Obituaries

Oct 20, 2021

Burleigh F. Bittinger, 68, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Gas City, Indiana, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Majestic Care in Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 21, 1953, in Pennsylvania, to the late Burleigh F. Bittinger, Sr. and Flora (Speck) Plumb.

Burleigh married Diane J. Glover; she passed away...

Oct 16, 2021

 Ray Starr, 64, of North Manchester, died at 10:43 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born on July 27, 1957, in Kentucky, to Charles and Chattie (Hale) Harrell. 

 Ray married Stella Osborne on September 16, 1979.  He worked as a contractor at Atlas Building Services in Wabash and owned Starr Masonry & Restoration. ...

Oct 11, 2021

Lucia L. Fierstos, 88, formerly of Somerset, passed away at 10:25 a.m., on October 11, 2021, at IU North Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on March 28, 1933, in Wabash County, to the late Elvin and Ida Lucille (Alman) Raver.

Lucia was a 1951 graduate of Somerset High School.  She married Robert V. Fierstos on July...

Oct 8, 2021

Lisa M. Robinson, 54, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on December 10, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, to Peter and Alberta Clyne.

Lisa was a graduate of Fremont High School in California and worked at Radiant Home Health Care in Fort Wayne. Lisa loved the ocean and...

Oct 1, 2021

Fredrick K. "Bud" Arven, 92, of LaFontaine, passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on August 11, 1929, in Argos, Indiana, to the late Helen (Arven) Wyckoff.

Bud was a 1947 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  He married Sally Kendall on September 24, 1950. Bud served in the...

Oct 1, 2021

Robin Jay Davis, 68, of Lagro, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.   He was born in New Castle, Indiana, on July 25, 1953, to the late Gilbert and Betty Davis.

Robin married Connie Ailes on November 8, 1998.  Robin worked construction and at semi repairs...

Sep 30, 2021

Eleonore K. Smith, 87, of Wabash, passed away at 5:48 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on February 18, 1934, in Schweinfurt, Germany, to the late Johanne Mueller and Frieda V. Schaefer.

Eleonore married Forest E. Smith on June 11, 1967; he passed away on February 22, 2014.  She worked at...

Sep 24, 2021

Paul R. Lewis, 81, of Wabash, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.  He was born on January 24, 1940, in Vanlear, Kentucky, to the late Clyde and Clara (Morgan) Lewis.

Paul married Thelma Martin on August 10, 1991.  Paul retired from General Tire in Wabash and then worked for...

Sep 24, 2021

Peggy A. Huddleston, 86, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine.  She was born on March 19, 1935, in Wabash, to the late Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton.

Peggy married William E. Huddleston on August 22, 1953; he passed away on February 6, 2013.  Peggy...

Sep 17, 2021

Janet Ross, 95, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester.  She was born on May 4, 1926, in Wabash, to the late Von and Eunice (Ply) Kreps.

Janet married Thomas E. Ross on February 11, 1955; he passed away on April 24,...

Sep 16, 2021

Joshua Robert Coon, 40, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born on January 19, 1981, in Wabash, to Kevin and Monica (Schipper) Coon.

Josh was a 2000 graduate of Wabash High School.  He married Nicole S. Sanson on July 7, 2012.  Josh worked at Kroger in...

Sep 15, 2021

Terrence Randall Cusack, 70, of Wabash and of Peabody Retirement Community Healthcare in North Manchester, Indiana, died September 15, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.   He was born October 14, 1950, in Oak Park, Illinois to John and Jannett (Newman) Cusack.

Terry was a 1969 graduate of Lyons Township High School where he starred in baseball and track; ...

Sep 13, 2021

Nakeia Kiann Hartley, 45, formerly of Wabash and currently of Belton, Texas, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021.  She was born on November 20, 1975, in Wabash, to the late Sierra (Warren) Curtis.  Nakeia married James Russell Hartley on April 15, 1995.

Nakeia is survived by her husband, Russell Hartley, of Belton, Texas;...

Sep 8, 2021

Claude Allan Brane, 82, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:29 a.m., on September 8, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in LaFontaine, on February 11, 1939, to the late Russell and Suzanna (Thompson) Brane.

Claude was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  He married Mary E. Stuber on July 2, 1961. He...

Sep 6, 2021

Linda Lee Craft, 71, a resident of Converse for most of her life, passed away at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana.  She was born on July 13, 1950, in Marion, to the late Joseph L. and Betty Jean (Haskel) Kerlin.

Linda was homemaker.  In her later years, Linda enjoyed...

Sep 3, 2021

Duane H. Davis, 76, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away due to complications of Covid, at 2:54 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 21, 1945, to the late Homer E. and Reva A. Davis.

Duane was a 1963 graduate of ...

Sep 2, 2021

Marilyn F. Hill, 81, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:27 p.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at her home.  She was born on May 30, 1940, in Wabash, to the late Howard and Lillian (Frye) Coon.

Marilyn married Fred Hill on February 23, 1957.  In 1979, Marilyn retired from General Tire in Wabash.  Marilyn...

Aug 24, 2021

Frances E. Barker, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on May 10, 1925, in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Nicolo and Concetta Broccolo.

Frances married Walter Ivan Barker on January 21, 1950; he passed away on September 19, 2009.  Frances was an...

Aug 20, 2021

George A. Powell, 54, of Atlanta, Indiana, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Wabash, on November 10, 1966,  to Earl L. Powell and Mary (Miller) Powell.

George was a 1987 graduate of Southwood High School.  He married Shelley R. Gray on October 7, 1989; she survives. ...

Aug 5, 2021

Shirley Ann Barlow, 84, passed away at 6:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was born on February 3, 1937, in Wabash, to the late Herbert and Garnett (Sharp) Enyeart.

Shirley was a 1957 graduate of LaFontaine High School.  Shirley married Verlin Barlow on October 20, 1957; he...