OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

Mark A. Tusing

Mark A. Tusing

November 16, 2014

Mark A. Tusing, of Tiffin, died 12:02 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at Mercy Tiffin Hospital. He was born July 9, 1956 in Bellevue to Richard and Wanda (Hepperly) Tusing.  He is survived by his "significant other of 24 years", Patricia Seislove, of Tiffin. Other survivors include, three daughters, Courtney Stine, Candace Sauber and Kelly Smith all of Tiffin; three...

John Michael Sauber

John Michael Sauber

November 13, 2014

John Michael "Jake" Sauber, 74, of Bascom, died 11:42 p.m.  Thursday, Nov. 113, 2014, at Mercy Tiffin Hospital Emergency Room.  He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Tiffin, to Albert Jacob and Marguerite (Kirchner) Sauber. He married Mary Schalk Sept. 30, 1961 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom, and she survives. Other survivors include, two sons, Barry (Lori) Sauber...

Byron Antony Bennett Ryon

Byron Antony Bennett Ryon

November 7, 2014

Byron Antony Bennett Ryon, 26, passed away, Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, as a result of a car accident.  He was born Mar. 3, 1988, in Phoenix, Ariz. to Mr. Byron Bennett Ryon and Ms. Natalie (Kirian) Ryon. He leaves behind his loving mother, Natalie, of Republic; his caring father, Byron and a daughter Hallie Mae; a brother, Spencer Hartman all...

Christopher Ian Meyer

Christopher Ian Meyer

November 7, 2014

Christopher Ian Meyer, 31, of Republic, Ohio  passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. He was born in Upper Sandusky, Mar. 19, 1983, to Robert E. and Julie A. (Smith) Meyer. He is survived by his mom, Julie of Tiffin; his big brother, Pat Meyer of Fort Collins, Colo.; and his beloved Natalie Ryon, of Republic, as well as their little...

Jeffrey A. Mowry

Jeffrey A. Mowry

October 20, 2014

Jeffrey A. Mowery, 58, formerly of Tiffin, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014, at the home of his daughter in Palm Bay, Fla. Jeff was born November 17, 1955, to Donald and Ruth Mowry of Tiffin. He had been a respiratory therapist in Florida for the past 30 years. He is survived by his daughter, Michele Gray of Palm Bay;...

Willard Wilson Below

Willard Wilson Below

October 15, 2014

Willard W. Below, 89 of Tiffin died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his residence. Willard was born November 3, 1924 in Salem Township, Oak Harbor to Frederick C. and Matilda M. (Floriana) Below.   He married Ethel L. Laux October 28, 1944 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, in Tiffin and she passed away on February 28, 2001....

Rita Theresa (Jarvis)  Scheiber

Rita Theresa (Jarvis) Scheiber

October 10, 2014

Rita T. (Jarvis) Scheiber, age 88, formerly of Gibson Court, Tiffin, died at 2:35 pm, Friday, October 10, 2014, at home where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law in Crestline, Ohio. She was born October 27, 1925, in Remington, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Theresia (Trulley) Jarvis. On June 10, 1950 in Rensselaer, Indiana she married Thomas J....

Sister Eileen Bechtel

Sister Eileen Bechtel

September 14, 2014

Sister Eileen Bechtel, 94, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Sister Eileen was born June 9, 1920, in New Washington, to Aloysius and Bertha (Wurm) Bechtel. She is survived by two sisters, Alma (Ray) Long of New Washington and Eileen (Gerald) Studer of Bucyrus; and...

Thomas Arthur Holz

Thomas Arthur Holz

September 12, 2014

Thomas Arthur Holz, 77, of Tiffin died Friday, September 12, 2014 at his residence. Thomas was born July 17, 1937, in Evanston, Ill. to Arthur and Mercedes (LuMaye) Holz. Survivors include two sons, Douglas (Jenny) Holz of Powell, Patrick (LuAnn) Holz of Fishers, Ind.; five grandchildren, Michelle Ann, Michelle Renee, Alexander, Olivia, and Sophia; a daughter-in-law, Karen Holz of Bloomfield,...

Michael Layne Buckley

Michael Layne Buckley

September 10, 2014

Michael Layne Buckley, 67, of rural Melmore, left us quietly in his sleep at his home, Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Mike was born, April 20, 1947, in Tiffin, to Joe and Joanna (Culichia) Buckley, who survive in Tiffin. His mother fondly recalls he was the cutest, orneriest, stubbornest, little dickens when he was little.  He remained ornery and stubborn the...

Margaret Jane (Wuescher)  Simmons

Margaret Jane (Wuescher) Simmons

September 7, 2014

Margaret "Maggie" Jane Simmons, 92, of Tiffin died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Elmwood at the Shawhan. Maggie was born August 5, 1922 in Upper Sandusky to Martin Robert and Margaret Jane (Taylor) Wuescher. Maggie is survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Simmons;...

Ervin R. Wagner

Ervin R. Wagner

August 11, 2014

Ervin R. Wagner, 91, of New Riegel, died at 4:25 pm Monday, August 11, 2014, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Ervin was born July 10, 1923 in New Riegel to Ross and Rose (Brickner) Wagner.  He never married. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Francis, Elmer, Maurice, Wilfred,...

Vivian R. (Dayton)  Seislove

Vivian R. (Dayton) Seislove

July 30, 2014

Vivian R. Seislove, 89, of Tiffin, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at St. Francis Home of Tiffin. Vivian was born August 17, 1924, in Tiffin to Leroy and Ada (Blott) Dayton.  Vivian married Donald L. Seislove August 4, 1944, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin.  Donald died March 28, 2005. Survivors include five daughters, Mary Lou Gase...

James E. Schnarrenberger

James E. Schnarrenberger

July 24, 2014

James E. Schnarrenberger 94, of Tiffin, died at 12:49 pm Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his residence. James was born May 11, 1920, in Crawford County to Edward F. and Delverta (Schafer) Schnarrenberger.  He married Lois I. Lust May 4, 1947, in Bucyrus. Lois died January 5, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Schmidt of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jill...

Rita "Joanie" (Greer)  Somers

Rita "Joanie" (Greer) Somers

July 15, 2014

God received another angel Tuesday when the gates of Heaven opened for Rita JoWan "Joanie" Somers, 84, of Tiffin. A choir of angels sang, and those whom passed before her embraced her with arms wide open.  At 12:25 p.m. July 15, 2014, Joanie's journey to heaven began. Joanie was born October 21, 1929 in Tiffin to Russel and Ollie (Breitigam)...

Julie A. Kern

Julie A. Kern

July 11, 2014

Julie A. Kern, 62, of Tiffin, died 5:20 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin, where she resided for 14 years. She was born March 5, 1952, in Tiffin, to Laurence E. and Frances A. (Ryon) Bishop.  She married John P. Kern April 20, 1974, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Tiffin. They were...

Doris A. (Curry)  Zimmerman

Doris A. (Curry) Zimmerman

July 6, 2014

Doris A. Zimmerman, 76, of Findlay died at 12:50 am Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Bridge Hospice Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Doris was born April 23, 1938 in Bascom to Harold and Inez (Miller) Curry. She married Roger A. Zimmerman June 16, 1960 in Bettsville. He died October 12, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Randy Zimmerman of N.C., Brian Zimmerman...

Anne M. (Fleck)  Steinmetz

Anne M. (Fleck) Steinmetz

June 29, 2014

Anne Marie Steinmetz, 83, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her immediate family, on June 29, 2014.   She was born to Lawrence F. and Margaret L. (Bour) Fleck on June 16, 1931 in Tiffin, Ohio.  Anne was married to Richard J. Steinmetz on April 21, 1951 in St. Mary Church, Tiffin and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2009.  ...

Kevin James Simpkins

Kevin James Simpkins

June 25, 2014

Kevin James Simpkins age 49 of Tiffin, died at 11:05 PM Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at his residence. Kevin was born March 28, 1965 in Tiffin to James and Barbara Ann (Roof) Simpkins. He is survived by a son, Steven James Simpkins; a daughter, Brittany Jean Simpkins both at home; three brothers, Marty (Teresa) McQuistion of Tiffin, Duane (Laurie) McQuistion...

Doris June (Kleinhenz)  Ricker

Doris June (Kleinhenz) Ricker

June 24, 2014

Doris June Ricker, 90 of Tiffin died at 3:08 AM Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Birchaven Village, Findlay. Doris was born December 29, 1923 in Niles, Ohio to Louis and Anna (Hamm) Kleinhenz. She married James R. Ricker June 1, 1942 in Tiffin. He preceded her in death May 14, 1991. She is survived by a son, James B. (Susan)...