Obituaries Listing

Feb 12, 2025

Neil Gordon Smith passed away peacefully during his sleep at Van Wert Manor on February 12th, 2025 at the age of 66 following a short, brave battle with cancer. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio on April 21st, 1958 to Donald and Anna Bell (McNew) Smith. Neil lived a life full of fun, travel, laughter, and especially enjoyed time...

Feb 5, 2025

Jamie Paul Lautzenheiser, age 51 passed away February 5th, 2025 at Van Wert Hospital.

He was born September 16th, 1972 in Van Wert County. The son of the late James Paul Lautzenheiser and the late Kathy Rose (Routt) Johnson.He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Lautzenheiser (Jake), his grandchildren Stella and Luka Secrist, all of Van Wert; his two brothers, Joseph...

Feb 3, 2025

Betty L. Lewis, of Van Wert, passed away at home on February 3, 2025 at the age of 93.  Born on May 12, 1931 to Erastus and Cora (Anderson) Jenkins, Betty was the last surviving child of 13.

She married Richard "Dick" Lewis on March 5, 1969.  He preceded her in death on March 23, 2008.

Betty loved her family with all...

Jan 20, 2025

Kathy E. Lee, 62, of Van Wert passed away at her residence on Monday, January 20, 2025.  She was born July 20, 1962 in Wyandotte, Michigan a daughter of Clifford Faye Fought and Wanda Lee Best both of whom are deceased.  On October 23, 2000 she married Michael R. Lee who survives her in Van Wert.

Kathy is survived by her...

Jan 3, 2025

Larry Burley Lytle, born on February 24, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert, Ohio. He was 83 years old.

Larry was the beloved husband of Louise Lytle, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corwin B. Lytle and Lucille F. (Bendele) Lytle,...

Dec 5, 2024

Beloved wife, mother and friend, Rebecca Lee Martz, 61, of Middle Point passed away at 0101 Thursday, December 5, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  She was born September 26, 1963 in Van Wert a daughter of Daniel & Alberta (Voltz) Reichert both of whom are deceased.  She is survived by her husband David Martz...

Nov 22, 2024

Lois L. Ellis, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 1:25 AM Friday, November 22, 2024 at Vancrest  of Van Wert.  She was born July 11, 1929 in Van Wert a daughter of Lester and Margaret (O'Day) Gallant, both of whom are deceased.  On September 3, 1948 she married Vearl Ellis.  He preceded her in death on May 14,...

Nov 13, 2024

Nancy Ann Gallet of Convoy, Ohio passed away at 12:44 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital.  She was born in Van Wert, Ohio June 18, 1949 a daughter of Lester and Clara Lucille (Eutsler) Glander both of whom are deceased.

She is survived by two sons, James (Danie) Detter of Ashley, Ohio and...

Oct 23, 2024

Jean L. Wilson, 94, of Van Wert passed away at 3:05 PM at Hearth & Home.  She was born February 14, 1930 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey a daughter of Harry E. and Ruth Lesher both of whom are deceased.

She was married to Gene L. Wilson who died September 24, 2012.

She is survived by...

Oct 6, 2024

Thomas L. Gephart, 72, of Fort Wayne, IN died at his Fort Wayne residence on Sunday evening October 6, 2024.  He was born May 31, 1952 in Decatur, IN a son of Albert Leroy and Ruth (Kepler) Gephart.  Both are deceased.

He is survived by his sister Kathy of Fort Wayne, a brother Dean Gephart of Hillsboro,...

Sep 5, 2024

Donna Lou Snyder (Callihan), born March 1, 1933 in Coal Run, Ohio went home to be with  the Lord on September 5, 2024.  Donna was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lucille Callihan and father Clifford Callihan.  She was the last remaining of 6 siblings; Kathryn Callihan, Bonnie (Jerry) McIntosh, Nelson (Winnie) Bailey, Juanita (Don) Poole, Buddy (Rita)...

May 28, 2024

Wilma Ann Solsman, 70, of rural Grover Hill, Ohio passed away at 1:15 PM Tuesday at Van Crest Nursing.  She was born November 20, 1953 in Cincinnati a daughter of Emitt  & Carma Jean (Ward) Hammons, both of whom are deceased.

She is survived by her spouse, Christopher Solsman, 3 Daughters, Rose (Billy) Fields, Jamie (Derek) Fields,...

May 10, 2024

Glenna J Saum of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2024 at the age of 71.

Glenna was born on April 11,1953 in Van Wert, Ohio to Robert Dunlap and Betty (Davis) Dunlap. She was a graduate of Lincolnview High School in 1971.

Glenna spent the majority...

May 1, 2024

William Ronald Reidenbach III , 71, of Lima, Ohio passed away at 12:40 am Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Divine Nursing Home in Rockford, Ohio.  He was born March 15, 1953 in Fort Wayne, IN. a son of William Reidenbach Jr. and Annabelle Steinbacher, both of whom are deceased.

He is survived by a sister, Marilyn Reidenbach...

Apr 29, 2024

Patricia "Toni" Ross, 76, passed away in the early morning of April 29, 2024, at her home in Grover Hill.

She was born on April 24, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to James and Dorothy Jackson (Bershing) who preceded her in death.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister and best friend,...

Apr 6, 2024

Evelyn L. Noe, 88, died April 6, 2024.  Just as she wished, she died peacefully at her home in Bradenton, Florida.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands, Edwin Egan in 1957 and Frank Noe in 1999.  Also preceded by her parents Waldo and Emma Noffsinger.  Evelyn is survived by her son, Mark Egan, daughter in law, Beth...

Feb 24, 2024

Larry E. Weldy, age 67, passed away on February 24, 2024.  Born in Van Wert, Ohio to William C. and Pauline (Doner) Weldy on July 25, 1956, he attended Lincolnview Elementary and Thomas Edison Schools.  Larry was involved with 4-H showing the family Jersey cattle at the fair, Boy Scouts, and the Special Olympics.  Larry loved listening to music...

Feb 13, 2024

Thomas "Tom" R. Tindall, age 77, passed away at his Fort Wayne, IN residence Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  He was born November 6, 1946 in Van Wert a son of the late Richard and Patricia (Sheeter) Tindall.  On June 18, 1991 he married Bonnie (Butler) and she survives him.

Also surviving are his children, Joshua (Lori) Tindall...

Feb 6, 2024

Dianne Kupper, 69, passed away at 10:17 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, Ohio.  She was born in Van Wert, OH June 2, 1954 a daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (Kline) Roberts both of whom are deceased.

Survivors include her children, Jeffery Trammel,  Cynthia (Todd) Warner,.and  Jamie Kupper,  grandchildren; Stacy Oakley...

Jan 24, 2024

Dorothy May (Miller) passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 24th at 10:22 PM in Fort Wayne, Indiana surrounded by family at Parkview Hospital. Dorothy was born on April 30th, 1942 in Van Wert, Ohio to Noah Miller & Esther (Dempsey) Miller. She was a 1960 graduate of Van Wert High School. She married William R. May Sr. on September 1st,...