Obituaries
Nancy Lou Leighner
Aug 22, 2026
Nancy Lou Leighner (Hoke) of Rockford, Ohio transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on August 22nd, 2026, closing a long life marked by service, faith, and a deep love for her family and community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Leighner , with whom she shared many years of partnership, hard work, and happiness. Nancy should...
Ethel Marie Reynolds
Aug 21, 2026
Ethel Reynolds, 89, of Fort Wayne, passed away on August 21, 2026, at her daughter's residence after a brief illness.
Born on April 4, 1937, in Warren, IN, Ethel was the daughter of the late Clayton and Avis (Jaques) Sheets. She retired from Parkview Regional Medical Center after 37 years of dedicated service in housekeeping.
Ethel enjoyed watching true‑crime and murder‑mystery programs...
Beatrice Irene Lautzenheiser
Aug 17, 2026
Beatrice Irene Lautzenheiser, 95, of Van Wert, passed peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, with her son at her side. She was born January 27, 1931, to Harvey and Esther (Baker) Thatcher. On March 11, 1951, she was joined in holy matrimony with Herbert "Ray" Lautzenheiser, a bond unbroken for 65 years, until his passing in...
Vivian Ellen Grimes
Aug 16, 2026
Ellen (Barnhart) Grimes, 90, of Van Wert, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born December 27, 1935, in Boone County, West Virginia, to the late Allen "Allie" and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart. Ellen married Edward L. Grimes, and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2025.She retired from Universal Lettering, formerly the Overall Factory, in...
Linda Kay Meyer
Aug 14, 2026
Linda K. Meyer, 78, of Rockford, Ohio died Friday, August 14, 2026 at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born July 17, 1948 in Wabash, Indiana to the late Clyde and Phyllis (Wilson) Mittank.Linda graduated from Wabash High School. She went on to earn her nursing degree at St. Joe's School of Nursing. Linda worked as a registered...
Jessica K. Small
Aug 10, 2026
Jessica Kristeen Small, 51, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Jessica was born on October 26, 1974, to Tim and Janet Wollet. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and teacher whose life was defined by the love she gave to others.
Jessica was the beloved wife of Jay Small. On August...
Carole J Long
Aug 8, 2026
Carole J. Long, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on November 16, 1937, in rural Van Wert County, to the late Kenneth and Ruth (Rogers) DuCheney. She spent her life in the loving community of Middle Point, where she created a legacy of service,...
Diane Kathleen Carroll
Aug 8, 2026
Diane Kathleen (Rickard) Carroll, 77, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at her daughter Tammy's home from an extended illness, while being cared for by her children, loved ones and Community Health Professionals Hospice of Van Wert.
She was born on July 22, 1949, in Van Wert, to Robert and Ruth (Kittle) Rickard, who both preceded her...
Shirley J. Eibling
Aug 8, 2026
Shirley Joan (Corathers) Eibling, 90, of Van Wert and recently of Edgerton, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Parkview Care Center in Edgerton, Ohio, where she had been a resident. She was born July 27, 1936, in Van Wert, to the late Tennyson and Mildred (Cowell) Corathers. Shirley graduated from Van Wert High School in 1955. On August...
Tabitha N. Parrett
Aug 1, 2026
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Tabitha "Tabby" Parrett, 35, on the morning of August 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Though her time with us was far too short, the love she shared and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Tabby was a...
Janet Louise Myers
Jul 28, 2026
Janet Louise Myers, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice after a short illness. She was born on June 15, 1939, in Van Wert, to her late parents, Berl and Esther (Caris) Dunlap.
On June 9, 1957, Janet married David L. Myers. They shared their life together until his passing...
Wilma Irene Worthley
Jul 27, 2026
Wilma Irene Worthley (Tinnel) went to see Jesus on July 26, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1935, in Knoxville, TN, to Charles and Leona (Jones) Tinnel. Wilma worked for several years at Teleflex Manufacturing before marrying Kendrew Worthley, to whom she was devoted for 40 years. He preceded her in death in 2015.
Wilma cherished the years of traveling...
Marlin E Miller
Jul 24, 2026
Marlin "Gene" Miller, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio went home to the Lord on July 24, 2026 after a brief hospitalization surrounded by loving family and with his wife of 62 years at his side.
Gene was born on November 16, 1942, east of Van Wert in Ridge Township. He was the only child of David L. and Alberta (Wurster) Miller...
Eileen L. Kraner
Jul 21, 2026
Eileen L. Kraner, 86, of Celina, formerly of Chatt, passed away on July 21, 2026, at Celina Manor. She was born March 15, 1940, in Decatur, IN, to her late parents, Guy Hoyt and Esther Lavina (Graugerger) Krall.
Eileen will be laid to rest beside her parents during a graveside service at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in...
Garry E. Hart
Jul 18, 2026
Garry E. Hart, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, departed this life on July 18, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on June 9, 1944, in Van Wert, to his late parents, Byron and Pauline (Miller) Hart. A proud graduate of Crestview High School, Garry completed his studies in 1963 before answering the call to serve...
Donald E. Mengerink
Jul 15, 2026
Donald E. "Buddy" Mengerink, Sr, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:40pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mercy-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 25, 1937, in West Unity, Ohio, to Edward W., Sr and Dorothy (Mumford) Mengerink. He married the former Barbara Speelman.
Buddy was a backhoe operator who retired with 31...
Linda S. Anderson
Jul 11, 2026
Linda Sue Anderson, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her residence after a courageous 2½‑year battle with esophageal cancer. With broken hearts, her family said goodbye to a woman whose strength, grace, and devotion shaped their lives. She was born on February 5, 1946, at the family home in Wetzel to her...
Janet Mae Mohr
Jul 7, 2026
Janet M. Mohr, 92, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on January 7, 1934, in Venedocia, Ohio, to Luther and Starley Williams, who preceded her in death.
On October 22, 1955, Janet married Byron Mohr. Together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage before Byron's passing. Janet was also preceded...
Tiffany Lynn Howard
Jul 5, 2026
Tiffany Howard, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on August 12, 1983, in Lima, to Kenyon and Carolyn (Dickerson) Graham. Tiffany graduated from Bath High School and Apollo Career Center before earning her nursing degree from Rhodes State College. On June 2, 2010, she married her husband, Frank Nicholas Howard.
Tiffany...
Cathy Ann Krick
Jul 5, 2026
Cathy Ann Krick, 71, of Convoy, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1954, at Van Wert County Hospital to her late parents, Carl Wilder and Valerie (Boxell) Wilder‑Laug. A 1972 graduate of Van Wert High School, Cathy worked at Teleflex for over 30 years.
One of...
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