Obituaries

Apr 5, 2022

Julie Ann Rupert, 74 of Van Wert died at 1:30 p.m. on April 5, 2022 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley Alabama.

Julie was born on September 11, 1947 in Lima, Ohio. The daughter of the late Arthur B. Droll and Ruth (Agner) Droll. She married Thomas J. Rupert on August 23, 1986 and he...

Apr 3, 2022

Martha J. "Jody" Vonderau, 84, of Convoy passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 3, 2022, at her home surrounded by her children.

She was born on November 11, 1937, in Van Wert to Gail and Burnice (Murphy) Mohr who both preceded her in death. She married Donald C. Vondeau on January 11, 1959, and he also preceded...

Apr 1, 2022

James Leroy West, 84, of Latty, Ohio passed away at 4:50 a.m., Friday at Vancrest of Payne.

He was born on March 3, 1938, in Van Wert the son of the late Gerald and Emma (Thompson) West. He was married to the former Janice Louth who preceded him in death on August 20, 2006.

Family...

Mar 30, 2022

Jeffrey D. Maus, 64, of Van Wert died at 10:23 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Van Wert Health.

He was born on May 10, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late R. Doyle Maus and Bonnie M. (Rader) Maus. On February 3, 1979, he married the former Jane A. (Buettner) Maus who survives.

Mar 18, 2022

Clarence Edward Barnett, 48 of Van Wert died at 4:05 p.m. on March 18, 2022 at his residence.

Clarence was born on October 6, 1973 in Van Wert, Ohio. The son of the late Robert Barnett and Nancy Barnett who survives in Van Wert, Ohio.

Family survivors include his daughter Celsea(Chanse) Ebel; his one brother...

Mar 15, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Hall, 61, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home in Van Wert.

He was born on August 4, 1960, in Van Wert the son of the late Charles William Hall and Lillian L. (Pate) Hall who survives in Van Wert.

Other family survivors include his children, Amanda Hall of Lima and Chase Wallace...

Mar 15, 2022

Yvonne L. Snyder, 95, of Dublin, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.

She was born on December 31, 1926, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter Lee and Vera B. (Walters) Leatherman. On December 25, 1947, she married Ralph Benjamin Snyder and he preceded her in death...

Mar 14, 2022

Matthew E. Nofer, age 46, of Van Wert, passed way unexpectedly on March 14, 2022.

He was born January 20, 1976, in Van Wert, the son of Thomas Nofer who survives in Van Wert and May Marjorie Nofer, who preceded him in death.  Matthew is survived by his daughter Savannah Nofer, of  Woodlands, Teaxs.  One brother, Chris...

Mar 12, 2022

Floyd Donald Huse, 93, of Van Wert passed away Saturday morning at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on June 11, 1929, in New Castle, Indiana the son of the late Ruby and Luella (Rinard) Huse. On June 10, 1950, he married the former Mary Louise Howard who also preceded him in death on February...

Mar 7, 2022

Sharleen (Wiseman) Bricker, 81, passed away on March 7, 2022, at the Homestead in Van Wert surrounded by her family.

Sharleen was born on August 13, 1940, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Foster and Evaleen  (Courtney) Wiseman. Sharleen married her high school sweetheart Devon Bricker on Mrach 30, 1958, and together they shared 54...

Mar 1, 2022

Eunice Yvonne, Bernhardt, 58, of Ohio City died at 8:10 a.m., Tuesday at the OSU Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born on January 12, 1964, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Max Miller and Janet Ann (Miller) Bennett. She was married to Carl Bernhardt who also preceded her in death on Feb. 20,...

Feb 24, 2022

Lois I. Feasby, 96 of Convoy passed away at 10 p.m., Thursday at Van Wert Health.

She was born on April 1, 1925, in Van Wert County the oldest daughter of the late Luther and Gertrude (Fackler) Walls. In June of 1943, she married Gayle E. Feasby who also preceded her in death on May 15, 1987....

Feb 23, 2022

Melissa Ann Stauffer, 46, of Van Wert gained her wings on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Melissa was born on July 17, 1975, in Bluffton, Indiana the daughter of Tara (Stauffer) Tinnel of Van Wert.

She enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, family, arts and crafts. She spent much of her time with members of the...

Feb 17, 2022

Dixie Lou Emerick, 84, of Ohio City passed away at 7:45 a.m., Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on October 21, 1937, in Celina, Ohio the daughter of the late Kenneth Wade Clouse and Lou Esther (Felver) Clouse Manken. On April 8, 1956, she married Arnold D. Emerick who also preceded her in...

Feb 13, 2022

Martha L. McCray, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 12:28 a.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on September 18, 1922, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Edward F. Roberts and Bessie Olive (Jackson) Roberts Adelblue. On June 1, 1941, she married Lewis Benino McCray who also...

Feb 12, 2022

Earl Lee Miller, 82, formerly of Convoy passed away at 4:20 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Compassus Hospice Center, Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born on April 19, 1939, in Harrison Township, Van Wert County to the late Carl Philip and Cleo (Krick) Miller. On April 25, 1965, he married the former Connie Sue Sipe and she...

Feb 12, 2022

James Howard Lane, Sr., 83 of Van Wert passed away and entered though the gates of Heaven on Saturday morning February 12, 2022 at the Van Wert Manor of Van Wert.

He was born on April 10, 1938 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Benjamin F. Lane and Juanita (Parrish) Lane. On June 21, 1958 he...

Feb 10, 2022

Kristine Renee McConahay, 61, formerly of Dayton passed away at 4:55 p.m., Thursday at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on May 14, 1960, in Van Wert the daughter of Daniel J. (Sharon) McConahay of Van Wert and the late Shirley Ann (Speakman) Couts.

Family survivors include her son, Camron Whitacre of Indianapolis,...

Feb 10, 2022

Elizabeth Evelyn Owsley, age 102, went home to heaven on February 10, 2022 at Heritage Health in Carlinville, Illinois.  She was born on May 15, 1919 on their farm in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio.  She was a breech baby delivered by her father before the doctor arrived.

Her early education was at York School in...

Feb 8, 2022

Martha Joan Prichard, 88, of Van Wert passed away at 5:40 a.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born on February 16, 1933, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Paul and Martha (Shaw) Denig. On April 3, 1952, she married Richard Prichard who survives.

Other family members include her...