John R. "Tobe" Anway's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Tiffin, Ohio

John R. "Tobe" Anway

May 11, 1937 - March 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Tiffin, Ohio

John R. "Tobe" Anway's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2025 in Tiffin, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle Shook Funeral Home

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John R. "Tobe" Anway

May 11, 1937 - March 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Tiffin, Ohio

John R. Anway Obituary

The passing of John R. Anway of Tiffin, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 29, 2025 at the age of 87. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry B. and Mary L. Anway (Rickenbaugh); his former wife Sandra Jane (Anderson); his wife Marge (Alpay); and his sister Harriet Kessler.

He is survived by: his sons, Stephen Anway (Dianne) of Huron and Thomas Anway (Amy) of Tiffin; his stepchildren, Suzan McCrystal (John) of Columbus, Sera Leonessa (Fabio) of Maryland, Coral Nelson (Bob) of Columbus and Deniz Alpay of Virginia; his grandchildren, Morgan Anway (Rachel), Vincent Anway (Sara), Logan, Collin Anway, Justine Frankart, Shelbi Jump (Connor), Kylee Palm (Brayden), Kaitlyn Ledwedge, Lauren McCrystal (Sam Papadakis), Connor McCrystal, Chloe, Lilly, Max Nelson, Isabella, Daniela Roccasecca and Austin Goyburu; his great grandchildren, Kaia Anway, Avery, Garett Frankart and Harper Jump; and his sister Kathryn Berlekamp of Tiffin.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home (3085 OH-19, Bloomville, OH 44818). A masonic service was held on Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 at the Farewell Retreat Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or The Willows of Tiffin.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle Shook Funeral Home



Wed

Apr 02

Visitation

Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home
3085 OH-19, Bloomville, OH 44818

Wed

Apr 02

Masonic service

Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home
3085 OH-19, Bloomville, OH 44818

Thu

Apr 03

Funeral service

Lindsey-Shook Funeral Home
3085 OH-19, Bloomville, OH 44818

Thu

Apr 03

Burial

Farewell Retreat Cemetery

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