Obituaries
Ronda S. Dasher
Mar 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronda Sue Dasher, who went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2026, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Throughout her journey, she displayed immense strength, grace, and an unwavering spirit that inspired everyone who knew her.
Born on June 25, 1961, she was the daughter of...
Michael Miller
Mar 23, 2026
Michael "Mike" William Miller, 66, of Grover Hill, passed away on March 23, 2026, at The Meadows of Delphos after a brief illness. He was born on September 24, 1959, to Cloyd and Dorothy Miller. On May 6, 1989, Mike married Jana Lake, and together they shared 37 wonderful years.
Mike was employed at C&Y Oil in Payne, Ohio, for more...
Rosemary Foreman
Mar 22, 2026
Rosemary Foreman, 91, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Van Wert, on November 30, 1934, to Samuel and Florence (Gorman) Hiller. On June 9, 1956, she married Byron L. Foreman. Rosemary dedicated her life to the service of others as a Registered Nurse, retiring as the Recovery Room Nursing...
Rosalie A Hughes
Mar 21, 2026
Rosalie A. (Fleming) Hughes, 85, of Rockford, Ohio died March 21, 2026 at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born August 10, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Ivan and Lorraine (Frahm) Fleming.Rosalie was a graduate of Rockford High School, class of 1958. On August 16, 1959 she married Larry P. Hughes, who preceded her in death...
Leona Rose Bissonette
Mar 20, 2026
Leona Bissonette, 90, of Van Wert, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born January 1, 1936, in Standish, Michigan, to the late Frank and Josephine (Gadowski) Korytoski.
On September 11, 1954, Leona married Charles Bissonette in Standish. Together they raised four children. She retired from Van Wert City Schools, where she worked for...
Carolyn Joanne Grubb
Mar 19, 2026
Carolyn Joanne Grubb, 71, of Van Wert, died Thursday evening, March 19, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 1, 1954, in Oak Hill, Ohio, to Willis and Marjorie (Rawlins) Hall. She married Gary Grubb.
Carolyn retired from Federal Mogul, in Van Wert, after many years of service.
She loved fishing, working with flowers, bird watching, playing with her grandchildren and card...
James A. Rhoades
Mar 13, 2026
James A. Rhoades, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on January 11, 1957, to Dusty and Betty Lou (Lininger) Rhoades, Jim lived a full life in Van Wert, Ohio, where he made an indelible mark as a beloved insurance agent and community member.
A proud owner/operator of Rhoades Insurance Agency for...
Alma D. Rhodes
Mar 11, 2026
Alma D. (Pratt) Rhodes, 94, of Grover Hill, died at 7:52 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born March 4, 1932, in Putnam County, Ohio, to Leroy "Roy" and Elsie Fern (Brown) Pratt. On November 28, 1949, she married Roger Rhodes who preceded her in death on March 23, 2008.She was a homemaker-...
Janice Bollenbacher
Mar 10, 2026
Janice Geisler Bollenbacher passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Divine Nursing and Rehabilitation at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. Janice was born on August 5, 1937, the daughter of the late Lois (Myers) and Carroll Geisler.She was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Geisler Peters of Springfield, Missouri; her first husband, Ray Kauffman, whom she married in...
Barbara Ann Jerome
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Jerome, 94, of Ossian, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord at 12:30 am on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 2, 1931, in Van Wert, to Coster "Doc" and Evelyn (Davis) Hopkins. She married Graydon Jerome.She retired from North Side High School in Ft Wayne after 19 years...
Shelley Harp
Mar 6, 2026
Shelley L. Harp, 57, of Van Wert, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ohio Health-Van Wert. She was born September 10, 1968, in Van Wert, to William and Carolyn (Long) Harp.She was employed by Danfoss in Van Wert.Shelley loved to crochet and playing bingo.She is survived by her daughter, Micayla Harp of Van Wert; sisters, Marla (Pat) Taylor and Stacie Clay both of...
Phyllis Ann Michael
Mar 4, 2026
Phyllis Ann (Drew) Michael, 57, of Convoy, passed away peacefully at 3:08 PM on March 4, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. Phyllis was born on April 30, 1968, in Continental, OH to the late Morey Drew Sr and Patricia Ann Moran.Phyllis enjoyed being with her dog Garnet. She was an avid sports fan of the Miamai Dolphins and The Ohio...
Sandra Kay Gallaway
Mar 1, 2026
Sandra K. Terry Gallaway passed away peacefully at her residence on March 1, 2026. Sandra was born on February 13, 1945, in Van Wert, Ohio, to W. Dale and Joan L. (Burgo) Terry, both of whom predeceased her. On December 30, 1966, she was united in marriage with Jerry L. Gallaway, who survives. Sandra is also survived by her son,...
Kevin Wayne Tarlton
Feb 28, 2026
Kevin Wayne Tarlton, 68, of Scott, Ohio, passed away February 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, grit, humor and a life he lived exactly the way he chose.
Kevin worked in Defiance at International Truck Sales and Service, as a diesel mechanic. He proudly called the village of Scott, Ohio home for nearly his entire life. Kevin showed...
Taylor Shae Baker
Feb 27, 2026
Taylor Shae Baker, 34, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born August 26, 1991, in Van Wert, to Steven Baker and Teresa Wood.
He currently worked at Prestress Service Industries in Decatur, Indiana.
Shae enjoyed gaming, working on cars, and most importantly spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived...
Roderick Lee Hoffman
Feb 24, 2026
Roderick "Rod" Lee Hoffman, age 77, of Daleville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026. He was born to Delbert Milton and Audrey (Dull) Hoffman, on November 8, 1948, in Van Wert County, and dedicated his career to the field of engineering, retiring after 35 years at Delco Remy. On May 4, 1973, he married the former Irma...
Gloria Jean Vann
Feb 23, 2026
Gloria Jean Vann, 87, formerly of Rockford, Ohio passed away Monday morning, February 23, 2026, at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1938 in Rockford, Ohio and she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Dawson) Emerson.Gloria was a graduate of Rockford High School. On June 8, 1962 she married Fred B....
Ronald Eugene Robeson
Feb 22, 2026
Ron passed away February 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones and faithful dog Frankie. Ron was born October 8, 1939, in Van Wert, Ohio to Mary (Shingledecker) and Franklin (Bud) Robeson both preceded him in death.
On May 2, 1964, Ron married the love of his life, Sarah Jane Whitaker, who passed away on September 9, 2012.
Ron...
Richard G. Hubble
Feb 15, 2026
Richard G. Hubble, 79, of Van Wert, died at 4:30am on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born January 8, 1943, in Jamestown, Indiana, to George Edwin and Leota (Wethington) Hubble. He married the former Monica Lynn Burnett.Rich graduated from Lima Shawnee High School was in 1966 and was a veteran of the United States...
Barbara A. Allen
Feb 11, 2026
Barbara Anne Allen, 92, of Convoy, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.Barbara was born on February 24, 1933, in Convoy, at her family home to William F. and Rhea (Kreischer) Clay. On June 14, 1953, she married Richard F. Allen, who preceded her in death on December 17, 2010.
She is survived...
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