All Obituaries

Suzannah M. “Sue” Cramer, age 68, of Huntington, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:23 am.  She graduated from Marion High School in 1970 and received her Associate Degree in Small Business from Ivy Tech in 1992.  She was a warehouse coordinator at Huntington Lab, DIY, Excel, and retired from Craftline in 2019.  She enjoyed playing Euchre and crafting.   Sue was born May 14, 1952, in Marion, a daughter of Francis Eugene and...

  Linda K. Fravel, age 77, of Huntington, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, at 3:45 pm at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She worked as a cook and waitress, but was mainly a homemaker.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed her dogs, doing yardwork and crocheting.    Linda was born March 2, 1944, in Andrews, a daughter of Thurman and Margaret (Smith) Springer.  She is survived by 4 daughters Elaina (Lonnie) Bair...

Max Botkin, age 91, of Huntington, passed away Thursday, May 06, 2021, at 7:54 am at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He graduated from Andrews High School in 1948, worked at Kitchen Maid in Andrews and retired from Our Sunday Visitor.    Max was born January 23, 1930, in Andrews, to Noah and Ora (Ricks) Botkin.  He is survived by longtime friend Agnes Martin of Huntington.  He was preceded in death by a son Gary Botkin.   Visitation will be held Thursday, May 13...

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Varney, age 52, of Fairmount and formerly of Huntington, passed away Monday May 3, 2021, at 4:26 pm at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was a wheel fabricator at Trans Wheels, a member of Fairmount Church of God, and enjoyed camping and being outdoors.    Ronald was born July 22, 1968, in South Williamson, WV, a son of Paul William Varney and Barbara Sue Blackburn.  He graduated from John’s Creek High School, Neta, KY. He married Drew...

  Michael A. “Mike” Gallegos, age 62, of Huntington, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at 1:15 am at Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center, Angola.  He worked at IMCO and delivered newspapers for the TAB.  Mike enjoyed fishing and being outdoors and his beloved dog Gizmo.   Mike was born July 11, 1958, in Marion, a son of the late Damaseo “Dino” and Doris Pauline (Garrison) Gallegos. On October 16, 1982 he married his beloved wife of 38 years...

Arrangements are pending William “Bill” Ledgerwood, age 78, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 3:45 am at Majestic Care of West Allen, Fort Wayne.  He was a truck driver with Ledgerwood & Sons, National Oil and Gas, and Ormsby Trucking. He was a member of New Hope Ministry, Roanoke.    Bill was born January 20, 1943, in Washington, Indiana, a son of the late Elmo O. and Maxine E. (Thomas) Ledgerwood.  On March 5, 2011 he married his...

  DeWayne W. Lusch, age 93, of Huntington, went to be with his Lord Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2:45 am at Oakbrook Village, Huntington.  He worked at Baldwin Hill Insulation, then as a custodian and in maintenance for Huntington County School Corporation for 41 years. During that time he also ran his own saw filing business.  After retiring he worked as a crossing guard at Central School. He was a member of the First Brethren Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed...

Arrangements are pending Robert M. “Bob” Rzasa, age 78, of Huntington, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 22, 2021, at 2:17 am, surrounded by his loving family.  He served in Vietnam as a United States Marine, worked at Wayne Metals in Markle for 26 years and then retired from Majestic in June 2006.  He was a member of Huntington VFW Post #2689, and American Legion Post #777. Bob was known for his gift of making people laugh. Bob was born January 30,...

  Patti S. Sands, age 61, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 9:06 am at her home.  She was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and was a dispatcher for Pro Tow of Indiana. She was a member of Christs United Methodist Church, Roanoke.    Patti was born April 12, 1959, in Indianapolis, a daughter of Richard and Donnabelle (Jacobs) Augspurger.  She is survived by longtime friend Tim Collins, and aunts, uncles and cousins.  In addition...

  Terry L. Hamilton, age 65, of Roanoke, passed away Tuesday. March 9, 2021, at Gadsden Regional Hospital, Gadsden, Alabama.    He graduated from Huntington North High School and worked at Cambridge Inn and Nick’s Kitchen.  He was a caring man who enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and Matchbox cars. Terry was born August 4, 1955, in Roanoke, a son of Richard Dewayne and Helen Marie (Martz) Hamilton. He is survived by his mother Helen Hamilton of...