David Tinnel
Oct 28, 2017
David Ray Tinnel, 50, of Fort Wayne died Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1967 in Decatur, a son of Billy Ray Tinnel and the late Rita K. (Bowen) Jaurigue. David was retired from the Fort Wayne City Utilities where he had worked for 30 years. Surviving is his daughter, Kacey Tinnel; son, Kody (Cory Allen)...
Ruth Cummings
Oct 23, 2017
Ruth Cummings, 93, passed away October 23, 2017. Ruth was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana. She was the daughter of Alfred Mitchell and Dorothy Lighthill Fox. She was self-employed as a talented knitting Finisher. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Steve) Wente and Linda (Cliff) Andersen. Also surviving are Three Grandchildren, Three Great- Grandchildren and One Great-Great Granddaughter. She...
Lawrence Auker
Oct 19, 2017
Lawrence D. "Don" "Larry" Auker, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away at his residence on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born in Wabash County on January 27, 1932, a son of the late Fred H. and Catherine L. (Baker) Auker. Larry retired from Zollner Piston after 43 years of service where he was a supervisor. Surviving are his children,...
Frank Cechvala
Oct 14, 2017
Frank R. Cechvala, 78, passed away October 14, 2017. Born in Ford City, PA. He was the son of Frank and Isabella Kovalovsky Cechvala. Frank honorably served in the Navy as an Electronics Technician aboard the USS Frontier. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Engineering and Mathematics from Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne. During his career he memorably...
Randall Hossler
Oct 11, 2017
Randall W. Hossler, 64, of Ft. Wayne Indiana passed away Wednesday October 11, 2017. Randall was born in Wabash Indiana to Richard and Rosalie Warner Hossler. He was was a graduate of Ivy tech and retired from Parkview Hospital and St. Joseph hospital as a respiratory therapist. He was an avid Cubs fan, IU basketball fan. He also enjoyed watching...
Charles Pippenger
Oct 5, 2017
Charles W. Pippenger, 67, of New Haven died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1950, he was a son of the late Andrew and Edyth (Baker) Pippenger. Charles was retired from B. F. Goodrich where he worked as a journeyman carpenter. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Surviving are...
Michael Angel
Oct 5, 2017
Michael W. Angel, 60, of Fort Wayne died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Dupont Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1956 in Fort Wayne to the late William and Almeda (Driver) Angel. Michael was a printer with R. R. Donnelley for 25 years retiring in 2008. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Surviving is his daughter, Angie (Todd) Cross...
David Powley
Sep 25, 2017
David Bryan Powley, 55, passed away September 25, 2017. David was born in Orrville, Ohio to parents Charles Powley and Norma Condry. They preceded him in death. He attended Bowling Green State University and was an Avid Colts fan. He loved to travel and enjoyed spending time in nature with his wife. He was always willing to lend a hand...
Jack Yates
Sep 22, 2017
Jack A. Yates, 76, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on November 30, 1940 in Harman, VA to the late Ezra and Roxie (Estep) Yates. Jack was a U. S. Navy veteran and a retiree of General Electric. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Yates; grandchildren, Matthew Allen Baumgartner;...
Norma Wells
Sep 22, 2017
Norma J. Wells, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away at her residence Friday, September 22, 2017. She was born November 6, 1934 in Hammond, IN to the late David and Mary (Busick) Lewis. She was a member of St. Joe Community Church. She is survived by her children, Judy Ann Wells La Flash of Arizona; Karen Wakeland Longardner of Fort...
Romauld Solomon
Sep 18, 2017
Romauld John "Solo" Solomon, 44, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Romauld was born in Trinidad Tobago, the son of Martin Solomon and Emiline Solomon. He was a machinist at Avalign Technologies. Romauld enjoyed spending time with family and friends and enjoyed all types of music. Surviving is his wife, Jamie Solomon, sons, Jonyvan and Mason Johnson and daughter Mattie...
Joan Davis
Sep 10, 2017
Joan Jane (Hubartt) Davis, 88, died on Sept. 10, 2017, born May 2, 1929. How we loved that spunky and spirit-filled Joan! She was servant-hearted and always spoke the truth in love. Though only 13 when her mother died, she became the mother of six and loved us with a fierce and beautiful love. Momma knew, "When the car leaves...
Florence Miller
Sep 8, 2017
Florence P. Miller, 97, of Fort Wayne passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at University Park Nursing Home. She was born March 17, 1920 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Albert and Leona (Brown) Day. Florence was an LPN having worked for St. Joseph and Parkview Hospitals before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Baron and son, Arnold...
Frederick Shane
Sep 7, 2017
Frederick W. Shane, 57, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born in Fort Wayne on May 27, 1960, a son of N. Virgil and Margaret O. (Seifert) Shane. Fred was a surveyor with Stoody Associates and he was a member of American Legion Post 499. He enjoyed playing corn hole, euchre, fishing and spending time...
Sandra Shrader
Sep 2, 2017
Sandra R. Shrader, 76, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Hope, IN, died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Kingston Care Center. She was born on February 23, 1941 in Monterey, TN to the late Herman B. and Effie M. (Cates) Matheny. She had hoped to become a nurse but instead began what became her most important calling by becoming a...
Sharon Wetzel
Aug 30, 2017
Sharon Wetzel, 75. passed away August 30, 2017. Born In Columbus, Ohio, Sharon was the Daughter of Clarence and Louise Aukerman. Sharon was a Nanny and was very active in her Church First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed playing board games and spending time with her family. Surviving is her husband Jack Wetzel, sons, Matt (Rose) Wetzel, Tim (Nikki)...
Pamela Hattery
Aug 28, 2017
Pamela Jo (Pammie Jo) Hattery, 74, passed away on August 28, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was a graduate of North Side High School where she met the love of her life, Jim. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in August. Pam lived life...
Noah Mcdonnell
Aug 28, 2017
Noah "Ben" Benjamin McDonnell passed away August 28, 2017. Noah was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The son of Arthur D. McDonnell and Geraldine McDonnell. Noah was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He was a Foreman at Almet Incorporated for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing games, and spending time with his family. He is survived by...
Diane Raypole
Aug 28, 2017
Diane "Nana" Raypole, 63, passed away August 28, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Furge. Diane was a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church and a longtime dental assistant. Nana loved spending time with her grandchildren and vacationing with...
Carol Andrews
Aug 26, 2017
Carol J. Andrews, 76, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. Born in Muskegon, Michigan to LaVere and Angeline Bollenbacher, both preceded her in death along with her step-mother, Dorothy Bollenbacher. After raising her children, she opened Classic Flowers and Gifts in Auburn. Years before, she had a ceramic shop in southern California for a few years. She was an avid...
