Obituaries Listing

Jul 4, 2017

Mary Ann Snyder, age 80, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 1:55 PM Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Presense Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, Indiana.  She was born November 14, 1936 in Fort Wayne, IN a daughter of Thomas and Esther (Eckart) Pichon.  She was first married to Frederick Allen Place who died November 4, 1972.  She then...

Jun 18, 2017

Lucille F. Lytle, 98, of Van Wert, died at 11:25 PM Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  She was born in Van Wert April 18, 1919, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Elizabeth (Altenberger) Bendele.  On February 23, 1938, she married Corwin B. Lytle who preceded her in death December 5, 1989.

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Jun 9, 2017

Walter Lee Ernst Kuhlhorst, age 89, of Van Wert, died at 9:22 PM Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  He was born February 10, 1928, in New Bremen, Ohio, the son of the late Leo and Esther (Kuck) Kuhlhorst.  On August 19, 2016, he married Julie (Thomas) Kuhlhorst who...

Jun 1, 2017

Diana Sue Williamson, 63, of Van Wert, Oh., passed away following a brief illness on Thurs. June 1, 2017 at St. Rita’s Hospice Center in Lima, Oh.   Born Nov. 29, 1953, Diana was the daughter of the late Pat (DeBolt) and Donald W. Unterbrink.

Surviving are a son, Shane...

May 30, 2017

Herbert L. Vance, 86, of Coldwater MI, died at his residence.  He was born in Tipton, Ohio, April 25, 1931, the son of the Late Gus and Blanche (McClain) Vance.

He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Vance of Grover Hill, Ohio- Half Brother Clifford McClain of Swanton, Ohio-Nieces and nephews including Barbara (Robert) Switzer of...

May 28, 2017

Winnie Ema Repka, age 66, of Van Wert, died at 8:49 AM Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  She was born January 24, 1951, in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of the late Oliver P. Morgan and Winnie (Phillips) Morgan.  Her mother survives her in Van Wert.  She was first married to Jorge Tarazona who survives her in...

May 13, 2017

Kim B. Snyder, age 61, passed away Saturday evening at his Van Wert residence.  He was born in Van Wert on November 30, 1955 a son of Hermie and Roxie (Routt) Snyder, both of whom are deceased.

He is survived by 2 Sons:  Justin L. Snyder of Van Wert and Trinity J. (Theresa) Snyder  of Convoy, 1...

Apr 22, 2017

Lorraine V. Eyink, 71, of Van Wert, passed at 12:35 PM Saturday, April 22, 2017 surrounded by her family in the ICU of Van Wert Co, Hospital.  She was born March 14, 1946, in Cincinnati, to the late Alfred L. and Aldona V. (Brown) Wallace.  She married the love of her life, John J. Eyink, Sr. in 1974.  He...

Apr 13, 2017

Roselaine Thomason, age 80, passed away at 10:43 AM Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Community Health Professionals Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born February 25, 1937 in Lima, Ohio a daughter of Alva & Bernauah (Nesmith) Zimmerman, both of whom are deceased.  Her spouse, Charles Edward Thomason also preceded her in death.

She is survived...

Apr 3, 2017

William Bass Jr. age 67, passed away at 12:30 AM Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Van Wert Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice.  He was born 05/09/1949 in New Jersey and adopted by William D. Watson.

He is survived by a half brother, Rev. William Watson of Van Wert.

He was a veteran of the...

Mar 23, 2017

Raymond "Ray" Etgen, 72, of the Middle Point area, died at 8:50 PM Thursday in Van Wert County Hospital.  He was born December 18, 1944 in Van Wert, a son of Donald R. "Butch" and Bertha (Dunno) Etgen, both of whom are deceased.  He was preceded in death by his spouse Phyliss Sue (Holbrook).

He is survived...

Mar 23, 2017

Don Mefferd, Van Wert, Ohio, died March 23, 2017, at his residence.  He was born in Van Wert County on Septermber 14, 1928 to Kesler and Anna (North)Mefferd.  His father died when Don was 8 years old.   He and his mother and brother Gary lived with his grandparents, Harry and Pat Mefferd.  He worked at National Seal Division of...

Mar 16, 2017

Joyce Ann Wolford, age 78, died at 1:50 PM Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Vancrest of Payne Assisted Living.  She was born January 11, 1939, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Andrew and Virginia (Mayes) Malbone.  On February 24, 1961, she married LeRoy Roscoe Wolford who preceded her in death December 3, 1995.  She was also preceded in death...

Mar 11, 2017

Alice M. Bell, 86, of Van Wert passed away at 5:42 AM Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Van Wert on May, 3, 1930 a daughter of Charles and Mary (Herminghuysen) Stegaman, both of whom are deceased.  She is married to James E. Bell who survives in Van Wert.

She is...

Mar 5, 2017

Evelyn E. Staten, 84, of Convoy, died at 2:20 PM Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Vancrest of Convoy.  She was born April 24, 1932, in Logan, Ohio,

She is survived by her son, John E. (Brenda) Staten, Jr. of Convoy- daughter Sherry (Jim) Kitson of Convoy- grandchildren Nikki Staten (Ben Jones)- Lindsay (Bryce) Poling- Joshua (Mackenzie) Staten-...

Mar 4, 2017

Jane A. Harris, age 77, of Van Wert, died at 3:45 AM Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Wexner Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  She was born July 18, 1939, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Don "Dag" and Donna (Grant) Myers.  She was married to Doyle Eugene Harris who preceded her in death August 12, 2015.

She...

Feb 23, 2017

Carmen Jacobs, 95, of Van Wert, passed away at 10:30 am Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center.  Carmen was born in Granger, Texas on July 27, 1921 to Alberto and Sophia (Sanchez) Alvarado.  She married William E. Jacobs on May 2, 1946 and he died on July 23, 1977.

Survivors include her daughter, Therese...

Feb 11, 2017

Richard C. "Dick" Kreischer, Sr.,93, of rural Van Wert Co., died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 12:15 PM at Van Wert Manor.  He was born June 17, 1923, in Wren the son of Arthur and Leila (Balyeat) Kreischer.  On May 7, 1947 he married the former Etta May Reed who preceded him in death Jan. 31, 2012.

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Feb 4, 2017

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Heintz, 57, of Van Wert went to be with The Lord at 9:35 PM Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  She was born January 11, 1960, in Van Wert to Rudy Roberts and Iona (Kline) Roberts who both preceded her in death.

She is survived by a her son Michael...

Dec 29, 2016

Maxine Catherine (Butler) Rode, of Celina and a former resident of Van Wert, died at 1:50 PM Thursday, December 29, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

She was born September 7, 1932, in West Leipsic Village, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Kindle) Radabaugh who preceded her in death. In 1949 she married Edward...