OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Seneca County in Ohio

BERNARD F. SCHOLL

BERNARD F. SCHOLL

March 5, 2012

Bernard Francis Scholl, 79, of Tiffin, died at 12:25 am, Monday, March 5, 2012 at St. Francis Home. Bernie was born May 4, 1932 to the late Charles and Helen (Wagner) Scholl in Tiffin.  He married Anna Louise Tiell, February 5, 1955 in Coronado, Calif. and she preceded him in death on December 12, 1999. He is survived by two...

SISTER THERESA M. CORRY

SISTER THERESA M. CORRY

February 29, 2012

Sister Theresa M. Corry, 86, of the Sisters of St. Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 1:25 a.m. at St. Francis Home, Tiffin.  She was born to Frederick and Cleo (Preston) Corry, Nov. 25, 1925 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters, Eleanor Dill, Barbara Corry, and Sister...

CLARENCE L. SMITH

CLARENCE L. SMITH

February 26, 2012

Clarence L. Smith, 96, of St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, died at 1:06 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Mercy Tiffin Hospital. Clarence was born in Seneca County to the late Louis J. and Frances (Arbogast) Smith, November 17, 1915.  He married Rita Sendelbach, May 13, 1939 in St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and she preceded him in death on August 22,...

KORI  ELIZABETH SHERWOOD

KORI ELIZABETH SHERWOOD

February 25, 2012

Kori Elizabeth Sherwood, infant daughter of Keith and Erin (Cleland) Sherwood of Tiffin, was stillborn Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. Surviving at home in addition to her parents is a sister, Jordynn. Maternal grandparents are Vicki and John Kingseed and Dan (Carolyn Pennington) Cleland all of McCutchenville. Maternal great grandparents are Lester and Velma...

WAYNE E. STAHL

WAYNE E. STAHL

February 21, 2012

Wayne E. Stahl, 74, of Tiffin and formerly of Bucyrus, passed away at 7:15 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his children. Wayne was born October 7, 1937 in Carrothers, Ohio to the late Helen Lenore Stahl.  He lived with Minnie (Harpster) and Asa Girton as a foster son. He was formerly married to Shirley (Parkins)...

RICHARD "Dick" L. FISHER, SR.

RICHARD "Dick" L. FISHER, SR.

February 16, 2012

Richard L. “Dick” Fisher, Sr., 78, of Cherry Ave., died at 11:29 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Mercy Tiffin Hospital Emergency Room. Dick was born January 31, 1934 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Joseph T. and Mary L. (Crimmins) Fisher.  He married Nancy M. Metzger May 21, 1955 in Lake Forest, Ill. and she survives in Tiffin. Dick...

JOHN WILLIAM BARTO

JOHN WILLIAM BARTO

February 15, 2012

John W. Barto, 85, a resident of St. Francis Home, Tiffin, died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. He was born May 23, 1926 in Adams Twp., Seneca County, Ohio to W. Harold and Nellie (Koons) Barto.  He never married. Survivors include, two sisters, Mary Jo (Carl) Nay of Tiffin; Sharon (Bill) Schoen of Naples, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Doris...

JESSIE RUTH (Wilson)  FERGUSON

JESSIE RUTH (Wilson) FERGUSON

February 10, 2012

Jessie Ruth Ferguson, 89, formerly of N. SR 101, Tiffin, died at 7:45 pm Friday, February 10, 2012, at St. Francis Home. She was born September 7, 1922, in Ribolt, Ky., to Sherman B. and Jeanette (Fite) Wilson.  She married Henry C. Ferguson June 17, 1939 in Virginia.  He died March 22, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Anne Ellis and...

JENNIFER L (MARTIN)  KNEESKERN

JENNIFER L (MARTIN) KNEESKERN

February 9, 2012

Jennifer L. Martin Kneeskern, 48, of Tiffin, died at 2:13 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012, at her residence.  She was born May 20, 1963 in Tiffin to Raymond and Twila (Nusbaum) John and neither survive.   She married Scott Kneeskern on June 18, 1983 in Tiffin and he survives. Other survivors include her three sons, Tyler Kneeskern of Chicago, Ill.; Derek...

CHARLES 'CHICK' GRANATA

CHARLES 'CHICK' GRANATA

February 9, 2012

Charles “Chick” Granata, age 87, of Sandusky, Ohio, formerly of Tiffin, died at 12:05 am Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Ohio Veterans Home. Chick was born January 17, 1925 in Tiffin, to the late Vincent and Rose (Santoro) Granata. He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn “Jean” Granata-Flores, of Toledo; two granddaughters, Heather Granata, and Mandi Flores; five great...

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...