Betty L. Blair
Nov 4, 2026
Betty Lou Blair 97, of Van Wert passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at VanCrest of Van Wert.
She was born on July 5, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Morris Miller and Wilma Florence (Haber) Miller.
Family survivors include her son, Albert (Jane) Miller Jr. of Sherwood, Ohio and a daughter, Nancy E. Keith of Van Wert.
Betty...
Robert R. Schmidt
Nov 3, 2026
Robert R. Schmidt, 92, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Fort Wayne. He was affectionately called "Grandpa" by the staff.
He was born on September 20, 1934 in Celina, Ohio to the late Rollie Russell Forrest Schmidt and Elsie Viola (Draper) Schmidt. Robert married Kay Ellen (Crosley) Schmidt on April...
Brian Jay Sinn
Oct 28, 2026
Brian Jay Sinn, 67, of Convoy, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Rockford. He was born on February 2, 1959, in Van Wert to the late John and Thelma (Eddy) Sinn. On August 16, 1980 he married Brenda Sinn who survives.
He is survived by his children, Brandi (Jeremiah) Eller of Rockford, Brett (Jamie) Sinn of Van Wert, and Bryce...
Paula J. Kline
Oct 18, 2026
Paula Jo Kline, 68, of Van Wert, passed away Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.
She was born on January 27, 1958, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Paul Eugene “Sonny” Martz and Shirley Ann (Perry) Martz. On April 5, 2006, she married Ronald D. Kline who survives of Van Wert.
Family survivors...
Mary J. Motycka
Oct 17, 2026
Mary “Janet” Motycka, 76, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away peacefully in Farmington, Arkansas at her daughter’s home on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
She was born in Van Wert, Ohio on November 3, 1949 to parents Mary “Marjorie” Blake and Malvern Blake. Janet grew up and lived in Van Wert, Ohio and attended Van Wert Public Schools graduating in the class...
Kathy S. Goslin
Oct 15, 2026
Kathy S. Goslin, 72, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Van Wert.
She was born on July 2, 1954, in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Donald E. Hammons Sr., and Anna M. (Winget) Hammons who survives of Van Wert. On October 4, 1996, she married Ronald John Goslin and he passed away on January 26, 2022.
She is also...
Betty A. Williams
Oct 13, 2026
Betty Ann Williams, 83, of rural Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning October 13, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on April 7, 1943, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Lloyd McKee and Delori Irene (Neiferd) Kohn. On November 3, 1961, she married Wayne Edwin Williams who survives.
Other family members include three sons, Joel D....
Gary Lee Baer
Oct 11, 2026
Gary Lee Baer, 67 of Delphos passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima.
He was born on July 20, 1959, in Van Wert the son of the late Paul H. Baer and Joyce E. (Strick) Baer. On May 19, 1984, he married Betty L. (Rupert) Baer who survives.
Gary is also survived by...
Sharon K. Kline
Oct 7, 2026
Sharon K. Kline, 81, of New Albany, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026, at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus.
She was born on January 8, 1945, in Paulding the daughter of the late Henry William and Berniece Verna (Iler) Parrish. She married Michael L. Kline the love of her life who preceded her in death on June...
Thomas T. Wollet
Oct 7, 2026
Thomas Thad Wollet, 78, of Van Wert, passed away on, Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Lutheran Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born September 12, 1948 in Van Wert to the late Waldo “Peg” Wollet and Ferne A. (Auble) Wollet.
Thomas was a graduate of high school and went on to serve his country in the United States Army as an...
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...
