All Obituaries

Barry Lee Hook, 91, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2923 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.  He was born February 13, 1932 in Rockford, Ohio a son of Walter B. Hook and Pauline Proffitt "Hook" Clark.  Both parents are deceased.  On June 17, 1957 he married Shirley J. German.  She passed away March 20, 2021.  He is survived by his children: Randy L. (Cheri) Hook of Van Wert, a daughter,  Tammy (Brian) Evans of Rockford and a son Todd A....

William C. "Bill" Weldy passed away at 6:57 pm on September 18, 2023.  He was born August 2, 1928 to Carey C. and Lillie (Sealscott) Weldy. Bill graduated from Hoaglin Jackson High School.  On June 19, 1955 he was united in marriage to Pauline Doner at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, they lovingly shared over 68 years of marriage. Bill was a farmer and retired breeder of registered Jersey cattle.  The family had shown Jersey cattle at local, state and national...

Dale Reidenbach, 64, of Convoy, Ohio passed away September 13, 2023.  He was born in Van Wert a son of William and Annabelle (Steinbacher) Reidenbach Jr who both preceded him in death. Surviving is his sister, Marilyn and brothers William lll, Ronnie, and Gary. Also surviving is a nephew, Daniel (Amber) and great nieces Jasmine and Emma. Dale started working in the family business, Reidenbach Trash Service in 1976 and became owner in 1998 after his father's passing.  Dale...

David Scott Lape , 73,  passed away at his Lima, Ohio residence at 10:15 PM Sunday, July 30, 2023.  He was born April, 28, 1950 in Adrian, Michigan, a son of John (Big John) Lape Sr. and Margaret (Ireland) who are both deceased.   His survivors include a son, Jeffrey Lape of Ohio City, a daughter, Jana (Ronald) Lowe of Van Wert,  a daughter, Michelle Dowdley of Lima and a daughter, Nichole (Edward Ward) Antus, Lima, OH.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren....

Lima—Carol Lynn Thomas, born April 19, 1954, age 69, passed away surrounded by loving friends and family after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, July 26. Carol graduated from Van Wert High School in 1972 and began working for United Telephone Company. She worked as a customer service representative for United Telephone (now Century Link) for 45 years. Carol saw the Beatles with her parents, Harry and Phyllis Thomas, on their first American tour in 1964. She was an enthusiastic Beatles...

Dr. Stanley Dennis Swinton, 91, of Port St. Lucie Florida passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023.  He was born June 17, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois a son of Stanley Dennis Swiontkowski and Grace Balyard. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  Following his discharge from the Marines he earned a Doctor of Ophthamology.  He mainly practiced ophthamology in Florida. He is survived by a son, Stephen Swinton, of Port St. Lucie, FL. and a daughter, Stacey...

Mary Eliza (Boaz) McGuire, 67, of Decatur, Indiana died at 9:35 p.m. on July 29, 2023 at Adams Woodcrest Health Center in Decatur. She was born September 27, 1955, in Lexington Kentucky, the daughter of Franklin C. and Vivian A. (Mosley) Boaz. Survivors include a sister Sandra Reynolds of Van Wert and five brothers Michael (Tina) Boaz, Peter (Nichole) Boaz, and Robert Gay of Van Wert, John (Danielle) Boaz of Hudson, FL, Matthew (Angie) Boaz of Powell, OH; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Gail Davis, 76, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Vancrest Nursing Home.  She was born December 30, 1946 in Cohoes, New York, a daughter of Joseph and Jennifer (Hoffbowers) Conners, both of whom are deceased.  She was married to Earl Davis who is also deceased. Survivors are her children: Tammy Miller, Bill Thibodbau, , Ann Hilton, Todd (Tracy) Wehner, Toby (Deb) Wehner, and a step-daughter, Pattie (Dwayne) Germann,  22 grandchildren and 11...

Cordella M. Hartman, 90, of Van Wert passed away at 11:30 am Friday, May 19, 2023 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born October 17, 1932 in Van Wert, a daughter of Glenn Allen and Anna Marie (Disbennett) Seekings, both of whom are deceased.  She is survived by her daughters and sons: Brenda Kimmey, Cheryl (Robert) Campbell,  Kevann (Mark Wells) Ashbaugh,Keith Allen (Debra) Hartman, and Daniel Joe Hartman.  Also surviving are her grandchildren: Chris (Ashley) Day,...

Shirley L. Bell-Miller passed away. Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 at Van Wert Hospital.  She was born October 16, 1934 in Bryan, Ohio a daughter of Alton and Lionne (Ryan) Fraker, both of whom are deceased.  She was first married to James D. Bell and then to Robert Miller, both of whom are deceased.   She is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Tony) Reynolds, three grandchildren; Danielle (Zach) Profit, Jordon (Tim) Hoverman, Brandon  (Brianna) Reynolds,...