Larry L. Haver, 80 years, of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Hicksville.  Larry was born March 14, 1940, in Hicksville, the son of the late Lester Woodrow and Marie Maxine (Beree) Haver.  He was a 1958 graduate of Hicksville High School.  He then attended The Ohio State University.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Defiance College.  Larry was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era.  He married Audrey...

John VanHorn, 61, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in an automobile accident. John was born on May 22, 1958 in VanWert, Ohio, the son of the late James Sr and Dorothy (Owens) VanHorn. On July 16, 1998, he was united in marriage to Leigh Ann Kortokrax and she survives. John is also survived by his children, Traci (Jamie) Schimmoller of Hicksville, Ohio, Arin VanHorn of Angola, Indiana, Lisa Lancaster of Hicksville, Ohio,  John VanHorn Jr of Angola, Indiana; grandchildren, Ana,...

Muriel A. “Mert” Andrews, 89 years, of Hicksville, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, where she had been a resident.  Mert was born May 10, 1930, in Hicksville, the daughter of the late Walter and Wilda (Smith) Scranton.  Mert was a 1948 graduate of Farmer High School.  She then received her Associated Degree from Elkhart Business College in 1949.  She married James A. Andrews on July 11, 1950, and he preceded her in death on...

Thomas Yanez, 78, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, Hicksville, Ohio. Tom was born on December 7, 1941 in Downy, California, the son of the late Alfred and Amelia Lara Yanez. He was a graduate of Cerritos College with an Associates degree in Computer Science. Tom was an member of the United States Air Force, serving as a Senior Master Sergeant in the Korean and Vietnam wars. On May 17th, 1967, he was united in marriage to Billie Holland and she survives. Tom...

Donna M. Osmun, 81 years, of Grabill, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Parkview Hospital-Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donna was born November 7, 1938 in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harlan and Thelma (Darling) Madden. She was a 1956 graduate of Harlan High School. Donna married Richard D. Osmun on June 23, 1956 in Stryker, Ohio and he preceded her in death on December 11, 2014. She was a loving and caring mother, always supporting and taking care of her...

James L. Fetters, 60 years, of Hicksville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio. Jim was born May 21, 1959 in Hicksville, the son of Arnold and Phyllis (Zimmerman) Fetters. Jim was a 1977 graduate of East Side High School, Butler, Indiana. He also graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Business. He proudly served our country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during operation Desert Storm as well as the Honduras...

Ernest O. Jordan Ernest Oliver Jordan, 76 years, of Hicksville, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at SKLD-Bryan Center, Bryan, Ohio.  Ernie was born October 5, 1943 in Morenci, Michigan, the son of the late Wilbur and Marie (Basteen) Jordan. Ernie worked as a maintenance man at Hillsdale Travel Center, Hillsdale, Michigan. Ernie is survived by his two children, Steven (Ethel) Jordan of Reading, Michigan and Norlene Cole of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded...

Thelma Gambrell, 97 years, of Hicksville, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Hickory Creek of Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Thelma was born May 4, 1922, in Wayne County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clyde and Grace (Luker) Hollis.  She married Buford H. Gambrell on June 24, 1939, in Wayne County, Tennessee, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1980.  Thelma was a sales clerk for the former Marshall’s Clothing in Butler.  She also worked...

Constance L. Miller, 59, of Hicksville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.  Connie was born on December 19, 1960 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn (Oakley) Sowles. On December 3, 2007, she was united in marriage to Steve Miller and he survives.  Connie enjoyed history, reading novels, baking and listening to music with her husband Steve.  Also surviving are her children, Ivan Salinas, Neysa Salinas,...

Mary Etta Horvath, 91 years, of Farmer, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. Mary Etta was born April 28, 1928, in Farmer Township, Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Carmon and Hildred Ruth (Lovejoy) Culler. She was a 1946 graduate of Farmer High School. Mary Etta continued her education, receiving her bachelor’s degree from Defiance College. She married Frank A. Horvath in her family home on December 4, 1948 and he preceded her in death...