Obituaries

Ewing “Bud” White

Ewing “Bud” White

Aug 6, 2018

Ewing “Bud” White, 92, of Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:45 A.M. on Monday, August 6 surrounded by family at Van Wert Health.

He was born October 30, 1925 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Perry and Ida White.

Bud married Rosanna Schini on May 1, 1949...

Rex Stahl

Rex Stahl

Aug 4, 2018

Rex R. Stahl, 79, of Grover Hill, passed away on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 in his home.  He was born in Grover Hill, September 25, 1938, to the late Edwin and Vida (Stuckey) Stahl.  Rex married Donna (Justinger) Stahl July 22, 1961 and she survives.

Other survivors include his two children, Gregory Stahl of Auburn, IN and...

Carl Font

Carl Font

Aug 2, 2018

Carl E. Font. 82, of Grover Hill, went to be with the Lord at 11:38 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1936 in Grover Hill, to the late Charles E. & Almeda (Aldrich) Font.

Carl married the love of his life, Mary Ann Rohlf...

Dean Becker

Dean Becker

Jul 31, 2018

Dean A. Becker, 69, of Convoy, Ohio died at 12:46 AM on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Van Wert Health.  He was born February 11, 1949 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Oscar and Emma (Ackerman) Becker.

Mr. Becker is survived by two children, Amy Schimmoeller of Van Wert and Christopher (Angela) Becker of Kokomo, Indiana;...

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Jul 24, 2018

Janet L. Smith, 70, of Van Wert, OH, died Tuesday evening July 24,2018 at her residence.  She was born on December 26,1947 to Leland D. and Grace L. (Mellencamp) Bushong who are both deceased.

Surviving are: her children Karen (Jeff) Lautzenheiser, Van Wert, OH and Kent (Kitty) Smith, Steubenville, OH; her grandchildren Morgan Magowan, Daniel Magowan and...

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Jul 20, 2018

Dean H. Smith, 82, of Convoy, OH, died 11:13AM Friday @ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, OH.  Dean was born on June 4, 1936 in Van Wert County, OH, to Homer A. & Ruth (Greenawalt) Smith who are both deceased.

Surviving is his wife: Pat (Harden) Smith of Convoy, OH; Children:  Shelly Early, Muncie, IN, Roger...

Wilbur Erving

Wilbur Erving

Jul 19, 2018

Wilbur G. Erving, 89, of Celina, formerly of Lorain, OH & Tampa Bay Area of Florida, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 19, 2018 at his residence at Miller Place, surrounded by his family. He was born September 5, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late George W. & Alice E. (Chapman) Erving.

A graduate...

Jace Sanders

Jace Sanders

Jul 15, 2018

Jace Dimitri Sanders, infant son of Emily Bollenbacher and Joseph Sanders of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, just hours after his birth.

In addition to his parents, Jace is survived by his sisters and brother: Josslyn Bollenbacher, Alana Sanders, Shane Brister & Tessa Hunnaman; grandparents: Cynthia (Doug)...

Joshua Burkheimer

Joshua Burkheimer

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...

Pamela Longstreth

Pamela Longstreth

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,...

Michael Coats

Michael Coats

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...

Pastor Edwin Ford, Jr.

Pastor Edwin Ford, Jr.

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...

Joyce Lynch

Joyce Lynch

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...

Shelley James

Shelley James

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....

Larry Mumma

Larry Mumma

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...

Rachel Boroff

Rachel Boroff

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...

John Wanner

John Wanner

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...

Russell Krick

Russell Krick

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;...

Gordon Finger

Gordon Finger

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...

Robert Agler

Robert Agler

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...