Elmyra L. Wolfe

Elmyra L. Wolfe, 80, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on April 13, 1946 in Berne, Indiana to the late Karl and Ella (Gerber) Scare.

Elmyra attended Decatur Church of God and was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Decatur. She was employed at Dolco Packaging for 16 years, and also worked at Adams Memorial Hospital.

Elmyra enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing dice games with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She could often be seen watching movies on the Lifetime channel. She liked to play games on her tablet, especially mahjong. She liked soaking up the sun while bird watching and enjoying nature. She was a social butterfly, who loved spending time with her friends. She had a huge heart, and was always putting others first.

Survivors include her son, Scott A. York of Jacksonville, Florida; daughter, Tina Marie Waldron of Van Wert, Ohio; son, Dane (Kim) York Jr. of Westerville, Ohio; brother, Phil (Teresa) Scare of Waterloo, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Krystal (Cory) Henck, Karissa (David) Wess, Katrina (Clayton) Jewell, and Dante York; five great-grandchildren, Paisley, Karina, Roman, David, and Levi; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Will P. Wolfe; and four brothers, Elmer Scare, Ed Lane, Jerry Flueckiger, and David Scare.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana, led by her granddaughter Krystal Henck.

Family and friends will be received from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana.

Preferred memorials may be given to Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry.