Obituaries

Dorothy Trisel

Mar 7, 2024

Dorothy A. Trisel, age 79, of Rockford, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Celina Manor under hospice care. She survived 8+ years after a double amputation due to complications of diabetes, kidney failure and heart disease. She read the obituaries in the newspapers religiously and would often wonder aloud "but what happened?" So dear readers, that previous cause-of-death...

Fawn M. Burley

Mar 3, 2024

Fawn Burley, 64, of Convoy, passed away on Sunday evening, March 3, 2024, at her residence. 

 

Fawn was born on December 12, 1959, in Van Wert, OH, to Lester F. Storm and Rachel (Klinger) Wyandt. She married Mark Burley.

 

She was currently the Vice President of Finance for Community Health Professionals, in Van Wert.

 

Fawn attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in Van Wert,...

Dale L. Pratt

Mar 2, 2024

Dale L. Pratt, 78, of Van Wert, died on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 20, 1945, in Woodville, Ohio, to Jason L. and Mary Lou (Runion) Pratt. He married the former Janet Dias.

Dale retired from Eaton Corporation in Van Wert. Before working at Eaton, Dale worked at the General Dynamics Army Tank Plant...

Nancy Gribler

Feb 29, 2024

Nancy L. Gribler, a beloved member of the Van Wert community, passed away peacefully, on February 29, 2024, at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, on December 10, 1947, to her late parents, Loran and Ruth (Miller) Joseph. On June 24, 1967, Nancy married the love of her...

Kim Hardmon

Feb 28, 2024

Kim P. Hardmon, 57, of Ohio City, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1966, in Van Wert, to Mary (Watson) Presley.

Kim was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a very gifted athlete, especially basketball, who also enjoyed fishing and video games.

He is survived by his spouse, Tara Schleeter of Ohio...

Willow Myers

Feb 25, 2024

In loving memory of Willow Rae Lynn Myers, a precious soul born in Fort Wayne, IN, on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Tragically departing on the very same day, she leaves behind a grieving family and a life untouched by the passage of time.

Willow, a delicate flower, blessed the world with her presence for but a fleeting moment, before departing to...

Tiffany M. Stuckey

Feb 22, 2024

Tiffany M. Stuckey, 43, of Celina, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

She was born May 26, 1980, in Van Wert, to Theresa (Gardner) Stuckey and S. Bruce Stuckey.

Tiffany was a Kindergarten- 2nd grade music education teacher at Celina City Schools.

Music education was her passion and purpose in life. She spent personal time reading and...

Margaret E. Gamble

Feb 21, 2024

Margaret Evelyn Gamble, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 9:07pm, at Adams Woodcrest Memory Care in Decatur, Indiana. 

Margaret was born in Putnam County on March 25, 1931, to John and Evelyn (Dangler) Craine, who both preceded her in death.

Margaret was married to William (Bill) Gamble on June 9th,...

Joann Thomas

Feb 17, 2024

H. Joann (Bebout) Thomas, 90, of Convoy, passed away at 1:15pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Ohio Health-Van Wert.

She was born May 7, 1933, in Van Wert, to Nick and Leota (Butcher) Bebout. On March 25, 1951, she married Robert D. Thomas.

Joann retired from Central Insurance. At the time of her retirement, she was the longest tenured Central employee....

Everett J. "Jr." Thatcher

Feb 16, 2024

Everett J. "Jr" Thatcher, 88, of Convoy, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2024.

He was born December 4, 1935, in Van Wert, to Everett "George" and Sylvia (Prichard) Thatcher.  He married the former Patricia L. Rodman.

Jr was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a member of the Van Wert American Legion.

He retired from Aeroquip, in Van Wert,...

Richard J. Barnett

Feb 15, 2024

Richard J. Barnett, 95, of Lima, passed away early Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at Mercy Health- St. Rita's, in Lima.

He was born February 21, 1928, in Spencerville, Ohio, to the late Merle Barnett and Ruth (May) Lauth. On June 11, 1949, he married the former Dorothy Wilder.

Richard retired from A & P after many...

Robert Flynn

Feb 9, 2024

Robert J. Flynn, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his residence in Convoy, OH, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 29, 1977, in Decatur, IN, to his late parents, James Clay Flynn and Connie Flynn Richardson.

With an enduring love for his family, Robert cherished his role as...

Tommy A. Myers

Feb 9, 2024

Tommy A. Myers, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 79 at Lima Memorial. Born on October 5, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio, Tommy brought joy and warmth to the lives of those around him. He resided in Convoy, Ohio, with his loving wife Diane Myers.

A 1962 graduate...

Cheryl Snider

Feb 6, 2024

Cheryl L. Snider, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at her home in Rockford, Ohio.

She was born December 31, 1953 in Celina, OH to the late Jack Vorhees and Sandra (Hatfield) Vorhees.

Cheryl graduated from Celina High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor's degree, and later her Master's degree, from Wright State University. She married Curt...

Raymond Manson

Feb 5, 2024

Raymond J. Manson, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 98. He was born on January 18, 1926, in Piqua, Ohio, to his late parents, Raymond L. and Ada (Jackson) Manson.

In 1943, during World War II and at the age of seventeen, Ray joined the Navy....

Hazel I. Garwood

Feb 4, 2024

Hazel I. (Rhodenbaugh) Garwood, 83, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday morning, February 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Van Wert on February 16, 1940, to Earl and Mildred (Mason) Rhodenbaugh. On November 12, 1960, she married Doyle Garwood.

She was a 1958 graduate of Van Wert High School.

Hazel retired from Sprint...

Nancy B. Gardner

Feb 4, 2024

Nancy B. Gardner, 77, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday morning, February 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 25, 1946, in Van Wert, to Emmett L. and Mabel M. (Schul) Block. On September 11, 1965, she married George Sanford "Sandy" Gardner, he preceded her in death on August 30, 1988.

She retired as the owner/operator of Gardner's...

Donald M. Chiles

Jan 28, 2024

Donald M. Chiles, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday evening, January 28, 2024 at Ohio Health in Van Wert.

Don was born on July 2, 1946, in Lima, to Max and Faye (Roebuck) Chiles.  On March 5, 1966, he married the former Mary B. Coyle.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe, during the Vietnam War....

Walter Dean Froelich

Jan 25, 2024

Walter Dean Froelich, 95, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 at Vancrest Assisted Living in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on November 28, 1928 in Twinsburg, Ohio to the late Marjorie and Walter Froelich.

As a youngster, Dean grew up in Twinsburg before the family moved to North Riverside, Illinois where he later graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High...

Phyllis Lininger

Jan 25, 2024

Phyllis L. Lininger, 93, of Van Wert, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at CHP Inpatient Hospice in Defiance. Ohio. She was born on August 15, 1930, in Van Wert, Ohio, to her parents John C. and Mary (Tribolet) Tomlinson.

Phyllis was a proud graduate of Ridge High School in the class of 1948. On April 17, 1949, she...