Timothy Alan "Tim" Baltzell, 63, of Celina passed away on October 26, 2021 at Grand Lake Healthcare Center. He was born on February 17, 1958, in Celina, the son of Shirley (Wilson) Baltzell and the late James "Jim" Baltzell. Tim graduated from Parkway High School. He worked in retail at Big Bear, Big Wheel, and Kroger. Tim was a former member of the Rockford Presbyterian Church, and most recently attended Celina First Church of God. Tim loved watching sports. He...

Gregory Alan "Wildman" Pontsler, 54, of Rockford passed away at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1967, in Celina, Ohio the son of the late Eugene Pontsler and Vivian Heppeard Pontsler. On June 22, 1991, he married the former Jami Longstreth, who survives. Greg was raised in Rockford, Ohio and lived his entire life there. He was a graduate of Parkway High School. Greg was a member of the Rockford Fraternal Order...

Patricia Miller, "Pat", 69, of Van Wert, formerly of Grover Hill, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2021 at her residence She was born on October 23, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Rev. John L. and Noretta J . (Daughtery) O'Dell. On October 02, 1970, she married the love of her life, Ricky L. Miller, who passed away May 5, 2015. A 1969 graduate of Grover Hill High School, Patricia briefly attended Ohio Northern University before getting married. Patricia...

Gary Russell Cooper, 75 is now "absent from his body but present with his Lord." He was born on May 31, 1946, in Allegan, Michigan to Russel and Irene Cooper and big brother Bob. The family, being in the oil business, travelled around the midwest as Russell was an oil well driller and they followed the activity. They lived for some time on Lake Manitou in Rochester, Indiana and enjoyed the lake life where Gary attended Woodrow Elementary School and Rochester Junior High where both Gary and...

Charles "Charlie" Lee Sapp, 83, of Rockford passed away at 12:24 pm on October 21, 2021 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was born on February 19, 1938, in Mercer County at State Line, the son of the late Paul Eugene Sapp and Jessie (Snyder) Sapp. On August 26, 1977, he married the former Sharon Ellis who survives. Charlie was a graduate of Rockford High School. Charlie worked as a machinist and had worked at Speicher Brothers in Celina as well as Greif Brothers in Van...

Carl E Short, 68, of rural Van Wert, entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 18, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born September 9, 1953, the son of the late Elmer {Barney} and Florence {Duvall} Short. On September 11, 1976, he married Christi {Matthews} Short who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Lacey {Ed} McLachlan of Westerville; sons: Spencer {Joy} Short of Convoy and Colton Short of Dayton. Other family members include his brother, Tom {Sharon}Short of rural Van Wert;...

Nadine V. Wagner, 93, of Convoy passed away at 2:00 AM on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Van Wert Manor. She was born on November 8, 1927, in Ft Wayne, the daughter of the late Bruce and Ruth Peigh . On May 18, 1949, she married Donald Wagner, who preceded her in death. Nadine was a graduate of Southside High School in Ft Wayne. Nadine had worked as a telephone operator at Convoy Telephone, for Gene's Bar and Grill in Convoy, and retired from Aeroquip, in Van...

Denise Ann (Breese) Martinez, 75, of Convoy passed away at 9:18 AM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft Wayne. She was born on June 26, 1946, in Van Wert County, the daughter of the late Richard Myron and Florence (Nihiser) Breese. On July 9, 1966, she married the Federico Martinez, who survives of Convoy. Together, they shared over 55 years of marriage. Denise was a homemaker and a graduate of Van Wert High School. Surviving are her husband, Federico;...

Van Wert Cheryl Kathleen (Gribler) Baker, 72, passed away October 14, 2021. She was born September 12, 1949 to the late Gradon and Elizabeth (Agner) Gribler. She later married the love of her life, and partner of 53 years, Carlos Baker who precedes her in death. Cheryl was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church; and worked for Teleflex for 36 years. She loved to read and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Cheryl is survived by three...

David Sheets, 50, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 7, 1970, in Van Wert, to his late parents, Harold and Josephine (Hurley) Sheets. David graduated from Van Wert High School and worked for Murphy's Trash Service for many years. He was a member of the Fox Hunters and enjoyed fishing with friends. David loved watching NASCAR. and was a big Michigan Wolverines fan. He is survived by his son, Jacob Sheets; sister, Kerry...