Anna June Roessler
Oct. 21, 1933 - June 27, 2002
Funeral services for Anna June Roessler, 68, of Hilliard, formerly of Lima, who died 8 am. June 27 at her daughter's residence in Hilliard, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Pastor Bill Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire. She was born Oct. 21, 1933 in Lima, to Donald and Daisy (Cockrell) Hahn. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Anna (Larry) Kirby of Charlestown, W.Va., and Kathleen Lynn (Neal) Beeler of Hilliard; two brothers, John (Inez) Hyndman of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Donald Hahn of Clyde; two sisters, Esther Hooker and Marilyn "Nancy" (Steve) Horvath of Lima; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Viola Hyndman, Maxine Kaser and Eileen Jarrell. Mrs. Roessler was a secretary at Duff Truck Lines for more than 15 years. She was a member of American Legion Post 96 Auxiliary, Orioles Auxiliary, Nest 3173 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275 Auxiliary, Lima. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Riverside Hospice.

Max L. Mohr
Mar. 1, 1922 - June 26, 2002
Funeral services for Max L. Mohr, 80, of Middle Point, who died 8:58 p.m. June 26 at his residence, will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Cynthia Lumm officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point. He was born March 1, 1922 in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, to Otto and Ilo (Gattshall) Mohr. On Aug. 3, 1940, he married Ruth Reed, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Phillip R. (Susan) Mohr of Middle Point and Blane A. (Kay) Mohr of Grover Hill; two sisters, Anna Ruth McClure of Grover Hill and Arlene Keith of Scott; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mohr. Mr. Mohr retired after 30 years at Continental Can Co. in Midland, Mich., and Van Wert. He also farmed. He was a member of Middle Point United Methodist Church. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Middle Point United Methodist Church.

Catherine G. Roth
Oct. 19. 1918 - June 25, 2002
Catherine G. Roth, 83, of Van Wert, died 9:30 a.m. June 25 at Convoy Care Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1918 in Van Wert, to Daniel and Winnie (Snyder) Jerome. On Sept. 26, 1937, she married Lawrence E. Roth, who died Jan. 21, 1983. Survivors include two sons, Larry J. Roth of Van Wert and Jerry L. (Camellia) Roth of Panama City, Fla.; two daughters, Diane (Richard) Perry of Convoy and Cynthia (Fred) McQueen of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Graydon Jerome of Fort Wayne and Dan Jerome of Van Wert; two daughters, Gwendolyn Knodel and Kay (Rex) Rodman of Van Wert; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, a foster brother and a great grandchild. Mrs. Roth was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church, Van Wert, and was active for many years with the Van Wert County Heart Association. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Calvary Evangelical Church, the Rev. Raymond Feeck officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Isabelle Morris
July 3, 1918 - June 25, 2002
Isabelle Morris, 83, of Van Wert, died 7:40 p.m. June 25 at Van Wert County Hospital. She was born July 3, 1918, in Monmouth, Ind., to Lafayette and Leah (Dibble) Swygart. She was married to Edward E. May, Robert L. Gilbert and Harley L. Morris, who all preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Donald E. (Maggie) May of Lima and Samuel D. (Kathy) Gilbert; two daughters, Mary Esther of Florida and Leah (Dewey) Shaw of Van Wert; seven stepchildren, Bill, Norma, Lela, Wayne and Jim Gilbert, Bonnie Lou Stout and Rovine Beam; five brothers, Jack Swygart of Monroeville, Ind., Paul Swygart of Maine, Gerald Swygart of New Haven, Ind., Richard Swygart of South Carolina and Lafayette Swygart; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a stepchild, Judy Gilbert; three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Morris worked at National Seal Corp., Van Wert, for eight years and also baby-sat in her home for many years. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Revs. Donald May and Job Stagner officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to donor's choice.

Arthur W. Wilkins
Aug. 31, 1908 - June 23, 2002
Funeral services for Arthur W. Wilkins, 93, of Lima, who died 6:30 p.m. June 23 at his residence, will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, the Rev. James Menke officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida. He was born Aug. 31, 1908, in Spencerville to Charles M. and Magdalena (Schiller) Wilkins. On Oct. 11, 1932, he married Neva Sawmiller, who preceded him in death in 1992. Survivors include two sons, Charles (Marilyn) Wilkins of Thurmond, N.C., and Jim (Esther) Wilkins of Fort Myers, Fla.; a daughter, Donna (Ron) Holmes of Beach City; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Lou Wilkins; eight brothers and one sister. Mr. Wilkins had worked at Stedke Construction as a carpenter for many years. He was a member of Local Carpenters 372 for over 25 years. He loved to garden. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to donor's choice.

Mary J. Azzarello
Feb. 23, 1921 - June 24, 2002
Mass of Christian burial for Mary J. Azzarello, 81, of Lima, who died 8:10 a.m. June 24 at her residence, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Lima, the Very Rev. David M. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery. She was born Feb. 23, 1921, in Chicago to Serafino and Concetta (Bucieri) Cecala. On Oct. 27, 1946, she married Joseph Azzarello, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Tony (Sandi) Azarello of Lima; a daughter, Kathy (Richard) Brown of Lima; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Cecala. Mrs. Azarello was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, the Happy Hours Garden Club and the Elkettes Bowling League for many years. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. today at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, where a parish wake service will be at 8 p.m. Preferred memorials are the Elderly Day Care Center or donor's choice.

Ralph Emmett Smith
Dec. 20, 1924 - June 24, 2002
Ralph Emmett Smith, 77, of Lima, died 11:16 a.m. June 24 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 20, 1924, in Lima to Oliver Leo and Hazel Jane (Maxwell) Smith. On Jan. 30, 1943, he married Nelda Jane Ream, who survives. Survivors also include a son, David Ream Smith of Palm Springs, Calif.; three daughters, Debra Jane (Max) Stover of Elida, Denise Ann (Dave) Shafer of Bluffton and Dena Sue (Steve) Boswell of Clear Springs, Mich.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James E. Smith. Mr. Smith had been an instrument foreman at Sohio Refinery. He was a member of Southside Christian Church, where he served as deacon. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275 and the Lima American Legion Post. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, the Rev. Doug Adams officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society, 616 S. Collett St., Lima, 45805.

Joe M. Whitacre
Sept. 5, 1928-June 23, 2002
Joe M. Whitacre, 73, of Van Wert, died 11:50 p.m. June 23 at his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Lima to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvenus E. Whitacre. On Feb. 28, 1950, he married Wilma L. Rayburn, who survives. Survivors also include a daughter, Lynda (Tim) Purmort of Van Wert; a son, Joe M. Whitacre II of Van Wert; a brother and two sisters; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Whitacre was a retired tool and die maker. He was a member of the Van Wert American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Private family graveside services will be at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating, with military rites conducted by the Van Wert American Legion and VFW posts. There is no visitation or services. Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miles R. DeCamp
Jan. 1, 1918 - June 23, 2002
Funeral services for Miles R. "Red" DeCamp, 84, of Elida, who died 9:50 p.m. June 23 at St. Rita's Medical Center, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, Pastor Dan Hague officiating. Burial will be in Osborn Cemetery, Columbus Grove. He was born Jan. 1, 1918, near Van Wert, to Alonzo and Maude (McKanna) DeCamp. On April 26, 1946, he married Wilma J. Rupert, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Kim R. (Jenny) DeCamp of Cairo; two daughters, Jean J. (Tim) Shank of Conway, S.C., and Lori A. (Joe) Crawford of Glennville, Ga.; two sisters, Ruth Thomas and Marjorie Early of Lima; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, Earl, Ralph and Gail DeCamp; and three sisters, Lois Sargeant, Olive Shenk and Audrey Edmiston. Mr. DeCamp was a retired farmer. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Sr. Mary Hildalin Brown S.N.D.
Funeral services for Sr. Mary Hildalin Brown, S.N.D., who died June 22, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel at the Notre Dame Provincial Center, Toledo. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. She was born in 1908 in Frank (Bellevue) to Andrew and Anna Brown. In 1930, she began her life as a member of the Toledo Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame. She was a teacher for 57 years and after her retirement, she continued to tutor children at Mary Immaculate School. She served at Immaculate Conception in Bellevue, St. Mary in Sandusky, St. Mary in Leipsic, St. Joseph in Crestline, Sacred Heart in Bethlehem, St. Joseph in Fremont, St. John's in Delphos, St. Aphonsus in Peru, St. Wendelin in Fostoria, St. Augustine in Napoleon, St. Paul in Norwalk and St. James, Sacred Heart, St. Michael, Holy Rosary and Mary Immaculate in Toledo. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today at the Notre Dame Provincial Center, where a parish wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Arrangements are by Abele Funeral Home.

Howard Leo Hadding
April 27, 1939-June 22, 2002
Howard Leo Hadding, 63, of Elida, died 11:50 p.m. June 22 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born April 27, 1939, in Lima to George and Hazel Irene (Boroff) Hadding. On April 23, 1983, he married Deborah Buchanan, who survives in Elida. Other survivors include two sons, Howard Scott (Valerie) Hadding of Souix Falls, S.D., and Steven (Chris) Hadding of Florida; a daughter, Stacy Hadding of Florida; three brothers, George William "Bill" (Joy) Hadding of Lima, James O. (Betty) Hadding of Seymour, Ind., and Louis S. (Janice) Hadding of Cridersville; three sisters, Luella I. (Bub) Boedecker and Linda L. (Richard) Musto of Lima and E. Maxine Bigley of Toledo; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Janet Marie Hadding; and two sisters, Katherine Joan Steinbauer and Lucille Murphy. Mr. Hadding retired from Scot Lad Foods Warehouse. He attended Cable Road Alliance Church. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, the Rev. Richard Jueckstock officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with graveside military rites conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to donor's choice.

Barbara L. Perrine
Nov. 20, 1930 - June 23, 2002
Barbara L. Perrine, 71, of Wapakoneta, died 6:40 a.m. June 23 at her residence. She was born Nov. 20, 1930 in Rhine, to Otto and Luella M. (Steinke) Kinstle. In June 1947, she married Ronald E. Perrine, who died Aug. 17, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Roxanna L. "Roxie" (Jim) Stinebaugh and Deborah "Debbie" (Ed) Hickman of Wapakoneta; a brother, Lee A. (Cinda) Kinstle of Van Wert; three sisters, Jane (Bill) Hemmer and Carol Bogart of Wapakoneta and Norma "Tuti" (Joe) Lamborne of Melbourne, Fla.; six grandchildren, Tony, Eric and Chad Stinebaugh and Jenny Hickman of Wapakoneta, Jeff (Jennifer) Hickman of Delphos and Tracey (Dan) Hunt of Lima; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ralph Kinstle. Mrs. Perrine had recently retired as the administrative secretary at the Ohio Decorative Products Company in Spencerville after 39 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and enjoyed golf and bowling. Mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Peter Chiodo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, where a prayer service will be at 9 p.m. Preferred memorials are to St. Rita's Hospice.

Rose M. Honigfort
May 11, 1920 - June 22, 2002
Mass of Christian burial for Rose M. Honigfort, 82, of Ottawa, who died 12:32 p.m. June 22 at Calvary Manor Home, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, the Rev. Tom Hemm officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born May 11, 1920, in Miller City to John B. and Emma (Schroeder) Lammers. In May 1940, she married Victor German, who died Dec. 19, 1947. She then married Anthony J. Honigfort on Oct. 22, 1949. He died July 24, 1972. Survivors include two sons, Dennis (Patricia) German of Amherst and Darrell (Loni) Honigfort of Ottawa; three daughters, Deborah Fuka and Darlene (Mike) Osterhage of Ottawa and Diane (Dennis) Beam of Delphos; two brothers, Bernard Lammers and Urban (Germaine) Lammers of Ottawa; three sisters, Margaret Schroeder and Doris Orinin of Ottawa and Dolly (Ron) Gorney of Toledo; and 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Honigfort; two brothers, Vic and Norman Lammers; and two sisters, Agnes Geckle and Nettie Briesacker. Mrs. Honigfort was a homemaker. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Ottawa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Auxiliary, the Ottawa Fire Ladies Auxiliary and a former member of the Ottawa American Legion Auxiliary. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. today at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, where a scripture service will be at 3 p.m. and a VFW Auxiliary service will be at 6:45 p.m. Preferred memorials are to Putnam County Hospice or donor's choice.

Layton C. Bowsher
May 16, 1924 - June 22, 2002
Layton C. Bowsher, 78, of rural Spencerville, died 6:30 p.m. June 22 in a farming accident near state route 81 west of Spencerville in Van Wert County. He was born May 16, 1924, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, to Elza and Mabel (Fissel) Bowsher. On Nov. 5, 1944, he married Ruth E. Bolton, who survives. Survivors also include two sons, Larry W. (Judy) Bowsher of Elgin and Ronald L. (Cindy) Bowsher of Spencerville; a daughter, Doris E. (Ben) Hyde of Kempner, Texas; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Emily Bowsher. Mr. Bowsher was a lifelong farmer for 30 years and owned Layton C. Bowsher Insurance Agency, primarily working with the Grange Insurance Company. He was a member of Hartford Christian Church, Spencerville, where he served in many duties. He was a member of Good Sam Camping Club and served as wagon master of the Roll-In-Sams Camping Club, Chapter 62 of Van Wert. He was a 1943 graduate of Spencerville High School. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. Robert King officiating. Burial will be in Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Aloysius E. Siefker
March 15, 1910 - June 21, 2002
Mass of Christian burial for Aloysius E. Siefker, 92, who died 8:25 a.m. June 21 at his residence, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida, the Rev. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. He was born March 15, 1910 in Kalida, to Bernard and Helena (Verhoff) Siefker. On June 10, 1931 he married Mary B. Schroeder, who died Aug. 30, 1988. Survivors include three sons, Tom (Mary Catherine) Siefker of Ottawa, and Daniel (Marilyn) Siefker and James (Esther) Siefker of Kalida; five daughters, Helen Gerding of Ottawa, Eunice (Barney) Pohl of Quincy, Mich., Joan (Larry) Peck and Jane (Earl) Kleman of Kalida, and Marie (Ron) Kuhlman of Ottawa; 59 grandchildren, 118 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ellerbrock; four brothers, Othmar, Frank, Alphonse, and Raymond Siefker; and a sister, Mary Sealts. He was a retired farmer and retired from GTE Sylvania Electric, Ottawa. He was a former employee of Kahle Supply and Feed Mill, Kalida. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He was also a member of parish council, was a church usher and a member of AARP. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa, where there will be a scripture service at 3:30 p.m. Sunday and a parish rosary will be at 8 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions can be made to Putnam County Hospice or donor's choice.

Richard E. Anderson
Feb. 20, 1925 -June 21, 2002
Funeral services for Richard E. ‘Andy' Anderson, 77, of Van Wert, who died 9:05 a.m. June 21 at St. Rita's Hospital, will be 10 a.m. Monday at Jennings Road Church of Christ, Van Wert, the Rev. David Ray officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. He was born Feb. 20, 1925 in Van Wert, to Fern and Marjorie (Cratty) Anderson. On Nov. 12, 1979 he married Patricia A. (McMichael) Anderson, who survives. Other survivors include a son, Donald (Barbara) Anderson of Advance, N.C.; two daughters, Nancy Dias of Van Wert and Debby (Bill) Larimore of Lima; a brother, Dan Anderson, Fort Wayne, Ind., a sister, Rita (Richard) Mavis of Lima; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Robert Anderson and a granddaughter. He retired in 1977 as Weighmaster for Union Quarries, Van Wert. He was a member of Jennings Road Church of Christ, Van Wert. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Van Wert Veterans of Foreign Wars and Van Wert Moose. Friends may call one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the church. Arrangements are by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert.

Lawrence A. Sanders
Nov. 2, 1958 - June 21, 2002
Lawrence Anthony Sanders, 43, of Van Wert, died 3:02 a.m. today at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 2, 1958, in Dayton, to John C. and Doris (Wolff) Sanders Sr. His mother survives in Mount Vernon, Texas. He is also survived by significant other Barbara Arnold of Van Wert; a brother, John (Lucy) Sanders of Mount Vernon; a sister, Monica (Jim) Sanders of Plattsburgh, Mo.; and a grandmother, Frederica Sanders of Dayton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Fredrick Sanders and a sister, Joan C. Sanders. Mr. Sanders had previously worked as a driller on oil wells in Texas. He attended Beavercreek High School, Beavercreek. There are no services and no visitation. Arrangements are by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert.

Coy R. Ward
Sept. 3, 1956 - June 19, 2002
Funeral services for Coy R. Ward, 45, of Van Wert, who died 3:55 a.m. June 19 at Van Wert County Hospital, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Darryl Ramey officiating. Burial will be in Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery. He was born Sept. 3, 1956, in Van Wert to Arthur R. and Sara Katherine (Imler) Ward. Survivors include two children, Cody Ward and Caitlin White of Van Wert; three brothers, Rex Oswald of Los Angeles, Larry (Jerry) Ward of Albuquerque, N.M. and Terry Ward of Van Wert; and a sister, Patty Mace of San Diego, Calif. Mr. Ward had worked for 19 years with the Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 41 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was a graduate of Crestview High School. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to donor's choice.

Rosella S. Laudick
Jan. 14, 1916 - June 19, 2002
Rosella S. Laudick, 86, of Van Wert, died 8:03 a.m. June 19 at her residence. She was born Jan. 14, 1916, in Hessen Cassel, Ind., to Henry and Frances (Fox) Sorg. On Aug. 3, 1946, she married Robert J. Laudick, who died Sept. 21, 1995. Survivors include four sons, Lawrence (Penny) Laudick of Dublin, Thomas (Patricia) Laudick of Columbus, Richard (Susan) Laudick of Galena and Stephen (Debra) Laudick of Van Wert; a daughter, Karen Lou Kennedy of Fort Wayne; 17 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and five sisters. On April 1, 1950, Mrs. Laudick and her husband founded Laudick's Jewelry in Van Wert. She had also worked in the Township Trustee Office in Fort Wayne, then at Wolf & Dessauer and finally as a secretary to the vice president of Farnsworth Television and Radio Corp. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Van Wert, and was former president of the Altar Rosary Sodality. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, the Rev. Joseph Schmelzer officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Friends may call 2-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Brickner Funeral Home, Van Wert, where a rosary service will be at 8 p.m. Preferred memorials are to St. Mary School Foundation Fund and Masses.

Betty M. McCain
Dec. 6, 1920 - June 18, 2002
Betty M. McCain, 81, of Spencerville, died 5:55 a.m. June 18 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Mercer County to Gettys and Opal (Fisher) Goodwin. On April 7, 1944, she married Donald J. McCain, who died Oct. 27, 1982. Survivors include a son, James R. (Cyndi) McCain of Lawrence, Mich.; a grandson, Matthew McCain of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. McCain was a homemaker and had worked at the Lima Tank Depot during World War II. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Spencerville, and its adult Sunday school class, and the Ida Rebekah Lodge 291, of which she was a member since 1945 and was a Past Noble Grand. She was also a member of the Rambling Ohio Winnies travel trailer club and enjoyed square dancing and bowling. She assisted her husband for many years in Boy Scouting and served as a Cub Scout den mother for several years. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. John G. Medaugh officiating. Burial will be in Spencerville Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Trinity United Methodist Church or Boy Scout Troop 2 of Spencerville.

Florence E. Osborn
June 10, 1911 - June 14, 2002
Florence E. Osborn, 91, of Van Wert, died at 4:45 a.m. June 14 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. She was born June 10, 1911, in Van Wert County to Frederick H. and Cora B. (Pollock) Lehman. On Feb. 15, 1949, she married Joseph Dean Osborn, who died Sept. 15, 1997. Survivors include a son, David L. (Marilyn) Osborn of Seabeck, Wash.; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Karl F. and Walter F. Lehman; and a sister, Mildred A. Billinger. Mrs. Osborn was a registered nurse in Lima and Van Wert hospitals for more than 40 years until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Van Wert, and served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in the European Theater during World War II. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church, the Rev. James Howell officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery with military services by Van Wert American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to Bethel United Methodist Church.

Ruth D. Goodwin
Ruth D. Goodwin, 85, of Spencerville, died 11:40 a.m. June 17 [2002] at Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus. She was born Feb. 17, 1917, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, to Daniel Franklin and Susan Florence (Purdy) Kennedy. On Nov. 16, 1935, she married D. Willis Goodwin, who died June 3, 1999. Survivors include a son, D. Eugene "Gene" Goodwin of London; a daughter, Darlene S. (Robert) Hayman of Grove City; a sister, Martha K. "Polly" Potter of Stuart, Fla.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Maurice, Walter, Bryce and Bernard Kennedy; and four sisters, Mary Guthrie, Hazel Kraft, Frances Burnett and Mildred Kuhn. Mrs. Goodwin was a homemaker and had worked as a cook in the Spencerville Schools for 12 years in the Jennings Elementary School. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Ida Rebekah Lodge 391, Spencerville, and was former member of Spencerville Grange 2424 and was a 1935 graduate of Spencerville High School. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, the Rev. John G. Medaugh officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Wright Cemetery near Converse. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Trinity United Methodist Church, Spencerville.

Leah Ann Doner
Jan. 31, 1912 - June 15, 2002
Funeral services for Leah Ann Doner, 90, of Van Wert, who died 12:13 a.m. June 15 at Van Wert County Hospital, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Van Wert, the Rev. Dr. Ralph F. Schibler officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. She was born Jan. 31, 1912, in Van Wert County to Charles and Myrtle (Stump) Thatcher. On Dec. 25, 1931, she married George Luther Doner, who died Oct. 18, 1994. Survivors include three sons, James O. (Virginia) Doner, John D. Doner and Jerry L. (Carla) Doner of Van Wert; two daughters, Mary Dietrich of Rockford and Janet (Robert C.) Strobel of Van Wert; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Mae Kwaseigroh and an infant son, Charles L. Doner; a brother, Miles Thatcher; and an infant sister, Mary Louise. Mrs. Doner was a homemaker. She was member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Van Wert, and its Dorcas Circle and Lively Lutherans. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Cowan and Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Preferred memorials are to Community Health Professionals — VNA.

Kenneth L. Caudill
Aug. 19, 1927 - June 16, 2002
Kenneth L. Caudill, 74, of Van Wert, formerly of Spencerville, died the morning of June 16 at his residence. He was born Aug. 19, 1927, in Happy, Ky., to Less and Docia Jean (Adams) Caudill. He was married to Mary Lou Huff, who died April 2, 1988. On Nov. 15, 1991, he married Gladys L. Allen Black, who survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Nancy L. (Tom) Bush of Stacy, Minn., Cathy L. (Doug) Haskell of Bedford, Tenn., and Tammy J. (Tony) Bramner of Circleville; a son, Jimmy A. (Kathy) Caudill of Hendersonville, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Jo Profitt of Franklin and Martha Ann Caudill of Big Stone Gap, Va.; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Kimble Caudill. Mr. Caudill retired from the cutter grind department of Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant, after 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6772, Spencerville, where he served as commander in 1981-82. He was also a member of American Legion Post 191, Spencerville. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville. Burial will be in Spencerville Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Spencerville VFW and American Legion posts. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Crystal V. Dearwester
Dec. 22, 1912 - June 13, 2002
Graveside services for Crystal Velma "Bubby" Dearwester, 89, of Lima, who died 1:45 p.m. June 13 at her residence, will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, the Rev. Ellis "Hap" Itson officiating. She was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Allen County to Lewis and Clara (Ellsworth) Dearwester. Survivors include nieces and nephews, including Richard (Patricia) Lytle and Daniel R. Lytle of Lima and Frances Jean (Edward) Kochen of Lima. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis, Edward and Charles Dearwester; and two sisters, Frances Lytle and an infant. Ms. Dearwester had worked at Allied Display and Fultz Lumber Company. She was a member of the former Morris Chapel Methodist Church, Delphos, and was an avid Ohio State fan. There is no visitation. Preferred memorials are to St. Rita's Hospice.

Rita L. McBee
Memorial services for Rita L. McBee, 81, of Avon Park, Fla., who died June 13 [2002], were held Saturday at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, Fla. The body will be cremated and the remains buried in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. She was married to Lawrence L. McBee, who survives in Avon Park. Other survivors include a son, Lawrence (Patricia) McBee of Richardson, Texas; three daughters, Patricia (Brad Sheeks) McBee of Philadelphia, Teri (Paul) Wiechart of Defiance and Pegi (Bubba) Gaudet of New Orleans; a sister, Ruth Tipodi of Norwalk, Conn.; a brother, Louis Lauricella of Avon Park; and four grandchildren. Mrs. McBee was a registered nurse. She was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. She was a member of Union Congregational Church, Avon Park, and was volunteer at Florida Hospital Heartland and active with Habitat for Humanity. Preferred memorials are to Highlands County Habitat for Humanity, 825 W. Main St., Suite 200, Avon Park, Fla., 33825.

Steve Miller
June 2, 1967 - June 13, 2002
Steve Miller, 35, of Delphos, died 8:35 p.m. June 13 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Son Memorial Chapel.