Beverly K. Allison
Oct 4, 2026
Beverly K. Allison, 81, of Convoy passed away at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born on November 9, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold David and Cecille Jeanette (Foley) Allison.
Family members include a son, Todd J. and Amy S. (Packer) Allison of Cookeville, Tennessee; two brothers, Robert W. (Kay)...
Richard T. Wolford
Oct 4, 2026
Richard Thomas Wolford, 80, passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, at his home in Van Wert.
Richard was born on December 19, 1945, in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born to the late Roscoe Dewalldo Wolford and Elva Agnes (Taylor) Wolford. On December 24, 1965, he married the late Margueritte Sarah (Murray) Wolford prior to serving in Vietnam for a...
David L. Elzey
Sep 29, 2026
David was born on June 3, 1941, at Van Wert the son of Thurman B. and Hazel (Mace) Elzey. On August 14, 1965, he married the former Helen J. Myers who survives.
Other family members include his daughter, Krista K. (David) Miller of Loudonville, Ohio; two grandchildren, Isaac J. Miller and Emmeline J. Miller; and a sister, Louise E. Watson of...
Kenneth E. Myers
Sep 25, 2026
Kenneth E. “Torch” Myers, 59 of Middle Point passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 14, 1966, in Van Wert, Ohio the son of the late David E. Myers and Rosewitha (Winter) Myers surviving of Van Wert. On October 20, 1990, he married Barbara A. (Stutz) Myers...
Michael C. Roehm
Sep 24, 2026
Michael Carl Roehm, 72, of Ohio City, passed away on September 24, 2026.
Michael graduated from Lincolnview High School in 1974. In 1976, he married Deborah Roehm in Van Wert, Ohio, beginning a marriage that would span nearly 50 years. Together, they shared a lifetime of memories and built a family that remained an important part of their lives.
Michael was a...
Arnold Patrick Horton
Sep 21, 2026
Arnold Patrick “Pat” Horton, 77, of Van Wert, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on November 26, 1948, in Jacksonville, FL and was the son of the late Arnold Gray Horton and Sophie (Deleon) Horton.
Pat is survived by one daughter, Nicole (Richard) Bright of Van Wert, Ohio and two sons,...
Carolyn V. Craine
Sep 18, 2026
Carolyn V. Craine passed away peacefully at home in Ormond Beach, Florida with family present at the age of 95.
She was the oldest of 7 siblings. She helped raise them as her parents farmed in Northwest Ohio. She was a high school band majorette. & promoted twirling with her 2 girls. She met her husband, John, while roller skating. She...
John D. McVay
Sep 18, 2026
John D McVay, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
John was born on June 18, 1948 in Greenville, Ohio. He is the son and second child of the late Clarence E. McVay and Frances E. (Kline) McVay.
John was a wonderful son, nephew, brother and friend. He was raised in Van...
Connie L. DuVall
Sep 6, 2026
Connie L. DuVall, age 86, was welcomed home to heaven on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Jackson Township, Ohio, the middle daughter of the late Franklin Russell Poling and Winona Vesta (Anderson) Poling.
Connie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Grammy) and great-grandma. She was raised in Northern Ohio, graduating from Hoaglin-Jackson High School...
William N. Greene
Sep 5, 2026
William "Bill" Noble Greene, Jr., age 77, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Convoy, Ohio.
Bill was born on April 13, 1949 in Hamilton, Indiana to William Noble and Mary Pauline (Pursley) Greene.
He built a fulfilling career as a Fire Prevention/Code Officer at the Van Wert Fire Department, where he was known for his dedication and...
Rylee G. Stockhaus
Sep 3, 2026
Rylee Grace Stockhaus was born into the Lord’s arms on Thursday evening, September 3, 2026, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She is survived by her parents Christopher & Sarah (Danylchuk) Stockhaus of Van Wert; her grandparents, Doris & Lee Stockhaus of Lima, Scott & Tina Danylchuk of Willshire; two great grandmothers, Lore Sullivan of New York, Cheryl Danylchuk of...
Janet I. Hines
Sep 1, 2026
Janet Irene Hines, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday Morning, September 1, 2026, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.
She was born on March 1, 1933, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late H. E. Agler and Nora E. (Gilliland) Agler. On May 2, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard Frank Hines who also preceded her in...
Nancy D. Johnson
Aug 19, 2026
Nancy D. Johnson, 81, of Middle Point passed away Wednesday evening, August 20, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on May 30, 1945, in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Virgil and Martha (Cutter) Flory. On April 6, 1965, she married James Albert Johnson, who preceded her in death on March 7, 2015.
Nancy is...
Suzanne Youtsey
Aug 16, 2026
Suzanne Youtsey, 81, of rural Ohio City passed away Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on March 21, 1945, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Leroy Kenneth Spray and Marcele L. (Montague) Spray. She was married on September 4, 1964, to Roger D. Youtsey who preceded her in death on...
Lori A. Clouse
Aug 15, 2026
Lori Ann Clouse, 62, of Ohio City passed away on August 15 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.
She was born on March 7, 1964, in Van Wert the daughter of the late John Dixon and Nancy (Myers) Dixon who survives in Van Wert. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, George “Butch” Spees.
Family survivors include her husband Carl...
Ike E. States
Aug 11, 2026
Ike Eugene States, 74, of Van Wert, passed away Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born August 3, 1952, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. On July 3, 1991, he married Connie Sue Ewing States, who survives.
Ike was a hardworking man who dedicated many years of his life to his family and his work at Whirlpool...
Grace M. Lampert
Aug 4, 2026
Grace Marie Lampert, 81, of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos.
She was born on May 15, 1945, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Howard Homer Lampert and Augusta Elizabeth (Hammons) Lampert.
Grace is survived by her only brother, Carl H. Lampert of Delphos.
She worked at KAM Manufacturing in Van Wert.
Funeral services...
Donald F. Kinzie
Aug 3, 2026
Donald F. Kinzie, 94, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 4, 2026 at VanCrest of Van Wert.
He was born on September 08, 1931 in Mexico, Indiana the son of late Clayson J. Kinzie and Wilma (Mort) Kinzie. On December 22, 1951, he married Carolyn A. (Wise) Kinzie and she survives of Van Wert.
He is also survived...
Leon L. Byer
Jul 25, 2026
Leon L. Byer, 90 of Willshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Envive Health Care of Berne, Indiana.
He was born on February 27, 1936, in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Elvin K. Byer and Ruth Delight (Aspy) Byer. On July 12, 1963, he married Rita G. (Hartnett) Byer and she preceded him in...
Fred W. Smith
Jul 24, 2026
Frederick W. “Fred” Smith, 91, passed away Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, at his home in rural Van Wert.
He was born on July 2, 1935, in West Unity, Ohio the son of the late Dale Millard and Rachel Hope (Beek) Smith. On June 12, 1954, in Fort Jennings, Ohio he married the former Clarabelle May (Furrell) Smith and they enjoyed...
