Dorothy M. Kuhn

Dorothy M. Kuhn, 95, of Tiffin, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2019, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. She was born June 21, 1923, in Cromers, to Burton and Clara (Kimmet) Puffenberger. She married John E. Kuhn June 7, 1947; he preceded her in death Jan. 28, 2013, after 65 years of marriage. Survivors include two sons, John (Theresa) Kuhn Jr. and Thomas (Heidi) Kuhn, both of Columbus; six daughters, Geraldine (John) Bolte of Port Clinton, Janette Kennedy of Columbus, Charline (William) Catt of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Annalisa Bowers and Kathryn (Thomas) Borer, both of Tiffin, and Mary (Daniel) Friedman of Fairfield; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; a daughter, Joline Kennedy; a son-in-law, Scott Bowers; two brothers, Dale and Paul Puffenberger; and twin sisters, Geraldine Reif and Bernadine Stetzel. Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a 1941 graduate of Tiffin Calvert. After graduation, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Washington, D.C., as a Japanese decoder. She enjoyed motor home trips across the country with her family, shopping, ceramics, shopping, puzzles, playing cards, shopping, feeding the birds and chasing the "damn" squirrels away. Dorothy and John spent many winters in Sarasota, Florida, over the years, but most of all she enjoyed shopping. Friends may visit and share stories with the family 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory prior to Mass. Her funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. A rosary will begin 20 minutes prior to Mass at the church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with military honors conducted by Seneca County United Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Calvert Catholic Schools. Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.