Obituaries

Mar 12, 2014

Mary E. Boroff, 98, of Rockford passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born January 20, 1916 in Ohio City to Charles and Mary Moore Clouse. Mary was married to Forrest Boroff on December 5, 1933. He died on September 10, 1991. Mary was a life-long member of the Olive Branch...

Mar 9, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" James J. Ryan, 86, Van Wert, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 28, 1927, in Van Wert County, Ohio, to the late Bessie Ryan and Walter Ryan.

His wife,...

Mar 9, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Dorothy J. Gardner, 83, of Van Wert, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Van Wert Manor, Van Wert.

She was born in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Wilma (Searight) Swander and J. Raymond Swander.

Her husband, Gordon E. "Gordy" Gardner preceded her in death. They were married on...

Mar 1, 2014

Janet L. Baker, 67, of Van Wert, died at 5:12 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

She was born Aug. 3, 1946, to Harold V. Baker, who died June 20, 1993, and Virginia (Girod) Baker, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include nephews: Donny (Lynn) Taylor, Jody (Tammy) Taylor...

Feb 28, 2014

Gregory A. Huston, 57, of Van Wert, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at his residence. He was born December 27, 1956, in Decatur, Ind., the son of Chalmer Huston, who survives in Rockford, and Roselyn K. (Charleston) Huston, who survives in Geneva, Ind. He married Sherry (German) Huston, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include four children,...

Feb 28, 2014

James R. "Dick" Ringwald, 68, of Van Wert, died Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2014, at his residence.

James R. "Dick" Ringwald He was born March 14, 1945, in Van Wert, the son of Virginia (Johnson) Ringwald, who survives in Delano, Minn., and the late John Ringwald. He married Jean (Zirkle) Ringwald, who survives in Van Wert. Other survivors...

Feb 27, 2014

VENEDOCIA, Ohio a�" Maxine H. Morgan, 95, of Venedocia, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice surrounded by her loving children.

She was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Ora Etta (Sherrick) Halverson Ives and H. Harrison Halverson.

Her husband,...

Feb 25, 2014

Joseph I. Alvarado, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

He was born April 20, 1925, in Taylor, Texas, to the late Sofia (Sanchez-Martinez) Alvarado and Alberto Alvarado.

His wife, Clare (Hemker) Alvarado, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include a...

Feb 23, 2014

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio a�" Betty L. Baer, 89, of Middle Point, died at 10:48 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born April 14, 1924, in Van Wert, to the late Julia (Schumm) Buechner and Frederick Buechner.

Her husband, Ronald D. Baer, is deceased. They were married on May...

Feb 22, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Dale E. Perrott, 73, of Van Wert, died at 6:32 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born July 8, 1940, in Van Wert, to the late Elnora G. (Dunlap) Perrott and Forrest D. Perrott.

His wife, Patricia "Pat" (Kreischer) Perrott, survives in Van Wert.

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Feb 21, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Kevin Ray Moore, 47, of Van Wert, died at Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 11, 1966, in Charleston, W.Va., to Delores "Dee" (maiden name: Lanier) (Michael) Jackson of Van Wert and Howard (Pam) Moore of Brooklyn, Mich.

Other survivors include his maternal grandfather: Donald Lanier of South...

Feb 21, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Robert O. Bell, 90, of Van Wert, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born July 20, 1923, in Van Wert, to the late Lorena (Fritz) Bell and Lester Bell.

His wife, Helen Louise Bell, preceded him in death. They were married Jan. 19,...

Feb 21, 2014

Timothy R. Kindell, 58, of Convoy, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born December 2, 1955, in Piqua, the son of Doris (Todd) Kindell and Stanley Kindell, who both survive in Van Wert.

Other survivors include a daughter, Camillia (Brian) Kline of Haviland; four brothers,...

Feb 18, 2014

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Gary Lynn Haines, 69, of Van Wert, died at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Janet (Murphy) Haines and Leo Haines.

His life partner, Judy Boyd, survives in Van Wert.

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Feb 16, 2014

Alice J. Mantie, 79, of Van Wert, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born May 23, 1934, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Woodrow D. and Margaret (Balliet) Schaffner. On September 13, 1983, she married Thomas E. Mantie, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include two...

Feb 15, 2014

SEBRING, Fla. a�" Gayle A. Ashbaugh, Jr., 70, of Sebring, died at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 15, 2014, at Bethesda Hospital, Boynton Beach, Fla.

He was born Jan. 31, 1944, to the late Phyllis Ann (Stripe) Ashbaugh and Gayle Alton Ashbaugh, Sr.

His wife, Mary Moore Ashbaugh, preceded him in death.

Survivors include children: Randall...

Feb 15, 2014

Larry J. Agler of Van Wert died at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his residence.

He was born March 9, 1945, in Van Wert, the son of the late Bruce and Esther "Dottie" (Waldron) Agler. On September 23, 1965, in Middle Point, he married Bonnie (Miller) Agler, who survives in Van Wert.

Other survivors include...

Feb 12, 2014

SCOTT, Ohio a�" John R. Pfost, 83, of Scott, died at 11:51 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert.

He was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Scott, to the late Edna A. (Mohr) Pfost and Laurence N. Pfost.

His wife, LaDonna (Saylor) Pfost, survives in Scott. They were married Aug. 11, 1950....

Feb 8, 2014

MIDDLE POINT, Ohio a�" Gerald E. "Tuffy" Spridgeon, 87, of Middle Point, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Middle Point, to the late Myrtle (Friesner) Spridgeon and James L. Spridgeon.

His wife, Esther (Byers) Spridgeon, survives in Middle Point.

Other survivors include...

Feb 8, 2014

Marvin Stewart Vetter, Sr. passed away at 8:44 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at the age of 68.

He was born Aug. 21, 1945, in Louisville, Ky., the son of the late Elmer E. and Carolyn (Kraha) Vetter.

His loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jude (Flechler) Vetter, survives him in Van Wert, Ohio.

Marvin...