Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

Deborah K. Adams "Debbie", 72, of Van Wert, peacefully departed this world on October 19, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 15, 1951, in Van Wert, Debbie was the cherished daughter of H. Joan Adams and the late Delmer Adams.

Debbie's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched the lives of those around...

Oct 18, 2023

Dennis Jay Knittle, affectionately known as Denny, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving wife Shelley at Van Wert Health Hospital. Born on March 22, 1945, to Horace and Cecile (Ireland) Knittle in Van Wert, Denny was a true son of Ohio.

Oct 17, 2023

Oct 13, 2023

Daniel "Danny" Ganger of Rockford Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2023 at home, at the age of 53.

Danny is survived by his loyal and loving wife of 14 years, Holly Ganger and children, Jessica(Justin) White, Ricky(Starla) Martin, Corey(Laura) Weis, Daniel Ganger Jr., Christina(James) Stevens, Becki(Josh) Hissong, Angel(Matt) Belanger, Brandon Ganger, Colin Ganger, and Dakota Ganger. Grandchildren...

Oct 10, 2023

Norman "Scott" Kitchen, 59, of Van Wert passed away at 11:25 PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his residence. He was born on January 23, 1964, in Portsmouth, to Alva "Butch" Curtis and Elsie "Loretta" (Sparks) Kitchen.

Scott retired from Time Warner Cable after 16 years of service. He had also been a Darke County Sheriff's Deputy.

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Oct 7, 2023

June A. (Now) Huston, 88, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on October 7, 2023 at Hearth and Home at Van Wert. She was born on December 17, 1934, in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Orville and Grace (Copeland) Now. On December 11, 1999 she married Chalmer Huston, who preceded her in death on November 9, 2022.

June was...

Oct 5, 2023

Robert A. Miller, lovingly known as Bob, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at his residence. Born on December 11, 1942, in Convoy, Ohio, Bob was the son of John C. Miller Jr. and Hilda A. Blakey Miller.

Bob dedicated his life to farming and embraced it as a lifelong career. He possessed an unwavering passion for the land...

Oct 5, 2023

Jerry Lee Sill, 82, of Rockford, Ohio passed away on October 05, 2023 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill. He was born on October 27, 1940, in Rockford, son of the late Charles "Bill" W. Sill and Bessie (Bienz) Sill. On August 19, 1961, he married the former Marjorie A. Amstutz, who survives. Together, they shared years of...

Sep 29, 2023

Sandra Ellen (Makuh) Talboom, 84, of Delphos, Ohio, died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM at the Meadows of Delphos. Sandy was born in Van Wert, Ohio on January 30, 1939 to Mac and Mary Ellen (Walters) Makuh, who both preceded her in death.

She graduated from Van Wert High School in 1957 and Bowling Green State...

Sep 26, 2023

Christopher Lee Youtsey, 49, of Van Wert Ohio, passed away September 26, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital from natural causes. Chris was born September 11th 1974 in Lima Ohio to Larry and Nancy (Eversole) Youtsey. Larry preceded him in death July 26th, 2023. Nancy survives in Van Wert. Chris is survived by his 2 sons, Derek (Samanatha) Youtsey of Fort...

Sep 16, 2023

Patsy A. (Harden) Smith, 92, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:15 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1931, in Mercer, Ohio, to Ray and Lydia Harden. In 1956, she married Dean H. Smith, who preceded her in death in 2018.

She was a homemaker.

Pat attended Trinity Friends...

Sep 12, 2023

  Joe C. Mendoza, 64, of Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne Indiana. He was born on November 2, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, to his late parents, George and Carlota (Cantu) Mendoza.

Joe served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corp., where he...

Sep 10, 2023

Gerald D. "Jerry" Schaadt, 96, of Rockford, passed away at 10:28 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1927, in Wren, to Joseph William and Fay (Duprey) Schaadt. On November 11, 1971, he married the former Helena Maxine Gaul, who preceded him in death on March 7, 2015. Together, they shared over...

Sep 5, 2023

Joseph F. "Spider" DeWitt, 78, of Van Wert passed away, with his family by his side, at 12:43 AM on September 5, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on August 13, 1945, in Grover Hill, to Herman and Inella (Kohn) DeWitt. He was partially raised by his Grandfather and Grandmother Kohn. On August 28, 1964, he married...

Sep 5, 2023

Mary Catherine Bidlack, 95, of Van Wert, Ohio passed into the arms of her Savior at 10:47 AM on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born on August 18, 1928 in Van Wert County, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Hazel (Fox) Martin. Mary wed the love of her life, Norman A. Bidlack, on August 20, 1950. They enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2023

Craig Eugene Meyer, 75, of Rockford, OH passed away on September 03, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on May 18, 1948, in Celina, OH to the late Paul and Mary Ellen (Putman) Meyer.

Craig was a graduate of Parkway High School. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Army.

Upon discharge from...

Sep 3, 2023

Charles Freddie "Fred" Hartwig, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, at Van Wert Manor, at the age of 90, with his family by his side. He was born on September 27, 1932, in Briceton, Ohio, to Fred and Bessie (Leslie) Hartwig.

He is survived by his wife, Louise (Gudakunst), whom he married on June...

Sep 3, 2023

Shirley M. Partin, 92, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:30PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. She was born on May 20, 1931, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Raymond and Norma (Ford) Ritchie. In 1954, she married Dean Anderson, he preceded her in death in 1975. Then in 1985, she married Cecil Partin, and he preceded...

Sep 2, 2023

Susie (Bill) Methot-Perez, 81, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:50 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft Wayne. She was born on August 22, 1942, in Anahiem, California, to John A. and Inez (Contreras) Bill. She married Alfred Perez, he survives of Van Wert. Together, they shared many years of memories.

Susie retired from Kennedy...

Sep 2, 2023

Leonard Allen Subler, 73, of Ohio City, passed away on Saturday morning, September 2, 2023 in Van Wert . He was born on August 4, 1950, in Van Wert, to Louis and Mary Ellen (Hart) Subler. He married the former Laura Talbott. Together, they shared many years of memories.

Leonard had formerly worked at Federal Mogul in Van Wert....