Obituaries

Ida Couch

Ida Couch

Jun 7, 2015

ZANESVILLE, Ohio a�" Ida Mae (Anderson) Couch passed away June 7, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, where she had lived for the past three years.

She was born June 12, 1922, in Malheur Co., Oregon, to Floyd J. and Goldeth (Johnston) Anderson and had one brother, Floyd J. Anderson, who preceded her in death.

On...

Margaret Tangeman

Margaret Tangeman

Jun 4, 2015

Margaret Ann Tangeman, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 11, 1928, in Van Wert, to the late Albert C. and Martha (Railing) Myers.

On Dec. 23, 1950, she married Anthony F. Tangeman who preceded her in death on March...

Kelly Baxter

Kelly Baxter

Jun 1, 2015

Kelly Lynn Baxter, 44, of Convoy, OH, died at 4:43PM Monday June 1, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. Born on December 13,1970 to Karen (Carter) Baxter and Gary Baxter who both survive in Convoy, OH. Kelly is survived by her brother Dan (Brandi Mosier) Baxter, Convoy, OH; Friend/Life Partner Roger Smith; Grandmother Janice Carter and...

Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones

Jun 1, 2015

NATHAN RAYMOND JONES, 44, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17, 1971. He was playful and joyful and liked to tease his care-givers. He also enjoyed listening to music. "He was a blessing to his family and he will be greatly missed."

He is survived by...

Jean McClure

Jean McClure

May 31, 2015

CONVOY, Ohio a�" Jean P. McClure, 86, of Convoy, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born Aug. 24, 1928, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Beatrice (Herringshaw) Albrecht and John Albrecht.

Her husband, Glenn E. McClure, survives of Convoy. They were married Nov. 24, 1951....

Paula Ryan

Paula Ryan

May 31, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Paula J. Ryan, 64, of Van Wert, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 9:06 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 15, 1950, in Van Wert, to Paul Hoverman, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Betty...

Larry Fox

Larry Fox

May 30, 2015

Larry Joe Fox, 68, of Van Wert, died Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

He was born September 28, 1946, in Celina, the son of Jack and Rosemary (Hull) Fox, who both preceded him in death. On February 14, 1970, he married Donna (Klewer) Fox, who survives in Van Wert.

Other...

Jeff Bidlack

Jeff Bidlack

May 29, 2015

Jeff C. Bidlack, 53, of Grover Hill, died at 5:13 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born February 21, 1962, in Paulding, the son of R. Paul and Shirley (Thrasher) Bidlack, who both survive in Grover Hill. He married Virginia "Jenni"...

Dores Hart

Dores Hart

May 25, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Dores Turner Hart, 91, a longtime resident of Van Wert, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, at Van Wert Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Toby L. and Berneice (Adkins) Turner and graduated, as a salutatorian,...

Wilma Snyder

Wilma Snyder

May 23, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Wilma J. Snyder, of Van Wert, died at 10:56 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born June 15, 1927, in Paulding County, Ohio, to the late Alma (Keysor) Foust and Lafayette Foust.

Her husband, Dale E. Snyder, died July 7, 2000. They were married June 11,...

Muriel Hagerty

Muriel Hagerty

May 18, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Muriel H. Hagerty, 89, of Van Wert, formerly of Long Island, New York, died at 7:54 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born Oct. 5, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Genevieve (Koschull) Weir Budde and Harold Weir.

Her husband, Timothy Hagerty, survives in...

Ella Weaver

Ella Weaver

May 16, 2015

Ella Mae Weaver, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, formerly of Berwick, Pennsylvania, died at 11:38 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Van Wert In-Patient Hospice Center. Ella was born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, on January 16, 1923, to Elias C. and Jenny Davis Weaver. She had worked as a seamstress in the clothing manufacturing business most of her life. In...

Lois Eddy

Lois Eddy

May 12, 2015

GROVER HILL, Ohio a�" Lois I. Eddy, 87, of Grover Hill, died at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 22, 1927, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Jennie (Weaver) Wilmore and Dale Wilmore.

Her husband, Lloyd E. Eddy, survives of Grover Hill. They were married...

Gene Metzinger

Gene Metzinger

May 10, 2015

Gene Francis Metzinger, 89, of Rockford, Ohio, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, died Sunday, May 10, at 3:35 a.m., at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, where he was a resident since 2010. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois on November 12, 1925, to Anthony and Carrie (Lesko) Metzinger. On October 15, 1955, he married Joan Sharp, in Summit, New...

Jimmy Miller

Jimmy Miller

May 7, 2015

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Jimmy Miller, 68, of Van Wert, died at 8:06 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.

He was born July 4, 1946, in Van Wert, to the late Margaret (Stutz) Miller and Earl W. Miller.

His wife, Cindy (Long) Miller, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include...

Carl Evans

Carl Evans

May 6, 2015

Carl R. Evans, 85, of Van Wert, died at 6:24 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

He was born Dec. 3, 1929, in Middle Point, Ohio, to the late Adah (Phillips) Evans and George Evans.

His wife, Beverly (Blue) Evans, survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include children:...

Ricky Miller

Ricky Miller

May 5, 2015

Ricky L. Miller, 66, of Grover Hill, died at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

He was born Nov. 14, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Rheba (Thomas) Miller and Samuel Miller.

His wife, Patricia (O'Dell) Miller, survives of Grover Hill. They were married Oct. 2, 1970....

Barbara Bashore

Barbara Bashore

May 5, 2015

Barbara K. Bashore, 85, of Pickerington, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born March 29, 1930, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Edith (McClure) Kreischer and Lawrence Kreischer.

Her husbands, Robert Bashore and Paul W. Bilderback, are deceased.

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Lori Dasher

Lori Dasher

May 5, 2015

Lori Dee Dasher, 58, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born May 17, 1956, in Van Wert, the daughter of Tom and Sylvia (Thomas) Alexander, who both survive in Van Wert. On October 22, 1977, she married Kenneth R. Dasher, who also...

Jayne Custer

Jayne Custer

May 3, 2015

Jayne E. Custer, 92, of Rockford died at 11:54 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Geneva, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. Jayne was born on January 31, 1923, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Thomas and Mary Ann (Davies) Jones. On December 5, 1948, she married James Oscar Custer, and in 1949, moved to Rockford to make it their...