Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Eric M. Thomas, 37, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:50 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on October 23, 1985, in Van Wert, the son of Steve and Cindy (Utendorf) Thomas.

Eric was a 2004 graduate of Van Wert High School. In 2008, he...

Feb 4, 2023

Carol Ann Speelman, 88, of Van Wert, Ohio, went to her Heavenly home at 6:05 A.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Enon, Ohio after a brief time with hospice care. She was born at home November 23, 1934, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Thomas P. and Ruth K. (Parrish) Snyder. On October...

Jan 28, 2023

Ronda Lynn Crosley, 60, of Van Wert, passed away at 9:45 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Van Wert Health. She was born on September 15, 1962, in Van Wert, to the late William M. and Ruth N. (Beck) Crosley. Ronda was a member of First United Church of Van Wert for over 30 years. She was part of...

Jan 25, 2023

Samantha Kay Slone, 52, of Van Wert, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Van Wert Health Emergency Room. She was born on July 30, 1970, in Van Wert, the daughter of June (Williams) Speakman. Samantha served her country in the United States Army for 5 years. She was a former member of the American Legion and of...

Jan 25, 2023

Joseph Daniel Steiner, 31, of Rockford, OH, passed away on January 25, 2023 from a motor vehicle accident after spending 10 days in the ICU. Born on October 5, 1991, to parents Daniel and Shirley (Isbell) Steiner, also of Rockford, Joe was an incredibly creative person. He graduated from Ohio State University Lima with an Associate Degree in Art...

Jan 24, 2023

Remyngton Cash Gunnur Ellis, the newborn son of Robert "RC" and Jessica (Phillips) Ellis of Van Wert, passed away during delivery on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers: Jase Ellis, Treyvon Phillips, Bentley Ellis, Jaxzon Phillips; sisters: Akira Ellis, Krymsyn Ellis, all at home; grandparents: Robert...

Jan 20, 2023

Larry Lee Fuson, 67, of Rockford, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born on March 18, 1955, in Celina, Ohio, son of Charles Fuson and Norma (Luginbill) Fuson of Celina. In 1977 he married the former Karen Lacy. Together, they shared years of memories. Larry was a self employed auto...

Jan 16, 2023

Rhonda Sue Weiss, "Sue", 64, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on March 01, 1958, in Findlay, to the late Don and Evelyn (Dewey) Runyan. A 1976 graduate of Elida High School, Sue went on to earn her LPN degree from Ivy Tech where she graduated Summa-Cum-Laude...

Jan 16, 2023

Helen L. (Tribolet) Crone, 96, of Van Wert passed away at 7:14 PM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. She was born on January 16, 1927, to the late Samuel and Pearl (Wistner) Tribolet. On June 21, 1947, she married Donald Eugene Crone, who preceded her in death on February 19, 2010....

Jan 15, 2023

Richard A. Hoverman, 82, of Van Wert, died at 9:05 PM on January 15, 2023 at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on December 25, 1940 in Fostoria, Ohio. He was the son of the late Doyt R. and Gertrude G. (Kreischer) Hoverman. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Danny and...

Jan 11, 2023

Jill Ann Tarlton, 70, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023 after a five year battle with leukemia. She was born on May 2, 1952 in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of David and Virginia (Foreman) Pollock, who both preceded her in death. She married Clifford Tarlton July 18, 1976 whosurvives. Family survivors include stepchildren, Lora (Mark)...

Jan 7, 2023

Ellen Lucretta Cain, 88, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:16 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on November 20, 1934, in DuBois, PA, to Fred A. and Phoebe L. (Bochert) Cain. Ellen retired from the Van Wert Wal-Mart with over 20 years of service. Surviving are her children, Douglas Bogle...

Jan 5, 2023

Paul E. Hardman, 72, of Van Wert, passed away at 5:57 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Van Wert Health. He was born on April 28, 1950, in Van Wert, to the late Robert C. and Marjorie (Towsey) Hardman. Paul retired in 2002 from General Motors in Defiance after 31 years of service. He also drove Amish families...

Jan 3, 2023

Judy Ann Painter went to walk with God on Tuesday morning January 3rd, 2023. Judy was born in Van Wert, Ohio on November 1st, 1949 to William Pancake and Jeanne Pancake. In 1971, she married Denny Summersett and had two children, Tonya Powers and Thad Summersett. Denny passed away from melanoma cancer in 1981. In 1983, she married L Gary...

Jan 1, 2023

Tracy L. Bolton, 62, of Union City, forerly of Van Wert, died recently of a long illness. Tracy's family is mourning privately. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to Thomas A Edison Center in Van Wert.To share in Tracy's online memorial, please visit www.alspachgearhart.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S Washington Street, Van...

Dec 30, 2022

Ethel Marie Pontsler, 84, of Rockford, beloved wife of the late Donald Pontsler, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1938 to the late Ellery and Roberta Mosher, Ethel kept her New England charm after moving to the Midwest in her youth. Known by many as the "Angel Lady", Ethel used her talents as...

Dec 30, 2022

Carol M. Maas, 89, of Van Wert, Ohio, went to her Heavenly home at 1:45 P.M. Friday, December 30, 2022, at home with family by her side. She was born at home December 15, 1933, in New Richmond, Indiana, to the late Murl D. and Edna R. (Stemen) Hershberger. On June 7, 1957, Carol married Melvin A. Maas, who...

Dec 28, 2022

Curtis A. Agler, 56, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Ft. Wayne. He was born on July 17, 1966, in Van Wert, to the late Danny E. Agler and Linda Balliet. Curtis worked at Emergency Mobile Tech in Decatur, Indiana. Surviving are his brothers, Jamie (Marsha) Agler of Convoy and Spencer (Jen)...

Dec 26, 2022

Richard G. Waters, Sr., "Dick," 86, of Van Wert, died at 9:48 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022 at Van Wert Manor. He was born March 2, 1936 in Flushing, Queens, New York to the late Ethel A. Waters (Campbell) and George W. Waters. Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years Janice "Jan" Waters (Scranton). They...

Dec 21, 2022

Estella A. (Stubbs) Gilroy, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 9:00 PM on December 21, 2022 at her residence. She was born on February 6, 1927, in Harrod, Ohio, to Russell C. and Marjorie (Heffner) Stubbs. On August 29, 1945, she married Everet H. Gilroy, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared over 48 years of marriage....