Loren J. Hurless, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. He was born on April 20, 1951, in Van Wert the son of the late George Edward and Imogene Louise (Feigert) Hurless. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Ray Hurless. Loren is survived by a son, Kory K. (Jennifer) Hurless of Evansville, IN; a grandson, Kaden Hurless; and a sister Rita K. Hurless of Van Wert. He was a 1969 of Crestview High School and retired from General...

Larry G. Dickerhoof, 70, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday evening on, April 21, 2024 at Ohio Health (Van Wert).  He was born on November 21, 1953, in Hicksville, Ohio, to the late Loren Allen Dickerhoof and Maybelle Edythe (Ebersole) Dickerhoof. Family survivors include his twin sister, Sherry Subler of Delphos and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Max Dickerhoof and two sisters, Mary Jean Jackson and Judy K. Reznikov. Larry was a...

John T. Murphy, 79, of Ohio City, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the home of his son near Van Wert. He was born on May 10, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey to the late James Henry Murphy and Bertha Catherine (Oswalt) Murphy. John is survived by his wife Ina Jean (Hanes) Murphy of Ohio City, who he married on May 21, 1974.  Along with his wife, John is survived by his six children, Allan Murphy of Van Wert, John (Chelsea) Murphy of Van Wert, Monroe...

Dean Wesley Black, 65, of Van Wert, passed Thursday morning, April 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born on July 5, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Robert Black and Sharon Black. On November 23, 1985, he married Sherrie S. (Lovellette) Black who also preceded him in death on November 3, 2009. Surviving family members include his children, Jason Black of Decatur, Indiana, Tim Black of Fort Wayne IN and Jan (Mike) Waltmire of Delphos, OH; four...

Steven Paul Replogle, 33, died Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024, at his residence in Van Wert. He was born on July 28, 1990, in Van Wert the son of the late Steve Allan Replogle and Rita Faye (Rupert) Replogle. On February 28, 2020, he married the former Misty Moore and she survives. Other family survivors include his son, Landen Hayden James Boff-Replogle; three step-children, Elaina Taylor, Elissea Gipson, and Easton Sheeter; his siblings, Cody Jackson of Van Wert, Jamie Replogle of Ft....

Marilyn Joan Ainsworth, 94, of Ohio City passed away Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at The Denver Inpatient Hospice Center, Denver, Colorado. She was born on September 26, 1929 in Bluffton, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter C. Gallant and Lyda Mae (Fischer) Gallant. On November 16, 1973, she married Thomas Hugh Ainsworth who preceded her in death on July 19, 2011. Family survivors include a son, Mike (Shawn) Fickert of Bennett, CO; three grandchildren, Jessica Fickert, Katie (Brian)...

Robert George Keck, 87, of Van Wert passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Everheart Hospice Center of Greenville, Ohio. He was born on August 20, 1936, in Defiance, Ohio the son of the late William George Keck and Esther May (Gary) Keck. Robert formerly worked at the Pick & Save Grocery Store in Van Wert. Per Robert’s request, there will be no services or visitation at this time. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.

Mervin E. Barkley, 91, formerly of Scott passed away Sunday evening, March 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 4, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Floyd H. Barkley and Gladys Angeline (Fensler) Barkley  On July 3, 1970, he married Arlene Marie (Baldauf) Snyder Barkley who also preceded him in death on December 3, 2022, together they shard 52 wonderful years. Family survivors include his son, John Barkley of Scott; Debra...

Venedocia, Ohio - The family of John Calvin Lloyd, Jr. is honoring the life of this remarkable man who left us on March 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Surrounded by his loving family, John passed peacefully at Hearth and Home of Van Wert.   John was born on February 1, 1935, in Delphos, Ohio, and was married to the love of his life, Mary Ellen (Ritchie), for 66 years on their farm in Venedocia. He is survived by his children, Jill Lloyd-Crucini (Mario) of West Lafayette, Indiana, Jeff...

Eugene F. Price, 88, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Willshire, the son of the late Russell Timmis and Isabel (Brown) Price. On August 8, 1959, he married the former Margaret A. Brinkman who survives in Van Wert. Other family members include his five children, Brian (Sue Boroff) Price of Van Wert, Brenda (Brian) Sinn of Convoy, Russell (Lora) Price of Beavercreek, Ohio, Rodney (Sherri) Price of Spring...