Doris R. Evans
Dec 14, 2025
Doris R. Evans, 92, of Venedocia, was greeted by her loved ones at the golden gates early Sunday morning, December 14, 2025. She now rests alongside her beloved husband, William "Bill" Evans, son, Richard "Dick" Evans, and grandson Thad Reed.
She was born on June 11, 1933, in Abernathy, Texas, to the late J.J. and Ula Mae...
Hugh William Jones
Dec 14, 2025
Hugh William Jones, son of Hugh F. and Naomi Jones passed away on December 14, 2025, one month from his 90th birthday. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 65 years, Darlene (Baker) Jones.
Hugh worked at Aeroquip Corp. for 40 years, but his real love was farming ground that has belonged to his family...
Steven G. Waterman
Dec 10, 2025
Steven "Steve" Waterman, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, received the ultimate victory on Wednesday, December 10, after a short battle with an unexpected illness. Surrounded by his loving family, angels gently lifted his spirit into the waiting arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.
He was born on January 28, 1958, to Byron "Bud" Waterman and Joanne (Rickard) Waterman,...
Cindy L. Jones
Dec 6, 2025
Cindy Lou Jones, 68, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
She was born on November 15, 1957, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gale Warren Jones and Patricia Louise (Thurston) Jones.
Family survivors include her brother: Michael G. (Barbara) Jones of Sarasota, Florida....
Dr. Gilbert W. Butler
Dec 5, 2025
Dr. Gilbert Butler, 75, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Friday, December 5th, 2025 in Van Wert, Ohio.
Gil was born on April 26, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH the son of  Jesse P. Butler and Betty Jane (Price) Butler who preceded him in death. On June 23, 1976, he married Mary L. (Geiger)...
James L. Prichard
Nov 30, 2025
James Lee Prichard (Bugs), 81, passed away Sunday morning, November 30, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on April 26, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Neil Prichard and Wanda Jane (Kieger) Prichard.
James graduated from the Ohio City-Liberty High School in 1962. Following graduation he worked at the Marsh Supermarket cutting...
Carol L. (Vandersommen) Springer
Nov 28, 2025
Carol Lynn (Vandersommen) Springer, 70, of Van Wert, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family, at 12:40 p.m. on November 28, 2025, at the Defiance Hospice Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Al and Dorothy Vandersommen on May 13, 1955. She grew up the youngest of four...
Josephine B. Delgado
Nov 25, 2025
Josephine B. Delgado, 82,of Ohio City passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 26, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 4, 1943, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late Jacob V. Delgado, Sr. and Virginia M. (Perez) Delgado. She was also preceded in death by her companion, Charles Rice
Family survivors include...
Marcile (Clouse) Pontsler
Nov 23, 2025
Marcile Pontsler, age 85, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, November 23, 2025. Mrs. Pontsler was born in Van Wert County, Ohio the daughter of the late Eugene Clifford Clouse and the late Ruth Alice (Mongold) Pontsler Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Craig Pontsler.
Mrs. Pontsler was...
Lewis C. Girardot
Nov 21, 2025
Lewis C. Girardot, 88, of Convoy passed away Friday morning, November 21, 2025, at his daughter's home in Van Wert.
He was born on November 9, 1937, in Zulu, Indiana the son of the late Clifford Clement Girardot and Laura Marie (Davis) Girardot. On August 25, 1962, he married DiAnna Mae (Joseph) Girardot and she preceded him...
Ruth E. (Pond) Frysinger
Nov 18, 2025
Ruth E. Frysinger, 99, of Van Wert, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
She was born on August 1, 1926, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Denver Emerson Pond and Mary P. (Baucher) Pond. On June 23, 1944, she married the love of her life, Jack Lee...
Donna L. (Slane) Smith
Nov 16, 2025
Donna Louise (Slane) Smith, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 16th, 2025. She had been a resident of Van Wert Manor since October of 2024.
Donna was born on September 23rd, 1934, in Van Wert County to the late Lillian (Foley) and Lester Slane. She graduated from Convoy in 1952. Donna loved...
Hugh E. "Eddie" Jones
Nov 15, 2025
Hugh Edward "Eddie" Jones, a man deeply devoted to his family, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 at the young age of 56.
Eddie was born on October 27th, 1969, in Van Wert, Ohio to Hugh W. and Darlene (Baker) Jones. For 37 years, Eddie was a dedicated employee at Danfoss (formerly Aeroquip/Eaton) and will...
Kathy J. (Glassburn) Keysor
Nov 14, 2025
Kathy Jo Keysor, 70, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, November 14, 2025, at the Ohio State-Wexner Medical Center of Columbus, Ohio.
She was born on March 24, 1955, in Wabash, Indiana, the daughter of the late Willard Jean Glassburn and Helen Delores (Hahn) Glassburn. On April 5, 1975, she married Gary D. Keysor and he...
Phyllis E. (Friedly) Dougal
Nov 13, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Dougal, 97, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her residence in Van Wert.
Phyllis was born on May 26, 1928 in Van Wert. She was the daughter of the late Irvin Eugene Friedly and Pearl Zada (Vian) Friedly. Phyllis married Paul G. Dougal on May 23, 1947 and he preceded her in death on...
Nancy L. Tripp
Nov 7, 2025
Nancy Lee Tripp, 78, formerly Decatur, Indiana passed away Friday evening, November 7, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on April 4, 1947, in Janesville, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth (Glaser) Isackson. She was married to Robert Tripp who also preceded her in death on September 8, 2015.
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Janet M. (Walls) Merkle
Nov 4, 2025
Janet Marie (Walls) Merkle was born on November 20, 1935, in Mercer County, Ohio the daughter of the late Ernest Everett Walls and Osie Berenice (Brown) Walls and passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Van Wert County Hospital. Janet married the love of her life Harold Leon Merkle on January 12, 1958 at the Ohio City...
Donald E. Evans
Oct 25, 2025
Donald Eugene Evans, 88, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at the Homestead Assisted Living of Van Wert.
He was born on March 12, 1937, in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of the late William J. Evans and Maude E. (Thatcher) Evans.
Donald is survived by his four...
Rebecca M. (Johnson) Markham
Oct 14, 2025
Rebecca M. Markham 70, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Vancrest Nursing Home of Van Wert, Ohio.
Becky, as most of her friends called her, was born on September 7,1955 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was daughter of the late Melvin Henry Johnson and Helen K (Swope) Johnson. She also had a close relationship with her grandparents....
Carolyn J. (Cotner) Fast
Oct 13, 2025
Carolyn Jane (Cotner) Fast, 91, died peacefully on Oct. 13, 2025, at the Hearth & Home assisted-living community, surrounded by her beloved children and their spouses. Carolyn was born in Van Wert on Jan. 21, 1934, as the only child of the late Wilbur and Edna (Runser) Cotner.
Carolyn was a 1952 graduate of Van Wert High...
