Obituaries

Robert Froning

Jan 13, 2025

Robert S. "Bob" Froning, 77, of Saint Marys died Monday January 13, 2025. He was born October 3, 1947 in Celina, Ohio and was the son of the late Ruth A. Froning Deitsch.

On April15, 1995 Bob married the former Patricia A. Marsee, who survives.

After graduating from high school in Coldwater, Ohio, Bob proudly served in the...

Federico Martinez

Jan 11, 2025

Federico Rodriquez Martinez, of Convoy, known to friends and family as Fred, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Fort Wayne, at the age of 82. Born on March 2, 1942, in Hondo, Texas to the late Leandro and Gregoria (Rodriguez) Martinez, Fred moved to Van Wert at a young age, where he spent the remainder of his life....

Curtis Snider

Jan 11, 2025

Curtis D. "Curt" Snider, 70, of Rockford passed away suddenly Saturday January 11, 2025 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born August 4, 1954 in Celina, Ohio and was the son of Evelyn J. (Koontz) Stetler and the late Lewis Snider.

Curt graduated from Parkway High School. He married Cheryl L. (Vorhees) Snider, who preceded him in death...

Patti A. Ashbaugh

Jan 9, 2025

Patti A. Ashbaugh, 71, of Convoy, Ohio, died at 5:15am on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at Ohio Health-Van Wert. She was born May 31, 1953, in Van Wert County, to Ellsworth and Grace (Guenin) Mitch. On December 1, 1979, she married David B. Ashbaugh.

She retired from Federal Mogul, in Van Wert, after many years of service. She had also worked...

Linda Zartman

Jan 8, 2025

Linda S. Zartman, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 75 in her home. Born on December 19, 1949, in Auburn, Indiana, to the late Lester and June (Hart) Everett Jr., Linda lived her life with a simple, bright spirit that touched everyone she encountered.

Known for her friendly demeanor and positive outlook on...

Donald Harris

Jan 1, 2025

Donald Lee Harris, age 70, of Ohio City, peacefully left us on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after living a life full of love, laughter, and the occasional well-timed prank.

A beloved husband, father, and friend, was born on March 6, 1954, in Bristol, West Virginia, to the late parents, Grover Cleveland Harris and Hazel V. (Hoffman) Harris-Simmons.

At...

Linda Spoor

Dec 31, 2024

Linda L. Spoor, of the Van Wert, passed away peacefully at Ohio Health Van Wert Hospital, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on January 3, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio, to William E. and Charlene (Sinning) Spoor.

Linda had a passion for playing "Dingo" in Westerville, Ohio, and cherished her many friendships within the...

Penny L. (Feasby) Tyler

Dec 31, 2024

Penny L. Tyler, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away at 2:18am on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 69, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on February 15, 1955, in Van Wert, to Ralph E. and Romaine (Bayles) Feasby. On July 7, 1973, she married Clifford L. "Butch" Tyler Jr.

Penny and Butch owned...

David L. Cullen Jr.

2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Lewis Cullen Jr., age 46, on December 5, 2024, due to a tragic accident. David was born on May 28, 1978, in Lima, Ohio, to David Cullen and Carla (Shaffer) Bailey and spent his life in the Van Wert community and most recently in Ft Wayne, Indiana.

He is...

Ted Bollenbacher

Dec 27, 2024

Ted Eugene Bollenbacher, 71, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024 after a brief illness. Ted was born January 1, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana to his late parents, John Junior Bollenbacher and Phyllis Louise (Hoblet) Ayres.

Ted attended Parkway High School, where he was a standout pitcher for the Panthers. He threw four no-hitters in league play, was...

Chris Wilson

Dec 27, 2024

D. Christopher Wilson, 72, passed away on December 27 at Vancrest of Van Wert, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 20, 1952, the oldest child of G. Dale and Eloise Wilson, who preceded him in death. Chris was a 1971 graduate of Van Wert High School and held a degree in Computer Science from Miami University.

He was...

Doris Line

Dec 27, 2024

Doris Ann Line, of Van Wert, formerly of Rockford, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Van Wert Manor at the age of 91. She was born on August 31, 1933, in Rockford, to the late Alva & Opal (Fleming) Brown, where she spent her early years growing up on a farm.

Doris was a proud graduate of Rockford High...

Tim Bollenbacher

Dec 25, 2024

Tim Franklin Bollenbacher, 77, Rockford Ohio, passed away on December 25, 2024, Christmas Day. Born March 12 1947, he was the youngest son of the late Harold A. and Martha L. White Bollenbacher's five sons: Robert, Harold Jr. (dec), James (dec), Randall (dec), and Tim. From Chattanooga, Ohio, Tim graduated from Parkway High School in 1966, and married Vickie L....

Donna Harris

Dec 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna "DJ" Preston Harris, of Grover Hill, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend. Donna passed away peacefully at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice on December 22, 2024, just a day after her 74th birthday. Born in Maysville, Kentucky on December 21, 1950, to the late Silas M and Wanda...

Cynthia McQueen

Dec 22, 2024

Cynthia "Cindy" McQueen gained her heavenly wings on December 22, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, where she spent her childhood surrounded by many cousins, family, and friends to whom she brought endless joy.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her loving parents, Catherine and Lawrence Roth, her brother, Larry Roth, and her devoted...

Judith Perl

Dec 20, 2024

Judith "Judy" C. Perl, 84, of Van Wert, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1940, in Haviland, to the late Vernon Leona (Staulbaum) Cavinder. On July 30, 1955 she married the love of her life, Gail J. Perl, who preceded her in death. Judy was a homemaker, spending her time ensuring her...

Sue Lynn Price

Dec 19, 2024

Sue Lynn (Neiford) Price, 81, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born October 11, 1943, in Van Wert, to Homer and Mary (Johnson) Neiford. Sue married Jim Price who survives in Van Wert.

She retired from Aeroquip, in Van Wert, after 32 years of service.

Sue was a member of Trinity Global Methodist...

Gary Allen Ashbaugh

Dec 19, 2024

Gary Ashbaugh, 69, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away early Thursday morning, December 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1955, to Gayle A. and Phyllis Ann (Stripe) Ashbaugh, and was a graduate of Lincolnview High School. Gary dedicated his life to public service and community engagement, serving as a former Pleasant Township Trustee and Woodland...

Allison Hoblet

Dec 18, 2024

Allison Annette Hoblet, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, left us unexpectedly on December 18, 2024 at the age of 45. She was born on June 15, 1979, in Van Wert, to the late Thomas Hoblet and Paula (Jones) Sinning.

A 1997 graduate of Crestview High School, Allison was known for her gentle and kind spirit. She had a knack...

Connie Wood

Dec 18, 2024

Connie M. Wood, 80, of Van Wert, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Van Wert Health after a brief illness. She was born December 26, 1943, in Bluffton, IN, to the late Emmanuel M and Helen M. (Davis) McHugh.

A 1961 graduate of Van Wert High School, Connie went on to work for many years at Teleflex until its closing....