Bernice Durer Obituary

Bernice C. (Reed) Durer

Bernice C. (Reed) Durer, 95 of Tiffin, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at The Vancrest of Upper Sandusky.

Bernice was born August 18, 1930, near Forest, to the late Burle and Fairy D. (Jolliff) Reed. She married Harold F. Durer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, May 28, 1951, and he preceded her in death September 18, 2017.

Survivors include her two daughters, Yvonne E. (Dean) Snider of Mentor and Beverly S. (Robert) Werner of Upper Sandusky; six grandchildren, Jean E. (Billy) Pykus, Kristin B. Snider, Asa T. Snider, R. "Kenny" (Abbey) Werner, Michael J. (Ciara) Werner and Jenna T. Werner; five great-grandchildren, Natalya G. and Maks A. Pykus, Avery L. Werner, Esezra J. and Lazarus M. Werner. Also surviving is a sister, E. Marie Shuey of Tiffin, and many nieces and nephews.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles R. and T. Neal Reed and Larry Lee Reed; five sisters, M. Maxine Cupp, Ruth H. Fatzinger, C. Betty Parker, Mary E. Barber, and Fairy Kathryn Reed.

Bernice was a 1948 graduate of Sycamore High School and a 1950 graduate of Tiffin University. She worked for Basic Refractories, now MGQ, for nine years and later retired from St. Francis Home after 24 years. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and its friendship circle.

Funeral services for Bernice will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin, the Rev. Karsten Snitker officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Upper Sandusky.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made to DaVita Dialysis Center or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.