Obituaries Listing

Oct 30, 2023

Rose Rita Rodney, age 77, passed away on October 30, 2023.  Rose was born June 11, 1946 in Hicksville, Ohio to Paul and Rita (Willitzer) Shininger. She was the oldest of seven children growing up on the family farm near Cecil, OH. Rose shared her gentle care and compassion with family, friends, and many people in her work as...

Oct 20, 2023

Edward Lee (Ed) Baucom, 78, of Bryan, Ohio passed away October 20, 2023 at Hillside Country Living Center in Bryan, Ohio.  He was born August 9, 1945 in Lebanon, Ohio a son of Marshall Hill Baucom and Dorothy Elaine (Daugherty)  both of whom preceded him in death.  On July 17, 1964 he married Susan K. Benner who preceded him...

Sep 25, 2023

Lavena Faszler, 101, of Van Wert passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born August 5, 1922 in Convoy, Ohio a daughter of Paul and Lillian (Towers) Krugh both of whom are deceased.  Also preceding her in death was her husband, Norman Kent Faszler and a brother, Byron Krugh.

Surviving her are...

Sep 23, 2023

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.

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Sep 18, 2023

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.

Jul 30, 2023

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)...

Jul 26, 2023

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...

Jul 20, 2023

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. ...

Jun 29, 2023

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)...

Jun 7, 2023

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,...

May 19, 2023

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...

Apr 13, 2023

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...

Mar 2, 2023

Cheryl Ann Burdge, 67, of Van Wert passed away at 4:50 PM Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Van Wert Manor.  She was born April 26, 1955 a daughter of Robert and Miriam (Akom) Tarlton., both of whom are deceased.  Her spouse, Richard G. Burdge Jr. died July 8, 2022.

She is survived by daughters: Kandi (Adam) Stripe...

Feb 26, 2023

Sharon M. Bassett, 61, of Van Wert passed away at her residence Sunday afternoon February 26, 2023.  She was born in Van Wert a daughter of William & Margaret (Scott) Pontius, both of whom are deceased.  She is survived by her spouse Joseph "Joe" Bassett of Van Wert.

Also surviving are her children: Aimee N. (Robert) Albright...

Feb 5, 2023

Nila N. Stagner went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  She was 83 years old and a resident of Iola, KS.  She was born in Stinesville, IN on February 11, 1939 to the late Roy and Katherine (Stafford) Smith.  She married Jobe M. Stagner on June 17, 1961 and he passed away on Nov. 10,...

Jan 22, 2023

Karen Maxine Keipper, 77, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Memorial Georgia Hospital, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.  She was born December 5, 1945 in Van Wert, Ohio a daughter of Walter and Ruth (Frey) Mohr.  On February 10, 1968 she married Donald Keipper.   He preceded her in death on July 21, 2003.

She is survived by two...

Dec 27, 2022

Patricia V. Minnich, 86, of Payne, Ohio passed away at 3:55 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.  She was born December 20, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of Oliver and Veronica (Gonya) Vachon.  On July 27, 1957 she married Jon O. "Jack" Minnich who died December, 26, 2010.

Surviving are her sons...

Dec 12, 2022

Barbara L "Bobbie" Whittenbarger, 71, of Van Wert passed away at 12:23 AM on Monday December 12, 2022 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima.  She was born January 3, 1951 in Van Wert, a daughter of Robert & Thelma (Winters) Updegrove both of whom are deceased.  On November 20, 1970 she married Bobby Whittenbarger.  He survives in Van Wert....

Nov 16, 2022

Spencer Davis of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2022, at age 31.  He was born on April 1, 1991 in Van Wert to Gary & Lynette (Lewis) Davis.  The father is deceased.

He is survived by his mother, Lynette, his children, Nation Davis and Bau Davis, fiance, Lyndell Ramos, a sister, Lynzee Davis, a...

Nov 3, 2022

Denny Joe Morefield, 69 of Van Wert passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Defiance CHP.  He was born June 19, 1953 in Van Wert, a son of Joseph and Peggy (Lamb) Morefield.  His father is deceased and his mother survives.  Denny and Judy Densmore were married on February 10, 1973 after 19 days of courtship.  His wife...