Obituaries

Suanne McDowell

Suanne McDowell

Nov 4, 2022

Suanne McDowell, 70, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:45 PM on Friday, November 04, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. She was born on March 14, 1952, in Lima, to the late David and Ruth (Wollett) Ashbaugh. On April 29, 1972, she married the love of her life, Rex McDowell. Together, they shared more than 50 years of memories....

Thomas Gallagher

Thomas Gallagher

Nov 3, 2022

Thomas J. Gallagher, 82, of Van Wert Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 3, 2022, after courageously battling cancer. He was born on May 3, 1940, in the small town of Toronto, Ohio. Tom was the beloved husband and best friend of his one and only love of 58 years, Lynda Lally Gallagher, who survives....

Betty Foust

Betty Foust

Nov 1, 2022

Margaret "Betty" Foust passed away at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 24, 1924, in Van Wert, to Harvey G. and Esther (Baker) Thatcher-McClure, who both preceded her in death. She married Carl Foust on October 16, 1943, he also preceded her in death on January 10, 2009....

Elizabeth Maxine Shell

Elizabeth Maxine Shell

Oct 29, 2022

Elizabeth Maxine Shell, 101, of Van Wert passed away at 4:15 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born, at home, on May 26, 1921, in Hoaglin Township, to James "Thurlow" and Nellie (Rumble) Adams. On July 8, 1950, she married Estell Shell, who preceded her in death on April 4, 1996. Together, they...

Carl Swander

Carl Swander

Oct 25, 2022

Carl Swander, 82, of Rockford, passed away at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill. He was born on June 01, 1940, in Celina, to the late J. Raymond and Wilma F. (Searight) Swander. On August 23, 1964, he married the former Nila Vining. Together they shared many years of memories....

Mary Paxson

Mary Paxson

Oct 25, 2022

Mary E. Paxson, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 9:52 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert, where she was loved by everyone there. Mary was born November 20, 1926 in Middle Point, Ohio to the late Allen and Alta (Long) Brown. Mary was married to her husband, Roger E. Paxson,...

Margaret Robinson

Margaret Robinson

Oct 24, 2022

Margaret Louise Robinson, 83, of Rockford, formerly of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, passed away 12:59 AM on Monday, October 24, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on March 06, 1939, in Kirkland Township, IN; to the late William and Naomi (Deeren) Griffiths. On January 20, 1973, she married Bobby Robinson. Together they shared many years of memories....

John Eichenlaub

John Eichenlaub

Oct 19, 2022

John G. Eichenlaub, 84, of Scott passed away at 8:02 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. He was born on April 9, 1938, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, to Gordon Eichenlaub and Mary (Henson) Eichenlaub Antis. He married the former Beverly McOmber. Together, they shared many years of memories. He retired from Whirlpool...

Helen Boroff

Helen Boroff

Oct 18, 2022

Helen Marie Boroff, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:58 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 09, 1939, in Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN, to the late Melvin and Olive (Olson) Haight, and raised by her late aunt and uncle, Theresa (Haight) and Doyt Roberts. On August 23, 1958, she married Roger...

Charles Truax

Charles Truax

Oct 16, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Truax, age 92, passed away October 16 in Babson Park, FL. Chuck was born June 4, 1930 to Glenn and Jenny Truax. On December 19, 1953 he married Isabelle Harrison who preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter Nancy (Jerry) Dohoney of Babson Park, Florida and Jeff (Kim) Truax of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren Chad (Amy) Adams,...

Kimberly Shortridge

Kimberly Shortridge

Oct 14, 2022

Kimberly Marie Shortridge, 53, of Thornville, passed away at 5:49 PM on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born on January 14, 1969, in Akron, and raised by her late parents, Harry E. and Marvene E. (Carroll) Robison. A 1987 graduate of Newark High School, Kim was...

Paul Robey

Paul Robey

Oct 12, 2022

Paul "Pete" Robey of St. Marys, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He had a great life all the way to 97. Pete joined the Army as a young man and trained as a pilot. As he was finishing his training World War Il ended. So Pete bought himself a motorcycle and road all the way to Colville,...

Craig Shivley

Craig Shivley

Oct 11, 2022

Craig Shivley, 63, of Convoy passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana, to Bud and Patricia (Vorhees) Shivley. Craig was a 1977 graduate of Crestview High School. He worked the past 20 years at BF Goodrich. Craig attended Lifehouse Church in Van Wert. He also loved the game...

Norma Koverman

Norma Koverman

Oct 7, 2022

Norma J. Koverman, 92, of St. Marys, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 4:45 PM on Friday, October 07, 2022 at Grand Lake Health Care Center. She was born on October 04, 1930, in Fort Loramie, to the late Albert H. and Anna (Barlage) Barhorst. She went on to marry the love of her life, LeRoy Koverman. Together, they...

Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson

Oct 5, 2022

Helen C. Anderson, 86, of Van Wert passed away at 6:38 PM on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1935, in Van Wert, to the late Floyd and Milfred (Wolfcale) Book. On July 12, 1969, she married James Anderson. Together they shared many years of memories. Helen was a 1953...

Carol Lugabihl

Carol Lugabihl

Oct 4, 2022

Carol Ann (Hites) Lugabihl, 82, of Elida, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 3:00 pm on October 04, 2022 at her home. She was surrounded by friends and family, in hospice care. Carol was born on December 15, 1939, to the late Walter A. Hites and Marie (Taylor) Hites. She was one of three children. Carol's brother, Marion Hites (85),...

Bobbie S. Poe

Bobbie S. Poe

Oct 4, 2022

Bobbie S. Poe, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 10:07 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Meadows of Delphos. She was born on December 4, 1955, in St Marys, Ohio, to the late Robert and Ethel (Sink) Shinabery. Bobbie was a manager at Gordons Food Service. She enjoyed crafting, making hairbows, watching OSU football and, most importantly, spending...

Jack Rutledge

Jack Rutledge

Sep 28, 2022

Jack Lee Rutledge, 87, of Celina passed away on September 28, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Robert Kenneth Rutledge and Doris Elizabeth (Clouse) Rutledge. On June 09, 1956, Jack married the former Phyllis Baumgartner, who survives. Jack was a graduate of Rockford High School. He worked as...

Matthew Fleming

Matthew Fleming

Sep 25, 2022

Matthew L. Fleming, 58, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1963, in Van Wert, to the late Harold E. and Catherine Louise (Armstrong) Fleming. Matthew worked as a clerk at Pak-A-Sak, in Van Wert, for many years. Matthew enjoyed walking and running 5k's, was an avid bicyclist...

Sally Blake

Sally Blake

Sep 24, 2022

Sally Ann Blake, 74, of Van Wert passed into the arms of Jesus at 6:05 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 06, 1948, in Kendallville, IN, to the late Merle "Rusty" and Beverly (Peters) Moreland. On March 08, 1997, she married Ron Blake. Together they shared many years of memories. Sally...