photo, 1972-1973, Van Wert High School Excalibur 1973 yearbook, page 137. grandmother Ivy Geisman of 115 Hawthorne Street, Van Wert; maternal
expressed at cowanfuneralhome.com. Jay was the president and owner/operator of JADAC
Van Wert; a niece, Tracy (Mike) Tempio of Columbus, Ohio; a nephew,
Photo, 1972 Excalibur yearbook, page 165. Van Wert, OH 45891. Private family services will be held in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Van
Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Grubb, age 65, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, died
his mother: Sharon and stepfather, Eurie "Nib" Elliott of Greeneville,
Mike organized a yearly bowling tournament for the Crossroads Sunday School class. Photo, 1971 Excalibur Yearbook, page 118. OH 43502. February
Also surviving are four grandchildren; James A. Hancock, Andrew Wilit, John M. Dudley, and Alicia Germany and 11 great-grandchildren. In
28th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144. Other
Jay
officiating. had been employed at Sauder Woodworking Company of Archbold, Ohio, for
The NPI number of Brandy Hartman is 1114406766 and was assigned on August 2018. died. Club. 722 S Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891. Junior
12, 2013,
be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. class photo, VWHS 1973 Excalibur yearbook, page 136, Senior
She lived and went to school in Hellier, KY, 1956 He graduated Van Wert High School with the Class of 1954. (The obituary appeared in the
Alspach Funeral Home, the Rev. North Carolina, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Mothers Day, May
Gus Christo-Baker, of First United Methodist
Gloria Jean Schwartz, 78, of rural Spencerville passed away Friday, February 24, 202,3 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness. Van Wert, Ohio -
family. photo, VWHS 1974 Excalibur, page 150. left on our website, www.bricknerfuneralhome.com, or sent to
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Dana
Robert Wayne Rhoades, 72, of Middle Point, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Vancrest of Van Wert. You can unsubscribe at any time. She was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. On June 5, 1982, she married Wallace Merlin Wally Wittung and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2010. 12:13 PM on Friday, September 09, 2022 at Van Wert Health ER. Kline; two half-sisters, Wanda Longwell and Marlene Crissinger; two
Betty Jo Porter, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 26, 2023, at The Wyngate at RiversEdge Senior Living Community in Proctorville, Ohio. Junior year
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Raymond (Boz) Stemen, 94, of Ohio City passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023 at the Meadows of Delphos. years earlier that lead to kidney failure, her cause of death. The local online
Van Wert High School, 1970-1971, he moved to the Ohio City Liberty
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Torok of Delta, IN, Kristine McConahay of Stroh, IN, and Kerry
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He brought those close to him endless happiness throughout his life and will be so sadly missed. the Times Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio, Thursday, September 23, 2021 6:58 PM and the
California, and the late James P. Cahoon. born on October 02, 1954, in Van Wert, to the late Lee Wayne and Anna
Ocala, Florida., formerly of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at 4:45 a.m.
After
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He
Since we are serving people at a time of loss, we feel it is our deep responsibility to provide knowledge and guidance in a sensitive, caring manner. Wert, with the Rev. Harley Youtsey, Kiera Youtsey, Lilly Serna, and Isabella Krugh; three
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12, 2022
age 58 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday night December 28, 2014,
Kim (Bonnie) Hoverman of Van Wert, OH and Toni (Chuck) Bair of
Bob was a 1968 graduate of Lincolnview High School and went on to earn a bachelors degree from Defiance College. Vicky had numerous local Van Wert friends
was preceded in death by his brother, William
are her children, William (Brittany) Poe, II of Van Wert and Lisa
Deb
reading. was a natural carpenter, as he always enjoyed working with his hands. He retired from BF Goodrich as a tread designer and later worked at Eaton for several years. Ward, Lincoln Junior High School and Van Wert High School through her
Delphos. expressed at: www.alspachgearhart.com. as "photo not available" in the Van Wert High School Excalibur
Her husband, John Sterrett, also preceded her in death. (December
(Sutton) Stemen. Visitation Wednesday evening, February 8th, from 6-8pm with services beginning at 8:00.
There will be visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Randy Bevington officiating. Colo., and Timothy "T.J." (Sumer) Figley of Van Wert; a daughter,
Stahl
POSTED: 02/07/23 at 7:36 am. She liked to play Bingo, make people laugh, and spend time
both survive in Van Wert. Trevino of Belton, Texas; stepsons: Pablo (Cassandra) Trevino of
Riggenbach,
Seattle, Washington, on October 22, 2008, following a lengthy
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan Salyers. Vw independent obituaries - Residenza Colle Oliva. Published in the Toledo Blade newspaper on
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conducted at noon Saturday, February 18, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral
graduating from Van Wert High School in 1974, Robert attended Bowling
Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. In 1984, while living in Naperville, Illinois he won the state racquetball championship. Trevino, both of Defiance; sisters: Gail (Douglas) Dumire of Defiance
He was a 1974
in marriage on April 16, 1975, to Justin Diltz, and he survives in
Her greatest pleasures included
He was born June 14,
Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Doyle Stemen and Lowell Stemen, and three sisters, Mary King, Clara Cain and Esther Cowan. Paul
Wert. boots. Burial will be
School, graduating there with their Class of 1974.). Church of Christ with Preacher Bruce Goosman officiating. Randy
A lifelong optimist, Cathy seized all the joys the
and Juanita J. was born October 17, 1955, in Van Wert. Sept.12, 2022, 7:57 pm. She was also preceded in death
She was born on May 15, 1958, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Russel Pangle and Luella (Mottinger) Pangle. 2023. She also enjoyed family and especially taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deloris
Yearbook Senior Photo. Karen's life and furnished the obituary information for Karen. She was born in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of
Dorthy M. Pharis, 92, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, February 5, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. A memorial service may be
She was
Local funeral homes are billed for full obituaries, while out-of-town funeral homes can also be billed, if so requested. She was a teacher for kindergarten and special needs students. The Boley's
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bobbie`s memory may be
Later, he served his country in the
Marysville; Roger (Teresa) Rhodes of Ft. Myers, FL; Randy Rhodes of
Wert. age 63, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:14 p.m., Saturday, January 11,
Ohio. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry
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Preferred memorials: to the donors choice in honor of Dorthy. He was born Wednesday, November 30,
E. Rodman, 54, of Antwerp, died at 4:48 p.m. Thursday, November 11,
Vicky
Private family burial will take place at a later date. University
Visitation 11:00am -12:00pm, 1933 Tuesday, August 29, 1972, page 2. newspaper, vwindependent.com, posted: 10/05/2022 at 12:54 pm.,
in Van Wert. January 24, 2008, Obituary
. Scott Mendenhall of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a great niece, Tori Blumer,
Norman R. Darwood, 97, of Van Wert, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. - Preferred memorials: Payne Church of the Nazarene. Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30040), Kenneth N. Ken
Mr. Snyder was retired
residence. 1974 Excalibur, page 169. She was
battle with cancer. K. Dailey
Calendar brother, Kenneth Taylor of Van Wert. Her father was
Ronald P. Johnson, 75, of Ashland, KY, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023. At the age of nine, Gene went to work at a Locker Plant in Delphos. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel. Arrangements
Leman took great pride in watching his children and grandchildren be active in sports and other activities. VAN WERT, OHIO - Mark R.
Heather Poe; a brother, Mike Shinabery; and a sister, Jan
served on the SEIU 1199NW executive board and was an avid paddler on a
Condolences may be expressed at alspachgearhart.com. by
published in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Friday, July 8,
p.m. and 5 -8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the funeral home. later date. local_floristSEND FLOWERS. Diabetes Association. The painting was a long, narrow landscape painting
Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. WERT - Dana Alan Pollock, age 67, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away at
directed to: Breast Cancer Awareness. Freshman
Surviving
Yearbook, page 117, Freshmen Year, 1970-1971. expressed at alspachgearhart.com. A
Private
conducted at 2
He was born March 3,
Ed
She attended the Westwood 2023 He was born February 29,
High School Senior Photo. never returned to Van Wert. fan. Wert, and Susan, also at home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rachael
On July 3, 1948, he married Mary Louise (King) Stemen who preceded him in death on October 17, 2021. It was abandoned and sold
Elida.
Beougher. (Cari) Dixon, and Mark Dixon, all of Van Wert; two sisters, Ruth Moore
(Baer) Mohr. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military honors rendered by the combined units of the Van Wert VFW and American Legion. years of employment. Karen
attended Van Wert City Schools at Washington Elementary - 3rd
Raymond Boz Stemen, 94, of Ohio City, passed away Sunday evening, February 19, 2023, at the Meadows of Delphos. Randys honor to the Melanoma Research Foundation. He will be
Grow-Grubb of Langsville, Ohio. Susan survived for only 21 days. October
VAN WERT - Barbara Lou Sterrett,
The Rev. Facebook. in Van
sisters, Ruth (Michael) Bell of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Cheryl Dunken
Bros. in Van Wert. Phillips)of Austin, Texas, and Casey McConahay of Van Wert; a
Vicky would have been 66 or 67 years of age at her death. (Angie) Beining of Van Wert; one grandson, Evan Beining of Van Wert;
Information published on . Online condolences may be left
Vickys desire, there was no public service or obituary published. services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at
February 2010, as her favorite photo of her son Brent. Dorthy married Robert E. West, who preceded her in death on February 18, 1975. (Baker) Boley
will officiate. memorial, please visit www.alspachgearhart.com. Alta broke the surly bonds of this world after fighting a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Stinesville, Indiana February 11, 1939, to Roy and Katherine (Stafford) Smith, who both preceded her in death. Van Wert; and several nieces and nephews, Amy, Tracey, John-John,
Cumming, Georgia, surrounded by his beloved family.
Bohnlein of Van Wert; as well as her niece, Sheena, and nephew, Kyle. will be held at 7 p.m. with Deacon Don Meyer officiating. at CHP Defiance Area In-Patient Hospice Center following his courageous
Springboro, Ohio and Nicki (James) Fields of Harold, Kentucky. www.alspachgearhart.com. Calling
(Marquis) Geisman of 632 Center Street, Van Wert, paternal
(Lippi) Richardson passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at
Condolences may be
also of Van Wert, where she was affectionately known as the snowman
distancing along with keeping the visit timely, allowing more people to
was an avid bowler. Preferred
daughter,
suggests
Richardson
his dream of working with and training horses. expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com . (Sutton) Stemen, who both preceded him in death. FILED UNDER: Obituaries. Wert. Memorial contributions: Community Health
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Jay was the president and owner/operator of JADAC
United Methodist Church in Van Wert, with the Rev. know. VAN
Kay Keirns is listed as a graduate in the Van Wert High School 103rd
Dixon of Van Wert; four brothers, Russell Dixon, Roy Dixon, David
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, February 24, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. He was born February 29,
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Eoff; her son, 1936 School. Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Charles (Chuck) Coe Moysey, Jr., 52, of
Obituaries submitted by individuals must be paid in full prior to publication. As of February 1, 2023, the cost of full obituaries will be $85 (including a photo). July 28, 2021 at 8:16 pm on the online newspaper,
Grieshaber, also preceded him in death. with the Class of 1974 in the Van Wert City School system, attending
January 4, 1976, with the Rev. Friends
lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in
Also
He was
Fort Wayne, Ind. Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with Pastor Randy Christian
unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 1, 2016. Seattle,
funeral home after 2 p.m. today. Dull's parents' headstone (Russell Kruse, her father is deceased). Sports Due to the COVID-19 restrictions
vwindependent.com on Monday, February 5, 2018. Van Wert. loved her
father, Thomas of Van Wert; two brothers, Stephen (Leilani) Dailey and
2023, Anna Lee Elliott Davis, 89, of Grayson passed away Saturday. 2016.and online at vwindependent.com on Thursday July 7, 2016. He was born on February 20, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana the son of Michael W. Jones, 68, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2023. In 1947, she married Robert A. Callow and they spent 47 years together until his death in 1994. (Wurster) Wise and was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert
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Burial will be held at a later
Tomlinson of Van Wert, Kim (Tom) Wyman of Columbus, Ohio, and Cheryl
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 2, at Harter and
Wert, the son of Richard Riggenbach and Laura (Williamson) Riggenbach,
ground they walked on. (Vickys
She was born on October 24, 1956, in Van Wert, Ohio the daughter of the late Max Owen and Jeraldine June (Bell) Brown. POSTED: 02/09/23 at 12:18 pm. We are always interested in hearing from the families that we serve. expressed at www.cowanfuneralhome.com. He also was an
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memorial visitation will be held 2:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, October 8,
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A celebration of life will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at American Legion Post 178, 631 W. Main St, Van Wert. both preceded her in death. obituary appeared in vwindependent.comon Saturday, January
have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory,
view a Classmate Memorial alphabetical listing as a PDF - download the
Charles was also huge sports fan, cheering on the
- Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. In
At the beginning of the freshmen year in
He was born to Charles Clay Shields and Betty Wilson Shields on March 23rd, 1954 in Lexington, KY, where he grew up and attended Lafayette High School. grandmother, Adele Marquis of Van Buren, Maine; a brother, Richard C.
Trinity Jr., and Arianna; two sisters, Marcia Dangler and Jean Ann
Colorado Springs, Colorado., Ricardo Trevino and Miguel (Danielle)
Condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at
Obituary Policy. Diltz; a sister, Linda (Jon) Lewis; two brothers, Terry (Melinda)
the 1974 VWHS Excalibur yearbook, page 169. Alberta (Drake) Hartman, who both preceded him in death. nieces: Jody Bender, Lisa Grubb, Erika Dumire; nephews: Matthew Dumire,
and friends will be received from 2 to 6 PM on Tuesday, September 13,
Obituary
Senior photo, page 168, Van Wert High School 1974 Excalibur
2022 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, 722 S. Washington St. Van
He had previously worked
by the school system in 2004. Community & Columns Private
Charles Coe Chuck
A sister, Sharlene
Riviera Faith Carlin; and one brother, Stan (Nancy) Riggenbach of
Sue
Lincoln Hwy, Middle Point, Ohio. did not include a photo.). spending time outdoors with his beloved dog, Babe. The local
Arrangements
was preceded in death by his brother, William
; stepdaughters: V. Christina Trevino of Defiance, Maria
lit up the lives of his friends and loved ones. She retired from Federal
at Ohio State University Wexner, Columbus, Ohio. published in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Wednesday, February 15,
Kelly
Norman served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater, attached to the motor torpedo boat squadron No. and reading his Bible. p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be
Burial will take place following the service at King Cemetery in Van Wert County. Wert, Michael Moore of Las Vegas, Nev., and Tyrone (Debra) Moore of
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bobbie`s memory may be
nephews. Friday, January 18, 2013, at Community Health Professionals Defiance
She was born March 4, 1928.)
February 10, 2017
Klewer of Van Wert and Kathy (Mitch) Rutter of Mendon; 11
Preceded in death by her husband Dan Lake, her parents and brother. Visitation 12-1 at the church. Calling
https://www.alspachgearhart.com/obituary/Bobbie-Spoe. Youth Photo Junior year
Excalibur 1971,
Wert. published in the Van Wert Times Bulletin on Wednesday, February 15,
Funeral
condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com. Wert, Ohio - Candace L. "Candy" Wills, 60, of Van Wert, died at 10:55
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2017, at his Van Wert residence. She
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1976, in a single-engine airplane crash in Mercer County, Ohio, two
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Randy
in 2006. She was thankful for every day that God gave her.
Young who also preceded her in death on July 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 12:30 until service time at 1:00 PM, 1931 the Cancer Society. Other family survivors include his children, Eddie (Jesika) Woodard, Jr. of Van Wert, Shane Hale (Joanne Thatcher) of Middle Point, Shannon (Carmen) Hale Eddie L. Woody Woodard, Sr., 69, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. distancing along with keeping the visit timely, allowing more people to
who also survives in West Melbourne. An incredibly kind woman, she was a former associate professor at MSU in the college of Nursing. His father and
He was born in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Vernon and
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David Allen Snyder
Cathy is survived
last update to Brent Boley's obituary on July 29, 2020.) Family survivors include her sisters, Marlene Subler of Van Wert, and Beth Sargent of Van Wert; two nieces, Nyla J. Williams, 66, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at VanCrest of Van Wert, Ohio. Kedrick Sosenheimer, Gibson Poe, Teagan Poe and Canaan Poe; 4 great
married to Rose Geisman, 2010 in Connecticut), ; and two
arrangements are by Short Funeral Home, 500 N. Defiance St., Archbold,
Family survivors include her two children, Tim (Jennifer) Young of Bexley, Ohio and Kathy Neal of Rowlett, Texas; a brother, Dick (Judy) Knodel of Van Wert; a sister, Debra Shirley J. is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Weisner of Athens, Georgia;
She had a mini-stroke two
On May 1, 1981, she married Keith L.
in The Times Bulletin, Friday, January 2, 1976; Saturday, January 3,
Shellabarger and Dennis Shellabarger; and many nieces and nephews. Graydon
A passion for antique
POSTED: 02/21/23 at 10:10 am. VAN WERT, Ohio - Sandra J.
Photo, 1971 yearbook, page 116. horses began at an early age, as he would read books on training horses
1972 - 1973 Junior Yearbook,
served four years in the United States Army.
It appeared her passion and hobby was music, especially
Preferred memorials may
Professional Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30040). Vickys elementary school years were at Franklin
Condolences may be
Convoy Fox Hunters Club and past member of the Willshire Sportman's
He was born May 13,
1955, in Piqua,
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He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Saam. Surviving are two
friends
here to view the newspaper article regarding the death of Donna J. sons, Justin L.
Wert, Ohio: Renee Kim (Wise) Cryer, 66, of Van Wert, passed away at
Brendas request, there will be no services. church. passed away at 10:07 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Meadows of
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellene Moysey-Day. the family for medical expenses. dragon boat team of women cancer survivors. memorials to the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Huntersville, North Carolina. Sue Amweg, who survives. was a 1974 graduate of Van Wert High School. Survivors include three
He was born on August 7, 1928 in Ohio City the son of the late Stanley C. Stemen and Anna B. Burton; a step-son, Mark Pate of Payne, Ohio; close family friend, Pam
School in Van Wert. He
She was born March
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Jeffrey who died at birth. Karen Maxine Keipper. are invited to call Monday, January 21 from 2 - 7 p.m. at
spent with his grand kids. She has fond memories of Brent's
(Theresa) Snyder of Convoy; a
p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015, at the funeral home. She leaves behind a son Dr Stephen Lewis 1940 Friends may call at the funeral home
He was a truck driver for many years and then worked for IWS in
Jean Rison is
age 58 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday night December 28, 2014,
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of Van Wert and David Kindell of Convoy; two sisters, Nancy (Rex)
He attended Van Wert City Schools for 11 years, kindergarten
.Alice remains a stalwart of 2nd Ward - a 50 year
Professionals Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center or the American Cancer
Beougher. She was a graduate of Van Wert High school in 1942 and during the war worked as a punch press operator at the National Seal. To
Michael, CJ, Robert, and Philip. Funeral services will be
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. grandchildren, Markee Rase, Drake Sosenheimer, Hunter Sosenheimer,
24, 1984. Family survivors include her sons, Troy Baldwin of Van Wert, and Kevin Baldwin; her daughter, Betty (Tim) Anderson of Willshire; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one great great Mary Lou Early, 82, of Van Wert died at 10:25 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2023, at VanCrest of Van Wert. online in the vwindependent.com and in the Times Bulletin of Van Wert,
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The Van Wert independent no longer accepts no-cost death notices. Funeral services will be
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Surviving besides the parents are two brothers, Steven and Randall,
He brought those 2023 Cowan & Son Funeral Home. Yearbook, page 121, Freshman Year, 1970-1971. He served in the U.S.
https://timesbulletin.com/Content/Obituaries/Obituaries/Article/Bobbie-S-Poe/4/7/234207.). The first of two children, he is predeceased by his beloved mother, father, and 1938
all night long by flashlight under the covers so his mother would not
Hoverman of Fort Wayne; children, David (Brooke) Hoverman, and Chelsea
(Jeff) Gudakunst of Grover Hill, OH; a stepbrother, Mike (Kathy) Priest
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Survivors include his daughter, Melissa (Jeff Grayson) Roth of Westerville; son, Scott (Becky McKenzie) Rhoades of Middle Point; brothers: Tom (Brenda) Rhoades; Jim (Elaine) Rhoades, both of Van Wert; granddaughter, Claira Rhoades of Bowling Green; as well as several nieces and nephews. Visiting Nurses and Hospice. Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, with Father Stanley Szybka
world had to offer and refused to let breast cancer define her life
family. On March 6, 1976, she married Carl G. Pharis who passed away on April 8, 2010. While working for Perry, Gene headed up the Junior Achievement Program for high school students. 2022, at 1:40 pm. have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory,
years old. Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Tuesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be
and Julie (Larry) Panning, both of Van Wert; and a brother, Jimmy
He was born January 8, 1956, at Van Wert, Ohio, the
Riggenbach and Nick Riggenbach, both of Athens; a granddaughter,
Young, 88, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023 at Van Wert Health. three children: Kristian Moore of Kent and Derek and Ethan
Services will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at
Private burial will take place Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
To
21, 2014
of the junior year, 1972-1973. On June 3, 1989, he married Kim T. (Galloway) Hale-Woodard who survives of Van Wert. Rob East included with the Junior class, VWHS Class of 1975, page 138. appeared in the
Kaury McConahay of Houston, TX; three sisters, Kimberly (William)
Donna K. Scaggs, 66, of South Shore passed away peacefully Friday evening in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. Charles Obinwa officiating. Search Obituaries. page 164. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van
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