Obituaries

Oct 18, 2014

Rilla Bernice Ripley, 90, of Van Wert, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Van Wert. She was born on her family's farm near Willshire, Ohio, on June 9, 1924. A farm girl, a farm wife, homemaker, mother, and grandmother, Rilla was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne T. Ripley, whom she married on...

Oct 16, 2014

DEFIANCE, Ohio a�" Donna L. Lehman, 86, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, currently of Defiance, died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Heartland of Waterville, Waterville, Ohio.

She was born Jan. 5, 1928, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Nellie E. (Lake) Poling and Walter E. Poling.

Her husband, Edwin J. Lehman,...

Oct 14, 2014

WREN, Ohio a�" Bonnie R. Stidham, 86, of Wren, died at 4:12 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born July 18, 1928, in Mount Vernon, Ill., to the late Bonnie Violet (Beyers) McCroskey and John Adolf McCroskey.

Her husband, Everett Stidham preceded her in death. They...

Oct 13, 2014

Ira Everette Coleman went to be with his Lord on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

He was born on Aug. 11, 1920, at the family home in the hills of Millard, Kentucky, to Abraham Lincoln and Anna Elizabeth Coleman.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 1946, he married Montella Thomas.

In January 1941, he joined the 38th Infantry...

Oct 12, 2014

Max Roebuck, 94, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 5:47 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2014, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. He was born on December 17, 1919, in Rockford, Ohio, to Harry and Otie (High) Roebuck. He attended Rockford High School, where he graduated in 1927. With the death of his father in 1929, Max commenced with...

Oct 12, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Arthur W. Yoh, 91, of Van Wert, ran into the arms of Jesus at 8:42 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

He was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Scott, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth (Bender) Yoh and Ervin S. Yoh.

His wife, Marilee (Foster) Yoh,...

Oct 11, 2014

Lorraine N. Miller, 89, of Van Wert, died Saturday morning, October 11, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born November 8, 1924, in Paulding County, the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Grady) Clear. She married the Rev. Paul W. Miller, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include two children,...

Oct 10, 2014

Rick J. Baum, 60, of Van Wert, died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014, at his residence.

He was born February 12, 1954, in Van Wert, the son of the late Richar J. and Frances G. (Becker) Baum. He married Karen (Klausing) Baum, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include two sons, Jeremy (Maggie) Baum...

Oct 10, 2014

Donita C. Good, 66, of Antwerp, died at 8:27 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at Van Crest Nursing Home of Convoy, Convoy, Ohio.

She was born Feb. 6, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Margaret (Thomas) Good and Rudel Good.

Survivors include a brother: Randy Good of Convoy, sister: Debbie (Tim) Willis of Stuart, Virginia,...

Oct 6, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Joan (Gamble) Amstutz, 82, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Nov. 12, 1931, in Van Wert, to Bernell and Geraldine (Swartz) Gamble, who preceded her in death.

On Aug. 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to...

Oct 6, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Hilda Grace (Medaugh) Morris, 87, of Van Wert, died at 5:47 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Oct. 7, 1926, in Spencerville, Ohio, to the late Hazel (Herring) Medaugh and John Glen Medaugh.

Her husband, David Wayne Morris, died Nov. 1, 2006. They were...

Oct 5, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Sharon L. Sheets, 69, of Van Wert, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born March 13, 1945, in Van Wert, to Paul Swartz, who survives of Van Wert, and the late Frances (Price) Swartz.

Her husband, David Sheets, survives of Van Wert. They...

Oct 5, 2014

Julia Marie Larson, 49, from Rockford, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Our Home in Celina, Ohio. Julia was born to Jean and Margaret (Bittner) Rutledge on May 14, 1965 in Van Wert Ohio. She was married to John A. Larson and he survives. Julia was a life-long resident of the Rockford area. She was a...

Oct 4, 2014

Brian R. "Bake" Baker, 39, of Rockford, died suddenly on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 12:31 p.m., at the Mercer County Community Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on December 24, 1974, to Bob and Barb (Kline) Baker in Van Wert, Ohio. He was employed by Thunderbird Products in Decatur, Indiana, and was a member of St. Paul's United Church...

Oct 2, 2014

Roderick Edwin Farmer, 72, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 4:55 PM at the Laurels of Shane Hill. Rod was born in Celina on March 24, 1942 to Edwin and K. Rosalie (Williams) Farmer. He married Elsie Miller on May 29, 1965. She passed on February 11, 2007. Rod married Yvonne Beeks on October 7, 2007...

Sep 29, 2014

On Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, Donald B. McOmber went to be with the Lord at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Facility.

He was born the son of Clyde L. and Gladys Naomi (Bruckhart) McOmber. Survivors include his wife Anna Louise (Edwards) McOmber. Both Don and Annie celebrated their 90th birthdays in September. Other survivors include a son: Michael...

Sep 28, 2014

Corwin D. Ray, 90, of Tipp City and formerly of Convoy, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2014, at his residence.

He was born March 26, 1924, in Geneva, Indiana, the son of the late Clyde and Faye (Teeple) Ray. On April 14, 1946, he married Nondus (Snyder) Ray, who preceded him in death on January 19,...

Sep 25, 2014

John J. "Junior" Bollenbacher age 89, of Willshire, Ohio, died on September 25, 2014, at The Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. John was born February 7, 1925 on the family farm in Mercer County to Theodore F. and Minnie L. (Brehm) Bollenbacher. He had resided in Willshire for the past 58 years. John was preceded in death by...

Sep 24, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Ferne Margaret (Harris) Dunn, 75, of Van Wert, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at Van Wert County Hospital.

She was born July 22, 1939, in Adams Center, New York, to the late Isabelle Harris.

Her husband, Carl Dunn, is deceased. They were married July 2, 1960.

Survivors include children:...

Sep 24, 2014

Rosy Elva Neal, 84, of Venedocia, Ohio, died at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Venedocia. She was born on May 7, 1930, in West Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Oscar and Zelda B. (Rodgers) Bowman. On June 29, 1958, she married Eual R. Neal, and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2010. Rosy was...