All Obituaries

Donnie N. Fitzpatrick, 79, of Tiffin, passed away at 6:06 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his residence. Donnie was born December 22, 1943, in Akron, to the late Reginald and Julia (Kilgore) Boltz. He married Julie (McBrien-Fox) in Diamond Caverns, KY on September 13, 2000 and she survives in Tiffin. Also surviving are his children, Perry Fitzpatrick, Frank Fitzpatrick both of Michigan, Michael Fitzpatrick, Matthew Fitzpatrick both of Bettsville, two step-children, Jill (Philip) Reuter,...

Julie Ann Fox, 63, of Tiffin, passed away at 11:24 a.m., Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Further arrangements will follow.

Karen K. Alsept, 70, of Tiffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her residence. Karen was born May 9, 1952, in Willard, to the late Paul and June (Lindsey) Jewell. Survivors include her children, Wayne Jewell, Robbie Jewell, Jamie Alsept and Roberta Alsept all of Tiffin, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Randy Jewell of Tiffin, Carl Jewell of Findlay, two sisters, Carol Jewell of Mansfield and Dolly Graham of Findlay. Karen was preceded in death by her...

James "Jim" Taylor Meador, 86, of Carey Ohio, passed away on March 29, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born on November 2, 1936 to the late Creed & Odessa (Spangler) Meadows in Crab Orchard, West Virginia. He married Helen Ritzler on December 11, 1970 and she survives. Jim is survived by seven children, Tom (Kim) Meador, Robin (John) Nungester, Paul Ritzler, Tammy (Kenny) Chundzinski, Shari (Tim) Lutz, Michelle (Scott) Beier and Deanna (Jesse) Blakley, twenty-three...

Letha A.”Peggy” Keller, 88, of Bettsville, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Windsor Lane Health Care Center in Gibsonburg. Letha was born September 26, 1934, in Williams County, to the late Leslie and Jane (Repp) Champion. She married Claude Keller in Gatlinburg, TN on June 9, 1981 and he preceded her in death on February 22, 2004. Survivors include her children, Rita Okonski of Tiffin, Lane (Melinda) Beindorf of Locust Grove, Virginia, Doug Beindorf of Gibsonburg,...

Sandy Griffin died March 22, 2023 at the Willows in Tiffin. She was born on July 1939 to James and Mary (Slemmer) Williams in Tiffin. She attended several schools in California and Florida, as her father was in the service. She graduated from high school in Upper Sandusky. Sandy attended Tiffin University where she met her husband, Wayne. They were married on November 6, 1960. They had three daughters, Lisa (Mike McClellan), Gayla Griffin - deceased and Rachelle Griffin all of Tiffin. Sandy...

Samuel M. Brommer, Jr., 62, of Tiffin, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at his residence. Samuel was born January 16, 1961, in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Samuel M. Sr. and Bernice (Nulph) Brommer. He married Judi (Holcomb) on September 2, 1983 in Fort Myers, FL, and re-married Judi again in Tiffin on September 2, 1993 and she survives in Tiffin. Survivors include his children, Nathan (Kristine) Maughmer of the Philippines, Nichole (Charlie) Lawrence of Tiffin, three grandchildren,...

Vickie Lee Doll, 72, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence. Vickie was born April 10, 1950, in Tiffin, to the late Wynford and Laurabelle (Stiger) Sager. She married Milton Doll Jr. in Tiffin on April 1, 1972 and he survives in Tiffin. Other survivors include her children, Amy (Scott) Kirkpatrick of Fostoria, Justin (Hilary) Doll of Tiffin, Brandy Lanahan of Melmore, eight grandchildren, Joshua, Alexis, Kariona, Kenyon, McKenzie, Peyton, Tessa, and Avril, two...

Brigette Y. Hawkins, 51, of Tiffin, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at her residence. Brigette was born January 10, 1972, in Tiffin, to Timothy and Charlene (Lake) Wilson of Republic. She married Kevin Hawkins in Fremont on February 2, 1995 and he survives in Fremont. Other survivors include her daughter, Audrey Hawkins of Fremont, a brother, Max (April) Wilson of New Washington and a sister, Yvonne (Aaron) Kerlin of Burgoon. Brigette was a homemaker who enjoyed music and going to...

Kimberly A. Smith, 62, of Green Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Kimberly was born November 6, 1960, in Tiffin, to Richard and Rose Ruch. She married Steve Smith in Tiffin and he preceded her in death on August 6, 2013. Survivors include her mother, Rose Ruch of Fostoria, children, Trisha (Justin) Yeager of Green Springs, Anthony Smith of Tiffin, Shawn Smith of Fostoria, Steve Smith of Tiffin, seven grandchildren, one...