Canfield mayor praises career of Fire Chief Robert Tieche, who has died at 63

Staff report

CANFIELD

The Canfield Joint Fire District’s chief has died.

Robert J. Tieche, 63, of Canfield, died Saturday morning, according to a tribute sent to The Vindicator by the family.

The tribute said Tieche died suddenly while surrounded by his family.

Canfield Mayor William Kay said he and Tieche have a long history and a friendship that dates back many years. Kay said the fire chief will be missed by everyone in the Canfield community.

“I knew he’d been ill, and I thought he was recovering fairly well. He’s certainly going to be missed,” he said.

“I don’t know if the community can ever thank him for the contributions he’s made. He ran a first-class operation in the Canfield Joint Fire District.”

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