Obituaries

Jul 25, 2013

Ronald "Pete" "Weddle, 81, of Rockford, Ohio, died early Thursday morning at his home, after a brief illness. He was born on August 15, 1931, in the home in which he lived, to Howard Weddle and Lucille Houser Cook, and was raised by William and Louella Andrews of Rockford, all of who preceded him in death. On September 26, 1959,...

Jul 24, 2013

SCOTT, Ohio - Keith Evans Imler, 65, of Scott, Ohio died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:15 p.m. at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born Oct. 2, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio to Kermit and Frances (Evans) Imler. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Scott, Ohio.

Also surviving...

Jul 23, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Anna B. Mace, 103, of Van Wert, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:50 p.m. at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

She was born Jan. 15, 1910 in Omaha, Nebraska to John J. and Anna (Larkovic) Fox, who are both deceased.

On Nov. 29, 1930 she married Walter G. Mace. He...

Jul 22, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Judith A. Pratt, 70, of Van Wert died at 11:25 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at her residence.

She was born March 8,1943 in Van Wert to Paul Pruden and Helen (McCarthy) Pruden, both of whom are deceased.

She married David D. Pratt. He died March 28,1989.

Surviving is a daughter: Tina...

Jul 15, 2013

Duane R. Grothause, 42, of Van Wert, died Monday, July 15, 2013.

He was born Aug. 2, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, to Dorothy (Miller) Grothause, who survives of Delphos, Ohio, and Norbert Grothause, who survives of Delphos, Ohio.

His wife, Maria (Mora) Grothause, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include his children: Joe (Jessica) Quevedo, Richard...

Jul 13, 2013

Marion R. Moorman, 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2013, at her daughter's home in Walbridge, Ohio after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 16, 1934, in Middle Point, the fifth and youngest daughter of the late J. Herbert and Bernice (Ringwald) Davies. She graduated from Ridge High School, and was employed...

Jul 12, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Maurice J. "Mo" Miller, 88, of Van Wert, died Friday morning, July 12, 2013, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

He was born Jan. 4, 1925, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to the late Edna (Weitfeldt) Miller and Walter Miller.

He married Hildegarde (Salomon) Miller. She died Nov. 10, 1978. Then on May...

Jul 11, 2013

CLOVERDALE, Ohio - Mildred L. Osenga, 85, of Cloverdale, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born Dec. 27, 1927, in Paulding County, Ohio, to the late Edith (Mosier) Thatcher and Kimber "Pete" Thatcher.

Her husband, Joseph "Joe" Osenga, survives of Cloverdale.

Other survivors...

Jul 9, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Lola Maye Pierce, 81, of Van Wert, died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

She was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Nora (Barker) Frey and Walter Frey.

Her husband, George M. Pierce, survives in Van Wert.

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Jul 7, 2013

Margaret Katheryn (McKee) Felver, 87, died Sunday, July 7,2013 at 2:50 p.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, Ohio. She was born on August 15. 1925,in Coldwater, Ohio to Raymond and Mabel (Reef) McKee. On December 31, 1959, she married Carl Arthur Felver, who preceded her in death on March 23, 1974. Surviving are two sons Joe (Annette) Felver,...

Jun 30, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Perry C. Patsiavos, 81, of Van Wert, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born Nov. 10, 1931, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Anastasia Patsiavos and Chris Patsiavos.

His wife, Loella "Lu" Patsiavos, died May 17, 2013....

Jun 29, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Kendall A. Mohr, 96, of Van Wert, died at 5:53 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

He was born Oct. 11, 1916, in Paulding County, Ohio, to the late Opal (Spicer) Mohr and Alfred E. Mohr.

His wife, Ursula (Dougal) Mohr, died Nov. 5, 2008. They...

Jun 28, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Grace E. Burley, 83, of Van Wert, died at 2:52 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Convoy, Ohio, to the late Mary (Klinger) Harting and William E. Harting.

Her husband, Ross A. Burley, died Nov. 7, 1996. They were married Feb....

Jun 22, 2013

Richard Manken, 85, of Van Wert, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert.

He was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Van Wert, to the late Velma (Farling) Manken and James Manken. His wife, Lou Easter (Clouse) Manken, preceded him in death.

He is survived by special friend Ellen Edwards;...

Jun 22, 2013

Robert H. Saunier, D.D.S., 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:15 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, at Vancrest Healthcare Center, Van Wert.

He was born April 18, 1932, in Louisville, Ohio, to the late Maurine H. (Vernier) Saunier and John E. Saunier.

His wife, Florence M. (McClain) Saunier, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include children:...

Jun 13, 2013

VAN WERT, Ohio - Adelina (DeLeon) Alvarez, 77, of Van Wert, died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, at her residence.

She was born March 24, 1936, in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to the late Manuela (Garza) DeLeon and Abundio DeLeon.

Her husband, Guillermo "Willie" Alvarez, died April 30, 2012. They were married Feb. 14,...

Jun 7, 2013

OHIO CITY, Ohio - Bruce R. "Barney" Byer, 59, of Ohio City, died early Friday morning, June 7, 2013, at Van Wert Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born March 13, 1954, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Virgil Ione (McDorman) Byer and Harold Byer.

He is survived by Mary Gallaway of Ohio City; children:...

Jun 7, 2013

Carol A. Graham, 68, of Rockford, Ohio, died on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 12:19 p.m., at the In-Patient Hospice Center in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on January 5, 1945, in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Mary H. (Bollenbacher) Baker. On August 23, 1969, she married Robert S. Graham, and he preceded in death on January...

Jun 7, 2013

GROVER HILL, Ohio - Richard Lambert, 65, of Grover Hill, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 22, 1947, in Harts, W.Va., to the late Elsie (Rakes) Lambert and Collie Lambert.

His wife, Rita I. (Eaken) Lambert, died Feb. 17, 2012.

Survivors include children: Patty (Chris) Schaffer of...

Jun 6, 2013

David C. Smalley, 89, Rockford, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 7:50 p.m. at his home. He was born April 28, 1924, in Blackcreek Township to Wilbur and Adah (Alspaugh) Smalley. On June 2, 1951, he married Margery Smith, who survives. Also surviving are a son Robert (Susan) Smalley, Rockford; a daughter Kathy (Thomas) Custer, Marysville, Ohio; one brother Thomas...