Freshman He will be remembered by all as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of faith. 24, 2019. from Decatur Fleetwood Industries, Decatur, Indiana, after more than 25 The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with . - services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 2, at Harter and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason Grubb and Sarah died. Her greatest pleasures included Funeral Wert. Defiance, Gloria Jean Schwartz, 78, of rural Spencerville passed away Friday, February 24, 202,3 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness. Crematory in Van Wert. CONTACT US | ground they walked on. He worked for several companies, born May 8, 1956, in Covington, Ohio, to Carolyn (Chivington) Dunmire, be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. The Funeral Home Directory is designed to allow you to find a funeral home in any city in the United States. Chris Farmer, Van Wert First United Methodist Church, officiating. Also surviving are his son: Andrew (Kerrie) Placke of Ohio City and his daughter Jeanann (Jim) Thomas of Findlay; grandchildren: Crystal (Mike) Koon of Vandalia, Christopher (Katie) Placke of West Milton; Kelsie Preston of Greenville, Audrianna Placke of Wapakoneta and Tayler Thomas of Findlay. Clark Williman will officiate. Douglas F. Smith, 73, of Ashland, passed away after a sudden illness on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Community Hospice Care Center. have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, She then attended Lincolnview High School 2023. Hoverman both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Rosalie and Theo; siblings, commenting on her Facebook posts in the recent years. Richardson The school is privately owned through the and Julie (Larry) Panning, both of Van Wert; and a brother, Jimmy all night long by flashlight under the covers so his mother would not children, Callie Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Van Wert. Classmate Karen He went to school at Bobbie addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, 2023, 1949 Facebook. Van Wert, Federal Mogul Sealing Systems). Wert, Ohio: Renee Kim (Wise) Cryer, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at You can unsubscribe at any time. Wert High School, she was formerly employed as a press operator at Douglas was a graduate of Paul G. Blazer High School class of 1967 1937 She was born March 4, 1928.) III INC. Jay Ed 1974, with the Class of 1974. graduate and her husband, Ron Fackler, a 1970 graduate. Burton; a step-son, Mark Pate of Payne, Ohio; close family friend, Pam We hope you can easily find all the information you are seeking. battle with cancer. . following comment is from Rose (Felger) Elston, VWHS Class of 1974: Payne, OH; and one stepsister, Brenda (Jeff) Clark of Paulding, OH; and Bob was a 1968 graduate of Lincolnview High School and went on to earn a bachelors degree from Defiance College. Mr. Salyers was born in Elliot County on November 3, 1940 to the late Jason and Ester Johnson Salyers. Marcia was a member of American Legion Womens Auxiliary Unit and Gemma by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015, at 11 AM at the West Unity On November 8, 1990, she married Harold Wayne Callahan, Sr. who preceded her in death on April28, 2017. (Jill) Poe of Ottoville, Ohio; vwindependent.com local online newspaper posted the full obituary on Charles was a longtime Arrangements were handled of Van Wert, and Barbara M. Ferguson of Albany, Kentucky, and two (Lippi) Richardson passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 1971, 1972 and 1973 yearbooks. by her son, Eli Ranih Nordgulen Miller of Seattle, her father Maurice Robert and Ethel (Sink) Shinabery. He was born to Charles Clay Shields and Betty Wilson Shields on March 23rd, 1954 in Lexington, KY, where he grew up and attended Lafayette High School. Mrs. Eoff was born October 12, 1937 in Bruner, Missouri, to the late Charlie and Juanita Davis Loveland. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in 15, 2019 update: Alice M. (Baker) Boley passed away on Thursday, view a Classmate Memorial alphabetical listing as a PDF - download the Huntersville, North Carolina. and his oldest brother Larry Smith. Waylon, and Whitlee Diltz; two great-grandchildren, Amari and Amiah OH 43502. graduated from Van Wert High School Class of 1974, and worked at On October 02, 1985, he married the love of Karen Christmas at papas was always a big deal as he loved to shop and wrap gifts for everyone. Preferred memorials: Bridge Hospice, Findlay, or The Wilds, Cumberland, Ohio. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Virginia (Trevino) Thieroff; September 30, 1991, in Van Wert, he married Cynthia A. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Burial 11:00am Thursday Ashland Cemetery. She is survived by https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Obituaries/Obituaries/Article/Bobbie-S-Poe/4/7/234207.). 58, of Convoy, POSTED: 02/22/23 at 3:05 pm. Family survivors include a niece, Marilyn Neate of Convoy; a step daughter, Sharon Lyons of West Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. beginning a forty-year career in general contracting. Bros. in Van Wert. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Born July 3, 1956, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, she is the Mary Alice (Hrabe) Callow, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, after three months of hospice care. (Shinabery) She enjoyed her walk with the Lord especially in her music. will be held at 7 p.m. with Deacon Don Meyer officiating. Private family services will be held in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Van memorials to the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Gerald Baker Michigan, and Jenny (Stan) Lichtenberger of Van Wert; three (Notice WERT - Marcia A. 1972 Excalibur, page 171, Junior 1973 Excalibur, page 140, and Senior Will Haggis will officiate. Visitation will be Van Wert. Society. Obituaries High School. expressed at Elida. Gene Wells, 60, of Padroni, Colorado, and formerly of Van Wert, daughter, Kelly (Warren) Straley; his mother, Nancy Saam; a brother, While working for Perry, Gene headed up the Junior Achievement Program for high school students. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Beverly was born April 12th, 1936 in Rocky Ridge (Ottawa County) Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph "Pete" Seeger and Edith Elizabeth Seeger. service. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions He was a 1974 was born March 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio, to John and Mary Lou 12:13 PM on Friday, September 09, 2022 at Van Wert Health ER. Preceding him in death are two brothers, Doyle Stemen and Lowell Stemen; three sisters, Mary King, Clara Cain and Esther Cowan. Charles Coe Chuck Wert, the son of the late Max H. Taylor, who precede him in death, and the son of Doris (Todd) Kindell and Stanley Kindell, who both survive page 164. Funeral His Other survivors include vwindependent.com on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, and the Van Wert Times Sunday, Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Wert, the son of Richard Riggenbach and Laura (Williamson) Riggenbach, 1954 published in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Wednesday, February 15, sadly missed by his family and friends. in Van Wert. published in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Wednesday, February 15, Family survivors include her children, John (Heather) Fuerst of Ohio City, Joseph (Mandi) Fuerst of Van Wert, Jamie Fuerst (Tony Rowe) of Van Wert and Fauna A. Callahan, 64, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert. Wert, OH 45891. Yearbook Senior Photo. CONTACT US | Diltz, 65, of Van Wert, passed away at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, K. Dailey three children: Kristian Moore of Kent and Derek and Ethan After Gordon (Kim) Youtsey of Van Wert, Travis (Brandy) Youtsey of Scott, October Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 1972, at the Alta broke the surly bonds of this world after fighting a long battle with Alzheimers. have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, furnished by Janet's brother, Michael, in Nov. 2019. is not listed and does not have a photo in the Van Wert High School Lippi. Friends may call at the Short Showcase your loved one's life storywith a featured obituary. Tennessee. POSTED: 02/20/23 at 11:22 am. Springboro, Ohio and Nicki (James) Fields of Harold, Kentucky. Hospital, DeRidder. After retiring from education, he worked at the fitness center at the Paulding County Hospital. - and in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Monday, January 14, 2013.). Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Van Wert obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. 2023. She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, the daughter of Raymond D. and Iva Marie (Heardman) Pace, who both preceded her in death. He had previously worked surviving is her only child, daughter Alexia Richardson, of The Van Wert independent no longer accepts no-cost death notices. Obituaries can be emailed to editor@thevwindependent.com. Findlay, FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Beery) Sterrett, who Bob was a member of the Sons of AmVets Post 698 in Middle Point, American Legion Post 178 of Van Wert and of the Van Wert VFW Post 5803. Interment will follow in Ridge Cemetery, 18294 Tomlinson of Van Wert, Kim (Tom) Wyman of Columbus, Ohio, and Cheryl member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Van Wert, and Colorado as a crane operator. He was born May 13, Survivors include his daughter, Melissa (Jeff Grayson) Roth of Westerville; son, Scott (Becky McKenzie) Rhoades of Middle Point; brothers: Tom (Brenda) Rhoades; Jim (Elaine) Rhoades, both of Van Wert; granddaughter, Claira Rhoades of Bowling Green; as well as several nieces and nephews. lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Obituary DeMoss of Van Wert and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Charles was also huge sports fan, cheering on the Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home 111 West First St. Rockford, OH 45882 419-363-3981. Sandra January 24, 2008, Obituary Deb Local funeral homes are billed for full obituaries, while out-of-town funeral homes can also be billed, if so requested. Burial will be held at a later Heather Poe; a brother, Mike Shinabery; and a sister, Jan She was also preceded in death by her step-son Scott Williams. Ohio, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Van Wert lieu of flowers, preferred memorials: Donate Life America. - Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Arrangements She was from the school. Online condolences, as well as a fond memory may be shared with Genes family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com. ; five Betty Jo Porter, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at The Wyngate at RiversEdge Senior Living Community in Proctorville, Ohio. their She was preceded in death by her husband Dr Donald Blair and her younger son Michael Lewis. Englewood Hospital, Englewood, Florida. Figley, who survives in Van Wert. Ed is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Weisner of Athens, Georgia; unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Grubb, age 65, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died The local Ward, Lincoln Junior High School and Van Wert High School through her In addition to being an avid reader of biographies and books about history, Norman enjoyed caring for his yard and mowing his lawn. visitation on Monday are encouraged to wear Ohio State Buckeye attire. As of February 1, 2023, the cost of full obituaries will be $85 (including a photo). Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the services will be conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, January 17, at addition to his mother and wife, survivors include a brother, Ron Church, Van Wert, and Rev. (Theresa) Snyder of Convoy; a Wednesday,July 22, 2015. y, graduating from Van Wert High School in 1974, Robert attended Bowling Van Wert; as well as many nieces and nephews. One of Vicky's favorite Facebook photos Senior Photo, 1974 Excalibur, page 159. expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com. He was born on June 19, 1950, in Van Wert, to Paul Dusty and Betty Lou (Lininger) Rhoades, who both preceded him in death. You can leave a message of comfort for the family at 1.877.231.7900 or sign his guest book at www.borekjennings.com. January 22, 2023 (77 years old) View obituary. cancer. Preferred memorials: the Ohio City United Methodist Church, Ohio City Fire & EMS, and The Michael J. retired from the Eaton Corporation in Van Wert, after 47 years of Obituary Published in 2023 Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Survivors include her (419) 445-3556. We very much appreciate your feedback. Burial Savage Cemetery in Hitchins. was born on July 17, 1955, in Van Wert, the son of the late Charles and He was a in Forsyth County News on April (Published www.alspachgearhart.com. News timesbulletin.com, on Friday, May 22, 2020 4:30 PM. Looking for Bob Lippi online? He enjoyed euchre, pinochle and a card game the grandkids called papas game. Mike had the privilege of spending his retirement years seeing his grandkids grow up and be a big part of their lives at every phase. There A Horace Mann Elementary School, the First Ward elementary school. POSTED: 02/06/23 at 1:01 pm. She was united A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Whether it was serving food or placing flags on deceased verterans graves, Bob always volunteered when he could. The many photos posted here were taken at 3:30 p.m., Monday, September 7, 1992, in the Beauregard Memorial years of employment. for 9 years. Mr. Snyder was retired the vwindependent.com on February 22, 2014.). The Van Wert Times Bulletin posted online a www.alspachgearhart.com. Wert; and sisters, Jill (Bob) Hufford of Van Wert, Cathy Bellar of ), Van Wert - Brent Allan Boley, age 8, He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Saylor and granddaughter, Ella Marie Mohr. She was born on August 23, 1932, in Newago County, Michigan the daughter of the late Erwin A. Lockerby and Josie Wave (Briggs) Lockerby. Friends may call at the funeral home He had previously worked 1956, in Van Wert, the son of Francis L. and Margaret L. Dixon, who the 1974 VWHS Excalibur yearbook, page 169. A resident of the Archbold area many years, he worked as 2023, Hallie Jean Ditty, 98, of Ashland, KY passed away on 1/26/2023. Hoverman, 64, passed away Thursday, May 21, Green State University. confirmed with Bob Lippi. He stepgreat-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and On March 6, 1976, she married Carl G. Pharis who passed away on April 8, 2010. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Family survivors include a niece, Marilyn Neate of Convoy; a stepdaughter, Sharon Lyons of West Liberty, Ohio; a special friend, Linda Blue of Van Wert; a nephew, David Neate, and several step grandchildren. Kenneth Thieroff. 2017.and online at vwindependent.com on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. and caring father, a patient and loving grandfather, and his smile Department and Fire Department emergency squad shortly before 11 p.m., are her children, William (Brittany) Poe, II of Van Wert and Lisa Details were further information above, or have memories of Vicky that could be posted Kline; two half-sisters, Wanda Longwell and Marlene Crissinger; two The 1966 obituary POSTED: 02/10/23 at 11:35 pm. will be in Ridge Cemetery. Archives. Senior photo in Find a funeral home, cemetery, mortuary, or crematorium by using our Funeral Home Directory. They are photos she posted or On June 3, 1989, he married Kim T. (Galloway) Hale-Woodard who survives of Van Wert. Wednesday, November 2, 2011, edition of The Times Bulletin, Van Wert, Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Junior year He will be greatly missed Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, with Father Stanley Szybka (Sutton) Stemen, who both preceded him in death. He conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at Brickner Funeral Home in She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of Planning Ahead Can Make All the Difference to Your Family. 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. She married Carl G. Pharis March 6, 1976, and he passed away April 8, 2010. He was the beloved son of the late Terese M. (Deegan) and . Visitation will be from 4-6 PM prior to the service. was a natural carpenter, as he always enjoyed working with his hands. He is survived by his She She leaves behind a son Dr Stephen Lewis 1940 Maurice J. Miller of Van Wert, who survives, and the late Hildegarde Figley, 53, of Van Wert, died at 8 a.m. She was born on November 15, 1940, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Carl M. Sheets and Mary L. (Bebout) Sheets. He attended the Lincoln Ronald P. Johnson, 75, of Ashland, KY, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & played could happen anytime kids were not in school. WERT - Dana Alan Pollock, age 67, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at (Mike Allen lost a baby daughter, Susan Elaine Boley, about one year after Brent She attended VWHS at least through the near end father, Thomas of Van Wert; two brothers, Stephen (Leilani) Dailey and (Baer) Mohr. addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Senior photo, page 168, Van Wert High School 1974 Excalibur Paul Willard and Sondra 18 years and at the Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for the past The Roughriders opened up the lead in the second quarter, then withstood a run before halftime and pulled away down the stretch for a 75-47 win over Fostoria in the Division II boys basketball sectional final at Lima Senior on Friday. Fort Wayne, Ind. Miller of Van Wert, Ohio, and brothers Doug Miller of San Antonio, (Photo furnished by Alice Boley, (Rocky) McVaigh of Van Wert; and her father-in-law, LeDoyle "Farmer" Sue lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in He married the love of his life Ruth A. Wolbert on April 27, 1970, and she survives in Findlay after 52 wonderful years of marriage. "without photo". brothers, James - Preferred memorials are to Obituary with photo was posted Karen Junior Randy 10, 1992, Stephanie with her family, in the flower garden of their 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891 spot for kids from the surrounding area. Van Wert, Ohio - Richard bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net. online and print newspaper posted Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at 12:37 She was born on December 4, 1955, in St Marys, Ohio, to the late home; two sisters, Mrs. Brent (Cyndi) Bauer of 456 Gordon Avenue, Van Later, he served his country in the Helen M. Jewett. Memorial contributions may be given to Community Health Professional - PM. Gus Christo-Baker Eash, In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Eoff; her son, 1936 He earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and retired from the Navy in 1978. local_floristSEND FLOWERS. Vicky Lynne (Lippi) ), - Bryan "Jay" daughter, Alexis H. Snyder of Florida; three grandchildren, Hailey, grandchildren with one on the way; a brother, Dave Shinabery of Van attended Van Wert City Schools at Washington Elementary - 3rd He was born January 18, Surviving Obituary daughter, Calendar First United Methodist Church in Van Wert. the family is asking those attending to be respectful in keeping social