OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

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)...

Louise K. (Biller)  Smith

Louise K. (Biller) Smith

June 14, 2014

Louise K. Smith, 89, of Fostoria, Ohio died at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.  She was born April 1, 1925 in Tiffin to Benjamin F and Dorothy (Runion) Biller. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Walters of Sandusky, three grandchildren, a brother Joseph (Janet) Biller of Tiffin; three sisters,...

Margaret J. (Tarlton)  Lyman

Margaret J. (Tarlton) Lyman

June 5, 2014

Margaret J. Lyman, 81, of Tiffin, died at 1:40 pm Thursday, June 5, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Tiffin March 19, 1933, to Harry C. and R. Evelyn (Frederick) Tarlton.  She married Howard R. Lyman September 13, 1952 in Angola, Indiana.  He died in 1974. Survivors include a son, Kevin R. (Sherry) Lyman of Tiffin, and a...

Marilyn M. (Borer)  Lucius

Marilyn M. (Borer) Lucius

June 3, 2014

Marilyn M. Lucius, 74, formerly of 686 S. Sandusky St., Tiffin, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born Sept. 24, 1939 in Tiffin to Bernard (Benny) and Frances (Fleck) Borer. She is survived by a son, Michael Lucius of Tiffin; a brother Louis (Barb) Borer of Tiffin; two sisters, Diane (Rocky)...

Don E. Huss

Don E. Huss

May 8, 2014

Don E. Huss, 81, of Tiffin, died at 2:50 am Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. Don was born June 8, 1932 in Tiffin to Roy and Susan (Smith) Huss.  He married Kay F. Heising, September 27, 1959 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include a son, John...

Phyllis Jean (Yarman)  Canterbury

Phyllis Jean (Yarman) Canterbury

May 5, 2014

Phyllis Jean Canterbury, age 81, of Tiffin, died at 4:58 AM, Monday, May 5, 2014 at Seneca House, Tiffin. Phyllis was born September 2, 1932 in Loudonville, Ohio to Brice and Iona (Dysinger) Yarman.  She married George J. Weber, Sr. in 1951 in Mt. Vernon, and he died March 5, 1978. She then married Billy Canterbury March 8, 1979 in...

James Patrick Leahy

James Patrick Leahy

May 4, 2014

James Patrick Leahy, 76, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Tiffin, Ohio passed away at 9:54 pm, Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Kobacker Hospice Center in Columbus.  He was born Oct. 26, 1937 in Tiffin  to James Clarence and Elizabeth Clare Kelley Leahy. He is survived by one brother, Timothy  Leahy  of Tiffin and five sisters, Susan (David) Aller...

George D. Ford

George D. Ford

April 19, 2014

George D. Ford, 77, of Tiffin, died at 4:55 am Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Mercy Tiffin Hospital. He was born August 23, 1936, in Floyd County, Ky., to Thomas L. and Molly (Ramey) Ford.  He married Mindy Frase October 30, 1982, in Tiffin, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Dave) Martini of Cincinnati, and Geneva...

Sister Helen B. Linder

Sister Helen B. Linder

April 17, 2014

Sister Helen B. Linder, formerly Sister Mary Gerard, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, died at 5 P.M. Thursday, April 17, 2014 at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born August 14, 1924 in Payne, Ohio to John and Anna (Schall) Linder. Surviving are three sisters, Sister Jean Linder of the Sister of St. Francis, and Genevieve Wilson...

Nicholas A. Heil, Jr.

Nicholas A. Heil, Jr.

April 9, 2014

Nicholas A. Heil, Jr. 87, of Tiffin died at 2:19 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Mercy Tiffin Hospital, Tiffin. He was born Feb. 8, 1927 in Tiffin to Nicholas and Mary (Tiell) Heil, Sr.  He married his first wife, LeVone Schwab, in 1948.  They divorced and she died May 31, 1993. He then married Betty Valentine, April 12, 1986...

Irene J. (Reinke)  Michul

Irene J. (Reinke) Michul

April 3, 2014

Irene J. (Reinke) Michul, 94, of Tiffin died at 11a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her residence.  She was born Sep. 26, 1919 in Cleveland, to Charles and Emma (Flachbarth) Reinke. She married Constantine "Gus" Michul, Dec. 20, 1944 in Cleveland.  He died Jan. 3, 1990. Survivors include two sons, David (Susan) Michul of St. Helena, Calif., Thomas (Denise) Michul...