John Lay's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2025 in Van Wert, Ohio

John Lay

September 13, 2025

Van Wert, Ohio

John Lay's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2025 in Van Wert, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Lay Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Lay (Van Wert, Ohio), who passed away, on September 13, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Lay to show support.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping John's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Paul E. Lay and Freda J. Lay (Mathewson); and his siblings, Peggy Bakle (Ralph), Dianne Holland (Richard), Patricia Carteaux (David), Kristine Kettering (Keith), Janet Minnich (Daniel), Laura Snyder (Edward), Carol Byram (Jerry), David Lay, Jim Lay (Kathy), William Lay (Amy) and Clinton Lay (Jill).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory



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