Dave Brian Conn
Jan 23, 2026
David B. “Dave” Conn, 64, passed away Friday morning, January 23, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on April 7, 1961, in Van Wert the son of the late Frank and Winifred (Shoaf) Conn. On October 22, 1983, he married his wife Lynda who survives in Van Wert.
Other family survivors include his son, Jordan (Mariah) Conn of...
Jeanne Olive Rhoades
Jan 18, 2026
Jeanne Olive Rhoades, age 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Plain City, Ohio.
She was born on June 6, 1966, in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of the late David Wayne Rhoades and Alice Annette (Mathew) Rhoades, who survives of Delaware, Ohio.
Survivors include her three children, Jasmine (Steven) McKee...
Karla Rae Sheets
Jan 17, 2026
Karla Rae Sheets, 70, of Van Wert passed away Saturday evening, on January 17, 2026, at the Concord Care Center of Toledo.
She was born on September 16, 1955, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl L. Sheets and Viola Margaret (Prichard) Sheets.
Karla is survived by her son, Aaron Roehm of St. Marys; two brothers, Duane (Kay) Sheets...
Ginger Ann Brown
Jan 16, 2026
Ginger Ann Brown, 82, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, January 16, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on August 17, 1943, in Celina, Ohio the daughter of the late Rolland LeRoy and Ina Arlene (Stauffer) Blakeley. On September 7, 1968, she married Herbert Junior Brown who preceded her in death on July 21, 2020.
Family survivors...
Michael David Schlechty
Jan 14, 2026
Michael David Schlechty, 65, passed away Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, at his home in Van Wert.
He was born on January 25, 1960, in Medina, Ohio the son of the late Charles J. and Diane (Brainard) Schlechty.
Family survivors include his daughter, Emmalee Bass and husband Timothy of Van Wert; two sons, Rickey and Lucas; grandchildren, Zoey, Olivia, Timothy, Jr., and...
Raymond L. Foster
Jan 8, 2026
Raymond Leroy Foster, 82, passed away peacefully at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home Thursday morning, January 8, 2026.
He was born on July 31, 1943, in Van Wert to the late Arthur Harold Foster and Mary Margaret (Lautzenheiser) Foster. Raymond married Frances R. (Rife) Foster on June 1, 1979, and she survives.
Survivors also include three children, Rodney Foster of Troy,...
Nathan A. Beavers
Jan 2, 2026
Nathan Alan Beavers, 41, of Grover Hill passed away Friday morning, January 2, 2026, at Paulding County Hospital.
He was born on October 2, 1984, in Van Wert the son of Stephen Beavers of Grover Hill and the late Marilyn (Jewel) Beavers.
Other family survivors include his sister Amanda (Daniel) Amweg of Convoy and a nephew, Jerry Amweg.
Nathan was a 2003 graduate...
Carolyn S. Priddy
Dec 29, 2025
Carolyn Sue Priddy, 79, passed away peacefully Monday evening surround by her loving family on December 29, 2025, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
She was born on September 22, 1946, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edwin J. Pierce and Margaret E. (Schwartz) Pierce. On June 8, 1985, she married Max L. Priddy who survives of Van Wert.
Other...
Martha Wilma Lichtenberger
Dec 29, 2025
Martha Wilma (Overholser) Lichtenberger, 94, of Wren, Ohio passed peacefully into heaven Monday morning, December 29, 2025, at VanCrest of Van Wert.
Martha “Wilma” was born on May 30, 1931 in Huntington, Indiana. She married John S. Lichtenberger on September 10, 1950. Last September they celebrated 75 years of marriage. What a great honor of love and devotion.
Martha had worked many...
Jane A. DeMoss
Dec 28, 2025
Jane Ann (Good) DeMoss, 89, of Van Wert passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 11:35 a.m. at VanCrest Healthcare Center of Van Wert.
She was born on December 10, 1936, in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bernard Earl Good and Norma Louise (Eddy) Good. On November 26, 1971, she married Michael Murray DeMoss who preceded her in...
Benjamin Cody Schaffner
Dec 22, 2025
Benjamin Cody Schaffner, 15, of Van Wert passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, December 22, 2025, at Ohio Health-Van Wert Hospital.
He was born on July 10, 2010, in Lima, Ohio the son of Abby (Ashbaugh) Roehm of Van Wert and Dakota Allen Schaffner of Van Wert, also surviving is his step father, Ryan M. Roehm.
Other family members include his grandparents, Brian...
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...
