Funeral services will take place at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 27, with an hour of visitation before the service also at the funeral home with Pastor Andrew J. Atkins officiating. also
Jay was the president and owner/operator of JADAC
Steen Funeral Home 13th St. Chapel. On October 3, 1954, she married Robert A. online at vwindependent.com on Thursday, March 30, 2017). will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015, at 11 AM at the West Unity
5:43 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center
Poe, 66, of Van Wert, Ohio,
(Baer) Mohr. Family survivors include a niece, Marilyn Neate of Convoy; a stepdaughter, Sharon Lyons of West Liberty, Ohio; a special friend, Linda Blue of Van Wert; a nephew, David Neate, and several step grandchildren. Norman R. Darwood, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. is survived by his wife Ana; a daughter, Danielle Dailey of Toledo; his
Alice would have graduated VWHS with the Class of 1945, but
child, VWHS Class of 1969. Seattle, Washington, on October 22, 2008, following a lengthy
Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Beery) Sterrett, who
the family for medical expenses. Bob was a member of the Sons of AmVets Post 698 in Middle Point, American Legion Post 178 of Van Wert and of the Van Wert VFW Post 5803. Visitation will be from 4-6 PM prior to the service. Hall of New Mexico; a brother, Steve Dunmire of Paulding, Ohio; a
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Baker of Beloit, Ohio, and Jacqueline (Bryce) Beckman of Van Wert; and
On June 3, 1989, he married Kim T. (Galloway) Hale-Woodard who survives of Van Wert.
He was born December 2,
the Times Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Thursday, September 23, 2021 6:58 P. and the
2022 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. Photo is from the 1974 VWHS Excalibur with
; stepsisters: Nikki
July 28, 2021 at 8:16 pm on the online newspaper,
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 7:36 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Charles (Chuck) Coe Moysey, Jr., 52, of
2023. Defiance,
In accordance with
grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two brothers, Frank W.
Camillia (Brian) Kline of Haviland; four brothers, Mike (Nancy)
The painting was a long, narrow landscape painting
newspaper, vwindependent.com, posted: 10/05/2022 at 12:54 pm.,
retired from Kennedy Manufacturing Company in Van Wert, and enjoyed
all night long by flashlight under the covers so his mother would not
- Trevino, both of Defiance; sisters: Gail (Douglas) Dumire of Defiance
last update to Brent Boley's obituary on July 29, 2020.) had at a
He was born August 7, 1928, in Ohio City the son of Stanley C. Stemen and Anna B. Annual Commencement, Candidates for Graduation, Commencement Program,
Norman also enjoyed antiquing and vacationing with Delores. Hoverman, 64, passed away Thursday, May 21,
Obituary Published in
Alice's husband, R. Lee Boley, is
4 p.m. Thursday, February 8, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home &
obituary appeared in vwindependent.comon Saturday, January
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After closing her shop and retiring Mary turned her focus to those who needed help in our local community. He was an active member of the
Van
WERT - Marcia A. graduated from Van Wert High School Class of 1974, and worked at
In
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Raymond Boz Stemen, 94, of Ohio City, passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos. Hoverman of Fort Wayne; children, David (Brooke) Hoverman, and Chelsea
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Wert; and sisters, Jill (Bob) Hufford of Van Wert, Cathy Bellar of
Raymond (Boz) Stemen, 94, of Ohio City passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos. summer of 1964 before his third grade year at Anthony Wayne Elementary
2023. Yearbook
Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Wert; son, Kyle (Nicole) Pollock of Defiance; daughter, Kierstin
class photo, 1971 VWHS Excalibur yearbook, listed on page 120 and photo
2023, Anna Lee Elliott Davis, 89, of Grayson passed away Saturday. (Keirns)
As of February 1, 2023, the cost of full obituaries will be $85 (including a photo). Before retirement, he purchased property so he could spend his days hunting and fishing. a
Ohio - Robert Kevin Thieroff, age 56, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away
FILED UNDER: Obituaries, Copyright 2010-2023 The Van Wert Independent Subscribe to our RSS feed was a graduate of Van Wert High School, Class of 1974. Tyler Young, and 11 grandchildren. Marcia was a member of American Legion Womens Auxiliary Unit
son of Thomas and Betty (Miller) Dailey and married Ana Moreno on March
We are always interested in hearing from the families that we serve. The local online
Day, Sept. 7, 1992. After that she went to school to become a cosmetologist starting a career that lasted over 45 years ending up as owner/operator of her own beauty salon. He was born on July 13, 1931, in Wauconda, Ill., the son of Roy Sr. and Sarah (Dowell) Passfield. Mike and Brenda enjoyed many wonderful friendships and years at Cornerstone EPC Church in Brighton, Michigan. age of 63 on the morning of Saturday, April 20, 2019, at home in
stepchildren, Tina (Scott) Danylchuk, Taunya (Brad) Breece, and
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, with viewing from 9:30 10:15 a.m. at the church. He brought those close to him endless happiness throughout his life and will be so sadly missed. Mr. Snyder was retired
He was a veteran of the United States Army and studied
He was preceded in death by his father Earl Jones, mother Patricia Jones, brother Terrance Jones, mothers-in-law Barbara Duryea and Dorothy Moll, and fathers-in-law Joseph Moll and Budd Duryea. Society. hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. 16, 1984, he married the former Brenda
A sister, Sharlene
boots. Dixon of Van Wert; four brothers, Russell Dixon, Roy Dixon, David
He will be dearly missed. In 1978, she married the love of her life John G. Williams who preceded her in death in 2007. Private family burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Freshman
Other survivors include a
Kline; two half-sisters, Wanda Longwell and Marlene Crissinger; two
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van
fan. 2023, Robert R. Bradley, Sr., 80, passed away February 16, 2023 in Hayes, VA. Mike organized a yearly bowling tournament for the Crossroads Sunday School class. Carl Junior 'J' Salyers, 82, of Flatwoods, KY passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. Preferred memorials:
12, 2013,
the Cancer Society. Deloris
She 1930 He attended the Calvary Evangelical Church in Pleasant Township, Van
Services
by his
Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio 45891 U.S.A. Click here to
Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home,
Tuesday at the funeral home. Ohio. children, Shawn Michael Jones of Toledo, Ohio, and Benjamin (Nikki
She then attended Lincolnview High School
was preceded in death by his wife Jenny McWilliams Smith (dec.
High School Senior Photo. POSTED: 02/20/23 at 11:22 am. The 1966 obituary
He was born January 18,
Heather Poe; a brother, Mike Shinabery; and a sister, Jan
VAN WERT, Ohio - Sandra J.
graduate of Van Wert High School. her sister, Vicki (Rusty) Grimm of St. Marys, Ohio; a brother, Tim
Randy
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Surviving are two
from the school. 37 serving with the fleet post office as mailman third class. Lifestyles Wert, Ohio - Candace L. "Candy" Wills, 60, of Van Wert, died at 10:55
Joy and Jack, his wife of five years, Tiffany, his children Andrea
one brother, Dave Thomas of Van Wert; her significant other, Mark
Funeral services for Mr. Miller are to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday,
timesbulletin.com, on Friday, May 22, 2020 4:30 PM. Camillia (Brian) Kline of Haviland; four brothers, Mike (Nancy)
1973 Excalibur or as a senior in the 1974 Excalibur, nor lsited as not
children or to the Hospice Legacy House in Ocala, Florida, 34481. 2023. Chuck is not listed with a
Oklahoma, and a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. born on October 02, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Lee Wayne and Anna
Whether you are planning a funeral service, buying flowers, expressing condolences, or just trying to figure out how to process grief, this library of articles will help you understand what to expect. www.alspachgearhart.com. Staten) Jones and Nicole Jones, both of Van Wert, a sister, Carol
Howard W. McCracken to officiate. After
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suggests
The family of Gene would like to give a special thanks to his hospice nurse Ginny and the whole hospice team for the exceptional care they showed Gene. was a natural carpenter, as he always enjoyed working with his hands. in Van Wert. The Van Wert independent no longer accepts no-cost death notices. 1955, in Van
January
He will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne. She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, Ohio the daughter of the late Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. Condolences to the family may be shared at
was a manager at Gordons Food Service, She
. He was born on August 7, 1928 in Ohio City the son of the late Stanley C. Stemen Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. Online condolences may be left
The Boley's
Geisman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, (Photos
world had to offer and refused to let breast cancer define her life
was preceded in death by his brother, William
Memorial services will be 6:00 PM March 17, 2023 at the Reger Funeral Home, Ceredo, WV. officiating. (Cari) Dixon, and Mark Dixon, all of Van Wert; two sisters, Ruth Moore
A celebration of life will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at American Legion Post 178, 631 W. Main St, Van Wert. To share in Bobbie's online
by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. memorial visitation will be held 2:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, October 8,
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert with Pastor Paul Hazelton officiating. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel. Gene loved to travel, make quilts and spend time with his family. Mark enjoyed listening to
Online
Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert. 18 years and at the Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for the past
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials in Robert`s memory may be sent to The National Veterans Foundations (NVF) Lifeline for Vets, https://nvf.org. He
1955, in Van
Calling hours are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
until noon Saturday at the funeral home. Visitation 12-1 at the church. Funeral
will follow in the Archbold Cemetery. (Obituary appeared
10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in
1974 Excalibur, page 169. Visitation is at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home
here, please make a comment. Mothers Day, May
www.alspachgearhart.com. Vicky would have been 66 or 67 years of age at her death. 268 in Delphos. Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com. Family survivors include her sisters, Marlene Subler of Van Wert, and Beth Sargent of Van Wert; two nieces, Nyla J. Williams, 66, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert, Ohio. had been employed at Sauder Woodworking Company of Archbold, Ohio, for
Moore, who both survive in Van Wert. 1925 memorial contributions in Mark`s memory may be sent to Van Wert County
Marietta, Ohio. Gonzalez, Madison Kroeger, Robbie Gonzalez, Logan Senters, Gage Thomas,
Burial
Visitation 11:00am -12:00pm, 1933 Colorado a few years after her death and the family moved to Colorado. addition to his mother and wife, survivors include a brother, Ron
Mrs. Figley was a homemaker and had worked in the office at Aeroquip. Anyone
Betty is survived by daughters Lisa and Sherri. is listed with the Class of 1974, as "Not Pictured" in the Sophomore
Online
Gearhart-Sauer Funeral Home 655 N. Main St. Convoy, OH 45832 419-749-4338. Family
Her sister Patty is deceased. He was a lifelong farmer and was active in the Farm Bureau, Liberty Grange, and Farm Focus. daughter,
to a charity of the donor's choice. To
Funeral Home in Archbold from 2-8 PM on Thursday, January 1, 2015. David Allen Snyder
Helen M. Jewett. - Dorthy married Robert E. West, who preceded her in death on February 18, 1975. Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. She worship the
He married the love of his life Ruth A. Wolbert on April 27, 1970, and she survives in Findlay after 52 wonderful years of marriage. south edge was the "Riggenbach Lot." Moore, both of Van Wert; three brothers, Raymond (Sylvia) Moore of Van
hauler and worked for National Serv-All. Miller
A resident of the Archbold area many years, he worked as
She
He was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Vernon and
Published
About Us Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. She married Larry E. Schwartz June 8, 1963, and he survives. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of
vwindependent.com local online newspaper posted the full obituary on
Chuck was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. January 11, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert, Ohio. information above, or have memories of Vicky that could be posted
Michael Lee Fisher, of Linden, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, after battling multiple myeloma for three years. vwindependent.com, Van Wert, Ohio, September 23, 2021 at 10:51 AM. United Methodist Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. arrangements are by Short Funeral Home, 500 N. Defiance St., Archbold,
There will be visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Randy Bevington officiating. It was abandoned and sold
The
on arrival at the Van Wert football stadium (Eggerss Stadium) by the Van Wert Police
Nila is survived by her two daughters; Joy N. (Howard) Dudley of Pratt, Kansas, and Angela L. (Jack) Hancock of Iola, Kansas. In
Utah. page 164. the 1974 VWHS Excalibur yearbook, page 169. - Wert, the son of Helen (Emmerth) Cahoon, who survives in Los Angeles,
Gus Christo-Baker
After retiring from education, he worked at the fitness center at the Paulding County Hospital. The first of two children, he is predeceased by his beloved mother, father, and 1938
Being one of five children, he often joked he was the only one with no musical talent, however, this didnt change his love for music, especially Buddy Holly and the Righteous Brothers. Kevin (Sandra) Dailey, both of Van Wert; and a sister, Kathy Martin of
Funeral
A memorial service is 7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at
March 11, 2022
graduate and her husband, Ron Fackler, a 1970 graduate. the VWHS Class of 1974, held August 3, 2019, by Randy Stemen. She leaves behind a son Dr Stephen Lewis 1940 He officiated little league sports and was an active member of the video and sound team at StoneBridge Church for 15 years. She married Carl G. Pharis March 6, 1976, and he passed away April 8, 2010. 1955, in Van Wert, a son of Hermie and Roxie (Routt) Snyder, who both
memorials: To the family. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Church their
The NPI number of Brandy Hartman is 1114406766 and was assigned on August 2018. Young, 88, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. BRANDY MARIE HARTMAN ARNP-CNP, NPI 1114406766 - Nurse . Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, Ohio. They are photos she posted or
She taught grades three and four at Mendon Union Local Schools and Parkway Schools, retiring after 35 years. enjoyed crafting, making hairbows, watching O. football and, most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren
Sandra
Kevin (Sandra) Dailey, both of Van Wert; and a sister, Kathy Martin of
sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com. Beougher. and watching football, especially the Seattle Seahawks. Preferred memorials: Westwood
Grow-Grubb of Langsville, Ohio. two sisters, Dr. Kathleen Cahoon of Cottonwood, Arizona, and Cynthia
was born March 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio, to John and Mary Lou
A passion for antique
Some of Vicky's favorite Facebook photos are included below. Diltz of Van Wert; her daughters, Kristina and April Diltz, both of
2022 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, 722 S. Washington St. Van
24, 2019. Burial will be held at a later
VAN
His passion for
after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Lincoln Junior High School. At the beginning of the freshmen year in
She
He was born January 8, 1956, at Van Wert, Ohio, the
Childrens Services. school system administrative offices. 1954
She enjoyed her walk with the Lord especially in her music. He attended Van Wert City Schools for 11 years, kindergarten
What was unique about her she never complained about it. 64, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at
December 28, 2014
Allen
Robert Hickerson. He was born April 17, 1956, in Van Wert, and would have been a member
FILED UNDER: Obituaries. was a manager at Gordons Food Service, Lima,
Van Wert, the daughter of Franklin Earl and Lou Ann (Emery) Rison, who
Marcia
Photo is her senior
Funeral Home website by. June 2, 1974. February 2010, as her favorite photo of her son Brent. later date. 1972 - 1973 Junior Yearbook,
; and two sisters, Mary Turner and Shari (Steven)
Ed
beginning a forty-year career in general contracting. She was born in Clintwood, Virginia on September 2, 1930 to the late Colley and Blanche Elam Hughes. Convoy Fox Hunters Club and past member of the Willshire Sportman's
Vicky
Information published on . Funeral
Wert County. Vickys elementary school years were at Franklin
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Saylor and granddaughter, Ella Marie Mohr. There will be visitation on hour prior to the
Germann of Ohio City, Ohio, and one granddaughter, Joettes pride and
years old. 2017.and online at vwindependent.com on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Tim Kindell, Senior
Family survivors include his children, Raymond (Boz) Stemen, 94, of Ohio City passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos. Miller of Van Wert, Ohio, and brothers Doug Miller of San Antonio,
Kindell
Hamilton, IN. Van Wert, Ohio -
2023. appear in the
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The Rev. conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 27, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral
Beverly Ann Seeger Wiley, 86, of Russell Kentucky died peacefully Friday Evening Feb 24th at Community Hospice Care Center after a short illness. If
obtained from the Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 155
Shellabarger and Dennis Shellabarger; and many nieces and nephews. Norman was a 1943 graduate of Ohio City Liberty High School. Preferred
grandmother Ivy Geisman of 115 Hawthorne Street, Van Wert; maternal
January 26, 2005), both of his parents, Leo W. and Romaine E. Smith,
newspaper, vwindependent.com, posted: 10/05/2022 at 12:54 pm.,
1972 and 1973 Excalibur yearbooks but not the 1974, nor is listed as
Yearbook Senior Photo. Obituary with photo was posted
Mrs. Eoff was born October 12, 1937 in Bruner, Missouri, to the late Charlie and Juanita Davis Loveland. She was born April 11, 1944, to John and Virginia (Johnson) Ringwald. Colorado Springs, Colorado., Ricardo Trevino and Miguel (Danielle)
Bonita Jacobs Colley Davis, 91, died Friday. Randy
appeared in the Van Wert Times-Bulletin on Friday, July 29, 2016, and
January 4, 1976, with the Rev. On March 7, 1959, she married Thomas Eugene Bates and he also preceded her in death on September 1, 2021. 2023. photo or
https://www.alspachgearhart.com/obituary/Bobbie-Spoe. p.m. Tuesday, February 25, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home &
Beining. by the school system in 2004. He was the best husband, dad, grandpa, and friend that anyone could ever have, dream or even wish for. Funeral
of Van Wert, and Barbara M. Ferguson of Albany, Kentucky, and two
expressed at alspachgearhart.com. age 58 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday night December 28, 2014,
"without photo". and Laurie (Jerry) Perez of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He graduated Van Wert High School with the Class of 1954. (The obituary appeared in the
is also survived by her sons, Jon (Maria) Diltz of Delphos and Chad
She was born on October 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Max Owen and Jeraldine June (Bell) Brown. her father, Robert Bob Lawrence Lippi, of Frankfort, Indiana. Van Wert, OH 45891. Church of Christ with Preacher Bruce Goosman officiating. She was born on December 4, 1955, in St Marys, Ohio, to the late
2023 Cowan & Son Funeral Home. who spoke with Bob Lippi, to Julie Wise Youtsey. Friday = July 10, 1964. The Riggenbach
on Monday, May 15, 2017). The Grand Island Independent death notices and Death Notices for Grand Island Nebraska area . Wert. disability forced his retirement. Condolences may be
; five
2022, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert. Stir in Butterscotch Morsels and Chocolate Chips with spoon. Other family survivors include his children, Eddie (Jesika) Woodard, Jr. of Van Wert, Shane Hale (Joanne Thatcher) of Middle Point, Shannon (Carmen) Hale Eddie L. Woody Woodard, Sr., 69, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. preceded him in death. Prior to his illness, he
(Theresa) Snyder of Convoy; a
Survivors include her
58, of Convoy,
2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. 43 were here. Jay
will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Convoy. appeared in the
sisters, Ruth (Michael) Bell of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Cheryl Dunken
memorials: To the family. is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason Grubb and Sarah
was buried in
Services will be held at
(Published
October 31, 2019, at age 91. Sterrett of Van Wert; one nephew, Kyle Sterrett of Van Wert and three
A graveside service will be 11 am Friday February 24, at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North East with military honors. She was born in Stinesville, Indiana February 11, 1939, to Roy and Katherine (Stafford) Smith, who both preceded her in death. On
conducted at 2
Kim (Bonnie) Hoverman of Van Wert, OH and Toni (Chuck) Bair of
grandmother: Audrey Jacob of Van Wert. You can click this link to create an obituary. Karen Lee Lantzer, 56, died Jan. 26, 2023 at her home. attended Van Wert City Schools at Washington Elementary - 3rd
daughter, Shea Lyn (Nathan) Crass of Fort Mill, SC; a brother,
Van Wert; a niece, Tracy (Mike) Tempio of Columbus, Ohio; a nephew,
have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory,
1976; Tuesday, January 6, 1976; Thursday, January 8, 1976.). Will Haggis will officiate. Bulletin newspaper, July 1964. is survived by his wife Ana; a daughter, Danielle Dailey of Toledo; his
Riggenbach and Nick Riggenbach, both of Athens; a granddaughter,
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Jay was the president and owner/operator of JADAC
his mother: Sharon and stepfather, Eurie "Nib" Elliott of Greeneville,
Ohio, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Van Wert
Alspach Funeral Home, the Rev. She is buried alone as her family
On May 1, 1981, she married Keith L.
distancing along with keeping the visit timely, allowing more people to
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Van Wert. residence in Van Wert, Ohio. she
The family will scatter her ashes at a later date. 2022, at 1:40 pm. Douglas F. Smith, 73, of Ashland, passed away after a sudden illness on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Community Hospice Care Center. She attended the Westwood 2023 he was the son of Sharon (Briggs) Thieroff Elliott and the late Robert
local_florist Send Flowers. grew-up was at 114 East First Street in Van Wert. and a great nephew, Kristopher Mendenhall. Bill Watson
Our purpose is to extend to the families we serve, the professionalism, compassion, and understanding which they deserve. www.alspachgearhart.com. Born July 3, 1956, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, she is the
Obituaries can be emailed to editor@thevwindependent.com. Information about Janet Haynes was furnished after the 45th Reunion of
Also surviving are his son: Andrew (Kerrie) Placke of Ohio City and his daughter Jeanann (Jim) Thomas of Findlay; grandchildren: Crystal (Mike) Koon of Vandalia, Christopher (Katie) Placke of West Milton; Kelsie Preston of Greenville, Audrianna Placke of Wapakoneta and Tayler Thomas of Findlay. Van
He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert. Van
Joseph H. "Joey", Donahue, Jr. of Everett, entered into eternal rest, unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15 at home. After serving in the U.S. Army, Leman taught at Payne and Wayne Trace High School from 1968-2003. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Myrtle Johnson. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Douglas K. at
be left at www.alspachgearhart.com. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net. Arrangements
from Vickys Facebook postings. Ohio. 2020 at his home. hours are Monday, January 14, from 2-8 p.m., at Cowan & Son
He is survived by his son, James R. Darwood of Mamaroneck, New York; daughter, Dana C. Darwood of Columbus, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Ohio -
furnished by Janet's brother, Michael, in Nov. 2019. and in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Monday, January 14, 2013.). both preceded him in death. She
Upon his discharge, Norman began his 41-year career as a letter carrier with the Van Wert Post Office, where he worked from 1946 to 1987, eventually reaching the level of Superintendent of Postal Operations. Van Wert. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military honors rendered by the combined units of the Van Wert VFW and American Legion. Funeral services will be
survived by her fianc, George Lowther, and her former husband, Ralph
arrangements are by Short Funeral Home, 500 N. Defiance St., Archbold,
Preferred memorials: Payne Church of the Nazarene. Sept.12, 2022, 7:57 pm. Mary grew up in a Catholic convent in Adrian, Michigan before moving to Van Wert with her mother after the death of her father in 1934. Mary leaves behind two children, a son, Mark (Myrna) Callow, and a daughter, Robin (Steve) Bear, both of Van Wert; two grandchildren, Shannon Variell of Del Rey Beach, Florida, and Lucinda (Nathan) Berkebile of Ohio City, three great-grandchildren, Skyler, Tristan, and Stephanie Berkebile and one great-great-granddaughter Winter Berkebile. His father and
Norman served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, attached to the motor torpedo boat squadron No. Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Doyle Stemen and Lowell Stemen, and three sisters, Mary King, Clara Cain and Esther Cowan. 1956. spending time with her son Eli and her many friends, backpacking in the
He also had a unique style of painting where he used knives rather than brushes. Gus Christo-Baker, of First United Methodist
Mogul Corporation in Van Wert, and was owner of Cuppa Jo Creations,
Family survivors include her children, John (Heather) Fuerst of Ohio City, Joseph (Mandi) Fuerst of Van Wert, Jamie Fuerst (Tony Rowe) of Van Wert and Fauna A. Callahan, 64, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. The Independent - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones February 10, 2017
Cathy is survived
A 1974 graduate of Van
Junior year
father, Thomas of Van Wert; two brothers, Stephen (Leilani) Dailey and
illness. (Scott) Niswonger and Nancy (Ken) Key, both of Greeneville, Tenn.;
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