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Eugene A. Margraf Eugene Arthur Margraf, age 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He was reunited with his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn (Flugga) Margraf, who preceded him in death in November 2021. Eugene was born May 2, 1932, in Tiffin, Ohio, to the late Eugene F. and Margret L. (Schultz) Margraf. Eugene was a Hopewell Louden High School graduate. He worked at American Telephone Company as a repairman and retired after 33 years of service. Eugene is a US Maine Corps veteran of the Korean War who was presented with the Medal of Valor. He was a longtime member of the Amvets, Moose, VFW, and the Korean War...

William Edward Bill Lang III William "Bill" E. Lang III, 86, of Findlay, passed away at 11:26 a.m., Sunday, July 17, 2022, at The Heritage. He was born on September 20, 1935, in Tiffin to the late William E., II and Martha (Lutz) Lang. William is survived by his wife of 63 years, Tanyce (Spitzer) Lang; his sister, Marcille Straub of Sycamore; sons: Gregg (Pam) Lang of Findlay and Mark Lang of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren: Seth (Bailey) Lang and Nicole Lang; brother and sister-in-law, Arden and Sandy Spitzer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Howard Cory Lang. Bill practiced law in Sidney, OH for over 45 years and was the Law Director for 30 years. He was a former...

Raymond John "Ray" Frisch FRISCH, Raymond John, "Ray", age 95, of Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Ray was born May 23, 1927, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William J. and Cecelia L. Frisch (nee Reinhart), the youngest of four children. At the age of eighteen, Ray answered the call of duty and served with distinction in the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War, until his honorable discharge in 1946. After his military service, Ray married the love of his life, Delores V. "Del" Frisch (nee Frank) on August 7, 1948, in New Cleveland, Ohio. Ray later moved to Ottawa, Ohio where he worked...

Lawrence Joseph Kern (son of the late Francis and Mary Ann Kern) passed away in the morning hours of Sunday, June 5, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 65. Calling hours 4-8p.m. Thursday at Ciriello and Carr Funeral Home, 39 S. Miller Rd. Fairlawn,OH 44333. Mass of Christian Burial 11a.m. Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Lawrence Joseph Kern (son of the late Francis and Mary Ann Kern) passed away in the morning hours of Sunday, June 5, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 65. Larry was a dedicated father, business man and people person throughout his life. He exemplified the virtues of hard work, determination and set a great ethical example for others to follow. His desire to go over and beyond to help and serve others filled both his personal family life as well as his professional life and brought him great happiness. Larry was as active member of St. Hilary Parish in Fairlawn, OH. He will be missed by his family and friends. Larry is survived by his two sons, David and Matthew; their mother, Anna;...

The Rev. Dr. Philip B. ("Phil") Harner, 89, died March 8, 2022 at Green Ridge Village in Newville, Pennsylvania. He was born in Lancaster, PA to the Rev. Dr. Nevin C. and Flora B. Harner. His parents, brother, Nevin Louis Harner, and infant son, John Nevin Harner, preceded him in death. Phil married Willa Jean Spencer; they have two daughters, Heather Harter (Robert) and Ariana Harner (Pete Dupree), and two granddaughters, Kate and Laine Harter. Phil graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, PA in 1950. He earned an A.B. Degree (Classics) from Princeton University, and B.D., M.A. and Ph.D. (Old Testament) degrees from Yale University. He was ordained in 1963 as a...

Mark William Millie, age 56, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away March 1, 2022, after a long illness. He was born in 1965 to Richard and Elaine (Hall) Millie. Mark was a graduate of Fostoria High School, Fostoria, Ohio. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree from Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio. Mark worked as a terminal and regional operations manager in the trucking industry for over 25 years, and was known as the "Freight God" to his colleagues. Mark loved to fish, honing his skills on Lake Erie in Ohio and on the Cheboygan and Black Rivers in Michigan. Favorite fishing partners in his early years included his grandfather Harry "Gramps", Uncle Bill "UB", parents,...

Warm Smile, Warm Heart To know Sue was to know her giving nature and kindness. She spent her entire life in service to her family, church, friends and clients. Born Carolyn Sue McGowan on December 13, 1937 in Tiffin, Ohio to Marjorie (Rust) and John B. McGowan, Sue attended Calvert High School in Tiffin where she excelled at baton twirling. She then attended Ohio State University, where she enjoyed synchronized swimming, earned her degree in Dental Hygiene, and met her future husband, Dr. Patrick Frank D'Agostino, who was attending OSU's Dental School. Following Pat's graduation, they were married in Tiffin and moved to Youngstown, Ohio's Mill Creek Park area. Next came a move to...

Barbara Ann (Hade) Heffner, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Austin Woods after a short illness. Barb was born October 21, 1930, in Fort Seneca, OH, a daughter of the late Ora and Fern Hade. She was a member of Millcreek Community Church and enjoyed attending with her best friend, Barb Zautner. Barb was a homemaker who enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns, and NASCAR, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. She loved working in her yard and baking for her family as well. Barb married her husband, James Walter Heffner, on August 29, 1950, where they made their homes in Tiffin, OH, Mantua, OH, and later Liberty Township, OH until his...

Goshen - Deacon David O. Elchert, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born April 26, 1940 in Tiffin, Ohio to Eugene and Mary Louise (Hartzell) Elchert. On June 23, 1962 he married Donna A. Meyer in Tiffin, Ohio. She survives along with four children, Ronald (Leslie) Elchert, Norwalk, California, James (Becky) Elchert, Marysville, Ohio, Lisa (Timothy) Kierpiec, Goshen, and Robert (Emily) Elchert, Kalamazoo, Michigan; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;and four siblings, Marilyn Rohrbach, Tiffin, Ohio, Michael Elchert, Fostoria, Ohio, Victoria Sue Moore, Upper Sandusky, Ohio and Christopher Elchert, Tiffin, Ohio. Along with his parents,...

Adah Florence Fausnaugh died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in a Covid unit near Columbus, at the age of 91 years and eight months. She was a graduate of Tiffin University and had a career as a confidential secretary. A product of the Depression era of her birth, she was hardworking and frugal, with a deep love of family. Adah was born on May 28, 1929, on a farm near Tiffin, Ohio, the fifth of six children born to Lillie Belle Williams and Alvin John Kiesel. She married first to Dorsey Biller in 1947. They had five children. She married second to Virgil Fausnaugh in 1968. After their marriage the family moved to Ashville. Adah is survived by her husband Virgil; her children Dorsey (Cindy)...

Jo Ann Mock, age 92, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born April 21, 1928 in Tiffin, Ohio. Jo Ann worked as an office manager in the medical field for many years. She was an avid Bridge player as well as a volunteer in the community. She was also a faithful member of Bayshore Gardens Community Church for 57 years. Jo Ann is survived by her loving daughter Nancy J Snow of Bradenton and niece, Beverly Layton of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Mock; parents, Gratton B and Hazel Deats; and two sisters, Connie and Marjorie. A visitation for Jo Ann will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Robert...

Blue skies, tailwinds, and God speed! The Eagle has landed. William Russell Young, age 78, beloved husband, father, Papa and friend, died peacefully at his home in McCormick, South Carolina on July 14, 2020 after an eight-month battle with cancer. Bill was born and raised in Tiffin, Ohio and attended Heidelberg University in Tiffin. His favorite treats from Tiffin included hot chicken sandwiches from Jolly's old-time carhop diner, Lion's Club popcorn balls, Ballreich's potato chips, and he loved cherry pie. After graduating college, he enlisted in the Air Force where he served for 29 years (1963 - 1992) and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He was stationed overseas in Thailand in 1967-68 where he...

Ryan Allan Spyker, 45 of Terrebonne, OR - formerly from Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from an automobile accident in Sherman County, OR. Ryan was born on May 9, 1975 in Norwalk, Ohio to Rev. Ron and Cynde Spyker of Attica, OH. On July 7, 2018 Ryan married Melinda Freeman, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Brooke (Kerry) Johnson of Ft. Wayne, IN and a brother, Nathan Spyker of Attica, OH, Maternal Grandmother, Mary Brook of Attica, OH and niece and nephew, Abigail and Noah Johnson. Ryan was a graduate of Anderson High School in Anderson, IN and from Vincennes University. Ryan and Melinda moved to Terrebonne, OR in February where Ryan worked as...

Ryan Allan Spyker, 45 of Terrebonne, OR - formerly from Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from an automobile accident in Sherman County, OR. Ryan was born on May 9, 1975 in Norwalk, Ohio to Rev. Ron and Cynde Spyker of Attica, OH. On July 7, 2018 Ryan married Melinda Freeman, who survives. Also surviving are a sister, Brooke (Kerry) Johnson of Ft. Wayne, IN and a brother, Nathan Spyker of Attica, OH, Maternal Grandmother, Mary Brook of Attica, OH and niece and nephew, Abigail and Noah Johnson. Ryan was a graduate of Anderson High School in Anderson, IN and from Vincennes University. Ryan and Melinda moved to Terrebonne, OR in February where Ryan worked as...

FOSTORIA - John Edward Bupp, 84, formerly of Wooster passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. He was born March 7, 1935 in Wayne County, the son of Stanley and Dorothy Yoder Bupp. He married M. Joan Carmony on July 28, 1957. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2019. Surviving is a son, Jerry (Jennifer) Bupp of Tiffin; grandchildren, Jacob, Daniel and Alex and siblings, James Bupp of Canandaigua, NY and Sylvan Bupp of Modesta, CA. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. service on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Chippewa Church of the Brethren, 10230 N. Honeytown Rd., Creston with Pastor Bill Eley officiating. Burial will follow...