Richard Flahiff Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Flahiff of Gibsonburg, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 87, on January 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Flahiff to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard A. Flahiff and Ruth M. Fisher; his wife JoAnn; his sister Eileen Wise of Hudsonville, MI; his siblings-in-law, Donna Marie Holcomb of Niles, MI, William Wise of Hudsonville, MI, William Bulter of Gibsonburg and David Francis of Fremont; his daughter-in-law Kathleen Flahiff of Ashtabula; his stepson Jeffrey S. Ostheimer of Sandusky; and his stepson-in-law William Jordan.
He is survived by: his sisters, Martha Camden (David Gable) of Gibsonburg and Nancy Francis of Fremont; his children, Joseph Flahiff of Ashtabula, Thomas Flahiff of Gibsonburg, Julie Fairbanks (Ned Fairbanks II) of Pemberville and Jeanette Kiser (Robert) of Wenatchee, WA.; his stepchildren, Edward C. Ostheimer II (Steven P. Andres) of Sandusky, Kathleen Tullio (Steven) of Springhill, FL, Nicole King (James) of Castalia and Amy Jordan of Castalia; and his stepdaughter-in-law Diane Ostheimer. He is also survived by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Richard's name may be made to Hospice at http://www.ohioshospice.org or to the donor's choice.
