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Van Wert, Ohio Obituaries

Robert A. Sharp

Robert A. Sharp

Jan 23, 2025

Robert Allen Sharp, 88, of Van Wert passed away Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home of Van Wert.

He was born on November 11, 1936, in Harlan County, Kentucky the son of the late John Sharp and Ruth (Ford) Sharp. His wife, Gail E. (McNamara) Sharp, preceded him in death on...

Martha E. (Gehres)  Poling

Martha E. (Gehres) Poling

Jan 17, 2025

Martha E. Poling, 97, of Van Wert passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on December 07, 1927, in Wren, Ohio the daughter of the late Otto Gehres and Iona Caroline (Kreischer) Gehres. On August 27, 1960, she married Vernon F. Poling who preceded her in death on...

Gladys L. (Hoffman)  Agler

Gladys L. (Hoffman) Agler

Jan 12, 2025

Gladys L. Agler, 105, of Ohio City passed away Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.

She was born on January 30, 1919, in Liberty Township, Van Wert County the daughter of the late Henry W. and Jessie A. (Bolenbaugh) Hoffman. On August 22, 1942, she married Lester Carl Agler who also...

Marcia L Goings

Marcia L Goings

Jan 11, 2025

Marcia L. Goings, 75, of Convoy passed away Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, at VanCrest Nursing Home, Van Wert.

She was born on August 21, 1949, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Norman and Alice B. (Ehman) Kreischer, Jr. On April 20, 1968, she married Donald Lynn Goings and he also preceded her in death...

Milo C. Wyandt

Milo C. Wyandt

Jan 8, 2025

Milo (Mike) C. Wyandt entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on January 8, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100, fulfilling his dream of living a full century.

Born on December 19, 1924 in Van Wert, Ohio. Milo was the son of the late David Franklin Wyandt and Lulu May (Newton) Wyandt. He married the...

Mary Ellen (Krugh)  Scheidt

Mary Ellen (Krugh) Scheidt

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Ellen (Krugh) Scheidt was born on September 7, 1929 in Ohio City, Ohio to the late DeMae (Gephart) and Carey Eugene Krugh, who both proceded her in death. She married Gus N. Scheidt on June 18, 1949, who proceeded her in death on October 10, 1988.

Family survivors include her three sons; Bradley (Becky) Scheidt of...

Gayle H. Klinger

Gayle H. Klinger

Jan 3, 2025

Gayle Howard Klinger, 81, of Convoy, passed away Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos.

He was born on January 24, 1943, in Van Wert the son of the late Harry Klinger and Edna (Wheeler) Klinger. On February 15, 1964, he married the former Connie Rose Thatcher, who just passed away on October 16,...

Marjiann C. Noll

Marjiann C. Noll

Dec 28, 2024

Marjiann C. Noll, 71, of Ohio City passed away at Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing at Shane Hill, Rockford, Saturday evening, December 28, 2024.

She was born on July 1, 1953, in Van Wert the daughter of the late Roy Alton and Marjorie Christine (Harmon) Ernie. On June 8, 1985, she married Duane M. "Duey" Noll and they...

Dixie L (Tope)  Rathert

Dixie L (Tope) Rathert

Dec 28, 2024

Dixie L. Rathert, 82, passed away Saturday morning at her residence near Ohio City.

She was born on July 11, 1942, in Adams County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert D. Tope and Mary Marie (Girod) Tope. She was married to James Wilson who passed away on August 25, 1970. On March 25, 1977, she married...

Juanema I. (Mcelhannon)  Hitchcock

Juanema I. (Mcelhannon) Hitchcock

Dec 27, 2024

Juanema Isabella (McElhannon) Hitchcock, 95 of Belvedere Commons of Seneca, 515 Benton St, Seneca SC went to be with her Heavenly Father and brothers and sisters in Christ at 3:24 pm, Friday, December 27, 2024, 20 years after her sweet husband of 58 years, Jesse Franklin Hitchcock.

Nema, also known as "Sweet Blue Eyes", was born on...

Cheryle A. (Finkbiner)  Arn

Cheryle A. (Finkbiner) Arn

Dec 26, 2024

Cheryle Ann (Finkbiner) Arn, 73, of Van Wert passed away peacefully Thursday night, December 26, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on June 17, 1951, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of the late Richard F. Finkbiner and Edna Mae (Fisher) Finkbiner. On May 22, 2005, she married Carl F. Arn...

Brenda Sue Hartman

Brenda Sue Hartman

Dec 13, 2024

Brenda Sue Hartman, 72 of Van Wert passed away Friday evening at Vancrest of Van Wert.

Sue was a 1970 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and had worked at Balyeats Restaurant in Van Wert for over 30 years. She had been a member of the Convoy Fox Hunters.

She was born on March 12,...

Arlene C. (Perry)  Williamson

Arlene C. (Perry) Williamson

Dec 12, 2024

Arlene C. Williamson, 90, of Van Wert passed away Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at Ohio Health Hospital of Van Wert.

She was born on June 10, 1934, in Roanoke, Indiana the daughter of the late Clifford W. Perry and Opal Ernestine (Roat) Perry. On December 18, 1953, she married Curtis "Dean" Williamson and he preceded her...

Sandra Kay Sargent

Sandra Kay Sargent

Dec 9, 2024

Sandra Kay Sargent, 77, of Van Wert went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on  December 9, 2024, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on October 1, 1947, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of late Louis Haines and Marguerite Kathleen (Kesler) Haines. In December of 1968, she married Fred...

Allan E. Mills

Allan E. Mills

Dec 5, 2024

Allan Eaton Mills, 94, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Thursday night, December 5, 2024, at his residences.

He was born on March 3rd , 1930, in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Fred Jones Mills, Sr. and Marguerite (Sauls) Mills. On December 18, 1954, he married Barbara Louise (Groh) Mills who survives at home and...

Craig S. Workman

Craig S. Workman

Dec 3, 2024

Craig Scott Workman, 61, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on August 3, 1963, in San Francisco, California the son of Sharon Elaine (Spearman) Gipe who survives in Van Wert and the late James Willard Workman. He married the former Robin (Tucker) who also...

Juan O. Valle, Sr.

Juan O. Valle, Sr.

Nov 27, 2024

Juan Olivarez Valle, Sr., 76, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 27, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 14, 1948, in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico the son of the late Adan Reyna Valle and Isabel (Olivarez) Valle. He had been married to Maria (Garcia) Valle for over 45...

Richard J. Baird

Richard J. Baird

Nov 27, 2024

Richard Joseph Baird, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at VanCrest Health Care Center of Van Wert.

He was born on July 13, 1944, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Richard Thomas Baird and Francis Josephine (Vaske) Baird.  He married Pamela L. (Wright) Baird and she preceded him in death on February...

Shelby M. Coats

Shelby M. Coats

Nov 24, 2024

Shelby Mae Coats, 29, of Ohio City died unexpectedly at her home in Ohio City on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

She was born on December 14, 1994, in Lima, Ohio to the late Michael H. Coats and Sheryl E. (Kline) Coats who survives of Ohio City, Ohio.

Shelby is also survived by her beloved daughters,...

Betty Delone (Purk)  Brown

Betty Delone (Purk) Brown

Nov 22, 2024

Betty D. Brown, age 93, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born on November 6, 1931, in Fort Wayne Indiana, the daughter of the late Harley Otto Purk and Agnes Cecelia (Beauchot) Purk. On July 28, 1983 she married Eugene Wayne Brown and he preceded her in...

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