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Recent Obituaries in Fort Wayne, IN
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Fort Wayne, IN area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Dianna Evangelidis
Nov 26, 2022
Dianna K. Evangelidis, 75, died November 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 23, 1947 in Huntington, IN to Billy J and Betty R (Blickenstaff) Bunch. She graduated from North Manchester High School, and continued her education earning her RN from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN. She loved being a...
John Alcorn
Nov 26, 2022
John Thomas "Tom" Alcorn, 89, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born in Kentucky, Tom was a son of the late Johnnie and Liberty (Woods) Alcorn. Tom enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and going to the casino. Surviving are his children, Debbie (JD) Arnett, Willard, Tammy, Clyde, Mary; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Jimmie and Carl. Tom was preceded in...
Diann Mcnabb
Nov 25, 2022
Diann Louise McNabb, 53, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born on June 8, 1969 she was the daughter of the late Robert and Donna (Ellis) Markey. She graduated from North Side High School class of 1988. Diann worked at the Townhouse Retirement Home for 35 years, being a CNA, that she loved! She was a...
Edward Evans
Nov 25, 2022
Edward A. "Ed" Evans III, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ed was the son of the late Samuel and Paula Evans. Ed graduated from North Side High School and was a Master Mechanic, with a passion for building race car motors. Ed was adventurous and a thrill-seeker. He was also an entrepreneur, owning...
Rebecca Nichols
Nov 25, 2022
Rebecca "Becky" Colleen Nichols, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born to the late Eugene and Gladys (Riddle) Fitzsimmons on January 25, 1949 in Crawfordsville, IN. Over 17 years Becky took care of children out of her home and for ten years worked at Tampa Tannery. Becky was a very devout Christian and...
Raymond Moyer
Nov 24, 2022
Raymond A. Moyer, 97, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. Born in Troy, Ohio, Raymond was a son of the late William and Henrietta Moyer. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1943. Following school, he served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during WWII. In 1947, he married Ruth Aughbaugh and they had 71 years together, prior to...
Tiron Beard
Nov 24, 2022
Tiron Bernard Jarvacus Beard, age 30, of Fort Wayne passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne to Bernard Beard of Fort Wayne and Reana Beard of Memphis, TN, both survive. He was a graduate of North Side High School Class of 2010 and later he completed his Associate Degree from International Business College. Tiron was...
Antoinette Allen
Nov 22, 2022
Antoinette Marie Allen, 76, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Antoinette was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Mileski. She worked at Sears for 41 years, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Antoinette enjoyed most of all spending time with her family. She also enjoyed hiking,...
Christin Nemeth
Nov 22, 2022
Christin Joy Nemeth, 38 of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away November 22, 2022. Christin attended Northrop High School. She worked many years as a waitress in the hospitality industry. Christin was known affectionally as, "Teetee", to her best friend Ashley and her husband Casey's children. Surviving Christin is her mother Mary Nemeth (Whitehouse), brothers and sister-in-laws, Mitch (Bethany) Nemeth, Emery...
Melvin Simpson
Nov 18, 2022
On November 18, 2022 our father, Melvin Ray Simpson, surrounded by his family transitioned to heaven above. Melvin was born to Vernon and Josephine Simpson on February 19, 1943. Mel was raised in Geauga County, Ohio along with his older brother Ray (Joanne Farrow) and younger sister Linda (Tracy Hull). Our father attended Chagrin Falls High school where he met...
Leroy Schwartz
Nov 16, 2022
Leroy W. Schwartz, age 79, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born in Delaware, OH to the late Leroy and Seyna Schwartz. Leroy worked in sales in the restaurant industry and away from work he loved spending time with family. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Linda) Schwartz, Nick (Shileigh) Schwartz, and Josh Schwartz...
Michiel Taritas
Nov 14, 2022
Michiel Allen "Mike" Taritas, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, November 14, 2022. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mike was a son of the late George Jr. and Patricia Taritas. Mike attended Central High School and graduated from Snider High School. During Mike's working years, he was a salesman throughout and spent...
Gary Middaugh
Nov 13, 2022
Gary Gene Middaugh, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Stillwater Hospice due to sudden illness. Gary was born June 29, 1948 at St. Joe Hospital of Fort Wayne to the late Albert and Ruth Middaugh. Gary was a proud graduate of the 1967 class at the Indiana School for the Deaf and relished his native...
Robert Campbell
Nov 12, 2022
ROBERT LEON CAMPBELL, 84, of Fort Wayne IN., died Saturday Nov. 12, 2022 at The Waters Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Huntington County, IN on July 2, 1938. He married his wife Kathleen on Aug. 9, 1990, in Grovertown, IN. He was an independent truck driver for 49 years. Survivors include his son William L Campbell Sr...
Keith Snavely
Nov 11, 2022
Keith A. Snavely, age 78, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Juanita Eileen Bowers and Roy Ivey. Keith enjoyed motorcycle riding with friends, particularly to explore different restaurants out of state. He is survived by his three children, his grandson, and his two sisters. A private...
Christopher Myers
Nov 11, 2022
Christopher Edward Myers, 21, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in Fresno, California, Christopher was a son of Paula Myers. Christopher graduated from Leo High School class of 2020. Anyone who knew Christopher knew about his loving, caring, and loyal personality. He was enthusiastic, loved to laugh, and will...
Gloria Barnes
Nov 11, 2022
Gloria Mae Barnes, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Gloria was the daughter of the late Howard and Gertrude Hall. Gloria grew up in Garrett, Indiana. She earned her bachelor's degree in education from Manchester College and her masters degree in elementary education from Saint...
Gary "Butch" W. Brubaker
Nov 8, 2022
Gary "Butch" W. Brubaker, age 81, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Fort Wayne. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Claude and Sara Brubaker. He retired from ITT in 1991 as a supervisor with 30 years of service. Butch was an avid car collector and enjoyed attending car shows. He is survived by his daughters, Tami...
Virginia "Ginger" Hergel
Nov 7, 2022
Virginia "Ginger" Hergel, age 69, died peacefully at home in Fort Wayne on Monday, November 7, 2022 after a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was surrounded by family. Born in Waco, Texas, she was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Nelson Jr., who affectionately called her Ginger, a name that remained with her for her entire life. A strong-willed, independent...
Scott Wible
Nov 6, 2022
Scott Alan Wible, age 51, of Fort Wayne passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his home. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Thomas Wible and Donna Wible, who survives, of Fort Wayne. Scott worked in construction most recently with Weigand Construction and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 232. He enjoyed racing cars...
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