz

March 21, 2021

Harold M. “Bud” Steinmetz, 95, of Tiffin, died at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

He was born December 28, 1925, in Tiffin, to Albert and Loretta (Lorentz) Steinmetz.  He married Catherine Fritz on June 1, 1957, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Marywood.  She died November 10, 2004.

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Harold Vincent Gase

Harold Vincent Gase

February 22, 2021

Harold Vincent Gase, 85 of Tiffin, died 8:48 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Berwick to Leo and Pearl (Youngpeter) Gase.  He married Bernice Marshall May 18, 1957, in Carey at Our Lady of Consolation and she survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Diane...

Mary Margaret (Bumann)  Miller

Mary Margaret (Bumann) Miller

February 22, 2021

Mary Margaret (Bumann) Miller, 82, of Tiffin, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Tiffin Elmwood at the Shawhan.  She was born Oct. 21, 1938, in Mandan, North Dakota to Peter H. and Bertha (Heid) Bumann. She married Lewis E. Miller, Aug. 14, 1960, at Peace United Church of Christ in New Salem, North Dakota.

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Frieda L. (Wilson)  Beckley

Frieda L. (Wilson) Beckley

February 15, 2021

Frieda L. Beckley, 82, of Tiffin, died at 8:06 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2021, at St. Francis Nursing Home, Tiffin.

Frieda was born May 19, 1938, in New York, New York. Her mother was Frieda Wilson.

Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Richie of Perrysburg , Deb (Steve) Reamer of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Rachael Dawn (Shane)...

Richard Arthur Best

Richard Arthur Best

February 2, 2021

Richard Arthur Best, 67, of Tiffin, died at 10:32 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in the Emergency Room of Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital.

Richard was born April 16, 1953, in Fostoria to Raymond Arthur and Elizabeth Ann (Valenti) Handley. He married Theresa Jane Keefe Sept. 16, 1972, in St. Mary Catholic Church and she survives...