Obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

Joshua Michael Burkheimer “Burky”, 39, of Van Wert, was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence. Josh was born April 27, 1979, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Patricia (McCune) Burkheimer and the late Cloyd M. “Stoney” Burkheimer Jr.

A 1998 graduate of Van Wert High School, Josh worked as a...

Jul 14, 2018

Pamela Longstreth, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio; passed away at 9:30 pm Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 13, 1951in Van Wert, Ohio, to her late parents, Alfred Jackson and Alice (Stegaman) Bell.

Pam tended bar for many years at several local establishments, including The Corral,...

Jul 11, 2018

Michael H. Coats, 60, of Ohio City, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died Wednesday night, July 11, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio, where he was a patient.  He was born April 24, 1958, in Celina, Ohio, to Howard and Joan (Waldron) Coats, both who survive in Sebring, Florida.  Mike was a graduate of the Celina High...

Jul 5, 2018

Pastor Edwin Lauren Ford, Jr., 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died at his daughter’s home in Woodburn, on Thursday, July 5, 2018.  He was born in Lima, Ohio, on June 15, 1938, the son of Edwin Lauren Ford, Sr. and Matilda( McDorman )Martin Ford.  He married Reva Kay Miller on June 7, 1956, and she proceeded...

Jul 2, 2018

Joyce Ann Lynch, 67, of Van Wert, died at 10:30AM Monday July 2,2018 in her sleep at home.  She was born September 20,1950 in Van Wert to Lester Christian Sealscott and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott who are both deceased.

Surviving is her husband Larry Eugene Lynch, Van Wert; Son D. Lynn (Heather Rae) Whitaker, Van Wert; Brother...

Jul 1, 2018

This is to inform you of Shelley R. James's change of address effective July 1, 2018. Shelley relocated from rural Van Wert to her heavenly mansion at 6:10 a.m. into the arms of the one who truly loves her Jesus Christ. Shelley was born November 2, 1959 in Van Wert to the late Hilda (Mericle) Springer and Ronald E....

Jun 28, 2018

Larry G. Mumma, 78, of Van Wert, passed away 2:40 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born May 27, 1940, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Merlin M. & Lavon (Cook) Mumma.

A graduate of Bluffton High School, Larry was a three sport athlete having lettered in football, baseball and...

Jun 27, 2018

Rachel M. Boroff, 32, of Middle Point, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018 at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born January 25, 1986, in Van Wert, to Brad and Michelle (Ross) Boroff.

A 2004 graduate of Van Wert High School, Rachel began her career at Ridgeview Behavior Health in the kitchen as a cook. She worked her...

Jun 27, 2018

John A. Wanner, 68, of Rockford, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 3:50 p.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he had been a patient.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 27, 1950, the son of John and Mary Catherine (Breen) Wanner, both who have proceeded in death.  After high school, John...

Jun 27, 2018

Russell E. Krick, 72, of Convoy, passed away at 3:10 AM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Van Wert Health, Van Wert, OH. He was born April 29, 1946 in Van Wert to Arthur & Ruth (Hullinger) Krick who are both deceased.

Surviving is wife, Cathy Krick of Convoy, OH, and 3 daughters, Alicia (Andy) Perrott, Convoy, OH;...

Jun 27, 2018

Gordon G. Finger, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:03 AM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Wilmer F. & Ruth L (Gusler) Finger who are deceased.  He married Doris M. (German) Finger on January 18,1971 and she survives in Van Wert.

Surviving...

Jun 26, 2018

Robert L. Agler, 55, of Van Wert died Tuesday evening, June 26, 2018 in Van Wert.  He was born May 20, 1963 in Van Wert to Rebecca (Smitley) Mumma of North Fort Myers, Florida and the late Ned E. Agler.

Rob was a skilled wood-working craftsman who worked in construction for many years.  After graduating from Van...

Jun 26, 2018

Noel Thomas Laukhuf, 52, of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born on June 22, 1966, in Van Wert to William & Janice Laukhuf. After graduating from Van Wert High School in 1984, he attended Miami University and was elected to the Mortar Board...

Jun 25, 2018

Jeffery Davis, 61, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:53 PM Monday, June 25, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born March 10, 1957 in Bryan, Ohio, to his late parents, Richard Davis and Harriet (Lamb) Straley.

Jeff was an area farrier for 35 years. He married the love of his life, Shawnne Rieser in...

Jun 25, 2018

Martha J. Chilcote – Roose, 94, of Monroeville, IN, formerly of Berne; passed away at 4:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville. She was born July 23, 1923 in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Harry K. and Nellie (Hanafeld) Miller.

Martha retired from CTS in Berne, IN after 28...