Marilyn L. Donley

Marilyn L. Donley, 96, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Ohio Health, Van Wert. She was born on September 29, 1928, in Nappanee, Indiana, to Donald and Edith Mae (Reed) Tobias. In 1974, Marilyn married Donald Donley.

She retired from Aeroquip Corporation, in 1989, after 32+ years of service.

Marilyn will be fondly remembered as an avid and talented bowler and golfer, passions that brought her great joy and camaraderie with friends and family. She was a former member of the Van Wert American Legion Auxiliary.

Marilyn is survived by her loving daughter, Becky (Dean) Good of Van Wert, along with her cherished grandchildren, Amy (Kerry) Koontz, Angela Laker, and Alissa Good, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; her son, Randall Tobias; twin sisters, Joan Anderson and June Wable; and brother, Carlyle Tobias.

Memorial services for Marilyn will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Matt McGovern, officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio.