Obituaries

Dec 6, 2020

Joyce Ann Lightner-Wells a resident of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.

Joyce was born in Dunkirk, the daughter of James and Agnes (Whitesell) Burnette.  She graduated from Dunkirk High School in1956 and worked for Armstrong Glass in Dunkirk for many years.  She was a member of Temple Baptist...

Dec 5, 2020

Thomas “Willie” Wilhelm, age 67 passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home in Redkey.

He was a member of the Redkey United Methodist Church and was retired from Sterling Casting in Bluffton after 25 years.  He was a member of the Circle X in Winchester, the GMP Union Local # 455, and the National Rifle...

Dec 2, 2020

Gene Geesaman, age 88 a resident of rural Jay County passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, Ohio.   He raised chickens and farmed in Bearcreek Twp. Jay County for many years.  He graduated from Redkey High School and was an Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict.  He was a member of the...

Dec 1, 2020

Judy Shaneyfelt, age 79, a former resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Judy was born on May 20, 1941, in Portland, the daughter of Chester and Louella E. (Eley) Shaneyfelt.

Private graveside services will be held at Antioch Cemetery, south of Portland.

Arrangements...

Nov 30, 2020

Nina Records, age 93 a resident of Portland passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Dunkirk.  She was a registered nurse and worked at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana and the Dalton Foundry in Warsaw.  She and her late husband Earl, were owners of White Metal Rolling and Stamping in Warsaw, Indiana.  She was...

Nov 29, 2020

Shirley A. Bower, age 75, a resident of Richmond, former resident of Pennville, Indiana, Chandler, Arizona, and Berne, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Rosebud Nursing Home in Richmond.

Shirley was born November 22, 1945, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Vernon and Doris (Burry) Morgan. She was a CNA at Community Care...

Nov 20, 2020

Duane Harter, age 74, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Duane was born on June 28, 1946, in Jay County, the son of Hank Harter and Juanita Steen.  Duane loved his wife and family most.  They were his whole life.  He spent 56 wonderful...

Nov 18, 2020

Marlene M. Murphy, age 80, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Marlene was born on May 10, 1940, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Curtis) Geesaman.  She worked for Kerr Glass in Dunkirk for 35 years, retiring in 1995.

Nov 14, 2020

Kathryn Black, age 78, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Kathy was born on April 30, 1942, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Eugene and Vivian (Harker) Fiely.  She graduated from Fort Recovery High School and married Irvin J. Black, Sr. on June 30, 1962.  He passed...

Nov 14, 2020

Nancy Marie (Spencer) Soots, 92, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 14, 2020 with loving, caring family close by.

Nancy was born to the late Carlton and Ruth Spencer in Portland, Indiana.  She graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, and earned a teaching degree from Butler University.

She was married to the late Richard A....

Nov 13, 2020

Allen J. Reitz, 75, a resident of Portland, Indiana passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at his home.

Allen was born on March 2, 1945, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Paul and Mildred (King) Reitz.  He graduated from Portland High School in 1963.  Allen married Nancy Lee (Pyle) on June 26, 1965.  Allen worked for the Indiana...

Nov 12, 2020

Shelby Franklin, Jr., age 85, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Shelby was born on October 28, 1935, in New Castle, Indiana, the son of James Shelby and Dorothy (McCaffrey) Franklin.  Shelby worked for Brodericks of Muncie for 28 years, retiring in 1992.  He was...

Nov 11, 2020

Evelyn Floris Gose, age 76, a resident of Portland, passed away November 11, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.  She’s a former resident of Indianapolis.

Evelyn was born on June 30, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer and Floris (Painter) Rowe.  She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis.  Evelyn...

Nov 7, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Clark, age 59, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Ann was born on July 7, 1961, in Lakeland, Florida, the daughter of John Henry and Sue Annabelle (Powell) Sims.  She was a member of The Rock Church in Portland.  Ann married Jimmy...

Nov 6, 2020

John Runyon, age 43, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

John was born November 6, 1977 in Portland the son of Bruce Petschke and Candy Runyon. John graduated from Jay County high school in 1997 he worked for Ken Kunkle Chevrolet in Portland, FCC Indiana in...

Oct 28, 2020

Paul L. Stant, age 67, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana Paul was born on June 24, 1953, in Liberty, Indiana, the son of Paul W. and Jennie (Aker) Stant.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the Jay County Retirement Center in Portland.  Paul...

Oct 19, 2020

Mary Elliott age 83, a resident of rural Portland, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Dunkirk.

Mary was born on March 2, 1937, in Fortville, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Irelan) Shull.  She married Albert Elliott on September 20, 1952 and he passed away on September 23, 2007.

Oct 14, 2020

Van Elroy Stauffer, age 65, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020, at his home.

Van was born on April 5, 1955 in Portland, Indiana the son of Max and Helen (Leonard) Stauffer. He graduated from Portland High School in 1973 and became a Machinist for Micro Precision in Berne, Indiana. In his...

Oct 11, 2020

Edwin Dale Manor, age 84, a resident of Salamonia, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Columbus Transitional Care and Rehab in Columbus, Indiana.

Edwin was born on October 8, 1936, in Salamonia, Indiana, the son of Wilbur Earl and Bessie Jane (Wright) Manor.  He worked for New Idea in Coldwater and was a self-employed standing...

Oct 4, 2020

Janet Matchett, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Janet was born on December 20, 1935 in Salamonia, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Mayme (Smiley) Matchett.  She graduated from Madison Township School and was a member of West Walnut Street Church of Christ.

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