John F. Tafe, age 66, died on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 9:45am at his residence surrounded by his family.

          He was born on November 7, 1950 in Providence, Rhode Island to John F. and Mary C. (Coughlin) Tafe II who preceded him in death. On June 10, 1972 John married Sue C. Hilton and she survives in Ada.

          John was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran who served from 1969 to 1989. After he retired from the Air Force John worked for Proctor & Gamble of Lima, he retired after working 20 years. He loved camping and doing woodworking. He was an avid gun enthusiast. John loved his family and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

          Also surviving is a son, James (Tami) Tafe of LaFayette; a daughter, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Higbie of Harrod; four grandchildren: Tyler, Austin, Sean and Jayke; two brothers: Harold (Shirley) Tafe of Maryland and Walter (Kim) Tafe of New Jersey; three sisters: Dorothy (Walter) Taylor of Rhode Island, Naidiene (Ceddy) Crowell of New Hampshire and Ethel Wellday of Florida; and his mother-in-law, Eleanor Hilton of California.

          He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Bassitt.

          It was his wish to be cremated. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date in the Dayton National Cemetery.

          In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 740 Commerce Drive Suite B, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.