VANEPPS
    Sherry L. VanEpps, 40, of Bryan, died suddenly Saturday, March 15, 2008, in Bryan.
    She was born October 10, 1967, in Richmond, Va., the daughter of Joyce L. (Backus) Boyd, who survives in Van Wert, and Michael VanEpps, who survives in Florida.
    Other survivors include a stepfather, James L. Boyd of Van Wert; a son, James Lee VanEpps of Fred, Texas; her paternal grandmother, Loretta VanEpps of Florida; a step-paternal grandmother, Margaret Boyd of Van Wert; a half-brother, Michael VanEpps of Florida; one sister, Michalle VanEpps Finger of Van Wert; and a nephew, Jeremy Finger of Van Wert.
    A graveside service will be held at a later date in Oak Hill IOOF Cemetery in Oak Hill, W.Va.
There will be no visitation.
    Memorials: Donor’s choice.
Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert handled arrangements.
    Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at agfhc@embarqmail.com.

SWARTZ
    Irene F. Swartz, 94, of Elida, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Elmcroft Assisted Living.
    She was born January 15, 1914, in Elida, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lydia (Stemen) Swartz.
    Survivors include two sisters, Bertha Whitcher of Premont, Texas, and Jane (Albert) Good of Elida; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Swartz of West Liberty and Imogene Swartz of Lima; 14 nieces and nephews; 30 great-nieces and nephews; and 18 great-great-nieces and nephews.
    Three brothers, Sam Swartz, Marion Swartz and Charles Swartz; two nephews; and a brother-in-law, Forest Whitcher, also preceded her in death.
    Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, at Salem Mennonite Church in Elida, with Rev. Melvin Hathaway officiating. Burial will be in Salem Mennonite Cemetery in Elida.
    Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos and an hour prior to services Friday at the church.
    Memorials: Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, Pa., or Salem Mennonite Building Fund.