Obituaries
Robert Tomkins
Jul 8, 2022
Robert G. Tomkins, "Gus," 83, of Van Wert, passed away July 08, 2022 at The Meadows of Delphos. He was born on February 02, 1939, in Pine Ridge, NJ. to the late Raymond and Olive Ruth (Runyon) Tomkins. Gus was a 1957 graduate of Van-Del High School and went on to graduate from Ohio Northern University in 1961 with...
Carol Allen
Jul 7, 2022
Carol J. Allen, 83, Celina, passed away at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born on Jan. 2, 1939, in Mercer County, to the late Russell and Ocie (Roebuck) Fetters. On July 24, 1960, she married the love of her life, Hubert Lee Allen, who died on June 27, 2017. Also deceased are a sister, Phyllis Kuhn; and...
Lester Myers
Jul 5, 2022
Lester W. Myers, 92, of Convoy, passed away at 7:24 AM on July 05, 2022 at Hearth and Home of Van Wert. He was born on July 05, 1930, in Convoy, to his late parents, Marion G. and Grace (Black) Myers. On June 14, 1958 he married Bonita A. Custer in Rockford, Ohio. Lester served in the United States...
Betty Lou Tomlinson
Jun 30, 2022
Betty Lou Tomlinson "Lou", 90, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:49 AM on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born on February 13, 1932, in Paulding, to the late Lester and Cecelia (Zirkebach) Stabler. On March 09, 1951, she married the love of her life, Rex E. Tomlinson. Together, they shared years of memories. Lou...
Kathy Fair
Jun 27, 2022
Kathy Ann Fair, 57, of Rockford passed away at 12:55 PM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Tranquility of Rockford. She was born on August 26, 1964, in Mercer County, to the late William G. and Beverly J. (Hoaglin) Fair. Kathy was a 1982 graduate of Mendon-Union High School and Vantage Career Center. Kathy was a lifetime farmer. She...
Nicole Martin-Massillo
Jun 26, 2022
Nicole Lynn Martin-Massillo, Born November 20,1984, left us June 26, 2022 to be in God's hands. Her life was one of love and acceptance. Her sweet soul accepted everyone, her strong will sought Jesus as she fought her demons. Her loving kindness and ability to reach other people had no limitations. Her positive outlook towards others was one that...
Thurman Whitted Jr.
Jun 22, 2022
Thurman Whitted Jr. "JR" 67, of Rockford, OH, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away peacefully with his daughter Wendy by his side. He was born on June 25, 1954, in Knoxville, TN to his late parents, Thurman Whitted Sr. and Betty Lou Whitted. Thurman was a retired mechanic...
Nevaeh Coby
Jun 16, 2022
Nevaeh Hope Coby, infant daughter of Keyana Moore and Tyler Coby, passed away shortly after her birth on June 16, 2022 at Parkview Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Nevaeh is survived by her grandparents, Tricia K. Moore of Van Wert and Chris L. (Heather) Moore of Findlay; brothers: Dominic Lee and Waylon James Hurley, both of Van...
Leone Pollock
Jun 14, 2022
Leone F. Pollock, 92, of Van Wert passed away at 10:23 PM on June 14, 2022 at Van Wert Health ER. She was born on May 18, 1930, in Van Wert County, to the late O. B. and Ruby (Brown) Swartz. She graduated from Hoaglin-Jackson High School and married the father of her children, Dean E. Drake, who preceded her...
Ruth Glass
Jun 8, 2022
Ruth Ann Glass, 70, of Van Wert passed away at 4:06 AM on Wednesday, June 08, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on October 14, 1951, in Lima, the daughter of the late Everet Gilroy and Estella (Stubbs) Gilroy. On October 19, 1969, she married the love of he life, Dennis F. "Tiny" Glass. Together, they...
Nancy Lichtensteiger
Jun 4, 2022
Nancy Jean Lichtensteiger, 57, of Ohio City, passed away at 2:52 AM on Saturday, June 04, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 06, 1964, in Dover, NJ, the daughter of the late Paul Struble and Theresa (Zawistowski) Chivington. Nancy came to Van Wert from West Milford, NJ as...
Sharna Thomas
Jun 3, 2022
Sharna "Kay" Thomas of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at the age of 80. Kay was born in Decatur, Indiana to the late Ray and Echo Stallter Kettering. Kay was an elementary schoolteacher for forty years and was retired from Parkway Elementary School in Rockford, Ohio. She held a bachelor's degree in education and a master's...
Dennis Magner
Jun 2, 2022
Dennis L. Magner, 82, of Van Wert passed away at 4:53 PM on Thursday, June 02, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1939, in Fort Wayne, the son of the late John and Mary (Swain) Magner. On June 14, 1964, he married the love of his life, Cherie High. Together, they shared years...
Ruth Poe
Jun 2, 2022
Ruth Alice Poe, 95, of Van Wert passed away June 2, 2022 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert. She was born June 21, 1926 in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Malcome and Mable (Spelbring) Baltzell. On August 17, 1947 she married David W. Poe, who preceded her in death on September 27, 2015....
Eddie Stewart
May 27, 2022
Eddie P. Stewart, 74, of Middle Point, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Coldwater, Michigan. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Van Wert County, the son of the late Lloyd and Ruth L. (McCraken) Stewart. Eddie Retired from the Eaton Corporation in Van Wert after many years of service. He was a veteran of...
Paul Fabian
May 26, 2022
Paul G. Fabian, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1956, in Convoy, the son of the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Burke) Fabian. He married the former Robin Wilson, who survives. Paul was a general laborer who enjoyed fishing and working on just about...
Logan Barnes
May 17, 2022
Logan Brandon Barnes, 3 months, 19 days old, of Convoy, passed into the hands of his maker while peacefully being held in his parent's arms at 2:13 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center after a brave and courageous fight. Born in Toledo on January 29, 2022, he was the beloved infant son of Brooke...
Lillian Hall
May 15, 2022
Lillian L. Hall, 96, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on February 26, 1926, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late John W. and Cora D. (Helms) Pate. Lillian and her family came to Van Wert when she was a child. Surviving are her daughter, Kathy L. (John...
James Worthington Sr.
May 14, 2022
Mr. James V Worthington, Sr., after being lovingly attended to by his family, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, May 14, 2022. Jim was born on Sep 3, 1931 to Mr. & Mrs. Virgil "Jack" Worthington (Lenora Greenwade). He married the love of his life Jeanne (Faulkner)Worthington, celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary before her...
Philip Winkler
May 14, 2022
Philip Keith Winkler, 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2022 while mountain biking with friends in North Carolina. He was born to John and Joan (Ott) Winkler on April 12, 1951. He graduated from Parkway High School in 1969, received his Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University and Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University. Phil...
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