Obituaries

Ronald G. Davis

Ronald G. Davis

Apr 1, 2024

Ronald G. "Ron" Davis, 72, of Van Wert, died early Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at Ohio Health Van Wert.He was born August 26, 1951, in Van Wert, to William Carey and Pauline (Gamble) Davis.Ron was a lifelong Van Wert County farmer.  He has also worked for Continental Can, in Van Wert, and Elgin Service Center.He was a veteran of...

Beth Anne Bollenbacher

Beth Anne Bollenbacher

Mar 29, 2024

Beth Anne Bollenbacher, a cherished member of the Rockford community, passed away on March 29, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951, in Celina, Ohio to the late Edgar Lee and Kody Erl (Wisenborn) Bollenbacher, Beth Anne was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many.

Throughout her life, Beth Anne worked as a...

Kayla (Staley) Schmidt

Kayla (Staley) Schmidt

Mar 28, 2024

Kayla Schmidt (Staley), 29, of Van Wert, Ohio was called home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by family & friends. She was born on June 30, 1994 to Patricia Staley and Frank Simmons.

Kayla is survived by her eternal partner, Collin Schmidt. The two were married on October 17, 2020. She is also survived by her father Frank Simmons, brothers Mikal...

Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall

Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall

Mar 28, 2024

Josephine Lee "Jody" (Jenkins) Tindall, 98, of Van Wert and Formerly of Frankfort, Indiana, died early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born July 28, 1925, in Van Wert, to Erastus and Cora Belle (Anderson) Jenkins. On July 13, 1942, she married John William "Bill" Tindall.

Jody formerly attended Wesley United Methodist Church, in Van Wert....

Walter Stephen "Steve" Alspaugh

Walter Stephen "Steve" Alspaugh

Mar 27, 2024

Walter Stephen "Steve" Alspaugh, 80, of Van Wert, died early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at Ohio Health, Van Wert.

He was born January 2, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to Walter Winton and Elizabeth Jane (Borchers) Alspaugh. On October 10, 1970, he married the former Janet Buehler.

Steve retired from Eaton Corporation,Van Wert, after many years of service. After retiring from Eaton,...

June Stevens

June Stevens

Mar 25, 2024

June Switzer Stevens, 89 years of age, passed from this world March 25, 2024 at the Meadows of Kalida, Kalida, OH. She is survived by a daughter, Randy May (Mike) Sattler of Swanton, Ohio and a son, Walter (Sue) Stevens of Van Wert, Ohio; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brian) Hartogh, Jacob (Amanda) Sattler, Kyle Stevens, Kelly (Leroy) Belin, Travis White and Crystal Curry;...

Harold R. Boyd, Jr

Harold R. Boyd, Jr

Mar 21, 2024

Harold R. Boyd, Jr, 98, of Van Wert, died at 8:45am on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 16, 1926, in Van Wert, to Harold R., Sr and Zelma (Fisher) Boyd. On December 16, 1943, he married the former Patricia A. Potter.

Harold was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. He...

Kirk B. Dougal

Kirk B. Dougal

Mar 18, 2024

Kirk B. Dougal, 57, of Van Wert, died at 5:55AM on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on May 16, 1966, in Van Wert, to Lyle J. and Sandra K. (Fronefield) Dougal Anderson. On September 25, 1993, he married the former Anessia Foltz.

Kirk is survived by his wife,...

Barbara Silance

Barbara Silance

Mar 18, 2024

Barbara R. Silance, 80, of Scott, graduated to Heaven on Monday, March 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born March 14, 1944, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Fogle) Tanner.

Barbara was married to Charlie T. Silance Sr, who preceded her in death. She worked at Balyeat's Coffee Shop for 39 years where she was...

Ruby Myers

Ruby Myers

Mar 15, 2024

Ruby Jane Myers, 87 went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, OH. She was born June 23, 1936 in Scott, OH to the late Nile Hockenberry and Myrtle (McAllister) Hockenberry.

Ruby worked for many years at Central Mutual and ABC Heating in Van Wert. She was a loving wife to Maurice V....

Shirley Jarvis

Shirley Jarvis

Mar 14, 2024

Shirley G. Jarvis, 75 of Van Wert, Ohio peacefully passed away early Thursday morning March 14th, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home.  

A beloved member of the community, she was born on August 14th, 1948, in Gary Indiana to Everett and Virginia (Morrison) Conrad. She married Daniel A. Jarvis on June 20th, 1970. They had two wonderful sons, Joel and Josh,...

Anne Marie Guest

Anne Marie Guest

Mar 11, 2024

Anne Marie (Feasby) Guest, 60, of Convoy, passed away at 4:34 PM on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born December 20, 1963, in Van Wert, to Murlen E. and Romaine J. (Myers) Feasby. On June 16, 1990, she married Bradley Guest.

Anne was a credit administrator for Do It Best Corporation, in Fort...

Dorothy Trisel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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