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Dennis Franklin Shambaugh
Aug 11, 2022
Dennis Franklin Shambaugh, 92, of New Haven, Indiana, passed away at home on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Dennis was born in Auburn, on January 7, 1930, a son of the late Pearl (Reed) and Ora Shambaugh.
As a child, Dennis loved roller skating and enjoyed a game of monopoly, mostly anytime! His interests turned to fishing and collecting International Farmall...
Roy Lee Noggle
Aug 9, 2022
Roy Lee Noggle, 79, of Haviland, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Dupont Hospital after an extended battle with cancer.Roy was born in Paulding, Ohio on May 17, 1943, a son of the late Mildred (Keys) & William Lee Noggle.Roy worked as a farmer, custom ditcher, and semi-truck owner-operator. He and his wife, Jo, loved being on the road....
Doris A. DeLong
Aug 8, 2022
Doris A. DeLong, 96, of Antwerp, Ohio Monday, August 8. 2022 at Vancrest of Van Wert.
Doris was born in Antwerp on December 7, 1925, a daughter of the late Edith (Richardson) and Herbert Cowell.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Doris will always be remembered for her kind smile.
Doris will be sadly missed by her sons,...
David Grimes
Aug 2, 2022
David Grimes, 71, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding.
David was born in Hicksville on July 27, 1951, a son of the late Alberta (Helsel) & Samuel Grimes.
David worked as a teacher for much of his life. He was also a member of the Franciscan's and attended St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hicksville.
He...
Eugene Howard Reddin
Jul 28, 2022
Eugene Howard Reddin, 65, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home.
Eugene was born in Fort Wayne on February 22, 1957, a son of the late Shirley (Baughman) & James Reddin.
He worked at O'Daniel Ford for over 20 years in the body shop. Eugene felt most comfortable riding his Harley, as he was...
Hazel Meglich
Jul 25, 2022
Hazel Meglich, 94, of Antwerp, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Gardens of Paulding.Hazel was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 17, 1927, a daughter of the late Hazel G. (Russell) & Herbert Thomas.Hazel's greatest passion in life was music. She spent much of her life as a singer and entertainer, playing many shows in Ft. Wayne and...
Christy Wobler
Jul 24, 2022
Christy N. Wobler, age 32, of Payne, Ohio passed away on July 24, 2022 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.
She was born on July 23, 1990 to James and Ida (Fraley) Mobley in Toledo, Ohio.
Christy had a passion for arts and crafts, and enjoyed creating art with gel pens and paint. She was particularly fond of coloring...
Ruth Kay Eschbach
Jul 23, 2022
Ruth "Shorty" Eschbach, 70, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Paulding County Hospital.
Ruth was born in Paulding on November 23, 1951, a daughter of the late Beulah (Zartman) and Norman Eschbach.
She retired from Pyromation but she will be remembered most for her "professional" popcorn popping! Ruth loved to bowl in leagues and sing in...
James A. Bradford
Jul 20, 2022
James A. Bradford, 68, of Payne, Ohio, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Jim was born in Oakwood, Ohio, on August 22, 1953, a son of the late Violet (Tipsword) and Edward Bradford.
Jim worked in data processing for North American Van Lines, but was most proud of the time spent with his family.
He will be...
Brenda Joyce Lyons
Jul 15, 2022
Brenda Joyce Lyons, 75, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Friday, July 15th, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Lakeland, Tennessee.
She was born on August 13, 1946 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Beatrice (Roberds) and Charles Hasty.
Teaching was a passion for Brenda and she manifested that in two distinct ways. She was a Kindergarten teacher for many...
James "Jim" E. Donnell
Jul 13, 2022
James Donnell, 85, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Jim was born in Antwerp on June 24, 1937, a son of the late Regina (Dunderman) & Arlie Donnell.
Jim was a simple, honest, and hardworking man. In recent years, he found much satisfaction driving truck for NAPA. Jim spent his whole life in...
Norman Edward Hoeppner
Jul 12, 2022
Norman “Norm” Edward Hoeppner, age 65, received his eternal reward on Tuesday July 12th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Norm was born on November 20th, 1956, in Fort Wayne, IN to Virgil and Alice (Oberlin) Hoeppner. Norm attended Woodlan High School where he enjoyed all sports especially baseball playing shortstop. He had various jobs throughout his career, including International Harvester,...
Neil D. Levy
Jun 30, 2022
Neil Dwight Levy, age 75 of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday June 30, 2022, at home with his loving wife Starlet by his side, who survives.
Neil served in the military branch of the Marine Corp. He and comrade John Phillips joined the U.S. Marine Corp. on a 120 day delay buddy program and departed for basic training at San...
Brian Dean Evans
Jun 22, 2022
Brian Dean Evans, 61, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
He was born in Shelby, Ohio on September 26, 1960, a son ofthe late Dean & Nancy (Neer) Evans.
Brian was was a manager at Autokiniton in Auburn, Indiana. Brian was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Indianapolis Colts and just about any genre of...
Jean C. Winans
Jun 18, 2022
Jean C. Winans, 93, of Payne, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.
Jean was born in Fort Wayne on December 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Lucille (Flaugh) and Oscar Miller.
She was a Registered Nurse at Paulding County Hospital and Wayne Trace Schools. Jean had a servants heart that showed in the care of...
Lonnie Bostelman
Jun 16, 2022
Lonnie Lee Bostelman, 79, of Antwerp, passed away at home on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Lonnie was born in Holgate on May 14, 1943, a son of the late Helen Catherine (Armbruster) and Harry George Bostelman.
He graduated from Holgate High School and then received his B.S. and Masters from BGSU. Lonnie taught and coached basketball at Antwerp High School....
Charles Edward Jones
Jun 11, 2022
Charles Edward Jones, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Charles was born in Fort Wayne on January 13, 1930, a son of the late Bertha Mae (Langston) and Charles Glen Jones.
He proudly served his country in he US Air Force. Charles worked at BF Goodrich until his retirement.
Charles will be...
Bonnie Coughlin
Jun 10, 2022
Bonnie M. Coughlin, 94, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne.
Bonnie was born in Antwerp on June 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Gertude E. (Rogers) and Mark L. Mettert.
Bonnie was an exceptional wife and mother. Her family always knew the love that she felt for them. There was never a moment...
Charlotte J Anspach
Jun 7, 2022
Charlotte J Anspach, 84, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Gardens of Paulding. Charlotte was born in Cleveland on August 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Lois (Businger) & Joseph Pollak.Charlotte worked at her father's pharmacy in Payne and Paulding for many years, and eventually retired from Walgreens in New Haven. She was a member...
Vellina Doster
May 29, 2022
Vellina C. Doster, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Parkview Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.
Vellina was born in New Madrid, Missouri on October 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Daisy May (Taylor) Musgrave & William Loyd Page.
Vellina attended Paulding High School and went on to work as a Nursing Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant...
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