Obituaries

Joy A. McCleery

Apr 23, 2024

Joy Ann Crouch McCleery, 88, of Van Wert, died at 6:22am, April 23, 2024.

She was born April 14, 1936 in Cincinnati, the only child of the late Roy and Rose (Crump) Crouch. She married Ronald E. McCleery on September 6, 1958. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2012.

Joy grew up in Mariemont, just east of Cincinnati, where she...

Dana B. Sealscott

Apr 23, 2024

Dana B. Sealscott, 65, of Van Wert, died at 12:14 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Mercy-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born May 31, 1958, to Lester Christian and Bonnie Marie (Baker) Sealscott. On April 8, 1995, he married the former Lori Evans.

Dana retired from Kennedy Manufacturing, in Van Wert, after 43 years of service. He also...

Steve Sennebogen

Apr 21, 2024

Stephen K. Sennebogen, 74, of Van Wert died Sunday April 21, 2024. He was born May 16, 1949 to the late Henry and Vetha (Ford) Sennebogen.

Steve grew up in Van Wert and graduated from Van Wert High School. He went on to obtain his Associate's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University.

At the age of 19, he enlisted in the Army. He...

Rae Justine (Hunter) Frey

Apr 21, 2024

Rae Justine (Hunter) Frey, 92, joined her loving husband, William E., for eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a struggle with breast cancer.

She was born July 29, 1931, in Scott, Ohio, to the late Ben and Myra (Burris) Hunter.  She married William E. Frey, who preceded her in death.  They shared 65 years of marriage.

On...

Kathy Martin

Apr 21, 2024

Kathy L. Martin went home to Jesus Sunday (just like she wanted) evening, April 21st, in Avon, Ohio. She was born February 9th, 1954 in Van Wert, Ohio to Thomas and Betty Dailey, who preceded her in death. Her brothers, Steve and Mike Dailey also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her son, Ben,daughter-in-law Sara, and grandchildren Asher and...

Alice Lake

Apr 19, 2024

Alice Lake, 87, of Grover Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 4, 1937, in Van Wert, to the late Wilbert and Harriet (Shively) Bell.

Alice graduated from Van Wert High School and went to work at the Aeroquip Corporation. After marriage she took a...

Darlene Gossard

Apr 16, 2024

Darlene Gossard, 64, of Van Wert, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1959, in Lima, to the late Willis and Clarabelle (Ice) Zwiebel.

After graduating from Memorial High School in St. Marys, Darlene went on to earn her bachelor's degree in psychology from Bowling Green State University.

On October 25, 2003,...

Ray Finfrock

Apr 16, 2024

Ray Dale Finfrock, Jr, 63, of Paulding, died at 3:50pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements are being handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio.

Ray William "Bill" Delamotte

Apr 14, 2024

Ray W. Delamotte, 85, of Van Wert passed away April 14, 2024. He was born December 30, 1938 in Toledo Ohio, to the late Cornelius and Margaret (Thompson) Delamotte.

Many knew Ray as Bill, however those college football bros remember him as Gumba (Bill's nod to his Italian immigrant ancestor Jacob Delamotte who immigrated from Emilia Romagna, Italy. Bill...

David Michael Lianez

Apr 13, 2024

David Michael Lianez 80, passed away on Saturday April 13th, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 7th, 1944 to Louis and Antonia (Vargas) Lianez. On December 7th, 1968, he married Jane Elizabeth Jones. They have one son, Michael David.

David graduated from Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre and a minor in...

Jerry D. Goins, Sr

Apr 10, 2024

Jerry D. Goins, Sr, 84, of Haviland, died at 3:35pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born September 22, 1939, in Arcanum, Ohio, to Gladstone N. "Jack" and Mercedes (Hosbrook) Goins. On June 11, 1961, he married Judy E. (Hines) Goins, she preceded him in death on February 8, 2004. Then, on August 11,...

Carl Meeks

Apr 9, 2024

Carl E. Meeks, a cherished member of the Van Wert community, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Homestead at Towne Center at the age of 91. Born on February 18, 1933, in Van Wert, Carl was the son of the late George and Lillian (Parsons) Meeks.

A dedicated Army veteran, Carl enlisted on May 28, 1949, and served with honor...

Johanna Stevens

Apr 7, 2024

Johanna Margaret Stevens Née O'Riordan of Rockford, OH, formerly of Van Wert, departed this life at 5:29am Sunday April 7th, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

She was born May 4th 1950 to Richard (Tony) and Johanna O'Riordan in Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. She relocated to the USA in 2003, where she married Glen Stevens, he survives.

Johanna was a talented...

Josephine "Jody" Wilson

Apr 5, 2024

Josephine W. "Jody" Wilson passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 5, at Van Wert Manor. She was born October 12, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia to William A. and Josephine H. Wills, who preceded her in death.

On June 8, 1996, she married her soulmate, D. Christopher Wilson who survives. She is also survived by her husband's children, Jennifer (Chris) Houston of...

Mark Barna

Apr 4, 2024

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Mark Eugene Barna, 62, of Ohio City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 4, 2024. A beloved husband and dedicated worker, Mark was born on September 22, 1961, to the late Gene and Sue (Harmon) Barna.

On November 4,1989 he married Mary Schreiber, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Ben (Crystal) Ayers of Troy, Ohio; a daughter, Courtney Barna of Ohio City,...

Charlotte Klinger

Apr 1, 2024

Charlotte A. Klinger, 77, of Van Wert, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on January 16, 1947 to her late parents, William D. and T. Maxine (Neubrecht) Prichard. On February 25, 2015, Charlotte married Larry E. Klinger.

She retired from Eaton Corp and attended First Baptist Church. Charlotte was also formerly...

Ronald G. Davis

Apr 1, 2024

Ronald G. "Ron" Davis, 72, of Van Wert, died early Monday morning, April 1, 2024, at Ohio Health Van Wert.He was born August 26, 1951, in Van Wert, to William Carey and Pauline (Gamble) Davis.Ron was a lifelong Van Wert County farmer.  He has also worked for Continental Can, in Van Wert, and Elgin Service Center.He was a veteran of...

Beth Anne Bollenbacher

Mar 29, 2024

Beth Anne Bollenbacher, a cherished member of the Rockford community, passed away on March 29, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 19, 1951, in Celina, Ohio to the late Edgar Lee and Kody Erl (Wisenborn) Bollenbacher, Beth Anne was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend to many.

Throughout her life, Beth Anne worked as a...

Kayla (Staley) Schmidt

Mar 28, 2024

Kayla Schmidt (Staley), 29, of Van Wert, Ohio was called home on March 28, 2024, surrounded by family & friends. She was born on June 30, 1994 to Patricia Staley and Frank Simmons.

Kayla is survived by her eternal partner, Collin Schmidt. The two were married on October 17, 2020. She is also survived by her father Frank Simmons, brothers Mikal...

Josephine L. "Jody" Tindall

Mar 28, 2024

Josephine Lee "Jody" (Jenkins) Tindall, 98, of Van Wert and Formerly of Frankfort, Indiana, died early Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born July 28, 1925, in Van Wert, to Erastus and Cora Belle (Anderson) Jenkins. On July 13, 1942, she married John William "Bill" Tindall.

Jody formerly attended Wesley United Methodist Church, in Van Wert....