Obituaries Listing

Jan 2, 2015

Rovena R. Wienken, age 91, of Van Wert, died at 12:29 PM Friday, January 2, 2015 at Van Wert County Hospital.  She was born December 18, 1923  in Landeck, OH, a daughter of William & Anna (Grothaus) Schwinnen both of whom are deceased.  On June 7, 1947 she married Leon  J. Wienken who survives in Van Wert.

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Dec 29, 2014

Hermie G. Snyder, age 86, died Monday, December 29, 2014 at 6:15 PM at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.  He was born July 1, 1928 in rural Ridge Township to Russell and Ray (Overholt) Snyder who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Spealman).

He is survived by his children:  ...

Dec 24, 2014

Anna Marie Taylor, age 79, of Van Wert, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 while celebrating the holiday with family in Indianapolis, IN. Anna was born July 30, 1935 in rural Latty Twp., Paulding Co. Ohio the daughter of Ronald O. and Mabel O. (Schaffner) Taylor both of whom preceded her in death.

Anna was a graduate of...

Dec 11, 2014

John Patrick McCarthy, age 88, of Van Wert died at 12:13 PM Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  He was born on December 31, 1925 in Ann Arbor, MI, a son of James Patrick & Hazel (Sweeney) McCarthy, both of whom are deceased.  On June 27, 1953, he married Margaret Blasko.  She died January 24, 2012.

Dec 2, 2014

Maria E. Garcia, age 61, of Van Wert died at 2:45 AM Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Van Wert County Hospital.  She was born on April 23, 1953 in Uvalde, TX a daughter of Santiago & Anita D. (Diaz) Garcia, both of whom are deceased.  Surviving is her husband, Jaime Jimenez of Van Wert.

Also surviving are...

Nov 25, 2014

Paul Eugene "Sonny" Martz, 84, of Van Wert died at his residence at 12:15 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  He was born July 12,1930, in Latty, Ohio, the son of Paul Lester and Princess Irene (Rogers) Martz.  On April 29, 1961 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Beth (Burnett) who survives him.

He is also survived...

Nov 20, 2014

Donald Eugene Stoddard, age 66, of Van Wert died at 7:00 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  He was born May 11, 1948 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to William & Anna (Williams) Stoddard who both preceded him in death.  He married Linda Louise Sandel and she survives in Van Wert.

He is survived...

Oct 31, 2014

Ruth Marie Stump, age 90, of Van Wert, died at 1:29 AM Friday, October 31, 2014 at Van Wert Impatient Hospice.  She was born November 29, 1923 in Kent, Ohio, a daughter of Med Hardesty & Irene Katheryn  (Auer) Granger, both of whom are deceased.  On June 29, 1946 she married Richard Orley Stump, Sr. who is deceased.

Oct 13, 2014

Janet L. Lininger age 86, of Van Wert, died at 8:12 AM Monday, October 13, 2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.  She was born January 29, 1928 in Van Wert to Erich and Nelle (Bronson) Carpenter who are both deceased.  Her husband, Robert Lininger survives her in Van Wert.

She is also survived by 2 sons:  Richard...

Oct 9, 2014

Patrick H. Maher was born June 1, 1924 in Celina, Ohio to Patrick H. & Catherine (Hempfling) Maher.  He was first married to Randi Narvensen of Norway and they had a son, Patrick A. "Andy" (Lora) Maher of Middlebury, OH.  Patrick A. and Lora had a son Patrick of Van Wert.  On October 31, 1993 Patrick H. Maher married...

Oct 3, 2014

Glen Jenkins graduated from Van Wert High School in 1948 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.  He entered the business world as parts manager for Humphrey-Raabe Ford and went on to pursue a career in banking at the Peoples Savings Bank.  Glen graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Banking.

In his early years...

Oct 2, 2014

Wilma Jean Wingo, 81, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 5:00 PM October 2, 2014 at Van Wert Co. Hospital.

She was born in St. Paul, Virginia on May 24, 1933 to Willard Lee and Maggie Alvina (Rambo) Porter.  On August 3, 1951 she married Thomas Charles Wingo who preceded her in...

Sep 16, 2014

Donald Earl Miller, 101, passed away at 8:30 PM Tuesday, September, 16, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center.  He was born June 22, 1913 in Van Wert to Paul and Letha Miller who are both deceased.  On January 13, 1943 he married Frances Marie (Parks) Miller in Mineral Wells, Texas.  She survives in Van Wert.  They have been married 71...

Sep 16, 2014

Mrs. Elaine Kemler Robey, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Morningside Assisted Living.  She was born December 9, 1934 in Paulding, Ohio the daughter of John and Carrie (Bidlack) Kemler both of whom are deceased.

Mrs. Robey is survived by her son; Dennis J. Robey (Kathy) of New Carlisle, Ohio, a daughter; Darlyne G....

Aug 21, 2014

Doyle D. Whitaker of Scott died at 2:07 PM Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Delphos Vancrest Nursing Home.  He was born Nov. 5, 1936 in Scott, Ohio the son of Llewllyn and Blanche (Harmon) Whitaker both of whom are deceased.  On March 20, 1990 he married Nancy Williamson who survives in Scott.

Also surviving are 4 step-children:...

Aug 20, 2014

Douglas Allen Seibert 48, of Van Wert, died at 4:20 PM Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center.  He was born September 15, 1965, in Van Wert to the late Robert and Dorothy "Doris" (Stant) Seibert.

He is survived by his Children:  Zachary D. Seibert of Scott, Ohio,and Morgan (Fiance Jordan Damman)Seibert of Scott- Former...

Aug 5, 2014

Vickie Marie (Cochenspager) Rayer, 49, of Van Wert, died at 10:10 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana, from a Brain Stem Aneurysm.

She was born January 19, 1965, in Van Wert.

She is survived by her parents:  Michael and Edna (Muter) Semer, of Van Wert and Paternal Grandparents, David &...

Jul 26, 2014

Harold A. Tulett of Lima died at 10:15 PM on July 26, 2014 at Lima Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.  He was born July 29, 1922 in Van Wert, Ohio a son of William H. and Sylvia (Waldron) Tulett who are both deceased. He is survived by a niece, Judy (Gary) Lincks of Dayton, Ohio.  He was preceded...

Jul 19, 2014

Helga S. Murphy, 76, of Van Wert died at 4:38 AM Saturday, July 19,2014 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born December 10, 1937 in Mannheim, Germany a daughter of George & Maria Hormuth, both of whom are deceased.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Rona (Steve) Trammell and Andrea (John) Lahmon, 5 grandchildren:...

Jul 17, 2014

Gary Lynn Tribolet, 68, died peacefully at 1:55 AM July 17, at his home. Beside him was his loving wife of 43 years Eunice (McKinney) Tribolet and children Travis Tribolet of Van Wert and Trena (David) Puckett of Antwerp and grandchildren Kimberly, Kelsie, and David Puckett.

Gary was born May 13, 1946 in Van Wert to...