Obituaries

Angela Rose Vulgamott, 88, of Delphos, passed away Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos. She was born November 24, 1935 in Landeck to the late Clarence J. and Esther A. (Kill) Etzkorn. On June 11, 1955 she married Paul E. Vulgamott who preceded her in death on April 24, 1989. Angela is survived by a son, Michael E. Vulgamott of Landeck; a daughter, Tina M. (Brian) Dennis of Six Mile, SC; a son-in-law, Mark Snider of Cridersville; a brother, Bob (Janice) Etzkorn of Landeck; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat- grandchild. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah M. Snider; a brother, Carl Etzkorn; and a sister, Delores (Harold ‘Fuzz’) Pohlman Angela was a 1954 graduate of Delphos St. John’s and a 1972 graduate of Lima School of Practical Nurses. She had worked four years as a nurse’s aide at Norwalk Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital. After moving back to the area she worked in the Labor and Delivery at St. Rita’s Medical Center, retiring in 2000 after 30 years. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Landeck. She was also a member of Spencerville VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 84 of Landeck and Delphos Eagles Aerie 471. Angela enjoyed taking bus tours with the Van Wert YWCA. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Renovation or to a charity of the donor’s choice. The full obituary and online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh. net.

JoAnn “Joey” Seller passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, surrounded by the love of “God is the Power, the Essence, of all things, seen and in the past, now and forever.” This is a Celebration of Life. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Indianapolis, IN, to Stanley Dumont and Esther Ranstead. She was a twin to Betty Lou Rutledge.

Rosemary C. “Rosie” Wittler, 97 of Fort Jennings, died at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Vancrest of Delphos. She was born November 18, 1926, in Ottoville to the late August and Eleanor (Bruskotter) Becker. On June 29, 1946, she married Leander Wittler. He died on March 2, 2002. She was also preceded in death by a son, Allen “Doc” Wittler; and two sisters: Ruth Gerdeman and Marilyn Woods. Survivors include five children: Kathy (Ed) Kimmet of Ft. Wayne, IN, Pat (Dan) Beckman of Beavercreek, Dean (Diane) Wittler of Fort Jennings, Becky Murray of Delphos, and Neil (Ann) Wittler of Fort Jennings; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and three sisters: Helen Bonifas, Jane Kimmet and Martha Etzkorn of Delphos. Rosemary retired from Drapery Stitch in Delphos as a seamstress and volunteered at the thrift store in Delphos. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 88, and American Legion Auxiliary 715. Rosemary loved going to all of her grandchildren’s sporting events, watching the Cleveland Indians, and playing cards. The family would like to give a special thank you to Vancrest of Delphos for their wonderful care of mom. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings with Fr. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at LOVEHEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, and one hour prior to the mass on Thursday at the church. A scripture service will begin at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www. lovefuneralhome.com

William G. Broaddus, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born April 20, 1939, to William E. and Margaret B. (nee Mulbarger) Broaddus in Union City, Indiana. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His career consisted of sales in the Medical Equipment industry and retired from Energy sales. He was a very involved member of the Brunswick United Methodist Church and enjoyed being a Sunday morning greeter. Bill was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 234 in Brunswick. He was an avid golfer and a lifelong Indians/Guardians fan, always having a great sense of humor. Above all, Bill loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him. Left to celebrate Bill’s life are his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Jane; his loving children, Derek (Debbie) Broaddus, Deanna (Tom) Hutchison, and David (Bridget) Broaddus; his adoring grandchildren, Abby, Cameron and Brenden; his sister, Dian (Jack) Staup; and many extended family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Brian Broaddus. The family will welcome visitors from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Waite Funeral Home located at 3300 Center Road in Brunswick. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 4th, with 1-hour prior visitation starting at 9:00 am at Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road. Following the service, Bill will be laid to rest at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Bill’s honor to Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice, 18659 Drake Rd in Strongsville, OH 44136 ~ or ~ Brunswick United Methodist Church (Kids Hope), P.O. Box 85, Brunswick, Ohio 44212. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family on Bill’s guestbook at www. WaiteFuneralHome.com