Obituaries

Nicole Martin-Massillo

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Sally Gurtner

Sally Gurtner

May 13, 2022

Sally M. Gurtner, 81, of Van Wert, and formerly of Fremont, Indiana, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1940, in Fenton, Michigan, the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Clauser) Carlson. On November 10, 1956, she married Eldon...

William Gingrich

William Gingrich

May 11, 2022

William "Bill" Charles Gingrich, 86, was received into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 11 at Willowbrook Christian Village in Delaware, Ohio. Bill was born on April 20, 1936 in Van Wert, Ohio to Frederick and D'nelda (Baxter) Gingrich both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean...

Kimberley Daniels

Kimberley Daniels

May 6, 2022

Kimberley K. (Latimer) Daniels, 59, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, May 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1962, in Ft Wayne, the daughter of the late Donald L. and Elizabeth Ann (Mull) Latimer. She married William Daniels, who survives in Van Wert. Kimberley worked at Van Wert County Hospital for the past...

Laura Schaadt

Laura Schaadt

May 4, 2022

Laura Lee Schaadt, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:42 AM on Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at her residence while surrounded by her family. She was born on November 12, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Raymond Harman Sr and Mary (Chatman) Harman. On November 12, 1983, she married Mark Schaadt. Together, they shared years of...

Gretchen Bollenbacher

Gretchen Bollenbacher

May 3, 2022

Gretchen Bollenbacher, 82, of Delaware, Ohio passed away at 6:18 pm on May 03, 2022 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware. She was born on June 27, 1939, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late James and Harriet (English) Miller. On June 29, 1957 she married Ford Madeana Bollenbacher, who passed away on July 17, 2014. Gretchen was a...