All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Camesasca, age 83, Albany, died Sunday May 31, 2020 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Muncie on April 9, 1937, he was a graduate of Dunkirk High School.  Bob farmed his whole life, mainly in Delaware and Blackford County.  He was a United States Army veteran serving from 1960-1962.  He attended Eaton First Church of God and enjoyed reading, bowling, and golfing.  Survivors include...

Richard L. “Dick” Pavey, age 80, Dunkirk, died Saturday May 30, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.  Born in Dunkirk on September 1, 1939, he attended Dunkirk High School and was a United States Navy veteran.  He retired in 2005 after working 44 years at Saint Gobain Container Corp. (now Ardagh).  Dick attended Dunkirk Calvary United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include 3 sons: Wayne “Andy” Pavey...

Gloria A. “Dori” Hummel, age 87, formerly of Dunkirk, died Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Swiss Village Retirement Community, Berne.  Born in Canton, Ohio on August 28, 1932, she lived with her family in Massillon, Ohio and then in Muncie from 1977-1982.  She moved to Alabama before coming to Dunkirk in 1993.  Gloria was a homemaker and had worked for The Hoover Company, McClain IGA, and Sallie Mae.  She was a member of Dunkirk Calvary United Methodist Church,...

Margaret H. Riggin, age 87, Muncie, died Wednesday May 27, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness. Born in Muncie on February 14, 1933, she was a graduate of Center High School.  Margaret worked for Dr. Suer, M.D. for 15 years and at Merchants National Bank 11 years.  She was a Past Worthy Matron with Order of The Eastern Star, Whitney Chapter 564 (now Star Gazers Chapter), New Burlington.  She belonged to the Red Hats Club, Indiana Weavers Guild, and...

Brian Eugene Baldwin, 89, of Centennial, CO passed away at Holly Creek Senior Living Community on May 25, 2020.  Brian was born on January 24, 1931 in Schuyler, NE. He grew up in Benedict, NE and then, Molline, IL. Brian attended Northwestern University where he earned a BS (‘54) and MS (‘55) in mechanical engineering, and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and Sigma Xi Honor Society.  He spent his career as an entrepreneur and inventor. His first company,...

Bob Sloniker, age 79, Albany, died Wednesday May 20, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Muncie on March 20, 1941, he graduated from Parker High School in 1959.  Bob drove a truck for Marsh Supermarkets for over 30 years before retiring in 1999.  In earlier years he drove for Borden’s Ice Cream.  He was a member of Albany Christian Church and a current attendee of Farmland Friends Church.  Bob loved to sing and was involved...

Patricia Joyce (Hopping) Poti, age 90, Selma, passed away at home Wednesday May 13, 2020 of natural causes.  She was born in Selma, Indiana on May 13, 1930 as the story is told.  Patty was a 1948 graduate of Selma High School.  She worked as a bookkeeper & tax consultant in the last few decades before retiring and had worked at Marsh’s after graduating from high school.  She was social and enjoyed visiting friends, traveling and seeing the country.  She...

Josephine Sanders, age 88, Ridgeville, died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital following an illness.  Born in Jay County on January 4, 1932, she graduated from Ridgeville High School with the class of 1950 and was a longtime resident of Randolph County where she helped her husband on the farm.  Josephine was a rural mail carrier for 36 years before retiring in 1990.  She was a member and provided assistance with Avondale Sympathy Club since 1968. ...

H.P. Myers, age 91, Albany, died Friday May 1, 2020 while residing at Traditions at North Willow in Indianapolis.  Born in Whetstone, Kentucky on January 3, 1929, he grew up in Kentucky and had lived in Albany since 1961.  H.P. worked for Baystone Construction Company, Muncie, as a concrete superintendent for thirty years before retiring in 1991.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War where he served on the front lines and was part of an honor guard for...

Spencer Gregory Calvert, age 21, Muncie, died unexpectedly Friday May 1, 2020 in Portland, Indiana.  Born in Muncie on January 5, 1999, he was a 2017 graduate of Jay County High School where he played varsity basketball and golf.  Spencer was a machine operator at Muncie Power Products.  He enjoyed playing summer basketball at the Boy’s Club and bowling.  Described by his mother as an awesome kid, he was everybody’s friend and enjoyed being with...