Obituaries

Aug 29, 2016

Cora O. Bourne, age 95, a resident of rural Pennville, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Crown Pointe in Portland.  She worked at Grant’s Drugstore in Pennville and also the Jay County Surveyors Office.  She graduated from Pennville High School in 1939 and was a member of the Pennville American Legion Auxiliary and the Pennville Friends Church....

Aug 25, 2016

Thomas Edward Jaquis passed away at his home in Portland on Thursday,August 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. His family and friends were with him during his final days. He was born in Saranac Lake, N.Y. on November 20, 1945 to Charles F. Jaquis and Irene Perry Jaquis. He is survived by his loving wife Ellen Duquette...

Aug 24, 2016

Michael Ray Lofton, age 54, a resident of San Jose, California, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at San Jose Regional Medical Center.  He was a former Ridgeville resident.

Michael was born on July 13, 1962, in North Carolina.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years.

Survivors include:

His...

Aug 22, 2016

Debbie L. Clark, age 50 a resident of Eaton and a former Portland resident passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Jay County Hospital.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 1984.

Debbie Clark was born February 3, 1966 in Celina Ohio the daughter of Leroy and Alberta (Guntle) Kable.  She was married in 1985 to...

Aug 11, 2016

Delmar Stevens, age 82 a former resident of Portland passed away Sunday, Thursday August 11, 2016 in Decatur Illinois.

Delmar Stevens was born May 14, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Melvin and Odessa (Price) Stevens. Delmar worked as a body mechanic at Decatur truck and tractor and was a member of the Judan Judo and...

Aug 7, 2016

John C. Martyne, age 54 a resident of Portland passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Portland.

John Martyne was born January 17, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Jean Martyne.  He was a member of the Delaware Masonic Lodge #46 in Muncie and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Aug 2, 2016

Minnie Nolene Coleman, age 80 a resident of Pennville passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She worked at Ludwig’s Grocery in Portland for 18 years.  She was a member of the Pennville American Legion Auxiliary, and the Pennville Rebekah Lodge.

Nolene Coleman was born March 1, 1936 in Dunkirk, Indiana...

Jul 28, 2016

Louise Corle, age 90, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016, at her home in Portland.

Louise was born on April 13, 1926, in Portland, Indiana the daughter of Clarence and Goldie (Robbins) Reichard.  She worked at the Portland Book Bindery, Portland Hatchery and Marsh Grocery Stores in Portland.  She also owned and...

Jul 26, 2016

Ethel N. Roberts, age 93, a resident of Union City in Jay County passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Mercer Health in Coldwater, Ohio.

Ethel was born March 13, 1923, in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Alexander and Anna (Pruitt) Denney. She attended Madison Township School. She retired from Fort Recovery Industries after 25...

Jul 24, 2016

Beverly Schwartzkopf, age 56, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Beverly was born on April 25, 1960, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of James and Patricia (Manor) Myers.  She graduated from Jay County High School in 1978 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business...

Jul 18, 2016

Bonnie Violet Tobe, Infant Daughter of Portland residents Michael and Kimbra Tobe passed away Monday, July 18, 2016 at IU health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.

Bonnie Tobe was born July 18, 2016 in Muncie, Indiana the Daughter of Michael and Kimbra (Aker) Tobe.

Survivors Include:

Her parents- Michael and Kimbra Tobe, Portland,...

Jul 10, 2016

Joe “Randy” Smith, age 67 a rural Portland resident passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at his home.  He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland and a former member of the Bellfountaine United Methodist Church in Jay County.  He was also active with Gideons International visiting inmates in the Jay County Security Center.  He was...

Jul 10, 2016

Clarence Shawver, age 73 a Portland resident passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He retired from Portland Forge and was a member of the Tri State gas engine and tractor association.

Clarence  Shawver was born July 23, 1942 in Portland, Indiana the son of Basil and Helen (Garber) Shawver. ...

Jul 8, 2016

Marie Schooley, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016, at her home in Portland.   She worked for the Jay County Retirement Center for 4 years and the Community and Family Services Thrift Shop for several years.

Marie was born on April 2, 1933 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Dorsey and...

Jul 2, 2016

William “Bill” Resler, age 46, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Bill was born on August 21, 1969, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Earl and Linda (Cox) Resler.  He worked for Tyson Foods in Portland and Priority Plastics in Portland.  He enjoyed being...

Jun 24, 2016

Janet Meihls, age 65, a resident of Bryant, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at her home in Bryant.

Janet was born on November 9, 1950, the daughter of Henry and Norma (Wells) Alberding.  She was a member of the Waynesfield Baptist Church in Waynesfield, Ohio and the Bryant Wesleyan Church in Bryant, Indiana.  Other memberships...

Jun 16, 2016

Larry Evans went home to be with his Lord on June 16, 2016.  He was born in Kennett, Missouri, on June 15, 1942 the son of Marvin Evans and Pearl (Young) Evans.  He is survived by his wife Louise of 54 years, two sons Mark Evans (wife Mia) of Portland, David Evans (wife Rhonda) of Portland, seven grandchildren and...

Jun 14, 2016

Salem Blake Nerone, infant son of Portland residents, Jack and Alexis Nerone passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Salem Nerone was born February 23, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of Jack and Alexis (Thomas) Nerone.

Survivors Include:

His parents- Jack and Alexis Nerone, Portland, Indiana

Jun 8, 2016

Ronnie Hutzler, age 62 a resident of Portland passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home.  He had worked at Bluffton Rubber and the Portland American Legion.  He was a Navy Veteran and served during Vietnam on the USS Midway.

Ronnie Hutzler was born February 2, 1954 in Portland, Indiana the son of Ronald and Barbara...

Jun 8, 2016

Dallas “Doug” Taylor, age 71, a resident of Redkey, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home.  He was a graduate of Ridgeville High School and retired in 2006 after 41 years at St. Gobain Glass in Dunkirk.  He was a charter member of the Redkey- Fun for Kids program.

Dallas “Doug” Taylor was born...