KIMALA ANN STRICKLER  Kimala Ann Strickler, age 70, of Middle Point, passed away at home on July 28, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1954, in Van Wert to the late Glenn and ...

CLEMENT EDWARD TALBOOM  Clement Edward “Ed” Talboom, 88, of Delphos passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 29, 1936, in Delphos, to Leon and Bessie (Fare) Talboom.

DON HANGARTNER  Don Hangartner, 90, of Van Wert, died at 10:25 am on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Vancrest of Van Wert.  A private family graveside service will take place in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

JAMES F. SPERRY  James F. “Jim” Sperry, 83, passed away on August 3, 2025, in Van Wert, the area where he was born and spent his life. Born on May 6, 1942, in Van Wert, Jim was the son of Velma and ...

LARRY W. KIRACOFE  Larry W. Kiracofe “Smoke”, a beloved father and a proud Vietnam veteran, passed away on August 3, 2025, just days shy of his 79th birthday.  Born on August 9, 1946, in Van Wert, to ...

DENA SHARTZER  Dena L. Shartzer, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at her home in Haviland, OH.  Dena was born on December 4, 1960 in Xenia, OH to the late Charles and Elva JoAnne (Halter) ...

The Ohio State University Department of Athletics has been hard at work the past nine months reimagining the entire gameday experience at Ohio Stadium. Tradition Evolved is the department’s commitment ...