All Obituaries

Frances "Ann" Annada Williams, 97, of Tiffin, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Randall Residence in Tiffin. Arrangements are pending at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Further arrangements will follow.

Ruth N. Smith, 100, of Republic, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Elmwood at the Shawhan. Ruth was born February 12, 1921, in Green Springs, to the late Earl and Jesse (Corthell) McClory. She married Raymond H. Smith on September 16, 1940, and he preceded her in death in January of 1990. Survivors include her six grandchildren, Crystal (Bill) Bartley, Dawn (Ray) Freeze, Alan Smith, Melissa (Dave) Gurney, Tricia (Bryan) Miller, Jessica (Jessica) Cray-Smith, twelve...

Brenna M. Schubach, 26, of Green Springs, lost her battle with addiction on January 24, 2022, after many attempts to defeat that evil, at Mercy Hospital in Tiffin. Brenna was born April 11, 1995, in Bowling Green to Pamela Schubach and she survives in Clyde. Other survivors include her two daughters, Paisley Long of Green Springs and Aliyah “Piper” Whitt of Tiffin; a brother, Tressel Webb of Clyde; a sister, Lexi Hunter of Bellevue; Maternal Grandparents, Wynn and Linda Schubach...

Donna Jean Eidenour, 87, of Burgoon, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Sunday, January 24, 2022 at the Randall Residence in Fremont. Donna was born July 6, 1934, in Liberty Township, to the late Charles Wayne and Catherine Ann (Stuckey) Byers. She married Clifford "Pete" Eidenour, Jr., in Greenup, KY on October 5, 1950 and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2016. Survivors include her children, Sharon Yaros of Cleveland, Rick (Shirley) Eidenour of Fostoria, Roger (Cindy) Eidenour of...

John Allen Alspach, 72, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 peacefully in his home. John was born on January 31, 1949 in Tiffin, to Richard L. Alspach and Doris G. (Heyman) Alspach. He married Jessie S. (Byrum) Gurney in Tiffin on April 23, 1980. Survivors include his wife, Jessie S. Alspach, his two sons, Matthew Gurney of Maumee and Ryan (Erica) Gurney of Findlay, three grandchildren Tyler Gurney, Megan Gurney, and Ethan Gurney, his sister Diane (Jeff) Weaver of Clyde, and...

Rowan Archer Illig, 8 days old, of Tiffin, passed away at 12:19 a.m., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his family. Rowan was born January 12, 2022 in Cleveland, to Kyle M. and Brianna (Lundy) Illig of Tiffin. Other survivors include his sister, Ember Illig of Tiffin, maternal grandparents, Katina Best of Tiffin and Douglas Lundy of Bettsville, paternal grandparents, Kim Illig and Curt Illig both of Tiffin and many aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a...

Roberta I. Sours, 79, of Republic, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at the Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home in Bloomville. Further arrangements will follow.

David J. Runion, 82, of Republic, passed away at 6:57 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky. David was born July 27, 1939, in Tiffin, to the late Daniel and Lillian I. (Myers) Runion. He married Betty J. (Dearth) in Republic on February 12, 1972 and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2005. David is survived by his daughter, Lisa Runion of Clyde and his son, John (Lori) Runion of Republic, two grandchildren, Seth and Brody, three...

E. Mardelle Barrell, 92, of Republic, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center in Tiffin. Mardelle was born on April 2, 1929, in Republic to the late Earl H. and Doris F. (Miller) Fretz. She married Richard D. Barrell at St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ in Republic, on August 13, 1950, and he survives in Tiffin. Mardelle is survived by her children, Cindy (Jim) Voorhees of Republic and Glenwood (Andrea) Barrell of Tiffin,...

Devon Michael Stephens, 20, of Tiffin, passed away, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the emergency room at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. Devon was born November 9, 2001, in Tiffin, to Dwayne Stephens Jr. and Michelle DeMoss. Survivors include his mother, Michelle DeMoss, four brothers, Dylan Stephens, Logan, Landon and Collin DeMoss, four sisters, Makayla DeMoss, Breanna, Parker and Kloie Stephens all of Tiffin, maternal grandparents, Don (Betty) DeMoss and Ruth Wade of Tiffin, paternal grandparents,...