Obituaries

Pamela Longstreth

Pamela Longstreth

Jul 14, 2018

Pamela Longstreth, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio; passed away at 9:30 pm Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 13, 1951in Van Wert, Ohio, to her late parents, Alfred Jackson and Alice (Stegaman) Bell.

Pam tended bar for many years at several local establishments, including The Corral,...

Michael Coats

Michael Coats

Jul 11, 2018

Michael H. Coats, 60, of Ohio City, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died Wednesday night, July 11, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio, where he was a patient.  He was born April 24, 1958, in Celina, Ohio, to Howard and Joan (Waldron) Coats, both who survive in Sebring, Florida.  Mike was a graduate of the Celina High...

Pastor Edwin Ford, Jr.

Pastor Edwin Ford, Jr.

Jul 5, 2018

Pastor Edwin Lauren Ford, Jr., 80, of Woodburn, Indiana, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died at his daughter’s home in Woodburn, on Thursday, July 5, 2018.  He was born in Lima, Ohio, on June 15, 1938, the son of Edwin Lauren Ford, Sr. and Matilda( McDorman )Martin Ford.  He married Reva Kay Miller on June 7, 1956, and she proceeded...

Joyce Lynch

Joyce Lynch

Jul 2, 2018

Joyce Ann Lynch, 67, of Van Wert, died at 10:30AM Monday July 2,2018 in her sleep at home.  She was born September 20,1950 in Van Wert to Lester Christian Sealscott and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott who are both deceased.

Surviving is her husband Larry Eugene Lynch, Van Wert; Son D. Lynn (Heather Rae) Whitaker, Van Wert; Brother...

Shelley James

Shelley James

Jul 1, 2018

This is to inform you of Shelley R. James's change of address effective July 1, 2018. Shelley relocated from rural Van Wert to her heavenly mansion at 6:10 a.m. into the arms of the one who truly loves her Jesus Christ. Shelley was born November 2, 1959 in Van Wert to the late Hilda (Mericle) Springer and Ronald E....

Larry Mumma

Larry Mumma

Jun 28, 2018

Larry G. Mumma, 78, of Van Wert, passed away 2:40 PM on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born May 27, 1940, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Merlin M. & Lavon (Cook) Mumma.

A graduate of Bluffton High School, Larry was a three sport athlete having lettered in football, baseball and...

Russell Krick

Russell Krick

Jun 27, 2018

Russell E. Krick, 72, of Convoy, passed away at 3:10 AM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Van Wert Health, Van Wert, OH. He was born April 29, 1946 in Van Wert to Arthur & Ruth (Hullinger) Krick who are both deceased.

Surviving is wife, Cathy Krick of Convoy, OH, and 3 daughters, Alicia (Andy) Perrott, Convoy, OH;...

Rachel Boroff

Rachel Boroff

Jun 27, 2018

Rachel M. Boroff, 32, of Middle Point, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, June 27, 2018 at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born January 25, 1986, in Van Wert, to Brad and Michelle (Ross) Boroff.

A 2004 graduate of Van Wert High School, Rachel began her career at Ridgeview Behavior Health in the kitchen as a...

Gordon Finger

Gordon Finger

Jun 27, 2018

Gordon G. Finger, 75, of Van Wert, passed away at 7:03 AM Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Wilmer F. & Ruth L (Gusler) Finger who are deceased.  He married Doris M. (German) Finger on January 18,1971 and she survives in Van Wert.

Surviving...

John Wanner

John Wanner

Jun 27, 2018

John A. Wanner, 68, of Rockford, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 3:50 p.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill where he had been a patient.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on June 27, 1950, the son of John and Mary Catherine (Breen) Wanner, both who have proceeded in death.  After high school, John...

Noel Laukhuf

Noel Laukhuf

Jun 26, 2018

Noel Thomas Laukhuf, 52, of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born on June 22, 1966, in Van Wert to William & Janice Laukhuf. After graduating from Van Wert High School in 1984, he attended Miami University and was elected to the Mortar Board...

Robert Agler

Robert Agler

Jun 26, 2018

Robert L. Agler, 55, of Van Wert died Tuesday evening, June 26, 2018 in Van Wert.  He was born May 20, 1963 in Van Wert to Rebecca (Smitley) Mumma of North Fort Myers, Florida and the late Ned E. Agler.

Rob was a skilled wood-working craftsman who worked in construction for many years.  After graduating from Van...

Martha Chilcote - Roose

Martha Chilcote - Roose

Jun 25, 2018

Martha J. Chilcote – Roose, 94, of Monroeville, IN, formerly of Berne; passed away at 4:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 at Adams Heritage in Monroeville. She was born July 23, 1923 in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Harry K. and Nellie (Hanafeld) Miller.

Martha retired from CTS in Berne, IN after 28...

Jeffery Davis

Jeffery Davis

Jun 25, 2018

Jeffery Davis, 61, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:53 PM Monday, June 25, 2018 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born March 10, 1957 in Bryan, Ohio, to his late parents, Richard Davis and Harriet (Lamb) Straley.

Jeff was an area farrier for 35 years. He married the love of his life, Shawnne Rieser in...

Pauline Shaffer

Pauline Shaffer

Jun 23, 2018

Pauline Marie Shaffer, 90, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Baptist Health Hospital n Lexington, KY. She was born February 23, 1928, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Henry & Pearl (Gehm) Bollenbacher.

A 1946 graduate of Rockford High School, Pauline went on to...

Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor

Jun 23, 2018

Barbara L. Taylor, age 70, of Venedocia, passed away at 3:29 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born October 01, 1947 in Van Wert, Ohio, to her late parents, Alfred Jackson and Alice (Stegaman) Bell.

Barbara was a 1965 graduate of Lincolnview High School and attended St. Mary of...

Anna Stephenson

Anna Stephenson

Jun 20, 2018

Anna Lee Stephenson, 88, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, where she was a patient.  She was born in Celina, Ohio, on August 11, 1929, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Monroe) Hoenie.  She was a graduate of Celina High School, and on February 19, 1949, she...

Charles Fallows

Charles Fallows

Jun 18, 2018

Charles F. “Chuck” Fallows, 63, of Middle Point, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2018 at St. Rita’s Hospital. He was born January 31, 1955 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Paul H. and Lorene (Swany) Fallows.

A United States Navy Veteran, Chuck served on nuclear submarine during the Grenada Invasion.  He was a...

Marcia Stuckey Darras

Marcia Stuckey Darras

Jun 18, 2018

VAN WERT, Ohio – Marcia Ann (Severn) Stuckey Darras, 85, of Van Wert, was called by Our Lord on June 18, 2018, at CHP Home Care and Hospice Center of Van Wert.

She was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Van Wert to Grace Viola (Dreyer) Severn and Sylvanus Budd (Dane) Severn, who have preceded her in death....

Curtis Beougher

Curtis Beougher

Jun 15, 2018

Curtis E. Beougher, 53, of Celina, Ohio (formerly of Rockford, Ohio) went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 15, 2018, in Coldwater, Ohio.  He was born on December 14, 1964 in Celina, Ohio, the son of Lowell and Elsie (Thatcher) Beougher.  Curt graduated from Parkway High School in 1983, and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business...

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