Obituaries
Darlene Gossard
Apr 16, 2024
Darlene Gossard, 64, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1959, in Lima, to the late Willis and Clarabelle (Ice) Zwiebel.
After graduating from Memorial High School in St. Marys, Darlene went on to earn her bachelor's degree in psychology from Bowling Green State University.
On October 25, 2003,...
Ray Finfrock
Apr 16, 2024
Ray Dale Finfrock, Jr, 63, of Paulding, died at 3:50pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Private family services will be held.
Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio.
David Michael Lianez
Apr 13, 2024
David Michael Lianez 80, passed away on Saturday April 13th, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7th, 1944 to Louis and Antonia (Vargas) Lianez. On December 7th, 1968, he married Jane Elizabeth Jones. They have one son, Michael David.
David graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and a minor in...
Jerry D. Goins, Sr
Apr 10, 2024
Jerry D. Goins, Sr, 84, of Haviland, died at 3:35pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born September 22, 1939, in Arcanum, Ohio, to Gladstone N. "Jack" and Mercedes (Hosbrook) Goins. On June 11, 1961, he married Judy E. (Hines) Goins, she preceded him in death on February 8, 2004. Then, on August 11,...
Carl Meeks
Apr 9, 2024
Carl E. Meeks, a cherished member of the Van Wert community, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center at the age of 91. Born on February 18, 1933, in Van Wert, Carl was the son of the late George and Lillian (Parsons) Meeks.
A dedicated Army veteran, Carl enlisted on May 28, 1949, and served with honor...
Johanna Stevens
Apr 7, 2024
Johanna Margaret Stevens Née O'Riordan of Rockford, OH, formerly of Van Wert, departed this life at 5:29am Sunday April 7th, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.
She was born May 4th 1950 to Richard (Tony) and Johanna O'Riordan in Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. She relocated to the USA in 2003, where she married Glen Stevens, he survives.
Johanna was a talented...
Josephine "Jody" Wilson
Apr 5, 2024
Josephine W. "Jody" Wilson passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 5, at Van Wert Manor. She was born October 12, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia to William A. and Josephine H. Wills, who preceded her in death.
On June 8, 1996, she married her soulmate, D. Christopher Wilson who survives. She is also survived by her husband's children, Jennifer (Chris) Houston of...
Mark Barna
Apr 4, 2024
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Mark Eugene Barna, 62, of Ohio City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2024. A beloved husband and dedicated worker, Mark was born on September 22, 1961, to the late Gene and Sue (Harmon) Barna.
On November 4,1989 he married Mary Schreiber, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Ben (Crystal) Ayers of Troy, Ohio; a daughter, Courtney Barna of Ohio City,...
Charlotte Klinger
Apr 1, 2024
Charlotte A. Klinger, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 16, 1947 to her late parents, William D. and T. Maxine (Neubrecht) Prichard. On February 25, 2015, Charlotte married Larry E. Klinger.
She retired from Eaton Corp and attended First Baptist Church. Charlotte was also formerly...
Ronald G. Davis
Apr 1, 2024
Ronald G. "Ron" Davis, 72, of Van Wert, died early Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at Ohio Health Van Wert.He was born August 26, 1951, in Van Wert, to William Carey and Pauline (Gamble) Davis.Ron was a lifelong Van Wert County farmer. He has also worked for Continental Can, in Van Wert, and Elgin Service Center.He was a veteran of...
Beth Anne Bollenbacher
Mar 29, 2024
Beth Anne Bollenbacher, a cherished member of the Rockford community, passed away on March 29, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951, in Celina, Ohio to the late Edgar Lee and Kody Erl (Wisenborn) Bollenbacher, Beth Anne was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many.
Throughout her life, Beth Anne worked as a...
Kayla (Staley) Schmidt
Mar 28, 2024
Kayla Schmidt (Staley), 29, of Van Wert, Ohio was called home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by family & friends. She was born on June 30, 1994 to Patricia Staley and Frank Simmons.
Kayla is survived by her eternal partner, Collin Schmidt. The two were married on October 17, 2020. She is also survived by her father Frank Simmons, brothers Mikal...
Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall
Mar 28, 2024
Josephine Lee "Jody" (Jenkins) Tindall, 98, of Van Wert and Formerly of Frankfort, Indiana, died early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born July 28, 1925, in Van Wert, to Erastus and Cora Belle (Anderson) Jenkins. On July 13, 1942, she married John William "Bill" Tindall.
Jody formerly attended Wesley United Methodist Church, in Van Wert....
Walter Stephen "Steve" Alspaugh
Mar 27, 2024
Walter Stephen "Steve" Alspaugh, 80, of Van Wert, died early Wednesday morning, March 27, 2024, at Ohio Health, Van Wert.
He was born January 2, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to Walter Winton and Elizabeth Jane (Borchers) Alspaugh. On October 10, 1970, he married the former Janet Buehler.
Steve retired from Eaton Corporation,Van Wert, after many years of service. After retiring from Eaton,...
June Stevens
Mar 25, 2024
June Switzer Stevens, 89 years of age, passed from this world March 25, 2024 at the Meadows of Kalida, Kalida, OH. She is survived by a daughter, Randy May (Mike) Sattler of Swanton, Ohio and a son, Walter (Sue) Stevens of Van Wert, Ohio; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brian) Hartogh, Jacob (Amanda) Sattler, Kyle Stevens, Kelly (Leroy) Belin, Travis White and Crystal Curry;...
Harold R. Boyd, Jr
Mar 21, 2024
Harold R. Boyd, Jr, 98, of Van Wert, died at 8:45am on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born January 16, 1926, in Van Wert, to Harold R., Sr and Zelma (Fisher) Boyd. On December 16, 1943, he married the former Patricia A. Potter.
Harold was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WWII. He...
Kirk B. Dougal
Mar 18, 2024
Kirk B. Dougal, 57, of Van Wert, died at 5:55AM on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on May 16, 1966, in Van Wert, to Lyle J. and Sandra K. (Fronefield) Dougal Anderson. On September 25, 1993, he married the former Anessia Foltz.
Kirk is survived by his wife,...
Barbara Silance
Mar 18, 2024
Barbara R. Silance, 80, of Scott, graduated to Heaven on Monday, March 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born March 14, 1944, in Waynesboro, PA, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Fogle) Tanner.
Barbara was married to Charlie T. Silance Sr, who preceded her in death. She worked at Balyeat's Coffee Shop for 39 years where she was...
Ruby Myers
Mar 15, 2024
Ruby Jane Myers, 87 went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2024 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, OH. She was born June 23, 1936 in Scott, OH to the late Nile Hockenberry and Myrtle (McAllister) Hockenberry.
Ruby worked for many years at Central Mutual and ABC Heating in Van Wert. She was a loving wife to Maurice V....
Shirley Jarvis
Mar 14, 2024
Shirley G. Jarvis, 75 of Van Wert, Ohio peacefully passed away early Thursday morning March 14th, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home.
A beloved member of the community, she was born on August 14th, 1948, in Gary Indiana to Everett and Virginia (Morrison) Conrad. She married Daniel A. Jarvis on June 20th, 1970. They had two wonderful sons, Joel and Josh,...
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