Obituaries

May 12, 2015

David E. Dean, 90, of Union City, Indiana passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. David was born May 25, 1924 in Orange, Indiana son of the late Brice James & Katie Ethel Rolland Dean. He worked at Sheller-Globe Hardy’s Division for 35 Yrs. He was a member of the South Salem Church, Union City...

May 8, 2015

PATSY ANN SOMMER, 76, Ridgeville, IN. passed away Friday May 8, 2015 at Union City Care Center in Union City, OH. Patsy was born January 2, 1939 in Randolph County, IN., daughter of the late Worley & Lillie Foster Murphy. Patsy worked at Sheller-Globe, Marsh, and Tyson’s in Portland, IN; she was a member of the; Clearcreek Congregational Christian Church,...

May 3, 2015

Mary E. Hollopeter, 92, formerly of the Union City area passed away Sunday May 3, 2015 at Tender Care Nursing Home in Holland, MI.  She was born May 3, 1923 in Winchester, KY to the late Ed and Anna Thomas White.   She leaves to cherish her memory; 5 children, Linda (Jim) Vandenberg of Holland, MI, Ronald (Janet) Hollopeter of Greenville, OH,...

Apr 22, 2015

Robert D. Smiley, 82 of UNION CITY, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2015 at his residence. Bob was a resident of Union City for over 75 years. He was born May 29, 1932 in Union City, Ind. with a twin sister, Betty, that perished during birth. He also had sisters Audrey and Donna that have gone before him. He was...

Apr 21, 2015

Gary L. Gibson, 67, of Union City, Ind., passed away Tuesday April 21, 2015.  He was born in Greenville, Ohio November 24, 1947, son of the late Taft Starr and Lavera Cedila (Booker) Gibson. He worked for Crow’s and Dekalb for 20+ years. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Brenda (Chris) Davis of Mascoutah, IL; step-children, Brad Cottrell and...

Apr 9, 2015

Vera Jean (Addington) Coby, 89, Union City, passed away Thursday April 9, 2015 at Wayne Hospital Greenville, Ohio. She was born December 16th, 1925 in Jay County, Ind. daughter of the late Clarence and Mae Bickel LeMaster. Vera was an LPN at Crotinger Nursing Home for 17 yrs and worked at the U.C. Hospital. She belonged to the First Christian...

Mar 29, 2015

Lewis Neargarder, 84, of Union City, Ohio passed away Sunday March 29, 2015 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Lewis was born on December 11, 1930 in Randolph County, Indiana. He was a member of the Hillgrove Federated Church where he served as a Deacon, board member, and faithful church member, and also was a U.S. Army Veteran.   He...

Mar 27, 2015

Sylvia L. Justice, 73, of Greenville, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday March 27, 2015 at Wayne Hopsital in Greenville, OH. She was born June 21, 1941 in Union City, Ind. to the late Dewey McCracken and June Wilson McCracken of Union City, Ind.  Sylvia was a loving and caring wife, mom and grandma who was very passionate about...

Mar 25, 2015

Dale Hardeman, 91, Piqua, OH passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side Wednesday March 25, 2015. He was born March 11, 1924 to the late Nancy Hardeman in Union City, OH.  He served with the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Day De 225 in the South Pacific, and married Mary (Jenny) Livingston Nov. 10, 1998...

Mar 15, 2015

Rachel I. Gwin, 75, of Union City, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday March 15, 2015 at Wayne Hospital.  She was born September 23, 1939 to the late Abe and Virgil Austin Harter.   Rachel leaves to cherish her memory; children, Karen (David) Gray of Union City, OH, Kevin (Sara) Gwin of Arcanum, OH, Michael Gwin of Union City,...

Mar 11, 2015

Terry Joe Hampton, 62, of Union City, Ohio passed away Wednesday March 11, 2015 at Reid Hospital Richmond, Ind.  He was born May 22, 1952 in Union City,  Ind., to the late Chalmer Vanata and Mary Hampton Vanata. 

  Terry worked for years as the manager of a local service station, also belonged to Eagles #2790.

  Left to...

Mar 6, 2015

Mar 3, 2015

  Union City, OH Donald A. Helm, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday March 3, 2015 at Wayne Healthcare Hospice Greenville, Ohio. Don was born December 4, 1928 in Darke County, Ohio to the late William Albert and Sarah Felicia (Zumbrum) Helm. He was a lifelong farmer, belonged to the Elks Lodge #1534, Mississinawa Valley Athletic Boosters...

Feb 21, 2015

Russell C. Whistler Russell (Pete) Whistler passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the age of 91, in Reid Hospital, with his son by his side. Pete was born in Union City, Indiana on September 10, 1923 to William and Ethlinda Whistler.  He remained in Union City his entire life.  For the past several years he has resided in the...

Feb 19, 2015

  Mona Jean Anderson 88, of Union City, Ohio passed away Thursday February 19, 2015 at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin, Michigan. Mona was born November 10, 1926 in Union City, Ohio the daughter of the late Walter Lloyd & Grace Lucille Stephens Miller.  Mona worked at Lambert Corporation in Ansonia, Ohio retiring in 1990. She attended E.U.M. Church...

Feb 4, 2015

Terry Lee King, 56, Union City, Indiana, passed away Wednesday February 4th, 2015.

He was born August 29th, 1958 in Randolph County son of Dale King and the late Barbara Thompson King “2008.”  Terry was a lifelong Farmer.  He attended the Saratoga United Methodist Church and belonged to; Saratoga Lions Club, H.O.G. Harley Owners Group and the White Water Valley...

Feb 1, 2015

Jan 30, 2015

***SERVICES PENDING***

Name: Benny Bowman                 Age: 66

Address: Greenville, Ohio

Date of Death: January 30, 2015         

Place of Death: William S. Middleton V.A. Hospital in Madison, WI

***SERVICES PENDING***

Jan 16, 2015

  Ruth Ellen Matchett, 58, formerly of Union City passed away Friday January 16th, 2015 at Crossroads Rehabilitation Center in Englewood, Ohio.

  She was born March 3, 1956 in Winchester, Indiana to the late Charles W. and Martha Brooks Matchett.

  Survivors include a brother, David (Cathy) Matchett of Cambridge City, Indiana; sister, Anne Heitkamp of Union City, Ohio;...

Jan 15, 2015

Marie Wooddell, 100, born 3/4/14, passed away 1/15/15. Preceded in death by husband Eddy in 1988. She is survived by daughters Nancy DiSalvatore (Reuben), Sara Ward and Becky Shepherd, 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was a member of Cornerstone Historic Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 2PM at Cornerstone Historic Baptist Church, 933...