Obituaries Listing

Dec 29, 2015

John A. Krol, age 61, of Van Wert, died at 2:59 PM Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  He was born March 8, 1954, in Monroe, MI, the son of the late Alfons and Dolores (Matras) Krol.  He was preceded in death by his brother David A. Krol.

John is survived by 3...

Dec 23, 2015

Laura Morris Lininger

Laura M. Lininger, age 91, of Marietta, Georgia, died Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.  She was born August 3, 1924 in Venedocia, Ohio, to Robert and Ellen (Roberts) Morris who are both deceased.  Her husband, R. Jack Lininger, died August 30, 2002.

Laura is survived by...

Dec 23, 2015

Marcile H. Rinard, age 99, of Van Wert passed away at 5:31 AM Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her residence.  She was born September 14, 1916 in Delphos, Ohio, a daughter of George and Mary (Geise) Brickner both of whom are deceased.  On June 23, 1938 she married Robert Vaughn Rinard, Jr. who preceded her in death on January...

Dec 19, 2015

Gloria Irene Felger, age 77, of Van Wert passed away at 10:07 PM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Van Wert Impatient Hospice.  She was born March 10,  1938 in Van Wert, a daughter of Frank & Emma (Taylor) Schoonover, both of whom are deceased.  On June 25, 1965 she married Ralph E. Felger, who died July 14, 2003.

Dec 11, 2015

K. Louise Mefferd, 86, of Van Wert, died Friday, December 11, 2015, at Van Wert Co. Hospital.  She was born in  Van Wert Co. October 31, 1929, the daughter of the late Enos and Sarah (Mason) Wilson.  She was a homemaker but worked at different times and part time various jobs.  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist...

Nov 23, 2015

Evelyn M. Knuth, 86, of Middle Point, died at 4:00 PM Monday, November 23, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.  She was born February 16, 1929, in Pickaway County, Ohio, to Charles Vernon and Jessie Belle (Haddix) Mettler who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her Children:  Jessie (Danny) Chesbro of Van Wert-...

Nov 23, 2015

Anne M. Barnhart, age 79 of Van Wert, passed away at 2:07 PM Monday, November 23, 2015 at Van Wert County Hospital.  She was born May 28, 1936 in Hopedale, Ohio a daughter of Elmer and Doris Graham both of whom are deceased.  On August 11, 1956 she married James M. Barnhart who died on February 27, 2009.

Nov 22, 2015

Janet D. Speelman, 78, of Scott died at 4:17 PM Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born September 10, 1937, in Willshire, Ohio, the daughter of LeRoy and Mary (Kline) Painter who both preceded her in death.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth L. Speelman of Scott whom she...

Nov 18, 2015

Gloria Jean Hammond, age 69, of Van Wert passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at her Van Wert residence.  She was born on November 17, 1946 in Van Wert a daughter of Gordon and June (Brenizer) Baxter.  She was married to Samuel Hammond who is deceased.

Surviving is a daughter, Robin Thomas of Van Wert  a...

Nov 6, 2015

Paul Jackson, 88, of Van Wert died Friday November 6,2015, at 10:25 AM at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  He was born January 24, 1927, in Flat Lick, Kentucky, the son of the late Latimore and Bessie (Graham) Jackson.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia L. (Martz) Jackson of Van Wert: Sons Carl (Andrea) Jackson of...

Oct 16, 2015

Richard W. Crider, age 69, of Van Wert, died at 5:38 PM Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born August 11, 1946, in Lima the son of William "Bill" and Jessie (Nelson) Crider.

He is survived by his sons: Ethan (Michelle) Crider of Suffolk, VA- Bill (Diane) Crider of Orangeburg, MO- grandchildren...

Oct 16, 2015

Roger L. Wolford, 71, of Van Wert went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a courageous 3 year battle with Leukemia.  Roger died at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center at 4:04 AM Friday, October 16, 2015.  He was born in Van Wert the son of the late Roscoe D. and Alva (Taylor) Wolford.  On July...

Oct 11, 2015

Dave Shupe, age 75, of Van Wert died at 4:29 PM Sunday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 4, 1940 in Van Wert to Raymon and Myrtle (Mohler) Shupe both of whom are deceased.  On April 8, 1966 he married Linda (Simon) who survives him.

Also surviving are a son: John (Paula)...

Sep 14, 2015

Alice J. Hoersten, age 70, of Van Wert, died at 9:53 PM Monday, September 14, 2015, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born April 11, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Isidore P. and Mildred A. (Schulte) Hoersten.

Survivors include her siblings:  Jim Hoersten of Van Wert- Jack (Sandy) Hoersten of Van Wert-...

Sep 10, 2015

Margaret A. Wyandt, age 96, of Van Wert, died at 11:40 PM Thursday, September 10, 2015, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 9, 1919, the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Neidenbach) Klein.  On August 31, 1946, she married Gerald V. Wyandt who died November 10, 1994.

Surviving are two daughters,...

Sep 7, 2015

Dennis Lowell Figley, age 63, of Van Wert passed away early Monday morning, September 7, 2015.  He was born January 1, 1952 in St. Mary's, Ohio a son of Lowell and Alberta (Richie) Figley, both of whom are deceased.  On October 5, 1974 he married Paulette Huston who died on March 3, 2010.

He is survived by...

Sep 7, 2015

Velma G. Hirsch, age 92, of Van Wert passed away at 4:17 PM Monday, September 7, 2015 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice.  She was born March 25, 1923 in Van Wert a daughter of William & Helen (Clouse) Hughes both of whom are deceased.  Her husband, Nelson Hirsch died on January 5, 2000.

She is survived...

Aug 29, 2015

Mary Cleota "Ode" McCammon, age 106, died on August 29, 2015, at 2:15 PM at the Van Wert Manor where she was a resident for the past 3 1/2 years.

She was born on August 21, 1909, in Jennings Township the daughter of William H. and Hannah (Masters) Harter.  She retired from National Seal after 25 years.  ...

Aug 23, 2015

Vivian E. Thomas, 94, of Van Wert passed away at 5:06 AM Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  She was born on October 28, 1920 in St. Charles, Michigan, a daughter of William E. and Grace (Baum) Nichols, both of whom are deceased.  On May 28, 1957 she married Orville E. Thomas and he passed away November...

Aug 21, 2015

Helen Pauline Taylor, 96, of Paulding, died at 9:43 AM Friday, August 21, at Countryside Inn.  She was born in Van Wert July 7, 1919,  the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Tomlinson) Routt.  On December 23, 1939, she married William F.Taylor who preceded her in death July 16, 1989.

She is survived by her daughter,...