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Indianapolis, Indiana Michael Eugene Ralston, MD, FACS 1948 — 2024 Michael Eugene Ralston, MD, FACS, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 75. He was born on October 8, 1948 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Dorothy (Christen) Ralston and Myron "Mike" Ward Ralston. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda L. Bebout. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Van Wert High School in Van Wert, Ohio where he was a three sport athlete. He was a 1971 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The Ohio State University where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and a 1974 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Ralston was a distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon, having completed his Residency training in General Surgery...

Columbia, South Carolina Carol Jeanne Pozsik 1941 — 2023 Carol Jeanne Pozsik passed away at the age of 81 on September 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 3, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Harry David Bellis and Margery Littlejohn Bellis. Carol devoted her professional life to the field of public health care, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University and a Master of Public Health in Public Health Administration from The University of South Carolina, where she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing. She began her career in Toledo, Ohio and held many nursing and public health administrative positions in four different...

London, Ohio Deanna Jean Pancake 1943 — 2023 Deanna Jean Pancake, 79, of London, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 29, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert Sherman and Dorothy (Faniff) Sherman. Deanna had worked professionally as a secretary for Aeroquip and later worked for the First Presbyterian Church of London's daycare program. She also worked at the Players Tennis Club in London. On February 1, 1969, she married her adoring husband Ron, and together they had two daughters, Nerissa and Paige. While the girls were growing up, Deanna was as crafty as could be and was always crocheting or sewing clothes, including every Easter dress and...

Kalamazoo, Michigan Gary Powell Brown 1943 — 2022 Gary Powell Brown, devoted son, brother, husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022 at the age of 78 after battling lung cancer. Gary was born in Van Wert, Ohio to Gus and Betty (Jones) Brown on December 10, 1943. Growing up, he quickly developed his love for hunting and fishing and became an avid sportsman in his adult life. After graduating from Van Wert High School, he attended Ohio Northern for his undergraduate degree. He proudly served in the US Army for 2 years and was honorably discharged in 1968. His graduate degree moved him to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he attended Western Michigan University. Once in Michigan, he met his lovely wife, Gail...

Fort Wayne, Indiana Richard L. Knittle 1933 — 2022 RICHARD L. KNITTLE, 88, for Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Service is 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For full obituary and to leave condolences, visit www.covingtonmemorial.com

Eubank, Kentucky Mark "Louie" Showalter 1959 — 2021 Mark "Louie" Showalter, son of Joseph and Norma Pratt Showalter was born in Ohio on November 4, 1959 and he went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2021 having attained the age of 61 years. His wife Pam Pancake Showalter of Eubank, KY survives him. Also surviving is a daughter, Lacey (and Mario) Vazquez of Ottawa, OH: three sons, Adam Showalter and Timothy Showalter both of Eubank, KY and Derek (and Brittany) Showalter of Van Wert, OH. In addition to his children, he is also survived by Don (and Cindy) Showalter of OH, Peg (and David) Smith of Celina, OH, Squeak (and Sheree) Showalter of Nancy, KY, Kathy (and Jess) Swicker of W. VA. One brother, Raymond Showalter preceded him in...

Anderson, SC Gary R. Cobb 1938 — 2019 Gary R. Cobb, 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Rainey Hospice House. Born March 4, 1938 in Lima, OH, he was the eldest son of the late Delmar Cobb and Mildred Ralston Cobb. Gary graduated from Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. He worked for the U.S. Treasury followed by positions with Chrysler, Warner & Swasey, Bendix and Lear Seigler. After retiring, Gary became a real estate agent with Realty One and was a real estate appraiser. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Tish); children, Stephen (Elizabeth), Kimberly and Matthew (Shannon); granddaughters, Madison, Lauren, McKinley, Allison, Maylie and McClaine; brother, Steve;...

Laurinburg, NC Jon Alvah Chandler 1938 — 2019 Jon A. Chandler known to family and friends as "Jack, Jeff, JJ" passed away on October 4, 2019. Jon graduated from Deposit High School in Deposit, NY, and achieved a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University where he met his wife, Shirley, of 57 years. He began his working career as a math and science teacher and entered into the manufacturing/business/sales world for a 35 year career at Federal Mogul Corporation based in Southfield, Michigan which began in Van Wert, Ohio. Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife; three children: Lynda Kay Chandler of La Jolla, CA; Julie Chandler Emery (Jeff)of Pinckney, MI; and Douglas Jon Chandler, (Monique) of Brighton, MI; seven...

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