Warsaw, IN. Obituaries

Jan 4, 2023

Gerald Ray Hastings, Jr., age 57, of Syracuse, IN, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023 at home. He was born on July 14, 1965 to Gerald Ray, Sr. and Patricia A. (Hensley) Hastings in Lima, Ohio.

Gerald loved cars and honorably served his country in Iraq during the Gulf War.

Gerald is survived by...

Jan 2, 2023

Susan Hyde, 63, of Pierceton, passed away January 2, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 19, 1959 in Arizona to Joan and Paul Hazelett.

Sue enjoyed painting, arts and crafts. She also loved spending time with family, making many great memories. When Sue’s children were younger, she loved to...

Dec 3, 2022

William “Bill” Gerrity, Sr., 68, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Warsaw. He was born on January 5, 1954, in Germany and was adopted by Ray and Rosemary (Snoreck) Gerrity at the age of five. On June 19, 1978, Bill married Susan Morehead, sharing 45 years together. She survives.

Bill...

Oct 20, 2022

Leona Evelyn (Moore) Smith, 89, of Warsaw passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mason Health Care in Warsaw. She was born on April 27, 1933 to Orville and Bessie (Wray) Moore in Minot, North Dakota. On Dec. 15, 1950, Leona married Ford Smith.

Leona lived most her married life on the family farm near Claypool. She...

Oct 18, 2022

Lois K. Perkins, age 68, of Warsaw, IN passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at home following a long battle with MS. She was born on December 22, 1953 the daughter of Marion and Alice Hylton in Indianapolis, IN. On June 24, 2005, she married Paul David Perkins.

She worked at Indiana Bank and was vice-president...

Jul 17, 2022

Wrensley Jordan-Michael Swihart passed in the arms of The Lord on July 17, 2022 at home. He was born on March 31, 2022 the son of Chassidy Swihart.

Wrensley is survived by his parents, Chassidy Swihart and Darren Corbett of Akron, IN; and Dennis Bradley of Warsaw, IN, and Jaren Swihart; three sisters, Meaka Swihart, Issabella Corbett,...

Jul 4, 2022

Debra Kay Wilson, age 69, of Warsaw, IN passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at home. She was born on March 4, 1953, the daughter of Mary W. (Walker) and Russell Paul Brown in Anderson, IN.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Bruce C. Wilson of Warsaw, IN; a son, Bruce A. Wilson;...

Feb 11, 2022

Lynne Marie Sieron Rose, age 60, of Syracuse, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on September 18, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio to Thomas and Donna Lowe Sieron. On October 26, 1985, she married Larry Rose.

Lynne was always putting others before herself. She was a compassionate, loving...

Jan 21, 2022

Sharon Lee Cripe, 79, of North Manchester, passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer’s, January 21, 2022, at DeKalb Health in Auburn. She was born October 3, 1942, in Mentone to Raymond E. and Bernice (Lane) Curtis. On July 29, 1961, she married Stanley Cripe. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2021.

Sharon graduated...

Jan 21, 2022

William W. Bailey, 66, of Warsaw passed away after a brief illness, January 21, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. William was born January 14, 1956, in Warsaw to Wintford and Leona (Lee) Bailey. On February 14, 1980, he married Rebecca Hamilton. She survives.

William had a great sense of humor and loved making people laugh....

Nov 25, 2021

Rick J. Hall, age 60, of Silver Lake, went home to be with Jesus after a long and courageous battle with cancer on November 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 23, 1961 in Warsaw, to Franklin D. and Mary E. (Meade) Hall. On September 18, 1982, Rick married the love of...

Nov 4, 2021

James “Jim” A. Fiorucci, age 54, of Claypool, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, unexpectedly at home. He was born on December 14, 1966, to James L. and Francis (Hutchcroft) Fiorucci in Plymouth. On July 23, 1992, Jim married Dena Lehman. She survives.

Jim worked for many years as a property manager in Warsaw with his...

Jul 24, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Yates, 73, of Claypool, peacefully passed from this life, Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home in Claypool surrounded by family. Ronnie was born October 30, 1947, in Warsaw to Eddie and Elzire (Marshall) Yates. Ronnie married Kimberly Allen on March 3, 1979.

Ronnie enjoyed working on lawn mowers, flying his Ultralight Plane, cutting wood,...

Jul 5, 2021

Jerry Allen Rosbrugh, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, at 12:30 am in his Pierceton home. Jerry was born February 13, 1943, in Warsaw and was the son of Gerald and Lillie (Winsley) Rosbrugh. On April 9, 1966, he was married to Diane Cox.

Jerry was a lifetime Pierceton resident. He retired in 2002...

Jun 26, 2021

Phyllis K. Smith, 82, of Warsaw passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Phyllis was born December 9, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to John “Jack” Nicholas and Thea (McKee) Scheid. Phyllis was married to Clarence E. Milburn for 35 years raising 3 children and then married Timmy Smith who preceded her in death...

May 9, 2021

Verna E. Hathaway, 85, of Pierceton peacefully passed away at home, Sunday, May 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Verna was born April 29, 1936 in Pierceton to Russell and Ruby (Babcock) Cole. She married K. Fredrick Hathaway on June 13, 1955; he survives.

Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who lived her life to...

May 7, 2021

Barbara J. Bray, 78, of Warsaw, formerly of Milford, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw surrounded by family. Barbara was born June 23, 1942 in Warsaw to Walter and Thelma (Ketring) Lippincott.

Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren....

May 1, 2021

Stanley L. Cripe, 81, of North Manchester passed away, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the family farm. Stanley was born December 5, 1939 in North Manchester to Guy E. and Ruth (Miller) Cripe. He married Sharon Lee Curtis on July 29, 1961; she survives.

Stanley graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1957 and was drafted in...

Apr 28, 2021

Charles W. “Charlie” Dolbee, 68, of Warsaw entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Charlie was born February 7, 1953 in Vicksburg, Michigan; he married Cheryl Craig on April 18, 1994.

Charlie worked many years installing monuments for Patton Monument Company before an injury caused him to retire. He was an avid Cubs fan...

Apr 17, 2021

Gary C. Green, 71, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021.

He was born in Rochester on August 18th, 1949, to parents Calvin L. and Eva B. Green.

Gary was married to Susan L. Ritchie on January 20th, 1994.

Gary is survived by his wife Susan; siblings Sandy (Jim) Gunnels, Judy (Phil)...