Obituaries

Dec 8, 2019

Johnathan R. Murphy Jr., 34, of Van Wert passed away Sunday evening, December 8, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1985 to Johnathan Murphy Sr. and Tammy Cugliari. Johnathan enjoyed photography and being in nature, especially fishing. He was a member of Hope Chapel, and worked for the Salvation Army over the holiday season. His surviving family includes:...

Dec 5, 2019

Rocky Lee McVaigh, 66, of Convoy passed away at 12:30 PM on December 05, 2019 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. He was born on July 06, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois to the late Robert and Shirley (Neisewander) McVaigh. On August 29, 1998 he married the love of his life, Lori Ann Hoffman. Together, they shared many years of memories....

Nov 26, 2019

Jerry Dunlap, 55, of Van Wert, left Vancrest of Payne for Heaven on November 26, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1964, in Van Wert, to the late Charles and Donna (Bebout) Dunlap Jerry spent many years at the Thomas Edison Center where he participated in the Special Olympics, a special thank you to his "worker" Kathy Davis....

Nov 26, 2019

Kay D. Bohner, 82, of Van Wert, died in the early morning of November 26, 2019, at Van Wert Manor. She was born on August 5, 1937 in Paulding County to the late Orth and Virgie (Williamson) Shimp. She married Paul Bohner Sr., who died in August of 2002, and they shared many memorable years together. Kay's surviving family...

Nov 26, 2019

William V. Lippi, "Bill," 77, of Van Wert passed away at 3:03 PM on November 26, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.. Bill was born on March 26, 1942, in Van Wert, to the late Victor and Ida (Cofelt) Lippi. On November 11, 1963, he married the love of his life, Gloria Michael Together, they shared many...

Nov 24, 2019

Freda B. Culler, 80, of Van Wert, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at 8:42 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Toledo Hospital. Born on November 08, 1939 in, Converse, the daughter of the late Mathew M. Burnett and Catherine Jane (Logan) Burnett. On July 25, 1964, she married Dr. Fred I. Culler, who survives...

Nov 22, 2019

Darlene Diane (Davis) Shindeldecker, age 75, died November 22, 2019, at 6:28 p.m., at her home. She was born June 5, 1944, in rural Rockford, to the late Basil and Alma (Squires) Davis. She married Dennis Marvin "Marv" Shindeldecker, July 1, 1961, and he survives. Darlene retired as a teacher from Parkway Local Schools. Surviving are her two sons, Loren...

Nov 19, 2019

Pastor John Mark Rutledge, 78, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away at 11:58 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born on May 2, 1941, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late John W. and Helen (Book) Rutledge. He was a graduate of Rockford High School and Huntington College, as well as...

Nov 17, 2019

VAN WERT - Robert E. Wolfrum, 89, a beloved math teacher and baseball coach at several northwest Ohio high schools, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home in Van Wert, Ohio. Robert was born October 9, 1930, the son of the late Ervin and Olive (Stuckey) Wolfrum. He was a 1949 graduate of Mark...

Nov 16, 2019

Mona Wilhelmina Weinman Thompson, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019 into the arms of her Lord and Savior, while surrounded by her loving family.  Mona was born April 25, 1932 to Hugo and Lorena (Stuckey) Weinman.  Her sisters are Mary (James) Breithaupt of Dewitt, New York, and Myla Hyman Heine (deceased) of New Haven, Indiana.

Mona...

Nov 10, 2019

David L. "Whiz" White, 73, of Willshire died at 1: 05 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he had been a patient battling a lengthy illness. He was born in Celina, Ohio, on August 17, 1946, the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Zimmerman) White. He was a Parkway graduate of...

Nov 8, 2019

Lowanda M. (Conley) Schulte, 90, of Van Wert passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born On June 24, 1929 to the late Albert and Alma Conley. She retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, in Van Wert, after many years of service. Lowanda was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert....

Nov 7, 2019

Larry O. Howell, 80, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 9:30 a.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where he had been a patient. He was born in Mercer County, Ohio, on November 26, 1938, the son of Russel G. and Clarabelle (Stover) Howell. He was married to Ardith R. ( Yoh) Howell, who...

Nov 6, 2019

Mary R. Marshall, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:20 AM on November 06, 2019 at Hearth & Home at Van Wert surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 15, 1922 in, Van Wert County, to the late Clay and Bertha (Myers ) Dunifon. On June 12, 1943, she married the love of her life,...

Nov 2, 2019

Jill Elaine Bauer passed away on November 2, 2019, in Howards Grove, Wisconsin, after battling cancer. Jill was born on July 5, 1950, to parents the late Esten and Mary Alice (Grove) Fortney. Although born in Long Beach, California, she was raised primarily in Convoy, Ohio, and graduated from Crestview High School. On July 6, 1968, she married her...

Nov 2, 2019

Christine "Chris" (Mason) Stephenson (70) of Middle Point went to be with her lord and savior in the early morning of Saturday November 2, 2019 at her home. She was born May 4, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio to Naomi "Jane" (Stuckey) and the late Richard Mason. On February 24, 1973, Christine married Harry Stephenson and shared 46 memorable years...

Nov 2, 2019

Our dearest Pamela Ann died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the age of 65. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church 110 W. Crawford St., Van Wert, Ohio. A private graveside service will follow. Visitation will be from 1:00-6:00 PM on Friday, November...

Oct 31, 2019

Alice M. (Baker) Boley, 91, of Van Wert died at 9:05 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born March 4, 1928 in Findlay, Ohio the daughter of the late Arnold C. Baker, Sr. and Anna (Benadum) Baker Shaffer. On August 20, 1946 she married the R. Lee Boley by the late Rev....

Oct 31, 2019

Kristina "Krissy" Renee Richey, 48, of Middle Point went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:45 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Born on June 28, 1971 in, Van Wert, the daughter of David and Carol Schulte, who survive in Van Wert. On May 11, 2018, she married Patrick...

Oct 26, 2019

Joanne G. Bash, 72, of Rockford, Ohio, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 5:45 a.m. at Maplewood of Shane's Village where she was resident. She was born in Richmond, Indiana, on July 17, 1947, to the late Harry and Ruth (Wagner) Glick. A 1965 graduate of Eaton High School, Joanne earned her Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University in 1969. She...