All Obituaries

Nicholas "Nick" E. Nominee, 56, of Tiffin, passed away at 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Nick was born on January 30, 1965 in Tiffin to the late Francis "Frank" and Mary Alice (Perkins) Nominee. Nick is survived by his loving brother, Randy L. Nominee, of Tiffin, who will remember him fondly, as well as an aunt, Shirley Valentine. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Crystal I. (Nominee) Deer. Nick was...

James Dales, 74 of Republic, died Tuesday May 11, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, after a brief illness. James was born on February 21, 1947, in Grundy, Virginia, to the late Kelley and Faye (Stiltner) Dales. He married Evelyn Pollitt in 1973,in Grundy, Virginia, and she survives in Republic. Survivors include seven children, Rocky Moore of Clyde, Elizabeth (Tim) Seekford of Bettsville, David (Tima) Moore of Bloomville, Melody  (Greg) Fellhauer of Sandusky, Karen...

Norma I. (Smailes) Little, 87, of Tiffin, passed away at 3:58 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1933 in Liverpool, England to the late John and Gertrude (Holden) Smailes. Norma is survived by three sons, Jeffrey T. (Vicky) Little of Republic, Bradley S. (Trina Depew) Little of Attica, and Bryan P. (Maria) Little of Findlay, five grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Samantha, Kayla, and Alexandra, and a great-grandson, Andrew. Norma is also survived by a brother, Brian...

James Wertz, 84, of Republic, passed from this life on the evening of Monday, May10, 2021, after a long-fought battle with lung disease. Comforted by Wilma, his loving wife of 66 years, he was given into God’s hands and can now rest. Jim was born in Republic on August 4, 1936 to Dale Ivory and Dora Evelyn (Laugherty) Wertz. He married Wilma Jean Brown on October 23, 1954,and she survives in Republic, also surviving are his five children, James K. Wertz of Republic, Tammy L. Howard of...

Barbara J. Raudebaugh, 79, of Tiffin, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence. Barbara was born August 22, 1941, in Findlay, to the late Harry and Edith (Shine) Kimble. She married Jerry Raudebaugh on September 5, 1964. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jerry of Tiffin, a daughter, Tracy (Greg) Dalton of Florida, son, Jay (Stephanie) Raudebaugh of Tiffin, three brothers, Charles Kimble of Lima, Dan and David Kimble both of Fostoria, two sisters, Patricia (Frank)...

Larry Allen Dunn, 80, of Bloomville, passed away, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at his residence. Larry was born June 7, 1940 in Tiffin, to the late Norman Ray and Evelyn J. (Jumper) Dunn. Survivors include his two sisters, Marilyn May Lucas of Tiffin and Margaret Ann (Richard) Risley of Upper Sandusky and several nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Norman Ray Jr. and a sister, Carolyn Kay Groves. Larry retired from General Electric and was a member of...

Benjamin Paul Cunningham, 31, of Tiffin, passed away at 6:41 a.m., Monday, May 3, 2021 peacefully at his home. Benjamin was born on November 26, 1989 in Tiffin to Robert J. Cunningham and Patricia "Patty" (Gardner) Malone. Benjamin is survived by his mother, Patricia Malone of Tiffin, step-dad, Chris Malone of Tiffin, three brothers, Zech (Melissa) Cunningham of New Riegel, Ryan Gage of Michigan, Owen Cunningham of Indiana, two sisters, Chelsey Bunting of Tiffin, Olivia...

Ray L. Fry, 85, of Republic, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Ray was born in Old Fort, Ohio on November 21, 1935 to H. James Fry II and Lola (Gillmor) Fry. Ray attended Old Fort High School, excelling in baseball and track. After graduation in 1953, Ray enlisted in the US Marine Corps, training at Parris Island and being stationed in California.  After being honorably discharged, Ray continued flying and worked for his dad’s trucking company. He attended the University of...

  Ronald Brown, 78, of Fremont, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. Ron was born on August 17, 1942 in Washington Court House, to the late Lloyd and Alice (Mongold) Brown. Survivors include the mother of his children, Betty Brown of Clyde, five children, Ronda (John) Goshe of Tiffin, Robert (Carol) Brown, Ronald Brown, Reginald Brown, Regina (Joe) Kastor all of Clyde, thirteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, five brothers, Paul Brown,...

Nancy L. Pierce, 79, of Tiffin, passed away at 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 26, 2021 at the St. Vincent's Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Nancy was born on July 21, 1941, in Fremont, to the late Leroy and Anna (Carley) Binkley. She married Roy Howard Pierce Jr., at Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont on July 18, 1964 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2006. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Nye of Tiffin, daughter-in-law, Sandy Pierce of Tiffin, six grandchildren, Megan...