Obituaries
John Hoersten
Jun 30, 2025
John J. Hoersten, 90, of Rockford passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Ohio Health Van Wert. He was born May 14, 1935 in Ottoville, Ohio and was the son of the late Louis and Catherine (Fischbach) Hoersten.
John served in the Army from 1954 until 1956. After discharge from the military, he worked at Mercer Landmark, at the grain elevator...
Larry Coplin
Jun 30, 2025
Larry Earl Coplin peacefully passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 85. He spent his life's journey in Con voy, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1940, in Payne, Ohio, to the late George Earl Coplin and Ethel E. (Ringle) Wrocklage. On November 5, 1961 he married his first wife of 62 years Nancy (Waymire) Coplin. He...
Walter Goudy
Jun 27, 2025
Walter Eugene Goudy, a proud veteran, devoted husband, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93.
Walter was born on July 14, 1931, in Lima, Ohio to his late parents, George Dewey and Wilhelmina Grace Sophia (Walda) Goudy. He was raised in Columbia City, Indiana, later moving to...
Raymond Martyne
Jun 24, 2025
Raymond Matthew "Matt" Martyne, 61, of Convoy, died Tuesday evening, June 24, 2025, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born December 30, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to Jean Martyne. He married the former Bonnie J. Myers.
Matt graduated from Jay County High School in 1982. He then enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Chad Jay
Jun 23, 2025
Chad Eugene Jay, 52, was called home June 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.
Throughout his battle with cancer, Chad demonstrated extraordinary strength, grace and resilience. His journey inspired many and reminded us all of the value of hope and the power of love.
Chad graduated from Wayne...
Gerald Bly
Jun 22, 2025
Gerald Robert "Bob" Bly, Jr, 73, of Van Wert, died early Sunday morning, June 22, 2025, at Ohio Health Van Wert. He was born November 20, 1951, in Shawnee, Ohio, to Gerald R. and Doris Marie (Lee) Bly, Sr. On August 10, 2016 he married Vickie (Watson) Bly.
Bob retired from C & G Distributors, in Lima, for many years.
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Kenneth J Doner
Jun 21, 2025
Kenneth J Doner, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, at Ohio Health, Van Wert.
He was born on July 21, 1935, in Van Wert to Paul and Ruth (Ritchie) Doner, who both preceded him in death. Kenneth married his life long sweetheart, Carol J. (Miller) Doner, who survives. They would've celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in...
Roger Kable
Jun 21, 2025
Roger Kable, 74, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Divine of Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born August 24, 1950 and was the son of the late William and Mary (Griggs) Kable.
He was a skilled machinist, who worked at CTS for 37 years until retirement. After retirement Roger spent a lot of time helping others...
Haven Patterson
Jun 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Haven Monroe Patterson, who left this world peacefully on June 21, 2025, at just four days old. Born on June 17, 2025, in Coldwater, Ohio, Haven brought joy and hope into the lives of her family during her brief time with us.Haven is cherished and survived by her loving...
Pervis Whitt
Jun 20, 2025
Pervis L. Whitt, 60, of Van Wert, died at 8:28pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones . He was born November 1, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Peter and Sylvia (Liddell) Whitt. On April 12, 1990, Pervis united in marriage with his best friend and love of his life, Sondra...
John J. Freund
Jun 17, 2025
John J. Freund, 92, of Van Wert, died Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025, in Van Wert. He was born September 29, 1932 in Delphos, Ohio to Elmer and Mable (Mox) Freund. In April of 1953, he married the former Marlene Oehrtman.
John owned and operated Freund's Nursery, in Van Wert, with his wife for 37 years.
He was a member of St....
Jay Whitney Simson
Jun 16, 2025
Jay Whitney Simson died on June 16, 2025. He was born in Oneida, New York to Edward Lee and Ina Mae (Teeman) Simson on November 8, 1953. Both parents predeceased him. He attended SUNY in Morrisville, New York receiving an Associate's Degree in journalism. He worked for several local newspapers as a reporter and photographer. He married Sherry Smith in...
Jerry Miracle
Jun 14, 2025
Jerry Miracle, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 7, 1938 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late George Harvey Miracle and Emma Elizabeth (Reynolds) Miracle Hubert. Emma went on to marry Jerry's step-father, the late Charles E Hubert.
Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Van Wert High School. He married...
Carol Wilkin
Jun 5, 2025
Carol Wilkin, 76, of Findlay, formerly of Van Wert, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Findlay, OH.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel. Carol will be laid to rest with her husband Larry and her daughter, Kristina Breisch. in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Further details will be...
Melanie Norman
Jun 4, 2025
Melanie Kay (Stevens) Norman, age 61, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on June 4th at Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio after an extended illness. She was born on July 8, 1963, in Van Wert, Ohio to Donald and Gretna (Dempsey) Stevens.
Melanie attended Van Wert High School, before working at Cablevision until she was married. After having children, she briefly...
Matthew Schrader
Jun 3, 2025
Matthew James Schrader, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 55, while baling hay with his son, Adam, and his father-in-law, Jim Hoersten. Matt was born September 19, 1969, in Kettering, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Jen and their three children Adam, Joel, and Gianna. He had...
Joseph Westgerdes
Jun 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Stephen Westgerdes, who left this world far too soon on June 1, 2025. Born on May 22, 2024, in Columbus, OH, Joseph was a spirited fighter from the very beginning, facing the challenges of spina bifida with an unmatched bravery that inspired all who knew him. Defying expectations,...
Jacob Dirham
May 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacob David Dirham, who left us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the young age of 22. Born on September 9, 2002, in Lima, Ohio, Jacob recently started carving out his own path in life. He worked as a laborer at American Mitsuba Indiana, and he was proud to...
Patti Poling
May 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patti Sue Poling, age 62, of Van Wert, Ohio, who left us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born on January 7, 1963, in Van Wert, to Joan Elaine (Mauller) Giessler and the late Elmer Lee Giessler. Patti was a vibrant soul...
Mary Now
May 27, 2025
Mary "Jane" Now, 96, of Rockford, Ohio died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Divine of Shane Hill in Rockford. She was born April 1, 1929 in Mendon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Camilla (Kellermeyer) Vorhees.
On December 9, 1949 Jane married William F. Now, who preceded her in death on November 20, 2012.
Jane was a graduate...
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