Obituaries

Jan 22, 2017

TIFFIN, Ohio a�" Roger D. Martin, 77, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away Jan. 22, 2017, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin. He was born Nov. 28, 1939, in Van Wert, to the late Dorothy (Pancake) and T. Dale Martin. His mother passed away when Roger was very young and he was raised by Onalee (Rucklos) Martin.

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Jan 21, 2017

Dillon Eugene Browning, born in Arlington, Texas, and formerly of West Chester, Ohio, age 29, passed away on Jan. 21, 2017. Dillon was a Texan and was proud of it. His love for Texas and the Longhorns ran deep. Don't Mess with Texas! Hook Em' Horns! He was a chef with a love for cooking and creating new recipes....

Jan 17, 2017

Robert E. Hunziker, 91, of Van Wert, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

He was born May 14, 1925, in Van Wert, the son of Clarence and Edna (Pierstorff) Hunziker, who both preceded him in death. He married Margaret E. "Peggy" Hunziker, who also...

Jan 16, 2017

Helen T. Cahoon, 88, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Van Wert, OH, died peacefully on Monday, January 16 at home.

She was born June 27, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Agnes (Keltus) Emmerth and Robert Emmerth, Sr. Helen married James P. Cahoon (deceased 2010) on September 6, 1948.

Survivors include...

Jan 13, 2017

Janice C. Waters, 77, of Van Wert, passed away at 4:21 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born December 12, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Robert and Jansie (Licht) Scranton, who both preceded her in death. On April 27, 1963, she married Richard G....

Jan 12, 2017

Earl J. Siebert, 98, of Celina, Ohio, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born On October 22, 1918, to Edward and Alvena (Luth) Siebert. On August 16, 1958, he married Audrey Visser, and she survives in Celina. Earl was a U.S. Navy veteran, and served his country during WWII....

Jan 12, 2017

Roger Penn, 75, of Trotwood, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died January 12, 2017, at Friendship Village in Dayton, Ohio, where he had been a resident. He was born on July 11, 1941, the son of Edwin Frederick and Rebecca Cedell (Tussing) Penn, both who preceded him in death. Roger graduated from Rockford High School, and furthered his education by...

Jan 11, 2017

Alfred R. "Al" Foust, 67, of Payne, passed away at 8:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born September 9, 1949, in Van Wert, the son of Bruce Foust, who preceded him in death, and Frieda O. (Balliet) Foust, who survives.

Survivors include two stepchildren, Mick (Laura)...

Jan 11, 2017

Linda Ann "Ann" (Evans) Carter, of Van Wert, died Jan. 11, 2017, after living 10 years with cancer. She was born the third of twelve children on July 3, 1944, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to the late Joseph H. and Evelyn M. (Gerhardt) Evans. On May 27, 1967, she married Don T. Carter and he survives of Van...

Jan 8, 2017

Charles E. R. York, 74, of Van Wert, died at 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Greencastle, Indiana, to the late Anna Marie (Aubrey) York and Max T. York. His wife, Linda York, preceded him in death. They were married Nov. 28, 1962.

Survivors include children,...

Jan 7, 2017

James B. Jones, 78, of Middle Point, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born April 25, 1938, in Van Wert, to the late Laura (Christen) Jones and James Marvin Jones.

Survivors include children, Laura Doss of Van Wert, Ohio, and Jenifer Jones of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a sister,...

Jan 6, 2017

Terry G. Warren, Sr., 53, of Van Wert, died at 7:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert. He was born June 24, 1963, in Long Beach, California, to the late Carol Elaine (McAlexander) Warren and Willie R. Warren.

His wife, Tina M. Warren, died May 23, 2016.

Survivors include children, Forrest...

Jan 5, 2017

Ernie Lee Miller, 58, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Middletown, Ohio, died Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2017, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born October 28, 1958, the son of Ernie and Phoebe (Prichard) Miller, both who preceded him in death. Ernie had retired from General Electric in Centerville, Ohio, as General Manager. On February 20, 2010, he...

Jan 4, 2017

Thomas E. Mantie, 74, of Van Wert, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He was born March 9, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Frances (Mainelli) Mantie and Richard Mantie.

His wife, Alice J. (Schaffner) Mantie, preceded him in death. They were married Sept. 13, 1983.

Survivors include children,...

Jan 3, 2017

Judy (Fullhart) Lassiter, 77, of Huntertown, Indiana, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at her residence. She was born April 24, 1939, in Huntington, Indiana, to the late Pauline (Powell) Fullhart and Loren Troy Fullhart. Her husband, Donald L. Lassiter, died May 20, 2014. They were married Sept. 6, 1959.

Survivors...

Jan 3, 2017

Frances M. Linn, 95, of Ottoville, formerly of Convoy, Ohio, died at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at the Meadows of Kalida She was born May 25, 1921, in Buckland, Ohio, to the late Emma (Flarida) Hotzapple and Abraham Hotzapple.

Her husband, John Darl Linn, preceded her in death.

Survivors include children, Suzanne (Rick) Thatcher...

Dec 25, 2016

Ruth E. (Baer) Saylor, 91, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at 1:58 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at the Van Wert Manor. She was born in Van Wert on Nov. 16, 1925, to Wesley and Minnie (Crouse) Baer, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by two daughters, MarLou (Cryer) Mengerink of Van Wert and Marsha...

Dec 24, 2016

Treva Irene (Young) Hillery, 85, went home to be with her Lord while surrounded by family on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Treva was born December 23, 1931, at home in Convoy. She is the daughter of Adolph and Bertha (Myers) Young, who both preceded her in death. On December 15, 1951, she married the love of her life,...

Dec 20, 2016

Ronald J. Myers Sr., 73, of Van Wert, passed away at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born June 8, 1943, in Van Wert, the son of Albert Myers Jr. and Emmalou (Wiseman) Myers, who both preceded him in death. On September 16, 1967, he married...

Dec 20, 2016

ROBERT WARREN WILSON, Age 96, of Van Wert, formerly of Lima, died 9:41 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born June 4, 1920, in Lima, OH, to Seth R. and May Ethel (Frisinger) Wilson, who preceded him in death.

On December 3, 1946, he and Coralie Eileen Severn...