Sandra L. Cooper
Jun 14, 2026
Sandra Lou Cooper, 75, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2026, at Homestead of Van Wert.
She was born on August 21, 1950, in Van Wert County, Ohio to the late Max Leroy Dull and Alice Mae (Hughes) Dull. Sandra married Neal Donald Cooper in 1976 and he pass away on September 25, 1976.
Sandra is survived by...
Roger D. Youtsey
Jun 14, 2026
Roger D. Youtsey, 88, of rural Ohio City passed away Sunday morning June 14, 2026 surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born on July 31, 1937, in Van Wert the son of Hanklin and Velmah (Vance) Youtsey. On September 4, 1964, he married the former Suzanne (Spray) Youtsey who survives. Also surviving is one son, Rodney Youtsey...
Paul D. Ross
Jun 13, 2026
Paul D. Ross, 79, of Convoy, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on May 16, 1947 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Lee Ross and Beatrice Lulu (Krugh) Ross. On September 11, 1971, Paul married Emma P. (Lautzenheiser) Ross who pass away on January 10, 2012
Paul is survived...
Louise C. Showalter
Jun 10, 2026
Louise C. Showalter, 96, of Ohio City passed away Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, at Hearth & Home in Van Wert.
She was born at home on November 21, 1929, in rural Pleasant Township, the daughter of the late George Hofmann and Edna (Dietrich) Hofmann. On November 4, 1950, she married Byron Wayne Showalter, who preceded her in death on January...
Marjorie K. Eschbach
Jun 3, 2026
Marjorie “Marge” Kathyrn Wheeler Eschbach, 100, of Van Wert passed away peaceful on June 3rd, 2026.
She was born October 9, 1925, in Oceanside, San Diego, California the daughter of Scott Walter Wheeler and Bessie M. Potter Wheeler.
In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Marcella, and Charles; and her sisters, Florence, Ona, Melissa and...
Dorcas G. Merkle
Jun 2, 2026
Dorcas G. Merkle, 88 of Ohio City passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on February 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Paul W. Troyer and Luella (Hooley) Troyer. She was married on March 10, 2001, to John Merkle who survives.
Dorcas was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church where she was...
Deborah J. Reish
May 25, 2026
Deborah Jean Reish, 75, of Van Wert, passed away Monday evening at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.
She was born on July 14, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of Malone H. Compson and Evenelle (Hare) Compson.
Deborah is survived by her three daughters, Amy (Rob) Morris of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Ashley Reish (Matt Stephens)...
Clair A. Dudgeon
May 22, 2026
Clair A. Dudgeon, 88, a lifelong resident of Van Wert County, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Friday, May 22, 2026. Born June 28, 1937, and raised in Glenmore, Ohio, Clair grew up rooted in the values of family, faith, and hard work—principles that guided him throughout his life.
He was the son of Voyle R. and...
Robert G. Mefferd
May 20, 2026
Robert Gene Mefferd, 87, of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026 at The Van Wert Manor.
He was born on March 28, 1939 in Convoy, Ohio to William Frank and Bertha (Adams) Mefferd. Robert married Eunice Rafert on December 16, 1961.
Bob grew up on a farm in Convoy, Ohio. He graduated from Crestview High School in 1957....
David L. Coon
May 19, 2026
David L. Coon, 77, of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on August 21, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Otis Junior Coon and Elizabeth Jean “Betty” (McGrew) Tribolet.
David is survived by a sister, Judy (Dennis) Murray of Frankfort, Michigan.
He was a 1967 graduate of Van Wert High School and a...
Everett M. Farmer
May 17, 2026
Everett Marshall Farmer, 62, of Van Wert, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after an extended battle with esophageal cancer.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Marshall Farmer and Nancy Jean (Raabe) Farmer. He leaves behind his daughter, Ashley “Nicole” (Andrew) Ross, and his granddaughters, Evelyn and McKenzie Ross. He...
George Brett Gardner
May 12, 2026
George Brett Gardner, 64 of Van Wert passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Defiance CHP Hospice Center after a very brief illness of leukemia.
He was born February 23, 1962, the son of George Sanford "Sandy" Gardner who preceded him in death on August 30, 1988. He was married on July 28, 2002, to Marlene (Marty Lehman) Gardner.
He...
Gerald L. Breece
May 6, 2026
Gerald L. Breece, 90, of Van Wert passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 6, 2026.
He was born February 10, 1936, to the late Bertha (Snyder) Breece and Frank Breece. He married the love of his life the former Evelyn J. Cowgill on March 12, 1960.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn J. Breece; four children, Teresa (Aaron)...
Dolores M. Hofmann
May 5, 2026
Dolores Marie Hofmann, 85 of rural Van Wert, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur IN, surrounded by her loving children.
Dolores was born at home in rural Decatur IN on June 27, 1940, the only child of Paula Rodenbeck. She spent much of her childhood working on the family farm with her mother and...
William Calvin Sneed
Apr 26, 2026
William Calvin Sneed passed away on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at his residence in Van Wert.
He was born on April 2, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of the late Cecil Clinton Sneed and Patricia Nadine (Moran) Sneed.
Bill is survived by his children Jennifer Sneed and Sherie M. (Alex) Noble both of Fort Wayne, IN, Derek Sneed of...
Deborah Kay Roehm
Apr 26, 2026
Deborah Kay “Deb” Roehm, 72, of Ohio City passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. She was born October 25, 1953, to Richard and Sylvia (Hammack) Purkeypile.
Deborah graduated from Van Wert High School in 1973. On May 8, 1976, she married Michael Carl Roehm in Van Wert, Ohio, and they shared nearly 50 years of life together.
In her...
John R. Cox
Apr 21, 2026
John R. Cox, 71 of Van Wert passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 16, 1954, in Van Wert to the late Ervin Michael Cox, Sr. and Helen Irene (Fronefield) Cox.
He enjoyed working at Federal Mogul in Van Wert and his biggest achievement was making retirement. John’s hobbies included gardening, mowing and giving...
Johnie A. Patrick
Apr 17, 2026
Johnie A. Patrick, 92, of Van Wert passed away Friday evening, April 17, 2026, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on July 9, 1933, in Kentucky the son of the late Frank and Leona (McCarty) Patrick. On September 3, 1961, he married the love of his life, Creaddle Elaine Raines Patrick who preceded him in death on November...
Jan Lee Slagle
Apr 10, 2026
Janet L. Slagle, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026.
She was born on September 9, 1939, to Merita (Thompson) Wilt and Clovis "Bud" Wilt. Janet graduated from Sydney High School in 1957 and went on to attend The Ohio State University, where she earned a degree in Journalism in 1961.
While attending Ohio State, Janet met the love of...
Dolores Ellen Keysor
Apr 2, 2026
Dolores E. Keysor went to be with our lord and Savior on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Dolores was born January 6, 1930 to Doyle D. and Verda V. (Miller) Burkholder and grew up in Delphos Ohio and graduated from Delphos Jefferson High School in 1948.
She married Dale L Keysor on August 22, 1948 and they were blessed with three children....
