Obituaries

Johnny W. Smith, 77, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, June 30, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1948, in Illinois, the son of…

Larry Earl Coplin peacefully passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 85. He spent his life’s journey in Convoy, Ohio. He was born on May 26, 1940,…

Evelyn R. Gibson, 93, of Monroeville, Indiana, passed away Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at Adams Heritage.She was born on October 2, 1931, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late…

Gary Lee Crosley, 78, passed away at home in Fort Wayne on June 25, 2025. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth (Beck) Crosley.Gary was surrounded…

Thelma Margaret Davis, age 96 of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Briarwood Manor in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born on June 4, 1929, the…

Walter Eugene Goudy, a proud veteran, devoted husband, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93.Walter was…

Kenneth J Doner, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, at Ohio Health, Van Wert. He was born on July 21, 1935, in Van Wert to…

Pervis L. Whitt, 60, of Van Wert, died at 8:28 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born November…

John J. Freund, 92, of Van Wert, died Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025, in Van Wert. He was born September 29, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio to Elmer and Mable (Mox)…