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Richard Harrison Tinney

October 10, 1948 – January 6, 2025

Rich dedicated his life to education and service. He taught at Hayes Elementary School for 37 years, shaping the minds of countless students. Even after retiring, his passion for teaching led him to continue his work at the Lorain County Detention Home for six more years. Beyond his professional life, Rich cherished traveling with his family and was deeply involved in his church and ministry, …

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Mr. Tinney, from the perspective of a 4th grader, was the toughest, meanest, most ruthless hard-ass imaginable. He was …

Mr. Tinney, from the perspective of a 4th grader, was the toughest, meanest, most ruthless hard-ass…

Mr. Tinney, from the perspective of a 4th grader, was the toughe…

Mr Tinney made such a huge and positive impact on my 2 sons. He was a great teacher and person and I am forever gratefu…
Mr Tinney made such a huge and positive impact on my 2 sons. He was a great teacher and person and …
Mr Tinney made such a huge and positive impact on my 2 sons. He …
I was fortunate to work with Rich and know him as a dedicated and beloved colleague in Lakewood City Schools. May he re…
I was fortunate to work with Rich and know him as a dedicated and beloved colleague in Lakewood Cit…
I was fortunate to work with Rich and know him as a dedicated an…
Rich was a wonderful friend over the years & always very encouraging. 
Rich was a wonderful friend over the years & always very encouraging. 
Rich was a wonderful friend over the years & always very encoura…

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Born

October 10th, 1948
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Passed away

January 6th, 2025
Elyria, OH

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