Obituaries
Elizabeth Maxine Shell
Oct 29, 2022
Elizabeth Maxine Shell, 101, of Van Wert passed away at 4:15 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. She was born, at home, on May 26, 1921, in Hoaglin Township, to James "Thurlow" and Nellie (Rumble) Adams. On July 8, 1950, she married Estell Shell, who preceded her in death on April 4, 1996. Together, they...
Mary Paxson
Oct 25, 2022
Mary E. Paxson, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 9:52 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert, where she was loved by everyone there. Mary was born November 20, 1926 in Middle Point, Ohio to the late Allen and Alta (Long) Brown. Mary was married to her husband, Roger E. Paxson,...
Carl Swander
Oct 25, 2022
Carl Swander, 82, of Rockford, passed away at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill. He was born on June 01, 1940, in Celina, to the late J. Raymond and Wilma F. (Searight) Swander. On August 23, 1964, he married the former Nila Vining. Together they shared many years of memories....
Margaret Robinson
Oct 24, 2022
Margaret Louise Robinson, 83, of Rockford, formerly of East Bernstadt, Kentucky, passed away 12:59 AM on Monday, October 24, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born on March 06, 1939, in Kirkland Township, IN; to the late William and Naomi (Deeren) Griffiths. On January 20, 1973, she married Bobby Robinson. Together they shared many years of memories....
John Eichenlaub
Oct 19, 2022
John G. Eichenlaub, 84, of Scott passed away at 8:02 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Homestead at Towne Center in Van Wert. He was born on April 9, 1938, in Wheelersburg, Ohio, to Gordon Eichenlaub and Mary (Henson) Eichenlaub Antis. He married the former Beverly McOmber. Together, they shared many years of memories. He retired from Whirlpool...
Helen Boroff
Oct 18, 2022
Helen Marie Boroff, 82, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:58 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 09, 1939, in Columbia Heights, Minneapolis, MN, to the late Melvin and Olive (Olson) Haight, and raised by her late aunt and uncle, Theresa (Haight) and Doyt Roberts. On August 23, 1958, she married Roger...
Charles Truax
Oct 16, 2022
Charles (Chuck) Truax, age 92, passed away October 16 in Babson Park, FL. Chuck was born June 4, 1930 to Glenn and Jenny Truax. On December 19, 1953 he married Isabelle Harrison who preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter Nancy (Jerry) Dohoney of Babson Park, Florida and Jeff (Kim) Truax of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren Chad (Amy) Adams,...
Kimberly Shortridge
Oct 14, 2022
Kimberly Marie Shortridge, 53, of Thornville, passed away at 5:49 PM on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital after a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born on January 14, 1969, in Akron, and raised by her late parents, Harry E. and Marvene E. (Carroll) Robison. A 1987 graduate of Newark High School, Kim was...
Paul Robey
Oct 12, 2022
Paul "Pete" Robey of St. Marys, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He had a great life all the way to 97. Pete joined the Army as a young man and trained as a pilot. As he was finishing his training World War Il ended. So Pete bought himself a motorcycle and road all the way to Colville,...
Craig Shivley
Oct 11, 2022
Craig Shivley, 63, of Convoy passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1959, in Decatur, Indiana, to Bud and Patricia (Vorhees) Shivley. Craig was a 1977 graduate of Crestview High School. He worked the past 20 years at BF Goodrich. Craig attended Lifehouse Church in Van Wert. He also loved the game...
Norma Koverman
Oct 7, 2022
Norma J. Koverman, 92, of St. Marys, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 4:45 PM on Friday, October 07, 2022 at Grand Lake Health Care Center. She was born on October 04, 1930, in Fort Loramie, to the late Albert H. and Anna (Barlage) Barhorst. She went on to marry the love of her life, LeRoy Koverman. Together, they...
Helen Anderson
Oct 5, 2022
Helen C. Anderson, 86, of Van Wert passed away at 6:38 PM on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 at OSU Wexner Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1935, in Van Wert, to the late Floyd and Milfred (Wolfcale) Book. On July 12, 1969, she married James Anderson. Together they shared many years of memories. Helen was a 1953...
Bobbie S. Poe
Oct 4, 2022
Bobbie S. Poe, 66, of Van Wert passed away at 10:07 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Meadows of Delphos. She was born on December 4, 1955, in St Marys, Ohio, to the late Robert and Ethel (Sink) Shinabery. Bobbie was a manager at Gordons Food Service. She enjoyed crafting, making hairbows, watching OSU football and, most importantly, spending...
Carol Lugabihl
Oct 4, 2022
Carol Ann (Hites) Lugabihl, 82, of Elida, formerly of Rockford, passed away at 3:00 pm on October 04, 2022 at her home. She was surrounded by friends and family, in hospice care. Carol was born on December 15, 1939, to the late Walter A. Hites and Marie (Taylor) Hites. She was one of three children. Carol's brother, Marion Hites (85),...
Jack Rutledge
Sep 28, 2022
Jack Lee Rutledge, 87, of Celina passed away on September 28, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1935 in Muskegon, Michigan to the late Robert Kenneth Rutledge and Doris Elizabeth (Clouse) Rutledge. On June 09, 1956, Jack married the former Phyllis Baumgartner, who survives. Jack was a graduate of Rockford High School. He worked as...
Matthew Fleming
Sep 25, 2022
Matthew L. Fleming, 58, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born on October 28, 1963, in Van Wert, to the late Harold E. and Catherine Louise (Armstrong) Fleming. Matthew worked as a clerk at Pak-A-Sak, in Van Wert, for many years. Matthew enjoyed walking and running 5k's, was an avid bicyclist...
Sally Blake
Sep 24, 2022
Sally Ann Blake, 74, of Van Wert passed into the arms of Jesus at 6:05 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 06, 1948, in Kendallville, IN, to the late Merle "Rusty" and Beverly (Peters) Moreland. On March 08, 1997, she married Ron Blake. Together they shared many years of memories. Sally...
Richard Stokes
Sep 21, 2022
Richard Lee Stokes "Doc", 78, of Middle Point, passed away at 6:36 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Paulding Hospital. He was born on March 27, 1944, in Lima, son of the late Norman J. and Anna Alma (Wurst) Stokes. On February 08, 1964, he married the love of his life, Sue Etzler. Together, they shared over 58...
Joyce Mottinger
Sep 21, 2022
Joyce Metzger Mottinger, 95, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:25 AM on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on April 08, 1927, in Lancing, MI, to the late Oscar and Mary Jane (Frick) Shafer. Joyce was a member of Ohio City Church of God. She worked several jobs throughout her life including, 4...
Nancy Lautzenheiser
Sep 20, 2022
Nancy E. Lautzenheiser, 69, of Van Wert passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Mercy-St. Rita's. She was born on January 12, 1953, in Van Wert, to the late Edward and LuVerne (Jones) Kennedy. She married Thomas Lautzenheiser, who survives. Together, they shared many years of memories. Nancy's professional life began with working as a respiratory...
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