All Obituaries

Robert J. Williams, 74, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence. Bob was born February 6, 1948, in Tiffin, to the late Jess and Evelyn (Aiken) Williams. He married Cherie (Sauers) on March 21, 1992 and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2016. He is survived by his and Cherie's four children, Kelly (Tim) Williams Kennelly of Waterville, and Becky (Matt) Williams Soder of Hudson, Kim Fisher and Jeff Lonsway both of Tiffin, nine grandchildren, Abby, Jessie,...

Lois Mathias, 74, of Tiffin, passed away February 4, 2023, at 4:19AM at the Autumnwood Care Center. Arrangements are pending at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin.

Samantha “Sam” L. Gruss, 56, of Tiffin, passed away, Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. Samantha was born August 20, 1966, in Evanston, IL, to Robert and Dolores (Wellman) Wyatt.  She grew up in Galion, OH, graduated from Galion High School in 1984, received her LPN from North Central Technical College in Mansfield, OH in 1985 and earned her RN Nursing Degree from Marion Technical College in Marion, OH in 1998. In 2002, she met Gary Gruss...

Leanna K. Robbins, 73, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. Leanna was born on May 11, 1949 in Tiffin, to the late Marlin and Jean (Kirchner) Hammond. Survivors include her son, Trevor (Sarah) Dundore of Sycamore and a daughter, Brooke Dundore of Tiffin, two grandchildren, Alex and Elizabeth Dundore, two sisters, Pat Immele of Phoenix, AZ and Peggy (Dave) Driftmyer. Leanna loved her children and grandchildren. She loved music and Elvis. Leanna...

Jane C. Cane, 78, of Tiffin, passed away at 1:16 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Jane was born on October 26, 1944 in Findlay, to the late August and Rachael E. (Reynolds) Audenaert. She married Donald Howard Cane in Tiffin on October 16, 1968 and he preceded her in death in 2004. Jane retired as a Registered Nurse from Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria and enjoyed doing puzzle books. Jane was a graduate of North Baltimore High School and received her Nurses...

Emilio R. Chavez Jr., 73, of Tiffin, passed away at 5:06 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Emilio was born November 15, 1949, in Lamesa, TX, to the late Emilio T. and Natalia R. (Rodriguez) Chavez. Surviving are his children, Eliza A. Edner, Mary A. Chavez, Emilio Chavez III, Christina A. Chavez, Bianca I. Chavez, Joshua Chavez, thirty-one grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Clara Alaniz and Janita (Manuel) Gutierrez. Emilio retired...

Helen B. Jordan, 81, of Tiffin, passed away at 10:57 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Helen was born May 26, 1941, in Republic, to the late George J. and Bertha W. (Kraft) Jordan. Survivors include her brother, Harry W. Jordan and a sister, Katherine (Lonnie) McDaniel both of Tiffin. Helen worked at Fry Foods in Tiffin. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and going to the casino's. Helen mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and many...

Nathan L. Coats, 87, of Tiffin, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Francis Home in Tiffin, OH. Nathan was born September 29, 1935 in Findley, MI, to the late Joseph Donovan and Bonita F. (Radley) Coats. Survivors include his wife, Rae Coats of Toledo, a daughter, Nedra Coats of Toledo, a son, Tom (Danielle) of Tiffin, two nieces, Debbie and Lucy and two nephews, William and Robert. Nathan worked in the printing/business forms industry. He enjoyed gardening and...

Richard J. Miller, 87, of Attica, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Mercy Health Tiffin Hospital. Richard was born May 2, 1935, in Fremont, to the late Wilber E. and Gertrude (Meyer) Miller. He married Gail (Blaskis) on September 1, 2007 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Attica and she survives in Attica. Other survivors include three daughters, Tami (Fred) Furlong of Delaware, Denisa Cellar of Worthington, Michelle Miller of Delaware; a son, Michael (Elisa) Miller of...

Marilyn Rose Fries, 92, of Republic, passed away Friday afternoon, January 27, 2023, at her home in Republic. Marilyn was born March 9, 1930 in Tiffin, to Verne and Velma (Armstrong) Routzahn. She was a 1948 graduate of Scipio-Republic High School and is one of the few surviving classmates. She married Robert P. Fries on August 23, 1952 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tiffin and he preceded her in death in 2011. Survivors include four sons, James Fries, Thomas (Kathy) Fries, Michael...