Marlin "Jake" Black's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2025 in Tiffin, Ohio

Marlin "Jake" Black

November 29, 1927 - August 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Tiffin, Ohio

Marlin "Jake" Black's obituary , Passed away on August 19, 2025 in Tiffin, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle Shook Funeral Home

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Marlin "Jake" Black

November 29, 1927 - August 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Tiffin, Ohio

Marlin Black Obituary

The memory of Marlin Black of Tiffin, Ohio, who passed away on August 19, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marlin Black to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Black and Daisy Black (Bloom); his wife Mary Jane (Gosche); his son David Black; and his siblings, Doyle, Cloyce, Burdell Black, Velva Dye, Maxine Herbert and Betty Fey.

He is survived by: his children, Susan Black of Florida, Kenneth Black (Peggy) of Tampa, Kevin Black (Holly Wilson) of Denver, Denise Black of Gahanna and Lori Lofton (Scott) of New Albany; his stepsons, Gary Marsh (Rhonda) of Findlay and Scott Marsh (Sandy) of Bloomdale; his grandchildren, Keshia Wright (Jason), Stephen Black, Alex and Jordyn Lofton; his great grandchildren, Logan Wright (Hayley) and Kelsey Wright; and his sister-in-law Alma Schmitz of Carey. He is also survived by four step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert Catholic Schools Foundation or Calvert Catholic Athletic Boosters.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Engle Shook Funeral Home



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Sep 20

Visitation

Engle-Shook Funeral Home
135 N Washington St, Tiffin, OH 44883

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Sep 20

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Catholic Church
85 S Sandusky St, Tiffin, OH 44883

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Sep 20

Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
36 Melmore St, Tiffin, OH 44883

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