Warren Cummings Obituary

Warren Jerome Cummings

Warren Jerome Cummings, 96, of Tiffin, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at St. Francis Home, Tiffin. He was born July 12, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Melvin Andrew and Christine (Goldbach) Cummings. He married Mary Lou Magers on Sept. 30, 1950, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, and she survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Julie (Michael) Hammer of Manchester, Michigan; two grandchildren, Aaron and Tricia Hammer; and sister, Phyllis Satink of Essex Junction, Vermont.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Cummings; sister, Ann Magers-McGlinn; and two brothers, Dr. Leroy Cummings and Robert Cummings.

Warren was a 1944 graduate of Cathedral Latin High School, Cleveland, and then served in U.S. Army from 1944-1946 in the 43rd Division in Philippine Campaign and in the 1st Cavalry Division in the Occupation of Japan. He then graduated in 1950 from John-Carroll University, with a degree in Business Administration.

He was the retired owner of Magers Lumber Company, then Business Manager at Calvert Catholic Schools. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, charter member of St. Joseph Elementary School Board, Serra Club charter member, and Knights of Columbus.

Warren was active in Boy Scouts in the 1960s and 1970s. He received the St. George Award for Catholic Scouting in 1971. He was a talented pianist and enjoyed all varieties of music, photography, golf, and gardening.

Visitation for family and friends will be 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-3113.

Funeral Mass will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. Anthony Coci officiating. The Rosary will be recited 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Catholic Schools or to charity of the donor's choice.

To send condolences to the family, or to order out-of-town flowers, go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.