Obituaries

Jul 21, 2015

Phyllis Ann Gamble, formerly of Mendon, entered into heaven on Tuesday, July 21 at the Van Wert Hospice Inpatient Center. Her family was with her as she passed from this life into eternity. She was born on February 29, 1940, the daughter of Creighton S. and Ada Margaret (Nichols) Zeigler in Mendon, OH. Her parents preceded her in death....

Jul 16, 2015

Marilyn Joan "Joann" Adams, 84, of Van Wert, died at 12:08 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

She was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Van Wert, to the late Wanda (Wiseman) Goodwin and Paul Goodwin.

Her husband, Elmer D. Adams, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include children, Randy...

Jul 14, 2015

Darrell Lee Brodbeck. 73, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Willshire, Ohio, died at 4:15 p.m. on July 14, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital where he was a patient. He was born on June 22, 1942 in Willshire, Ohio, the son of Roy and Rosie (Garwood) Brodbeck. On October 9, 1970, he married Mary Swoveland, and she survives in Rockford. He...

Jul 8, 2015

James L. Baltzell, 78, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, Ohio, died at 5:58 p.m., on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, in Lima, Ohio, where he was a patient. Jim was born on March 21, 1937 in Elyria, Ohio. He was the son of Floyd A. and Mabel Laura (Wurster) Baltzell. On March 23, 1957, he...

Jul 8, 2015

Mary Lee Clay, 87, of Van Wert, died at 10:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert.

She was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Van Wert, to the late Ada Elizabeth (Clouse) Mihm and Justice Elmer Mihm.

Her husband, Ned Edward Clay, survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include children: Linda...

Jul 6, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Christopher G. Pollock, 56, of Van Wert, died Monday morning, July 6, 2015, at his residence.

He was born Nov. 26, 1958, in Van Wert, to the late Bonnie Lou (Smith) Pollock and Rolland G. "Red" Pollock.

Survivors include brother: Michael A. (Kimberly) Pollock of Perrysburg, Ohio; sisters: Cynthia (David) Streicher of Ft....

Jul 4, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Helen R. Ferrell, 94, of Van Wert, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, Van Wert.

She was born Sept. 20, 1920, in Continental, Ohio, to the late Pearl (Hoy) Agnes and William Agnes.

Her husband, Gordon O. Ferrell, died in 1966.

Survivors include...

Jul 2, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Helen Richardson, 90, of Van Wert, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Vancrest of Convoy, Convoy, Ohio.

She was born June 11, 1925, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Elizabeth (Nagy) Luliak and John Luliak.

Her husband, George F. Richardson, preceded her in death.

Survivors include children, Tina (Thomas)...

Jul 1, 2015

Vera Louise Kuhn, 76, of Rockford, Ohio, died Wednesday evening at the Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center. She was born July 15, 1939 in Geneva, Indiana, to Roy and Bessie (Steen) Myers. In 1943, she was legally adopted by Elmer and Violet White. On January 16, 1959, she married Vernon F. Kuhn, and he survives in Rockford. Vera was the...

Jun 29, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Virgil D. Wright, of Van Wert, died at 5:55 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

He was born July 15, 1948, in Bucyrus, Ohio. He was raised in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. His parents, Edna (Fox) Wright and Arthur Wright, are deceased.

His wife, Nancy (Gentit) Wright, survives of...

Jun 28, 2015

Todd M. Fickert, 44, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 4:56 PM at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Todd was born on November 13, 1970 in Decatur, Indiana to Richard "Dick" and Virginia "Gini" (Hofmann) Fickert, both survive in Rockford. He graduated from Parkway and was a member of the Zion...

Jun 25, 2015

RICHARD LEE FOLEY, of Convoy, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Born July 8, 1930, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Velma M. (Lee) Foley and Henry E. Foley. He retired as Foreman from Federal Mogul after 32 years of service. He was a member of Haviland County Chapel United Methodist Church and was an Army...

Jun 23, 2015

Robert H. Snyder, of Convoy, died at 2:36 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. He lost his battle with sarcoid mesothelioma.

He was born March 23, 1951, in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Louise (Headley) Snyder and Forest O. Snyder.

On May 1, 1971, he married Marjorie Ann (Davies) Snyder. She passed...

Jun 23, 2015

W. Jean Pontius, of Van Wert, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

She was born July 13, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Pauline (Ralston) Goodwin and Elmer Ernest Goodwin.

Her husband, James "Too Tall" Pontius, died in 2012. They were married Dec. 5, 1954.

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Jun 20, 2015

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio a�" Richard E. Putman, of Middle Point, died at 4:24 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born May 7, 1934, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth (Walter) Putman and Oliver Putman.

He is survived by his loving companion of 28 years, Mary Ann...

Jun 19, 2015

Joseph L. Rulli, 70, of Wapakoneta, died at 12:15 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in Pottstown, Pa., to Carl Rulli (deceased) and Francis (Long) Rulli, who survives. He is also survived by five children, Dianna Laney, of Douglassville, Pa.; Joseph Rulli, Jr., of Drexel Hill,...

Jun 17, 2015

George D. Hessel, 87, of Van Wert, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.

He was born Jan. 26, 1928, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Margaret (Mohler) Hessel and Ira Hessel.

His wife, Betty (McClure) Hessel, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include children, Jerry...

Jun 16, 2015

William A. Lee of Van Wert, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born June 28, 1948, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Rita (Mahlan) Lee and Ralph Lee.

His wife, Martha (Bender) Lee, is deceased. They were married Oct. 10, 1970.

Survivors include children,...

Jun 13, 2015

Brian Evan Myers, 20, of Haviland, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, from injuries from an automobile accident in Henry County. He was born February 13, 1995, in Van Wert, the son of Jerry Alan & Holly (Walter) Myers, who both survive in Haviland. Survivors include a brother, Derek Myers, at home; paternal grandmother, Colleen Myers of Haviland; and aunts...

Jun 12, 2015

Gloria Jean Ruddock, 81, of Van Wert, died at 2:13 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital.She was born July 23, 1933, in Lima, the daughter of Palmer M. and Alice (Rhode) George, who both preceded her in death. She married John B. Ruddock, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include two sons, John C....