Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Juanita M. (Owens) Christian, 97, of Convoy, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Van Crest Health Care Center, Van Wert. Born July 19, 1926, in Harrison Township, she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Merle (Finkhousen) Owens. On March 30, 1946, she married her husband of 76 years, Norman L. Christian, who preceded her in death....

Apr 26, 2024

Taylor Marie Zsiros, 31, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening at Mercy Health in Lima.

She was born on October 5, 1992, in Van Wert the daughter of Joseph William and Colleen Marie (Wahmhoff) Zsiros of Van Wert.

She is also survived by two sisters, Basha Elaine Zsiros of Continental and Maizy Ann Zsiros...

Apr 26, 2024

James A. Fleagle, 73, passed away Friday evening, April 26, 2024, at his home in Van Wert.

He was born on April 20, 1951, in St. Marys, Ohio the son of the late LaMar Devore and Norene Ann (Utley) Fleagle. On December 22, 1978, he was married to the former Karen E. (Kreischer) Fleagle who survives.

Apr 23, 2024

Loren J. Hurless, 73, of Van Wert passed away at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.

He was born on April 20, 1951, in Van Wert the son of the late George Edward and Imogene Louise (Feigert) Hurless. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Ray Hurless.

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Apr 21, 2024

Larry G. Dickerhoof, 70, of Van Wert passed away on Sunday evening on, April 21, 2024 at Ohio Health (Van Wert).

He was born on November 21, 1953, in Hicksville, Ohio, to the late Loren Allen Dickerhoof and Maybelle Edythe (Ebersole) Dickerhoof.

Family survivors include his twin sister, Sherry Subler of Delphos and many nieces...

Apr 12, 2024

John T. Murphy, 79, of Ohio City, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the home of his son near Van Wert.

He was born on May 10, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey to the late James Henry Murphy and Bertha Catherine (Oswalt) Murphy. John is survived by his wife Ina...

Apr 11, 2024

Dean Wesley Black, 65, of Van Wert, passed Thursday morning, April 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 5, 1958, in Decatur, Indiana, the son of the late Robert Black and Sharon Black. On November 23, 1985, he married Sherrie S. (Lovellette) Black who also preceded him in death on November...

Apr 9, 2024

Steven Paul Replogle, 33, died Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born on July 28, 1990, in Van Wert the son of the late Steve Allan Replogle and Rita Faye (Rupert) Replogle. On February 28, 2020, he married the former Misty Moore and she survives.

Other family survivors...

Apr 1, 2024

Marilyn Joan Ainsworth, 94, of Ohio City passed away Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at The Denver Inpatient Hospice Center, Denver, Colorado.

She was born on September 26, 1929 in Bluffton, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter C. Gallant and Lyda Mae (Fischer) Gallant. On November 16, 1973, she married Thomas Hugh Ainsworth who preceded her...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert George Keck, 87, of Van Wert passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Everheart Hospice Center of Greenville, Ohio.

He was born on August 20, 1936, in Defiance, Ohio the son of the late William George Keck and Esther May (Gary) Keck.

Robert formerly worked at the Pick & Save Grocery Store...

Mar 24, 2024

Venedocia, Ohio - The family of John Calvin Lloyd, Jr. is honoring the life of this remarkable man who left us on March 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Surrounded by his loving family, John passed peacefully at Hearth and Home of Van Wert. John was born on February 1, 1935, in Delphos, Ohio, and was married to...

Mar 24, 2024

Mervin E. Barkley, 91, formerly of Scott passed away Sunday evening, March 24, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Center of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on September 4, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Floyd H. Barkley and Gladys Angeline (Fensler) Barkley  On July 3, 1970, he married Arlene Marie (Baldauf) Snyder Barkley who also...

Mar 20, 2024

Norma Jean Bowen, 83, of Ohio City passed away Wednesday evening,  March 20, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center of Van Wert.

She was born on April 11, 1940, in Ohio City, the daughter of the late Hugh V. Ainsworth and Martha Helen (Wiseman) Ainsworth. On August 30, 1961, she married Raymond Edwin Bowen who also preceded...

Mar 20, 2024

Eugene F. Price, 88, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on July 21, 1935, in Willshire, the son of the late Russell Timmis and Isabel (Brown) Price. On August 8, 1959, he married the former Margaret A. Brinkman who survives in Van Wert.

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Mar 18, 2024

Thomas W. Campton, 71, of Van Wert passed at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, IN on March 18, 2024.

He was born on November 27, 1952, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Leonard Morris Campton and Dorothy Louise (McCleary) Campton.

Family survivors include his three sisters, Kay Burley of Van Wert, Sue...

Mar 15, 2024

Rae Joan Bigham, 69, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Van Wert.

She was born on February 17, 1955, in Lima the daughter of the late John Pershing Booher and Jean (North) Booher. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl E. Booher.

Survivors include her two sons, Scott...

Mar 15, 2024

Carol was born on June 1, 1934 in Mercer County, Ohio. Her parents were Walter J and Verle E. (Rice) Phelps, both deceased.  She was born on a farm during the hottest recorded day.  She joined one brother, Don E. Phelps who passed away on February 25, 2021.

On August 29, 1954 Carol J. Phelps and Wayne...

Mar 14, 2024

Joy I. Taylor, 93, of Van Wert passed away at 8:22 p.m., on March 14, 2024 at her home.

She was born on June 1,1930 in Roselms, Ohio to the late Russell Sanderson and Linda (Swanson) Sanderson. On May 29, 1948 in the Roselms Christian Church, she married Nolan R. Taylor who survives.

Joy was...

Mar 14, 2024

Susan D. Hill, 63, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday morning, March 14, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on December 8, 1960, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late James Smith and Geraldine (Drabenstot) Smith. On December 20, 1986, she married Raymond C. Hill.

Family survivors include...

Mar 13, 2024

Derek A. Hill, 25, of Van Wert passed away surrounded by his loving mother on Wednesday afternoon, March 13, 2024, at Promedica Hospital of Toledo.

He was born on April 29, 1998, in Lima, Ohio, the son of David A. Hill, Jr. and Angela Marie (Putt) Hill both of Van Wert.

Other family survivors include...