Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio
MICHAEL A. DODSON
October 7, 2013
Michael A. Dodson, 38, formerly of Bettsville, Ohio died unexpectedly and went home to our Lord at 1:30 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2013 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born to Dennis D. and Debra M. (Snyder) Dodson April 4, 1975 in Tiffin. Survivors include, his mother; a son, Dakota J. Kent; a daughter, Cheyenne M. Adair; two...
DORIS E. SWANDER
October 5, 2013
Doris E. Swander, age 91, of Tiffin, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2013, at St. Francis Home, where she resided the last 7 months. Doris was born on February 23, 1922 in Sulphur Springs, Ohio, to Mamie (Enders) Laux and Fred Laux. She married Charles W. Swander in Tiffin on July 3, 1942. Survivors include her son,...
STEVEN THOMAS BORER
October 4, 2013
Steven Thomas Borer, age 60, of Manhattan, Montana, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, died Friday, October 4, 2013 at his residence. Steven was born October 5, 1952 in Tiffin to John F. and Eileen (Mitchell) Borer. Survivors include his mother, Eileen Borer of Tiffin; three brothers, Daniel Borer of Anchorage, Alaska, Timothy (Nanette) Borer of Bowling Green, Thomas (Kim) Borer of...
WALTER J. KASUGA
October 3, 2013
Walter John Kasuga, 94 of Defiance, and formerly of Tiffin, died at 8:36 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio to William and Mary (Pers) Kasuga. He married Rita A. Miller in Reed Assumption Catholic Church in Attica, Ohio Nov. 26, 1942. He enjoyed 70 years...
CHARLOTTE LOUISE (Beard) SCHUMACHER
October 1, 2013
Charlotte Louise (Beard) Schumacher, age 72 of Tiffin, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. Charlotte was born December 17, 1940 in Seneca County to Vernon H and Marjorie M. (Smith) Beard, Sr. Survivors include two sons, Donald F. Schumacher, Jr. of Bowling Green, Timothy S. Schumacher of Findlay; two brothers, Vernon H. (Judy)...
ALBERTA M. (Falter) KOWPAK
October 1, 2013
Alberta M. (Falter) Kowpak, age 92, of Tiffin died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Alberta was born May 4, 1921 in St. Stephens to Anthony and Mary Josephine (Blum) Falter. On June 15, 1968 she married William L. Kowpak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin and he died August 5,...
FRANK A. (Frank Barber) SBELGIO
September 21, 2013
Frank A. Sbelgio, 72, of Tiffin, died at 6:36 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born Oct. 16, 1940, in Rochester, N.Y., to Frank and Angeline (Cassine) Sbelgio. He married Elaine Wyant Sept. 8, 1962, in Auburn, N.Y., and she survives. They recently celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Other survivors include two...
JAMES M. CAMERON
September 20, 2013
James M. Cameron, age 78, of Tiffin died at 6:02 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 in the Mercy Tiffin Hospital Emergency Room. James was born July 6, 1935 in Wyandotte, Michigan to James W. and Helen L. (Mayle) Cameron. He married Thelma Terry on April 23, 1960 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church and she died December 16, 2011. Survivors...
SISTER CATHERINE CLARE STRASBURGER
September 19, 2013
Sister Catherine Clare Strasburger, formerly Sister Mary Jude Strasburger, age 95, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at St. Francis Home. Sister "Cathy Clare" was born September 28, 1917 to Joseph and Anna (Vereb) Strasburger in Lakewood, Ohio. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Sister "Cathy...

SISTER CATHERINE CLARE STRASBURGER
September 19, 2013
Sister Catherine Clare Strasburger, formerly Sister Mary Jude Strasburger, age 95, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at St. Francis Home. Sister "Cathy Clare" was born September 28, 1917 to Joseph and Anna (Vereb) Strasburger in Lakewood, Ohio. She is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Sister "Cathy...
PHILLIP L. HEINEKEN
September 6, 2013
Phillip L. Heineken, 86, of Tiffin, died at 5:12 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin, Ohio. Phillip was born December 12, 1926 in Salisbury, Md. to Herman and Louisa (Vero) Heineken. He married Lela Vosburg June 20, 2001 in Tampa, Fla. and she survives. Other survivors include a son, John (Barbara) Heineken of...
MARY M. (Bihn) KOVASCKITZ
September 5, 2013
Mary M. (Bihn) Kovasckitz, 81, of Tiffin died at 12:32 p.m. Thursday, September, 5, 2013 at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. She was born July 16, 1932 in Tiffin to Albert and Helen (Becker) Bihn. She married William Kovasckitz, Feb. 4, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. He died Sept 14, 2000. Survivors include a son, David (Lorrayne) Kovasckitz of Tiffin;...
LARRY A. SHANABROOK
August 30, 2013
Larry A. Shanabrook, 64, of Tiffin, died 5:51 p.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Fremont Memorial Hospital E.R. He was born January 25, 1949 in Dover, Ohio to Andrew L. and Betty L. (Moore) Shanabrook. He married Beth Ann Baird,40 years ago, August 18, 1973 in Chippewa Lake, Ohio and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Lorena A....
VIRGINIA M. (Semer) DISTEL
August 29, 2013
Virginia M. Distel, age 82, of Tiffin, died at 2:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2013, at the Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Virginia was born July 24, 1931 in Bettsville, to John and Leila (Havens) Semer. She married Richard G. Distel on May 24, 1952 at St. Joseph Rectory, and he survives. Other survivors include a brother, James...
JASON ALLEN SCHLETER, JR.
August 26, 2013
Jason Allen Schleter, Jr., 3 day old infant son of Jason A. and Dennise (McGinnis) Schleter of Tiffin, died at 1:22 PM, Monday, August 26, 2013 at Toledo Hospital. Jason was born August 23, 2013, in Toledo. He is survived by his parents; seven brothers, Johnathan Schleter, Caden Schleter, Edwyn Simpkins, Landen Schleter, Blake Schleter, Caycee Schleter, Jayson Trabert; three...
JOSEPH H. SCHERGER
August 20, 2013
Joseph Herman Scherger, 55, of Tiffin, died at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Joe was born October 25, 1957 in Fostoria, to Gerald William and Imelda M. (Brickner) Scherger. He is survived by two sons, Thomas and Kevin Scherger of Tiffin; a daughter, Alysia Scherger of Tiffin; a brother Gary...
PAUL W. WALTON
August 15, 2013
Paul W. Walton, age 98, of Westlake, died at 4:50 AM, Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria. Paul was born March 17, 1915 in Berwick to Alfred J. and Marie (Friend) Walton. He married Lois Rauchle and she is deceased. Paul is survived by nieces and nephews, Diana and Tom Davidson of Pemberville, Jim and Janet Wise,...
DALE DAVID JUMPER
August 11, 2013
Dale David Jumper, 88, of Tiffin, died Sunday morning, August 11, 2013, at his residence. Dale was born March 8, 1925, in Melmore to Harry William and Margaret E. (Smoot) Jumper. He married Etho Marie Drake on May 7, 1948, and she passed away May 25, 2010. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Dale is survived by a son, David...
DENNIS EUGENE SWECKER
August 8, 2013
Dennis Eugene "Squeak" Swecker, 60, of Tiffin, died at 9:18 am Thursday, August 8, 2013, at University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo. He was born September 23, 1952, in Tiffin, to Lee and Loretta (Weinberger) Swecker. He married Elizabeth Distel July 24, 1981 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and she survives. Other survivors include a sister, Jan (Al) Liskai of...
RITA M. (Breidenbach) BRICKNER
August 6, 2013
Rita M. Brickner, 92, of Liberty Township, died at 5:35 AM, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at the Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. Rita was born January 27, 1921 in Seneca County, to Elmer and Lorene (Weinandy) Breidenbach. She married Cleophas Otto Brickner on November 22, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. He died August 24, 2000. She...
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