All Obituaries

Cecelia A. Scher, 92, formerly of Huntington, IN and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away August 12, 2018 at Quality Health Care North Port, FL.    Mrs. Scher was born July 14, 1926, in Layfette, IN, to Paul and Mary (Brand) Brooks.  Her parents preceded her in death. Her first marriage was to William H. Nix on June 1, 1946.  He preceded her in death on May 4, 1966.  Her second marriage was to Robert J. Scher on November 18, 1967, and he preceded her in death on December...

Dorothy M. Davis, 96, Huntington, IN, passed away at her residence on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 9:15 p.m.   Mrs. Davis was born on September 18, 1921, in Huntington, IN, to Wilbur and Tillie (Mitten) McCrum.  Her parents preceded her in death.  She married John M. “Johnny” Davis on December 25, 1941.  He preceded her in death after 69 years of marriage on August 4, 2011. Dorothy graduated from Huntington High in 1939.  Dorothy was a homemaker and...

Lance Schuyler Steffen, 79, of North Manchester, IN, and formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 7:35 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, IN.     Lance was born on November 26, 1938, in Wabash, IN, to Oscar Fredrick and Fanchon (Bitner) Steffen. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Steffen was a graduate of Bippus High School, Class of 1957. He was employed with Verizon Communications fulltime for 39 years plus eight years of...

Sheila Wall, 68, Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 25, 2018, at Parkview Regional, Fort Wayne, IN.             Sheila was born on September 4, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to Bernard E. and Alma Mae (Correll) Lofland.  Her parents preceded her in death.  Sheila was a 1967 graduate of Huntington High School.  She worked at Wabash Magnetics in Huntington for over 20 years.  She was a florist at...

John “Wolfie” P. Dalton Jr., 64, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at his home, after battling a long illness.John was born on November 6, 1953, in Fort Wayne, IN, to John P. and Patricia (Browne) Dalton Willcox. His parents preceded him in death. John was a 1972 graduate of Huntington North High School. In grade school, he attended St. Mary Catholic School. He also attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. John managed Home Town Video South store...

Wanda J. Walling, 71, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.Wanda was born May 1, 1947 in Albany, KY, to Floyd and Nellie Beatrice (Johnson) Amonett. Her parents preceded her in death.Wanda retired from First Source Bank as a Supervisor. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She belonged to the Piece Makers Quilt Club and the Crochet Club at her church. She helped educate people to obtain their GED. Wanda is...

William “Bill” Scheer, 63, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.Bill was born on August 1, 1954, in Huntington, IN, to Richard V. and Mary O. (Siemik) Scheer. His parents preceded him in death. Bill was a Union brick layer. Bill is survived by one brother, David (Diane) Scheer, Fort Wayne, IN; and one sister, Marilyn Sue Haupert, Ossian, IN.There will be no calling or service hours.A private burial will take place...

Philip D. Ruppert, 75, of Andrews, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 3:00 a.m. at his home in Andrews. Mr. Ruppert was born in Huntington, IN on September 6, 1942, to Paul and Irene (Miller) Ruppert. He married Sharon Cook on November 30, 1963. Phil graduated from Andrews High School in 1960. Phil worked at G. E./Lockheed Martin beginning in 1964 and retired in 1999 He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntington, Andrews Lions Club, and G. E. Quarter Century Club....

Doris Curry, 86, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington, IN.Mrs. Curry was born on January 10, 1932, in Clay County, KY, to James and Della (Gray) Scalf. Her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Curry married Evan Curry on April 2, 1948, he preceded her in death on July 29, 1987.Mrs. Curry retired from Memcor in Huntington after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of Apostolic Chapel in Peru, IN.Doris is survived by...

Thomas R. Maxwell, 64, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.Thomas was born on March 9, 1954, in Atlanta, GA, to Jimmy and Nelli (Hammet) Maxwell. His parents preceded him in death. He married Pamela Steward in 1984, and she survives and resides in Huntington, IN.Thomas served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had retired from Beckler Power Equipment. He was a member of American Legion Post #85, Huntington, IN.Thomas...