Obituaries
Mary DeArmond
Nov 6, 2022
Mary Jane DeArmond passed away quietly on November 6, 2022, at Roxbury Assisted Living Facility in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 12, 1944, to Pauline (McGough) DeArmond and Dale DeArmond. Mary Jane's early life was in the Willshire and Rockford communities. She was among the first class to graduate from Parkway High School, a consolidated school from the Rockford...
Steven Gehle
Nov 4, 2022
Steven Richard Gehle, 55, of Celina, formerly Rockford, passed away early morning on November 4 th at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 28, 1967, at Coldwater Hospital. He was the son of Margaret (Homan) Gehle and the late Keith Gehle. On September 28, 1991, he married Melissa Wollet, who...
Ron Kessler
Nov 4, 2022
Ronald "Ron" L. Kessler, 78, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:57 AM on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Van Wert Health. He was born on November 13, 1943, in Roswell, NM, to the late Joseph and Hattie (Whipple) Kessler. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Sharon R....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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