All Obituaries

Thomas Donald Stachler, 50 of Ohio City passed away on July 28, 2021 at Van Wert Health. He was born to Dennis and the late Phyllis (Huber) Stachler.  On June 15, 1996, he married Diana Renner who survives in Ohio City.  They recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. He is survived by a daughter, Kayla Stachler (Cole Ketchum) of Ohio City.  He is also survived by his father, sisters and brother, Amanda and Tim Bertke of New Bremen, Laura and Bill Ryan of...

Marcia K. (Snyder) Dangler, age 73, of Van Wert, died at 7:31 AM Friday, July 23, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born September 20, 1947 at Van Wert the daughter of the late Hermie Snyder and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber   She married Roger D. Dangler who preceded her in death July 25, 2011. She is survived by her children:  Tina Hammond, Neil Hammond, and Jessica (Dangler) Sargent all of Van Wert-Grandchildren Starrae (Daniel) Musser...

Martha E. "Annie" Keipper, age 81, of Columbus, IN, died at 8:05 AM Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hospice at the home of her daughter Mary Shelton of Columbus, IN. She was born July 9, 1940, in Hanau, Germany the daughter of the late Heinrich and Katherina (Hoffman) Schilling.  On December 22, 1956 she married Robert V. Keipper who preceded her in death November 17,1997. She is survived by her children:  Mary (Richard) Shelton of Columbus, IN- Susie Emrick of Van Wert-...

Jeffery M. Young, age 61, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 AM Monday, July 5, 2021, at Mercy Health in Lima.  He was born February 8, 1960 in Van Wert the son of the late Ervin N. and M. Jane (Tomlinson) Young. He is survived by his daughter Madison J. Young and his former spouse Kari Young both of Van Wert;  brothers Timothy (Kathy) Young and K.David (Connie) Young both of Van Wert and sisters Cynthia Kohorst and Melanie Mace both of Van Wert and nieces and nephews. He was a...

Darla M. Sanderson, age 62, of rural Middle Point, died at 8:10 AM Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  She was born July 7, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Myra Ruth (Hilton) Parsons. She is survived by her husband, Dale L. Sanderson,  Children;  Jessica (Thomas) Jeffords of Van Wert - Lee M. (Daniel) Kellermyer of Winston-Salem North Carolina- Daniel J. Sanderson of Van Wert; Grandchildren; Courtney Jeffords, Chloe Roehm, Mason Kellermyer, and Carter Kellerrmyer; ...

Jared Q. Richey (49) of Hilliard, Ohio died unexpectedly on Sunday June 6, 2021. Born on June 21, 1971, in Lima, Ohio, Jared grew up in Van Wert where he attended Lincolnview High School. After graduation, Jared attended Columbus State Community College where he studied to be an RN. Jared served his country in the Army National Guard and was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Jared spent one year and four months in Kuwait, where he received several badges...

Richard "Rick" P. Say, 70, of Van Wert, died at 7:00 PM Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Van Wert Health.  He was born August 19, 1950 in Van Wert the son of the late Charles R. and Mary (Pollock) Say.  His mother survives in Van Wert. He is also survived by his wife Linda J. (Showalter) Say and children Amy (Tom) Williamson of Van Wert and Jeffrey Say of Washington;  Grandchildren Jacob and Ryne Williamson; brother Robert (Gina) Say of Van Wert. Rick was the...

Marlene Crissinger, age 55, of Van Wert, died at her daughter's residence at 12:55 PM Thursday, May 20, 2021 surrounded by those who loved her.  She was born January 13, 1966 the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Roxie (Routt) Grieshaber.  She Married Tim Crissinger Dec. 14, 2005 who  preceded her in death. Marlene worked as a care giver for many people.  She enjoyed playing bingo, going on car rides around town, and was an avid Green Bay Packers...

Dorotha J. Mitchener, 95, of Van Wert, died at 5:02 AM Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 16, 1926 in Van Wert the daughter of the late George and Eva (Smith) Canny.  She married Paul F. Mitchener and he preceded her in death February 23, 2006. She is survived by her children:  Lynn (Barbara) Mitchener of Linn, MO- Faye E. Ditto of Rockford, Ohio-Kim (Mary Ann) Mitchener of Findlay, Ohio:  10 Grandchildren, 22 Great...

Diana L. Werts, age 70, of Van Wert, died Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the home of her son Timothy Werts, Delphos, OH at 8:28 PM.  She was born in South Bend, IN, the daughter of the late Richard G. and Geraldine L. (Minker) Burdge.  On February 19, 1972 she married Gary L. Werts who preceded her in death July 8, 2015.  Diana is survived by her sons Aaron D. (Tina) Werts of Monroeville, IN- Timothy L. (Cory) Werts of Delphos, OH- James A. (Tiffany) Werts of Van Wert:...