Wendell Hartman

Aug 12, 2024

Wendell William Howard Hartman, 89, passed away on August 12, 2024. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on February 3, 1935, a son of the late Howard and Helen Hartman. Wendell worked for 25 years at Eckrich and went on to retire from Fort Wayne Metals. Throughout his life, he enjoyed traveling, loved gardening and was an outdoorsman....

Marjoria J. Dafforn

Aug 5, 2024

Marjoria J. Dafforn, 86, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Markle, IN, Marjoria was a daughter to the late Delvia and Talitha (Mounsey) Stickler. Marjoria married Danny G. Dafforn on June 18, 1960, and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2018. She worked at Lutheran Hospital as a...

Donald A. Sudduth

Aug 2, 2024

Donald A. Sudduth, 84, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Decatur, IN, Donald was a son to the late Aaron and Dorothy (Krick) Sudduth. He married his loving wife, Shirley Jean Miller in 1957 and they enjoyed 66 years together. Donald owned the successful" Coffee Shop" restaurant in the Fort...

Porter J. Pace

Jul 31, 2024

Porter J. Pace, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Porter was a son to the late Porter and Iola (Bice) Pace. He married Nancy Woodward in 1972 and she survives. Porter worked for the City of Fort Wayne Street Department for 49 years. He was...

Barbara E. Collins

Jul 31, 2024

Barbara E. Collins, 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, she was a daughter to the late Johnny and Eilene (Snead) Ross. Barb married the love of her life, Randy J. Collins on March 27, 1971, and he preceded her in death on March...

Norma J. Martin

Jul 30, 2024

Norma (Favory) Martin left this earth on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 to be with God and her husband, Henry Martin. He was the love of her life and she of his. They were happily married for 59 years before Henry's death in 2016. They enjoyed 3 children, Terry (Marcy), Eric (Jaime), and Kirstin (Brad). They also had sevn grandchildren...

William "Bill" Smith

Jul 25, 2024

William (Bill) Smith, 88, passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1936, in Leipsic, Ohio, a son of the late James and Helen Smith.

He is survived by his wife Connie (Albertson) Smith; daughter, Patricia (Phillip) Esslinger of Churubusco; son, Kenneth (Deb-Anne) Smith of Fort Wayne; daughter, Tammy Malone (Quintin Fanning) of...

Patricia Kay Anderson

Jul 21, 2024

Patricia Kay Anderson, 80, passed away peacefully around her loving family on July 21, 2024. Born in Anamosa, Iowa Patricia was a daughter to the late Joseph Hayden and Pauline Vickers.

Patricia enjoyed being home, spending time with family, and being outside with her dog and grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Greg (Rachel) Anderson, Robert...

Josephine C. Trotta

Jul 19, 2024

Josephine C. Trotta, age 73, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born October 21st, 1950, in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Trotta and Mary (Vigilante) Trotta. Josephine was an independent, fun-spirited, and generous soul. Josephine had a strong faith and loved sharing it with...

Gloria Kay Wilson

Jul 18, 2024

Gloria Kay (Bennett) Wilson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 18, 2024 at the age of 84.

She was born in her family home in the hills of Thurmon, West Virginia on November 10, 1939. From those humble beginnings she went on to travel the world supporting the U.S....