Obituaries

Apr 12, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Virginia Ann Williams, 76, of Van Wert, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

She was born March 26, 1936, in Switzerland County, Ind., to the late Aldean (Courtney) Heath and Warren W. Heath.

Survivors include her children: Ricky Lynn (Alice) Johns, Barry Wane (Linda...

Apr 8, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Randall L. Hammons, 50, Van Wert, died at 6:30 a.m. April 8, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born Nov. 24, 1961, in Van Wert, to Peggy F. (Fleenor) Hammons of Van Wert and L. DeWayne Hammons of Van Wert.

Other survivors include his children: Kyle L. Hammons and A.J....

Apr 7, 2012

Dorothy Elizabeth White, 97, of Willshire, Ohio, died at 5:09 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Van Wert County Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1914, in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph and Elsie Ann (Eichenaur) Zimmerman. On November 3,1943, she married Harold D. White, who preceded in death on July 24, 1990....

Apr 7, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Kenneth A. Pancake, 90, of Van Wert, formerly of Convoy, Ohio, died at 4:15 a.m. April 7, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Convoy, Ohio, to the late Fannie F. (Sheets) Pancake and William Pancake. His wife is Iylene P. "Pat" (Kennedy) Pancake of Van Wert....

Apr 3, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Gerald E. Ashbaugh, 82, Van Wert, died at 10:08 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born April 18, 1929, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Nina D. (Girod) Ashbaugh Saylor and Gayle Ashbaugh. His stepfather, Virgil L. Saylor, is deceased. His wife, Nona Reta Ashbaugh,...

Mar 31, 2012

CONVOY, Ohio - Raymond E. Fabian, 61, Convoy, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Aug. 6, 1950, in Convoy, to the late Elizabeth (Burke) Fabian and Ervin "Dutch" Fabian. He is survived by his long time friend, Jenny Seekings.

Other survivors include his child: Amber (Jeremie) Houser of Ohio City, Ohio; stepchildren:...

Mar 29, 2012

Pauline M. Craft, 89, of Chattanooga, Ohio, died early Thursday morning, March 29, 2012, at her home. She was born October 3, 1922, in Albany, Kentucky to Lewis and Luvena (Thrasher) Ferguson. She had been married to the late Will Pickens Craft. She retired from Kitco Corporation in Bluffton, Indiana, after 16 years of service. She was a faithful member...

Mar 25, 2012

CONVOY, Ohio - Eugenia E. McOmber, 61, of Convoy, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born Nov. 18, 1950, in Van Wert, to Mary Ellen (Couts) Jerome of Columbia City, Ind., and Eugene Jerome of Columbia City. Her husband, Michael K. McOmber, survives...

Mar 24, 2012

William Scott "Bill" Thiebaut, 49, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 6:50am at his Mother's home in Ft. Wayne , IN after a long illness. He was born on July 29, 1962 in Greensburg, PA. He is survived by his mother E. Lynne (Craig) Boggs of Ft. Wayne, In, his father and stepmother William H. and Cindy (Thitoff)...

Mar 21, 2012

NEW HAVEN, Ind. - Norma Jane Adams, 85, of New Haven, formerly of Van Wert County, Ohio, went to walk with Jesus at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

She was born Jan. 20, 1927, to the late Dessie (Rayle) Theobald and Wilfred Theobald. On Aug. 26, 1950, she married L. Ned...

Mar 18, 2012

GROVER HILL, Ohio - Carl F. Shaw, 84, of Grover Hill, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Van Wert County, to the late Grace (Gardner) Shaw and Lewellyn F. Shaw. His wife, Eloise (Miller) Shaw, survives of Grover Hill. They...

Mar 17, 2012

Patricia S. Teixeira, 76, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died at 3:05.p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Tidewell Hospice Home in Port Charlotte. She was born on March 12, 1936, the daughter of Clarence "Buck" and Donna Francis ( Bennett )Trisel. On June 3, 1978, she married Peter A. Teixeira, and he survives in Port...

Mar 12, 2012

Carolyn June Heppeard 73, Rockford, died Monday, March 12, 2012, at her residence. She was born March 18, 1938, in Ohio City, Ohio, to Foster "Sam" and Georgia (Hoffman) Heppeard. Surviving are three nephews: Gary (Kathy) Pontsler, Willshire, Rick Pontsler, and Greg (Jami) Pontsler both of Rockford; one niece: Linda Pontsler, Celina. Deceased are two brothers: Bill and Roger Heppeard;...

Mar 9, 2012

Ronald E. McCleery, 74, passed away at 5:09 p.m. March 9, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne Ind.

Ron was born April 17, 1937, at the Gibbons Hospital in Celina, to the late Florence L. (Ireland) and Clifford E. McCleery.

On Sept. 6, 1958, he married Joy (Crouch) in Mariemont, Ohio. She survives in Van Wert,...

Mar 9, 2012

Annette E. Johnson, 85, Mendon, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born January 28, 1927, in Gary Indiana, to Edward and Elsie (Lund) Peterson. On December 24, 1946, she married Charles Wendell Johnson, who preceded her in death on November 14, 2002. Surviving are three sons: Jerry (Barb) Johnson, Lima, Charles Richard Johnson,...

Mar 7, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Andrew C. Hammons, 24, of Van Wert, died Wednesday morning, March 7, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

He was born Dec. 15, 1987, in Dayton, Ohio, to Jennifer (Schibler) Hammons of Van Wert and Al Hammons of Convoy, Ohio.

Survivors include a son: Andrew C. Hammons, Jr. of Marion, Ohio; his...

Mar 6, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Dorothy R. Feasby, 85, of Van Wert, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Van Wert Manor, Van Wert.

She was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Van Wert, to the late Julia (Strick) Williams and Charles Williams.

Survivors include her children: Donald Feasby, Jr. of Van Wert and Rose (Jerry) Bockrath...

Mar 3, 2012

CONVOY, Ohio - Mary Ann Smith, 55, of Convoy, died at 5:07 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born Jan. 28, 1957, in Van Wert, to the late Jeanne E. (Morisey) Van Fleet and John Van Fleet. Her husband, Donald Smith, survives in Convoy. They were married July 24,...

Mar 2, 2012

VAN WERT, Ohio - Virginia E. "Ginger" Gribler, 85, Van Wert, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

She was born April 20, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Mildred (Fulton) McGrew and Leslie F. "Mac" McGrew. Her husband, Forrest W. Gribler, survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors...

Feb 27, 2012

Georgia Shope, 85, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at her daughter's home in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born on December 18, 1926, in Celina, Ohio, to Henry and Lawrena (Deitsch) Alt. On January 18, 1947, she married Frederick Shope, and he preceded in death on April 20, 1996. She was a...