Obituaries
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....
Gregory Schaffner
Dec 18, 2024
Gregory B. Schaffner, 59, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully on early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Ohio Health-Van Wert. Born on November 27, 1965, in Van Wert, he was the beloved son of Milo and Beverly "Jo" (Fowler) Schaffner and the cherished husband of Cheryl (Crider) Schaffner.
Greg dedicated over 20 years of his life to Wayne Trace...
Paul W. Miller
Dec 16, 2024
Rev. Paul W. Miller, 100, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 11:12 am on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. Born on August 3, 1924, in Wetzel, Ohio, to Henry A. and Mary (Wisher) Miller, Paul lived a remarkable life filled with service, compassion, and dedication to others. He married the former Lorraine Clear who...
William Barnhart
Dec 15, 2024
William "Bill" Norman Barnhart, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, just a couple of weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He was born on December 28, 1938, in Bim, West Virginia, to the late Allen "Allie" and Thelma Opal (Leonard) Barnhart Sr.
Bill was a proud veteran who served in the Navy....
Barbara Ellen Hileman
Dec 7, 2024
Barbara Ellen Hileman, 63, of Convoy, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born April 16, 1961, in DuBois, PA, to Kenneth and Ellen (Cain) Bogle, who both preceded her in death. On February 10, 1996, she married Mark A. Hileman, who survives in Convoy.
Barbara is also survived by her children, Ben...
Shirley Lippi
Dec 7, 2024
Shirley J. Lippi, 74, of Convoy, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born July 10, 1950, in Oakhill, Ohio, to Willis and Irene (Rawlins) Hall, who both preceded her in death. On January 14, 1988, she married Mike Lippi who survives in Convoy.
Shirley is survived by her children, Cindy (Mike) East,...
Gene F. Barnes
Dec 1, 2024
Gene F. Barnes, born on August 12, 1929, in Auglaize County, Ohio, to Floyd and Atha (Wagner) Barnes, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 95. A longtime resident of Grover Hill, Ohio, Gene was a devoted father and a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served honorably during the Korean War. He married...
Barbara Williams
Nov 29, 2024
Barbara Lou "Barb" Williams, 93, of Rockford, Ohio passed away November 29, 2024 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born June 27, 1931 in Celina, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Glen Parker Adams and Caroline (Allmandinger) Adams. On April 29, 1950 Barb married William P. "Bill" Williams, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2019.
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