Jane Kennedy Bertke, age 76, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.  Jane was a Celina resident until 2001, when she and her husband, John, relocated to North Carolina. Born April 30, 1944, in Evanston, Illinois, she was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Kennedy. Jane married John Bertke on October 5, 1977.  He survives along with their son, Eric Bertke,...

Robert Lee "Bob" Hone, age 75, of Celina, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born October 10, 1944, in Celina, a son of Walter E. & Dorothy J. (Parish) Hone.  Bob's parents and two of his brothers, James Grissom and Daniel Hone, preceded him in death.  Bob and Kathleen Joann "Kathy" Flowers were married on October 15, 1977, and she preceded him in death April 25, 2013. Surviving are his...

  Jerry A. Rolsten, age 80, of rural Mendon, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 18, 1939, in Van Wert County, to the late Carl & Grace (Burley) Rolsten. On June 24, 1977, Jerry married Helen L. Slane, who survives along with three children: Connie (David) Rolsten Wood of Van Wert, Scott (Cari) Rolsten of Mendon and Jane (Steve) Rolsten Barnes of Celina. Jerry also leaves behind four...

Wayne Eugene Fireoved, age 103, passed away at his rural Mendon home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born April 10, 1917, in Mendon, to Thomas George and Edna Mae (Thomas) Fireoved. Wayne and Hazel Margaret (Copeland) Donovan were united in marriage on May 30, 1956, and she preceded him in death March 12, 2013. Surviving are their children: Larry (Merry Pas) Donovan of Dryden, Michigan, Lori (Nathan) Weaks of Liberty...

  Paul C. Johnsman, age 69, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, August 21, 2020, at the Mercer County Community Hospital Emergency Room in Coldwater. Born November 17, 1950, in Celina, Paul was the oldest child of the late Arnold A. and Esther C. (Guggenbiller) Johnsman. Paul and Jayne M. Laux were married on August 2, 1975.  She survives, along with their son and daughter: Adam (Julie) Johnsman of Celina and...

Marilyn Morgan Butler, age 93, of rural Rockford, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert. She was born May 7, 1927, in Van Wert County, to Telford & Edith (McGinnis) Morgan. Marilyn was the beloved wife of Charles "Irvin" Butler.  They were married on February 24, 1947, and he preceded her in death August 24, 1999. She is survived by their four children: Dan Butler of Rockford, Jane Barber of Van...

  Oscar Lee Haynes, age 76, of rural Celina, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born May 2, 1944, in Hindman, Kentucky, to the late Willard J. & Mayben J. (Boggs) Haynes. On January 27, 1965, Oscar married the love of his life, Vicki Clements, who survives with their 4 children: Tom (Jennifer) Haynes of Fort Recovery, James (Sandy) Haynes of Celina, Melissa (Donald) Mazza of Columbus and Debra...

Doris Ann Maras, age 86, of Celina, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born September 30, 1933, near Mendon, to Glen Roether Ballinger and Catherine L. "Kate" ( Curry ) Ballinger. Doris and John Maras were married on June 14, 1953.  John survives, along with their daughter, Jill Ann Maras.  Their son, Jon Alan Maras, passed away December 7, 2016. Doris is also survived by two brothers and a...

Lillian Vanover, age 77, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2020, at her residence in Mendon. She was born July 31, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Daniel Paul Sr. and Lucille Frances (Breeze) Paul. Lillian is survived by her son, Bruce A. (Rita Wilson) Paul of Mendon, grandchildren: Heather (Nathan) Baltzell, Robert (Katie) Paul, Shana (Doug Parks) Chaney and kids, Brandy (Damien) Kroft and kids, and Billy (Brooke Roberts)...

Davy Lee Winans, age 90, of Celina, passed away of natural causes on April 9, 2020, at The Gardens at Celina.  He died peacefully, with his loving children by his side. Born on June 17, 1929, in West Lafayette, Indiana, Davy was a son of the late Denward Maxwell "Max" Winans and Irene Henderson Winans.  From a very early age, he and his brother, Pat, were raised by their grandmother, Elizabeth Winans. On April 21, 1956, he married Margaret Bollenbacher. ...