Tamara "Tami" Ann (nee Combs) Pels of Loveland, OH, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2025, at the age of 63. Tami was born on July 26, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH to Jim and Nellie Combs.

Tami was the beloved wife of 42 years to Keith Allen Pels, loving mother of Kelly (Andrew) Komaromy, Jacob Pels, Joshua (Carley) Pels and Joseph Pels, proud grandma of Avianna Komaromy, Levi, Liam and Luke Pels, Apollo Pels, and Melody Pels, dear sister of the late Gary Combs, cherished daughter of Nellie Mae (nee Smith) Combs and the late James Combs.

Tami was known for many things, but most importantly her loving personality and ability to touch those around her with admirable compassion and a genuine smile. Tami drove a school bus and coach gymnastics for 30 years, touching the lives of all those around her.

Friends will be received from 10 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, September 13 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5890 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, where A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 AM on Saturday. Fr. Chris Worland presiding.

The interment will take place at Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH.