All Obituaries

Deborah S. Hicks, 74, of Tiffin, passed away at 9:26 a.m., Monday, September 25, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. Deborah was born on October 5, 1948 in Tiffin, to the late Clair and Catherine (Puchta) Chaney. She married Roger Steven Hicks in Tiffin on May 2, 1966 and he preceded her in death on September 25, 2016. Survivors include her son, Rodney (Jolene) Hicks of Tiffin, a daughter, Tonya (James) Chamberlin of Marblehead, five grandchildren, Tyler (Stephanie) Hicks,...

Janet M. Nickel, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. Janet was born on December 22, 1929 in Seneca County, to the late Lester and Helen (Baker) Hade. She married Richard K. Nickel in Toledo on November 24, 1973 and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2012. Janet is survived by her brother, Keith Hade of Arlington, two nieces, Alicia (Joaquin) Ruiz of Toledo and Kim (Paul) Inniger of Bluffton, three step-sons, James, Charles and...

Ardinelle  “A.J.” Garcia, 79, of Tiffin, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. A.J. was born September 27, 1943, in Tiffin, and her parents were Albert and Dorothea (Lindsay) Kingseed. She married the love of her life Augustine “Willie” Garcia in Tiffin at St. Mary's Catholic Church on June 2, 1962 and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2016. Survivors include her daughter, Laura (Alan) Barchus of...

Richard L. “Swede” Cramer, 79, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. Dick was born September 2, 1944, in Tiffin, to the late Frederick and Ruth (Werley) Cramer. On April 24, 1981 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tiffin he married Karen (Ruffing) who survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include his son, Matthew (Elyse) Cramer and their son, Myles of Tiffin, sisters, Judy Gustafson of Punta Gorda, FL and Jean Reidel of...

James Joseph Rumschlag, 38, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. James was born on April 12, 1985 in Tiffin, to Robert E. and Carolyn (Rock) Rumschlag. Survivors include his children, Gage and Valerie Butler both of Bucyrus, three brothers, Robert Rumschlag of Oak Harbor, Justin Rumschlag and Joey Rumschlag both of Tiffin and a sister, Christina Rumschlag of Tiffin. James enjoyed video games, watching movies and spending time with his kids. James was preceded in death by...

Henry “Harry” H. Smith, 90, of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at The Willows of Tiffin. Harry was born June 27, 1933, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to the late John and Margaret (Young) Smith. He married Vera (Fahrer-Sifford) in Tiffin on December 9, 2006 where she currently resides. Survivors include his children Victoria (David) Chinchar of WA, Christine (Paul) Bhe of IN, Susan (Mike) Wilde of Canada, and Ron (Geri) Selose of Canada. He is also...

Kenneth Allen Lutz, 62, of Attica, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Kenneth was born May 13, 1961 in Willard the son of Vernon and Mary Ann (Brobst) Emery and she survives in Willard. He married Barbara Smith on May 2, 1987 in Bloomville and she survives in Attica. Other survivors include his two daughters, Brittany (Rob) Amrhein of Atlanta, GA, Alisha (Dakota) Wyatt of Park City, KY, a sister, Annette (A.J.)...

C. William “Bill” Harple, 87, of Tiffin, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Sandusky, on June 20, 1936 to the late Donovan A. and June (Hanville) Harple. He first married Lynn (Crawford) in Chicago, IL and they later divorced, then he married Denise M. (Maclean) in Bascom on January 11, 1990 and she survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include his children, Donovan T. (Dana) Harple of Brookhaven, GA, Thomas A....

Teagan Sue Lyn Lather was born at 3:36PM at the Cleveland Clinic and went home to the Lord at 11:35PM, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Teagan’s life although short, was incredibly impactful. She was a fighter and will be remembered that way always. If love alone could have saved her she never would have let us. Survivors include her mother, Catherine Lather of Republic, sister Amaya Anese and a brother, Parker Lather, grandparents, David and Robin (Lather) Dunn of Republic, three...

Joseph Donald Knott, or as most people called him “Joe” 45, of Tiffin passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Tiffin. Joe was born April 20, 1978 to James and Phyllis (Tyree) Knott. Joe graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1996. He worked in maintenance at Continental Structured Plastics in Carey. He is survived by his father, James Knott, mother, Phyllis Knott, brother, Jason Knott, son, Kaleb Knott, Alysen Young who he considered as a daughter, and girlfriend,...