Sylvia Ruth Stetler

Sylvia Ruth Stetler, 89, of Van Wert, went to be with her Lord at 2:50 a.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

She was born January 24, 1926, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the daughter of Charley Franklin and Alma Ilo (Good) Albright, who both preceded her in death. On October 18, 1958, she married Denton Ralph Stetler, who died March 9, 2002. Three brothers, Charles W. Gale M. and Carl E. Albright, also preceded her in death.

Sylvia had worked in the office of Van Wert Manufacturing Company and the Brumback Library in Van Wert. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church and Jubilee Sunday School Class, of which she was president from 1986-2002. She also sang in the church choir for over 50 years and was president of the Martha Circle from 1997-2004.

She was a 1944 graduate of Van Wert High School and attended Taylor University. She was the first chairwoman of the Christian Business & Professional Women’s Club. She greatly enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. She and Denton also spent many happy times traveling the United States.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastor Adam Borsay officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: Calvary Evangelical Church.