Mary L. Thitoff

Mary L. Thitoff, 94, of Delphos passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Van Crest Health Care Center.

She was born November 28, 1922, in Lima to Otto and Mary (Joseph) Stratton.  She was united in marriage to Richard M. Thitoff who preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1992.

She is survived by 3 sons, Charles (Geralene), Michael, and John, all of Delphos; three daughters, Sandra (Jim) Schimmoller of Springfield, Cynthia (Bill) Thiebaut of Van Wert, and Jane (Jack) Leininger of Delphos; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas; one grandson, Kevin Thitoff; three sisters Helen Bennett, Ruby Mihm, and Isabelle Houston; one brother James Stratton; and one daughter-in-law Linda Barnes Thitoff.

Mary was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, CL of C, and the Eagles.  She was a volunteer at the Thrift Shop for many, many years. She loved baking and bingo.  Most of all, Mary loved her time with her family.  She will always be remembered by her noodles, peanut butter blossoms and homemade ketchup.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Church.  Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery.  Visitation will be at Harter and Schier Funeral Home on Monday, November 20, 2017, from 2-8pm with a CL of C Service at 3:00pm and a Parish Wake at 7:30pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Parish Foundation or the Delphos Senior Citizens Center.  

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