All Obituaries

W. Wayne Gamble, 84, of Van Wert met his Lord and Savior at 10:14 PM on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Van Wert Health. He was born February 5, 1935 in Van Wert County to the late George "Harold" and Dorothy (Pangle) Gamble. On June 27, 1977 he married Phyllis Ann Zeigler and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2015. Wayne retired from the former Kennedy-Kuhn, in Van Wert, as a mechanic. He loved the outdoors and working in the yard, but most importantly he loved spending time with...

Alexis P. Billingham, 23, of Zanesville, formerly of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 27, 1995, in Zanesville, to Frank and Justina "Tina"(Watts) Billingham, Jr. A 2014 graduate of Van Wert High School, Alexis played trumpet in the school band. She went on to graduate from U.N.O.H. with two degrees in Computer Sciences. Alexis was a lover of music and a multi-instrumentalist. In addition to playing trumpet, she...

Marjorie Louise Tindall, 92, of Van Wert, was born January 6, 1927 in Van Wert. On Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 1:10 am she joined the family reunion in heaven. She joined her father, Ora Ross Tindall, Sr and mother, Lilly Marie (Butler) Tindall; brothers, Ora, Jr, Richard, John, Robert and Samuel; sisters, Cleo Tindall, Gladys Sinning, Doris Sinning and Ruth Tindall; a nephew, Jerrell Tindall; and a niece, Barbara Snyder. She retired from Teleflex Corporation in Van Wert and had also worked at...

Lavern "Vern" Klausing, 90, of Van Wert died at 11:36 am on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born in Ottoville, Ohio on November 8, 1928 to the late Aloysius and Margaret (Worst) Klausing. He married the late former Lois J. McNamara. They enjoyed over 70 years of marriage. Vern retired a Vice President and member of the Board of Directors at Kennedy Manufacturing Company, in Van Wert, after 30+ years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of St. Mary of the...

Gary Lee Gamble, 58, of Van Wert died at 6:22 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on May 14, 1961 in Paulding, Ohio to the late Jessie Jeannette (Knight) Sparkman. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Ellis "Red" Sparkman. He owned and operated GL Trucking in Van Wert, was a member of the Van Wert B.P.O.E. Lodge #1197, Van Wert Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1320, and was an avid golfer and member of Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van...

Patricia J. (Neiford) Mohr, 81, of Van Wert died at 6:23 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born January 7, 1938 in Van Wert County to the late John and Olive (Dunlap) Neiford. On June 7, 1958 she married Robert W. Mohr and he survives in Van Wert. She graduated from Blue Creek High School in 1956 and retired from Van Wert City Schools in 2002 as the cafeteria supervisor. She attending First Baptist Church in Van Wert. Pat was a faithful wife,...

Jeffrey M. Ebel, 66, of Grover Hill, passed away the evening of Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1953, in Breckenridge, North Dakota to the late Earl and Ethel (Medenwalt)) Ebel. A 1971 graduate of Van Wert High School, Jeffrey went on to marry the love of his life, Diann L. Gutierrez on November 24, 1983. As a lifelong outdoorsman, Jeffrey was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper. He began his career as a meat cutter at Ebel's Butchers Shop....

Patricia M. Stetler, 95, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born September 4, 1923, in Van Wert, to the late Herbert and Lucyle (Black) Todd. Patricia worked at Van Wert National Bank where she was the first branch manager of the mini-bank. In her younger days Patricia enjoyed dancing and playing golf. She also liked reading, gardening, sewing and loved spending time with her niece and nephew and their families. She is...

Magdaleno Mendoza, 85, of Van Wert died at 3:45 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert. He was born July 22, 1933 in Fabens, Texas the son of the late Andres and Luz Mendoza. He married Maria De Jesus Mendoza and she preceded him in death. He was of the Catholic faith and had retired as a quality control inspector in the aircraft industry. Magdaleno is survived by two children, Michael Andrew Mendoza and Lisa Maria Mendoza; grandchildren, Miles Mendoza,...

Lois (Wendel) August, 86, of Van Wert, passed away early Sunday morning, May 12, 2019,at Van Wert Health Emergency Room. She was born November 26, 1932, in Van Wert County to the late Gail and Esther (Schaffner) Wendel. Lois is survived by her husband, Ronald August of Estero, FL., daughter, Alison (Bruce) Johnson of Tuscon, AZ., step-children: Robert (Leila) Kirkconnell of California, Scott (Mary) Kirkconnell of Colorado, Kristen Keating of New York, and Jeanne (Peter)...