Geraldine AkomDayton
Geraldine L. Akom, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Haviland passed away Tuesday evening, August 14, 2024, at Vancrest of New Carlisle.She was born on August 17, 1933, in Mercer County the daughter of the late Orby L. Hurless and Ireta F. (Hartzog). In December 1971, she married Maurice Akom who preceded her in death on December 13, 1995.Other family members include her three children, Linda Welker of Van Wert, Randy Gramling of Van Wert, and Melvin (Carol) Burch of Winter Haven,...
Geraldine L. Akom, 90, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Haviland passed away Tuesday evening, August 14, 2024, at Vancrest of New Carlisle.She was born on August 17, 1933, in Mercer County the...
Thomas LoshOhio City
Thomas E. Losh, 75, of rural Ohio City passed away Friday afternoon, August 2, 2024, at Van Wert Health, following a brief illness.He was born on May 24, 1949, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Carl L. and Wilda M. (Jervis) Losh. He married the former Twyla J. Augsburger in 1988 and she survives.Other family members include his five sons, Kevin D. (Sheryl) Christlieb of Gomer, Keith D. (Elizabeth) Christlieb of Lenoir, North Carolina, Christopher D. (Holly Eastburn) Losh of Ohio City,...
Thomas E. Losh, 75, of rural Ohio City passed away Friday afternoon, August 2, 2024, at Van Wert Health, following a brief illness.He was born on May 24, 1949, in Lima, Ohio the son of the late...
Kathleen TaylorConvoy
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Taylor, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, Kathy cherished her time with her family, always putting them first.Kathy is survived by her daughters: Heather Kloth; Brandi Nielsen; Fawn Taylor; and Kayla Garb; as well as her son, Dustyn Taylor. She adored her grandchildren, who brought immense joy and light into her life. Kathy is also survived by her three brothers: DuWayne (Diane) Garb,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Taylor, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted mother, Kathy cherished her time with her family, always...
Betty BoleyVan Wert
Betty Eileen Boley, 98, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.She was born on August 27, 1925, in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ira Von Overholt and Louisa Belle (Ralston) Overholt. On September 28, 1946, she married Carl Eugene Boley and he preceded her in death on October 17, 1979.Family survivors include her two children, Rick Boley of Van Wert and Rhonda (Charlie) Lowe of Van Wert; three...
Betty Eileen Boley, 98, of Van Wert passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, at VanCrest Nursing Home of Van Wert.She was born on August 27, 1925, in York Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, the...
Johnny PartinOhio City
Johnny E. Partin, of Ohio City, OH., passed away quietly Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH. He was 79 years old when the Good Lord called him Home.Johnny was born in Straight Creek, Ky., in the Bradfordtown community just outside of Pineville, Ky. He became a permanent resident of Ohio when he moved there in 1989 to be with his family while looking for work. He went to work for Goodyear in St. Mary’s, Ohio in 1990 and worked there until he retired in...
Johnny E. Partin, of Ohio City, OH., passed away quietly Sunday morning, July 28, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH. He was 79 years old when the Good Lord called him Home.Johnny was...
Clark RobertsVan Wert
Clark Burdel “Sparky” Roberts, 74, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence in Hoaglin Township.He was born on April 30, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Rudolph and Viona (Kline) Roberts. On November 26, 1976, he married the former Penny Jewell who survives.Other family survivors include his four children, Shawn (Jennifer) Roberts of Tennessee, Todd (Crystal) Roberts of Kentucky, Paula (Dusty) Campbell, of Van Wert, and Clark (Cindy) Roberts of Scott; 17...
Clark Burdel “Sparky” Roberts, 74, passed away Friday afternoon at his residence in Hoaglin Township.He was born on April 30, 1950, in Van Wert the son of the late Rudolph and Viona...
Eileen HurlessVan Wert
Eileen Elizabeth Hurless, 84 of Columbus and formerly of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Smith’s Mill Health Center of New Albany, Ohio.She was born on May 31, 1940 in Lodi, Ohio the daughter of the late Rev. Waldo E. Byers and Elsie Caroline (Bennett) Byers. On August 2, 1959, she married Paul Eugene Hurless who preceded her in death on December 28, 2008.Eileen is survived by two sons, John E. Hurless of Convoy and Michael P. Hurless of Columbus, OH...
Eileen Elizabeth Hurless, 84 of Columbus and formerly of Van Wert passed away at 1:45 a.m., Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Smith’s Mill Health Center of New Albany, Ohio.She was born on May...
Joe HowellConvoy
Joe Allen Howell, aged 88, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away in his home surrounded by family in the morning hours of June 20, 2024, in Crestview, FL.He was born on July 17, 1935, in Arcanum, OH, to Russell "Bud" Howell and Helen Elizabeth (Owens) Howell. He is preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Clarabelle Howell, two brothers, Larry and Ralph, and his former spouse Delores "Dee" Howell (Simpson).A stranger to none and welcoming to all who called him family, Joe...
Joe Allen Howell, aged 88, of Convoy, Ohio, passed away in his home surrounded by family in the morning hours of June 20, 2024, in Crestview, FL.He was born on July 17, 1935, in Arcanum, OH, to...
Linda MetzRockford
Linda Metz, 75 of Rockford, Ohio passed away on June 17, 2024 at 7:20 am at her home with her family.Linda was born on September 18, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio to Waldo (Whitey) and Mary Ellen (Custer) Stetler, who both preceded her in death.She was also preceded in death by a sister, Donita Loucks and a step-son, Steven Eugene Metz. Linda graduated from Ohio City Liberty in 1966. Linda married Ron Metz in 1985.Survivors also include three sons, Trace Glosette of Celina,...
Linda Metz, 75 of Rockford, Ohio passed away on June 17, 2024 at 7:20 am at her home with her family.Linda was born on September 18, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio to Waldo (Whitey) and Mary Ellen...
Iva OwensConvoy
Iva Lou Owens, 92, passed away Monday morning, June 17, 2024 at her residence in rural Van Wert.She was born on November 2, 1931, in Paulding County the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Betty M. (Waldron) Laukhuf. On August 19, 1950, she married Edward Ervin Owens who also preceded her in death on June 4, 2019.Family survivors include her three sons, Brad (Marsha) Owens of Convoy, Kevan (Susan) Owens of Van Wert, and Stan (Susan) Owens of Convoy; a sister, Patricia (David) Greulach of...
Iva Lou Owens, 92, passed away Monday morning, June 17, 2024 at her residence in rural Van Wert.She was born on November 2, 1931, in Paulding County the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Betty...
