Clair A. Dudgeon
May 22, 2026
Clair A. Dudgeon, 88, a lifelong resident of Van Wert County, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born June 28, 1937, and raised in Glenmore, Ohio, Clair grew up rooted in the values of family, faith, and hard work—principles that guided him throughout his life.
He was the son of Voyle R. and...
Robert G. Mefferd
May 20, 2026
Robert Gene Mefferd, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026 at The Van Wert Manor.
He was born on March 28, 1939 in Convoy, Ohio to William Frank and Bertha (Adams) Mefferd. Robert married Eunice Rafert on December 16, 1961.
Bob grew up on a farm in Convoy, Ohio. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1957....
David L. Coon
May 19, 2026
David L. Coon, 77, of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on August 21, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Otis Junior Coon and Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (McGrew) Tribolet.
David is survived by a sister, Judy (Dennis) Murray of Frankfort, Michigan.
He was a 1967 graduate of Van Wert High School and a...
George Brett Gardner
May 12, 2026
George Brett Gardner, 64 of Van Wert passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Defiance CHP Hospice Center after a very brief illness of leukemia.
He was born February 23, 1962, the son of George Sanford "Sandy" Gardner who preceded him in death on August 30, 1988. He was married on July 28, 2002, to Marlene (Marty Lehman) Gardner.
He...
Gerald L. Breece
May 6, 2026
Gerald L. Breece, 90, of Van Wert passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 6, 2026.
He was born February 10, 1936, to the late Bertha (Snyder) Breece and Frank Breece. He married the love of his life the former Evelyn J. Cowgill on March 12, 1960.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn J. Breece; four children, Teresa (Aaron)...
Dolores M. Hofmann
May 5, 2026
Dolores Marie Hofmann, 85 of rural Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur IN, surrounded by her loving children.
Dolores was born at home in rural Decatur IN on June 27, 1940, the only child of Paula Rodenbeck. She spent much of her childhood working on the family farm with her mother and...
William Calvin Sneed
Apr 26, 2026
William Calvin Sneed passed away on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on April 2, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of the late Cecil Clinton Sneed and Patricia Nadine (Moran) Sneed.
Bill is survived by his children Jennifer Sneed and Sherie M. (Alex) Noble both of Fort Wayne, IN, Derek Sneed of...
Deborah Kay Roehm
Apr 26, 2026
Deborah Kay “Deb” Roehm, 72, of Ohio City passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. She was born October 25, 1953, to Richard and Sylvia (Hammack) Purkeypile.
Deborah graduated from Van Wert High School in 1973. On May 8, 1976, she married Michael Carl Roehm in Van Wert, Ohio, and they shared nearly 50 years of life together.
In her...
John R. Cox
Apr 21, 2026
John R. Cox, 71 of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 16, 1954, in Van Wert to the late Ervin Michael Cox, Sr. and Helen Irene (Fronefield) Cox.
He enjoyed working at Federal Mogul in Van Wert and his biggest achievement was making retirement. John’s hobbies included gardening, mowing and giving...
Johnie A. Patrick
Apr 17, 2026
Johnie A. Patrick, 92, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, April 17, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on July 9, 1933, in Kentucky the son of the late Frank and Leona (McCarty) Patrick. On September 3, 1961, he married the love of his life, Creaddle Elaine Raines Patrick who preceded him in death on November...
Jan Lee Slagle
Apr 10, 2026
Janet L. Slagle, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.
She was born on September 9, 1939, to Merita (Thompson) Wilt and Clovis "Bud" Wilt. Janet graduated from Sydney High School in 1957 and went on to attend The Ohio State University, where she earned a degree in Journalism in 1961.
While attending Ohio State, Janet met the love of...
Dolores Ellen Keysor
Apr 2, 2026
Dolores E. Keysor went to be with our lord and Savior on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dolores was born January 6, 1930 to Doyle D. and Verda V. (Miller) Burkholder and grew up in Delphos Ohio and graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1948.
She married Dale L Keysor on August 22, 1948 and they were blessed with three children....
Susan Kay Mollenkopf
Mar 31, 2026
Susan Kay Mollenkopf, 87, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2026, at VanCrest Home of Van Wert.
She was born on September 29, 1938, in Union Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jesse Vernon Poling and Mary Elva (Sale) Poling. On September 26, 1979, she married Dean Clair Mollenkopf and he preceded her in...
Nolan Richard Taylor
Mar 31, 2026
Nolan Richard Taylor, 97, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2026, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
He was born on December 5, 1928, in Grover Hill the son of the late Thomas and Christine (Winters) Taylor. On May 29, 1948, he married Joy Isabelle (Sanderson) Taylor and they enjoyed 75 years of marriage before she passed on March...
Delores A Jackson
Mar 27, 2026
Delores “Dee” Ann Jackson, 78, of Van Wert, passed away Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at Mercy Health Medical Center of Lima, Ohio.
She was born on November 18, 1947, in South Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Donald Eustace Lanier and Virginia Louise (Stover) Lanier. On October 1, 1994, she married Michael V. Jackson, who survives in Van...
Carolyn Sue Kistler
Mar 19, 2026
She was born on November 9, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bertha Louise (Sherry) Ruby and Robert William Ruby.
Carolyn was the beloved mother of two sons, "Rick" John (Joan) Kistler of St. Marys, Ohio, and "Bob" Robert (Julie) Kistler of Fort Jennings, Ohio; and two daughters, Vicki (Shaun) McBride of Fallbrook, CA, and Susan (John) Beach...
Betty Jane Cox
Mar 17, 2026
Betty Jane (Lockhart) Cox 86 of Ohio city was welcomed peacefully into her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and is now rejoicing in the presence of our savior.
Betty was born on May 24, 1939 to Dale and Rhea Lockhart. On June 29, 1957 she married the love of her life, Walter Cox who survives.
Together they celebrated 68 years...
Robert Michael Klim
Mar 14, 2026
Robert Michael Klim, 70, of Van Wert passed away, Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
He was born on August 16, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Paul Klim of Springfield, Ohio and the late Alice Colleen (O’Connell) Klim. He was preceded in death by his wife Vicki Lynn (Amweg) Klim on November 3, 2009.
Family survivors...
Kathy L Jenkins
Mar 10, 2026
Kathy Lynn Jenkins, 75, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, March 10, 2026, at VanCrest of Delphos.
She was born on September 02, 1950, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late George Edward Sowers and Francile Gertrude (Strunkenburg) Baumgartner. On August 22, 1969, she married William Lee Jenkins who survives of Van Wert.
Kathy is survived by one son,...
Cloyd Franklin Miller
Mar 7, 2026
Cloyd Franklin Miller (94) passed away at Van Crest Nursing Home of Van Wert on March 7th, 2026.
He was born on March 11, 1932, to the late Alonzo Miller and Effie Ashbaugh. On January 14, 1955, Cloyd Miller and Dorothy (Miller) were united in marriage, and together cherished 70 years of marriage. Cloyd was a member of the Middle Creek...
