Matthew J. Fisher "Buzz", 47, of Van Wert passed away at 12:10 AM on April 01, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 29, 1973, in Lima, to Donald Fisher and the late Gloria (Leghart) Fisher. Matt was a 1991 graduate of Vantage Career Center and attended Lincolnview High School. He went on to earn his Associates Degree from Brown Mackie College. Matt was employed at Federal Mogul for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending quality time with his...

William "Bill" C. Haller, 89, of Van Wert passed away at 12:30 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Vancrest Of Van Wert. Born on December 08, 1930 in, Van Wert, the son of the late Eugene B. Haller, Sr and Irene (Boroff) Haller . Bill was a quiet, soft spoken man. Anyone he met instantly liked him. On October 2, 1954 he married the love of his life, June Valerie (Creak) Haller, in St. Mary's Parish Church of Ely Cambridgeshire, England. Bill met his bride when stationed there...

Nancy Szolach, 76, passed away at Van Wert County Hospital on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 23, 1944. Nancy had a long career with Kentucky Fried Chicken, retiring in 1998. She moved to Van Wert to be closer to her best friend and sister, Carol. Nancy was a very active member of the community. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, T.W.I.G.S. where she volunteered at the hospital thrift shop. She also volunteered her time at the Y.W.C.A....

Gerald Allen Slane, 83, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2020, at Vancrest Nursing Home in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on February 8, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of Elvin and Edna Belle (Uhrich) Slane. Gerald served 6 years in the United States Army National Guard. He was a farmer and had worked at the former Continental Can in Van Wert, until his retirement. He enjoyed working with wood and building birdhouses. He had lived his entire life in the Van Wert...

Jerry L. Putman, 80, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away Friday night at Lima Memorial Hospital, where he was a patient. He was born October 9, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Max E. and Myrtle V. "Peggy" (Baumgardner) Putman, both who have preceded in death. Jerry was a graduate of the Class of 1957, Rockford High School in Rockford, Ohio. On May 27, he married Kay McPherson, and she survives at home in Rockford. Jerry had served in the United States Army and was a life-long...

Donald W. Morris, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 5:15 AM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Born on September 12, 1926 in Washington Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Earl L. and Velma M. (Collins) Morris. On April 6, 1947, he married the former Barbara V. Poe, who survives. Donald was a lifetime farmer in Van Wert County. Donald was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert, the United States Trotting Association, the Mercer County Harness...

Sue Barna, 84, of Rockford, Ohio, died at 10:56 a.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the Laurels of Shane Hill, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 10, 1935, to Bert and Doris (Prichard) Harmon, both who preceded her in death. Sue was a graduate of the Willshire High School Class of 1953, and continued her studies, graduating from the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne Indiana in 1956. On September 12, 1959, she married Gene Barna, who preceded in death on...

Patricia Louise Fellers 1932-2020 The Fellers family is sad to announce the passing of Patricia Fellers on March 20, 2020. Pat passed away as a result of extended illness while at Van Wert Manor. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Gorman and Thelma Hurst Gorman, her brother Dan (Linda) Gorman, her husband Bill J. Fellers, and son Chris Fellers. Surviving family includes brother Jerry (Cheryl) Gorman; four remaining sons: Patrick (Mary Jane), Kelly (Rodney), Bill (Lisa), and...

Nina B.(Tackett) Ragan, 95, of Van Wert passed away at 3:55 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Born on June 23, 1924, in Dekalb,Texas, the daughter of the late Thomas R. Tackett and Forra (Hill) Tackett. She married Carl W. Ragan, who passed away on January 22, 2009. Nina worked as a general accountant with the Aeroquip Corporation in Van Wert. She retired in 1985 after 32 years of service. Nina was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert and T.W.I.G....

Ann Elizabeth Sutton Esselstein, 53, of Rockford, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on October 2, 1966, in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of Ray M. Sutton and Marianna (Wollet) Sutton. She was a 1985 graduate of Parkway High School in Rockford, and continued her education by earning her Bachelor's degree at Wright State University and her Masters in Education at University of Dayton. On June 17, 1989, she married...