Obituaries

Apr 15, 2023

Arthur J. Bauer, 90, of Van Wert, left his time here on earth on April 15, 2023, at home.

He was born on August 9, 1932, in Convoy, Ohio to the late Arthur H. and Marie B. (Schmidgall) Bauer. He married the former Gloria June Carlo on January 29, 1952, and she died on August 10, 1987....

Apr 12, 2023

Diane Estella Black, 87, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023.

Diane Estella Black was born August 5, 1935 in Lima, Ohio. Her parents were James J. and Irene (Allen) Nichols.

Diane attended York School for 12 years and graduated in 1953.

Diane married Dean L. Black in 1956 at...

Apr 8, 2023

Helen J. Huston, 86, of Van Wert passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on February 16, 1937, in Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd Jacks and Thelma (Uncapher) Jacks.  On March 3, 1956, she married Jess Edward Huston, Jr. who preceded her in death on December 02,...

Apr 7, 2023

Patty A. Stanley, 78, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, April 7, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December28, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Charles Guy Ditto and Bertha (Medford) Ditto.  On February 19, 1961, she married William B. Stanley, III, who survives...

Mar 30, 2023

Daniel J. McConahay, 88, of Van Wert went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on March 30, 2023, at 11:30 p.m.

Dan was born on September 3, 1934, to the late Bernard and Nora McConahay in Van Wert. On January 18, 1975, he married Sharon (Welch) McConahay. He graduated in 1954 from Van Wert High...

Mar 27, 2023

Joan K. Kiehl, 74, of Van Wert passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Hearth & Home of Van Wert.

She was born on July 1, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Byron Wermer and Carma (Marshall) Wermer.  On December 30, 1967, she married Raymond G. Kiehl who survives in Van Wert....

Mar 23, 2023

Winifred "Jim" Voltz Frey, 98, passed away March 23, 2023 in Decatur, IN.

Winifred and her twin brother Fred were born near Glenmore, OH on December 27, 1924 to Charles L. and Mary Anna (Jones) Voltz.  Fred passed away January 31, 1929.

After graduating from Wren High School, Winifred attended Iowa State University, earning a...

Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lynn Thomas, 73, of Van Wert passed away Monday afternoon, March 14, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on November 10, 1949 in Van Wert the son of the late Paul E. Thomas and Naomi R. (Oehlhof) Thomas. On August 24, 1973, he married the former Roberta L. Balyeat who preceded him in death on...

Mar 6, 2023

Robert L. Baird, 76, passed away Monday morning at his home in Van Wert.

He was born on May 20, 1946, in Van Wert the son of the late Richard T. and Frances (Vaske) Baird. On February 12, 1966, he married the former Carol J. Holbrook who survives.

Other family survivors include his three daughters,...

Mar 2, 2023

Elda S. Trim, 101, of Van Wert passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on January 18, 1922, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County the daughter of the late Daniel Franklin Fauble and Rosina Alvina Schmidt. In 1947, she married Robert Eugene Trim who preceded her in death...

Mar 1, 2023

Nancy Jean Farmer, 82, of Van Wert passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at home surround by her loving family.

She was born on November 8, 1940, to the late Everett Julius and Mary Grace (Runyon) Raabe. On November 15, 1958, she married Donald Marshall Farmer and he passed away on March 9, 2021.

Family...

Feb 28, 2023

Charles H. Lichtenberger, 91, passed away at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home in Wren, Ohio.

He was born on September 26, 1931, in Van Wert County the son of the late Dallas Harold and Nellie Rosetta (Burk) Lichtenberger. On July 1, 1951, he married the former Rose Elaine (Shook) Lichtenberger who also preceded...

Feb 19, 2023

Raymond (Boz) Stemen, 94, of Ohio City passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos.

He was born on August 7, 1928 in Ohio City the son of the late Stanley C. Stemen and Anna B. (Sutton) Stemen. On July 3, 1948, he married Mary Louise (King) Stemen who preceded him in death...

Feb 5, 2023

Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on September 24, 1930, in Defiance County, Ohio the daughter of the late Raymond D. and Iva Marie (Heardman) Pace. Dorthy married Robert E. West who preceded her in death on February 18, 1975. On...

Feb 3, 2023

Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on July 23, 1940, in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of the late Noel and Edith Brush. Mary Lou was married to James W. Early who passed away on November 2, 1995.

Family...

Jan 30, 2023

Jean R. Wittung, 90, of Convoy passed away Monday morning, January 30, 2023 at Homestead at Towne Center, Van Wert.

She was born on August 23, 1932, in Newago County, Michigan the daughter of the late Erwin A. Lockerby and Josie Wave (Briggs) Lockerby. On June 5, 1982, she married Wallace Merlin "Wally" Wittung and he preceded...

Jan 28, 2023

Fauna A. Callahan, 64, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, January 28, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert.

She was born on May 15, 1958, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Russel Pangle and Luella (Mottinger) Pangle.  On November 8, 1990, she married Harold Wayne Callahan, Sr. who preceded her in death on...

Jan 27, 2023

Barbara E. Bates, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning at Divine Nursing Home in Rockford.

She was born on November 15, 1940, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Carl M. Sheets and Mary L. (Bebout) Sheets. On March 7, 1959, she married Thomas Eugene Bates and he also preceded her in death on...

Jan 24, 2023

Eddie L. "Woody" Woodard, Sr., 69, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health.

He was born on February 20, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of the late Virgil G. Woodard and Arliss Elaine (Bates) Woodard. On June 3, 1989, he married Kim T. (Galloway) Hale-Woodard who survives of...

Jan 24, 2023

Shirley J. Young, 88, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health.

She was born on October 30, 1934, in Van Wert the daughter of the late William Dale and Gwendolyn Hyacinth (Jerome) Knodel. On October 3, 1954, she married Robert A. Young who also preceded her in death on July...