Obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

Barbara J. McCoy, 87, of Van Wert passed away at her residence July 9, 2020 surrounded by her 4 children. Barbara was truly one of a kind. She was an involved member of the community, a lifetime member of the VFW, the American Legion and the Van Wert Moose Lodge. Barbara was heavily involved in the VFW women's auxiliary,...

Jul 8, 2020

William "Bill" Wermer, 96, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Miller Place in Celina. He was born June 29, 1924, in Van Wert to the late Grace (Hawkins) and William Wermer. On December 14, 1947 he married the former Fern Ray who preceded him in death on February 16, 2015. They built their...

Jul 7, 2020

David E. Myers Sr. of Van Wert, OH passed away July 7th, 2020. David was born on October 6th, 1943 in Van Wert, OH. On April 26th, 1966 he was united in marriage with Rosewitha (Winters) Myers. David was an exceptional husband and father. He loved his grandchildren deeply; spending time with them brought him much joy. David was...

Jul 4, 2020

Brenda Fackler of Van Wert, OH passed away on Saturday, July 4th 2020. She was born April 8, 1956 in Van Wert, OH. On July 28th, 1973 she was united in marriage with Ronald Fackler, and together they shared almost 47 years of marriage. Brenda is survived by her husband, Ronald Fackler. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Kylie...

Jun 28, 2020

Dale M. Granger, 92, of Rockford passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born on December 24, 1927, in Rockford, to the late Chester and Hazel (Branstetter) Granger. Dale was a longtime funeral director working most of his career in Miami. He retired after over 50 years and returned to Rockford. He was survived by...

Jun 25, 2020

Dennis Eugene Tripplet, 69, passed away at 4:05 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at The Laurals of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. He was born on July 26, 1950 in Van Wert to the late Ralph and Vivian Tripplet Dennis attended Lincolnview High School. He grew up around Wetzel, Grover Hill and the Middle Point areas. Later in...

Jun 21, 2020

Klayton R. Hooper, 59, of Cloverdale, Ohio, died Sunday evening, June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Ronald Hooper and Dixie (Ball) Hooper who survives in Washington Courthouse, Ohio. On July 13, 1996, he married the former Bernadine Gutierrez who survives. Klayton graduated from The Ohio State University...

Jun 20, 2020

Lisa Rose, 58, of Van Wert, OH passed away at her residence on June 20, 2020. Lisa was a kind woman with a giving heart. She worked as an STNA for many years, serving those in need of a helping hand. Lisa loved to travel, especially to Florida and Tennessee. Lisa loved the ocean, her garden and tending to her...

Jun 18, 2020

Jun 16, 2020

Nancy Lee (Howard) Hyman, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on June 16, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 3, 1941 in Kenton, Ohio. She married DeWayne Hyman and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2016. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Lynn Stoffel of Van Wert and Jolene (Aaron) Molaski...

Jun 15, 2020

Patricia A. Rolsten, 78, of Van Wert passed away at 4:39 PM on June 15, 2020 at Van Wert Health. She was born on August 16, 1941, in Van Wert, to the late Glenn and Goldie (Bell) Finkhousen. A 1959 graduate of Van Wert High School, Pat went on to earn her Nursing Certification from the Northwest Texas Hospital...

Jun 14, 2020

Charles Allan Spridgeon, 76, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Van Wert, to the late Lawrence Lowell and Naomi Winnifred (Jackson) Spridgeon . On July 02, 1977, he married the love of his life, Linda Dianne Lowther. Together, they shared many years of memories....

Jun 10, 2020

Ruth White, neé Felger, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2020. Ruth was born on April 2, 1951, in Columbia City, Indiana to Forest and Mary Jane Felger. She grew up in Fort Wayne with her aunt and uncle, Agnes and Walter Becher, and on her father's farm near Arcola. She and her husband, Charles, married...

Jun 8, 2020

James Houston Thompson Jr, 53, of Convoy passed away at on June 08, 2020 at Paulding County Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1967, in Van Wert, to the late James H. and Nancy Thompson Sr. James attended Crestview High School and was a graduate of Vantage Career Center where he was active in FFA and 4-H. He worked...

Jun 8, 2020

Pauline I. McGannon, 99, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at Vancrest in Van Wert. She was born April 24, 1921 in Van Wert County to the late David H. and Ethel E. (Allen) Miller. She grew up in Middle Point and graduated from Middle Point High School in 1940. On December 17, 1947 she married Frank...

Jun 7, 2020

Roanna Imogene Abbott "Jeanne" , 88, of Convoy, passed away at 5:05 AM on June 07, 2020 at River Terrace Health Care Center in Bluffton, Indiana. She was born December 06, 1931, in Ohio City, the 8th child of the late Harry M. and Maude Ellen (Krugh) Thomas. She was raised by her paternal grandmother from the age of...

Jun 5, 2020

Joan J. Gardner, of Van Wert, died at 1:37 AM on June 5, 2020 in Van Wert. She was born July 23, 1936 in Van Wert County to the late William J. And Anna (Rose) Shook. On October 10, 1970 she married Dwight E. Gardner who preceded her in death on May 14, 2017. Joan is survived by her...

Jun 4, 2020

John E. Lare Jr., 55, of Convoy passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at 12:20 AM on Thursday, June 04, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 08, 1964, in Van Wert, to John E. Lare Sr. and the late Mary (Koczur) Lare. On April 08, 1989, he...

Jun 4, 2020

Craig R. Gunsett, 65, of Convoy, passed away at 3:15 PM on June 04, 2020 at Van Wert Manor. He was born on December 25, 1954, in Fort Wayne, to the late John E. and Joan (Sowers) Gunsett. . A 1974 graduate of Crestview High School, Craig went on to retire from B. F. Goodrich after more than 30...

Jun 1, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Tribolet, 96, of Van Wert passed away at 8:20 PM on June 01, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1923, in Elyria,Ohio, to the late Leslie Frank and Dixie Mildred (Fulton) McGrew. Betty retired as an office manager from Eisenhauer Manufacturing Company after 25 years. She was a longtime member of First United...