Elma C. Kaufman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elma C. Kaufman of Ottoville, Ohio, who passed away on February 17, 2026 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolph Miller and Regina Miller (Wiechart); her husband Raymond Kaufman; and her siblings, Anna Yaufman (John), Raymond Miller and Gerald Miller.
She is survived by: her children, Ronald Kaufman (Kathy) of Salem, SC, Barb Brinkman (Tom) of Ottoville, Karen Heidenescher (Rick) of St. Charles, IL, Larry Kaufman (Tami) of Carmel, IN, Dennis Kaufman (Jacci) of Ft. Wayne, IN and Tim Kaufman (Linda) of Ottoville; her brothers, Robert "Cookie" Miller (Louise) of Ottoville and John Miller (Janie) of Centerville, OH; and her sisters-in-law, Ruth Miller of Ottoville and Marilyn Miller of Fairborn, OH.. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Ottoville Immaculate Conception: Educational Foundation, Putnam County Hospice or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.
