OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

TIMOTHY A. BENDER

TIMOTHY A. BENDER

January 31, 2012

Timothy A. Bender, age 59 of Tiffin, died Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at his residence. Tim was born in Tiffin, February 19, 1952 to the late George and Helen (Boehler) Bender. He is survived by his former wife, Nora Bender of Maumee; one son, Bradley Bender of Gibsonburg; three daughters, Stephanie (William) Hoefflin of Walbridge, Shelly (Bill) Moyer of Fostoria,...

JOAN MARGARET (Kuhn)  WALTER

JOAN MARGARET (Kuhn) WALTER

January 24, 2012

Joan Margaret Walter, age 84, of Liberty Township, Ohio died at 6:48 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Joan was born October 20, 1927 in Tiffin to the late Henry and Mabel (Blott) Kuhn.  She married Joseph T. “Lefty” Walter, Jr.  May 30, 1945 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Tiffin.  He preceded her in...

ELMER L. WARNEMENT

ELMER L. WARNEMENT

January 18, 2012

Elmer L. Warnement, age 98, of Tiffin, Ohio died January 18, 2012.  He was born May 10, 1913 to Leo and Ida (Zirger) Warnement in Tiffin. Survivors include, daughters Judy Bour (Hugo) of Tiffin, Jane Hartsig (James) of Plymouth Mich., Anne Hummer (Thomas) of Monroe Mich., Mary Bell of Grove City, Alice Kosnikowski (Thaddeus) of Ludington Mich., Kay Zilka (Walter)...

LANARDA MADONNA (STUDER)  CARP

LANARDA MADONNA (STUDER) CARP

January 15, 2012

Lanarda Madonna Carp, 83, of St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio, died 5 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.  She was born July 8, 1928, in North Auburn, Ohio, to Henry and Julia “Lula” (Hertzer) Studer.  She married Charles Carp, October 3, 1953, at the Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, North Auburn, and he survives. Also surviving...

ALMA M. (Lonsway)  KLEIN OLINGER

ALMA M. (Lonsway) KLEIN OLINGER

January 6, 2012

Alma M. Klein Olinger, 95, formerly of Teakwood Court, Tiffin, died at 3:50 pm Friday, January 6, 2012, at Independence House, Fostoria. She was born in New Riegel on May 17, 1916, to George and Ida (Gruss) Lonsway.  She married Harold E. Klein April 28, 1934, in St. Joseph Catholic Church. They were married for 50 years.  He died January...

JOHN CARL STEINMETZ

JOHN CARL STEINMETZ

December 27, 2011

John Carl Steinmetz, 80, of Tiffin, Ohio died 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.  He was born, Sept. 1, 1931 in Seneca County, Ohio to Carl and Mercedes (Goetz) Steinmetz.  He had been married for 55 glorious years to Janet Boes. They wed July 4, 1956 in St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria...

SISTER BEATRICE A. "Bea" KOERPER

SISTER BEATRICE A. "Bea" KOERPER

December 25, 2011

Sister Beatrice Koerper, 77,  of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died Christmas night, December 25, 2011 at 10:35 p.m. at St. Francis Home. She was born October 7, 1934, in Tiffin, to Lloyd and Leona (Christophory) Koerper. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Wank of Tiffin, and  Marjorie Wasserman of Fremont, Ohio. She was preceded in death by...

WAYNE L. SHRODE

WAYNE L. SHRODE

December 20, 2011

Wayne L. “Jr.” Shrode, 57, of Tiffin, died at 12:11 am Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Mercy Tiffin Hospital. He was born December 17, 1954, in Tiffin, to John and Alice (Spitler) Shrode.  His father is deceased, and his mother survives in Tiffin.  He married Theresa Kurtz, and she survives in Tiffin. Also surviving are a daughter, Heather (Mark) Gaietto...

THELMA JOSEPHINE (Terry)  CAMERON

THELMA JOSEPHINE (Terry) CAMERON

December 16, 2011

Thelma Josephine Cameron, 79, of Tiffin died 10:30 p.m. December 16, 2011 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.  She was born October 28, 1932 to Harvey L. and Mary M. (Myers) Terry.  She married James M. Cameron, April 23, 1960 in Tiffin and he survives. Other survivors include five sons, Thomas M. Cameron, Christopher M. (Lynette) Cameron, Timothy...

WAYNE KENNETH GIBSON

WAYNE KENNETH GIBSON

December 16, 2011

Wayne Kenneth Gibson, age 84 of Tiffin died at 3:35 AM, Friday, December 16, 2011 at Ruffing Family Care Center, Bloomville. Wayne was born June 18, 1927 to the late Vernon Sr. and Adah (Adams) Gibson in Tiffin.  He married Joan Catherine Fox on April 15, 1953 and she preceded him in death on April 3, 2004. He is survived...

HOWARD A. TIELL

HOWARD A. TIELL

December 12, 2011

Howard A. Tiell, 84 of Tiffin, died at 3:22 am, Monday, December 12, 2011 at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. Howard was born to the late Clarence and Olga (Houck) Tiell March 25, 1927 in Tiffin.  He married Dorothy Jane Taylor July 2, 1949 in St. Mary Catholic Church, and she preceded Howard on June 9, 2000. Howard...

ROBERT K. "Kim" STONEHAM

ROBERT K. "Kim" STONEHAM

December 7, 2011

Robert K. “Kim” Stoneham, 59, formerly of Coe St., Tiffin, died at 2:40 am Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born October 12, 1952, in Bellevue, to Robert A. and Martha J. (Transue) Stoneham.  His parents survive in Tiffin. Also surviving are a brother, John W. “Jack” (Kimberly) Stoneham of Crestline; and nieces and nephews,...

GARY  S. SHUMAKER

GARY S. SHUMAKER

December 5, 2011

Gary S. Shumaker, 58, of Tiffin, died at 12:20 am Monday, December 5, 2011, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born July 9, 1953 in Upper Sandusky to the late James  and June (Hill) Shumaker.   He married Desi Hushour November 4, 1977 in Upper Sandusky and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Scott Shumaker; two daughters,...

ROBERT D. HASKELL

ROBERT D. HASKELL

December 4, 2011

Robert D. Haskell, age 70 of Apple Street, Tiffin, died at 3:01 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011 at his residence. Robert was born to the late William and Esther (Ross) Haskell June 19, 1941 in Haverhill, Mass.  He married Doris E. Caswell-Wood in 1971, she survives in Tiffin. He is also survived by four sons, Joseph (Edy) Wood, Jr. of...

LOUIS A. BOES

LOUIS A. BOES

November 27, 2011

Louis A. Boes, 98, of Tiffin, died at 12:18 pm Sunday, November 27, 2011, at Seneca House, Tiffin. He was born December 28, 1912 in Tiffin to Thomas and Catherine (Clouse) Boes. He married Dorothy Kuhn July 30, 1938 in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bascom. She died September 2, 1996. Survivors include a son, John (Sharon) Boes of Tiffin; a...

EVELYN L. (SMITH)  SCHETTER

EVELYN L. (SMITH) SCHETTER

November 25, 2011

Evelyn L. Schetter, 87, of St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, died 8;45 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 at St. Francis Home.   She was born April 1, 1924 in Tiffin to the late Carl Michael and Margaret Pauline (Hohman) Smith.  She married Nicholas R. Schetter, November 4, 1950 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin.  He passed away February 12, 1998. Survivors include...

HELEN  (Murray)  WARNEMENT

HELEN (Murray) WARNEMENT

November 19, 2011

Helen G. Warnement, 97, of Tiffin, died at 8:39 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at home in Tiffin. She was born July 16, 1914 to the late Joseph and Henrietta (Goebel) Murray in Delphos Ohio.  She married Elmer Warnement, March 26, 1940 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin. Survivors include Elmer, her husband of 71 years; her daughters Judy (Hugo)...

LAWRENCE J. MILETTI

LAWRENCE J. MILETTI

November 17, 2011

Lawrence Joseph Miletti, age 90 of Tiffin, died at 9 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. He was born to the late Michael and Alphonsine (Honore) Miletti on September 15, 1921 in Tiffin.  Larry married Virginia Boehler on October 31, 1945 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, and she survives in Tiffin. Larry is...

TEODORO V. ALVARADO

TEODORO V. ALVARADO

November 9, 2011

Teodoro “Lolo” Alvarado, 74, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away at 6:40 p.m.,Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. He was born February 17, 1937, in Mercedes, Texas to the late Guadalupe and Hilaria (Vasquez) Alvarado.  He married Dominga (Veliz) Alvarado on September 8, 1962 in Tiffin.  They later divorced. Survivors include his two sons, Michael (Tammy)...

BEATRICE (HERMON)  SATYANATHAN

BEATRICE (HERMON) SATYANATHAN

November 3, 2011

Mrs. Beatrice Satyanathan, 86, of Tiffin, died at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, at Autumnwood Care Center. She was born  on May 27, 1925 in Codacal, Kerala, India, to Rev. Dr. Robert and Hannah Hermon.  She married Archibald Satyanathan, on December 17th, 1945 in Calicut, India.  He died, on December 12th,1993, in Calicut, India. Beatrice was the beloved...