Raymond Martyne

Raymond Matthew “Matt” Martyne, 61, of Convoy, Ohio, died Tuesday evening at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. 

He was born Dec. 30, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio, to Jean Martyne. He married the former Bonnie J. Myers.

Matt graduated from Jay County High School in 1982. He then enlisted and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1982 to 1985.

He retired from the Tool Service staff at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology.

Matt enjoyed riding motorcycles, history and taking trips to the casino.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Martyne of Convoy; daughters, Alissa and Elizabeth; stepsons, Chad (fiance: Shelley White-McMahon) McIntosh of Decatur and Nick (Tiffany) McInstosh of Huntertown; a granddaughter, Ashlyn McIntosh of Decatur; a sister, Christy Campbell of Portland; a sister-in-law, Deb Martyne; nieces, Monica and Katy; and a nephew, Logan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Martyne; and brothers Anthony, John and Dave Martyne.

Funeral services will be held at noon Monday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, Ohio. Burial will immediately follow in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Van Wert County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed at alspachgearhart.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory, 722 S. Washington St., Van Wert.

Jessica Hunt, rural Portland, Aug. 10, 1985-June 25, 2025. Services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Williams-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.