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Sharon Fry
Oct 28, 2022
Sharon Fry, 79, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding.
Sharon was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on October 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Melvin & Maxine (Gustin) Carr.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Annette (John) Fry-Zachary, Cheryl (Jeff) Rhonehouse & David Fry; her grandchildren & great grandchildren.
She...
Carol Merz
Oct 24, 2022
Carol Ann Merz, 81, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Carol was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 14, 1941, a daughter of the late Mildred Jean (Anspach) and Alphons John Hoschak.
She started her career as a secretary at Magnavox, eventually retiring from TeleflexBefore anything else, Carol was a loving...
Richard E. Fry
Oct 22, 2022
Richard "Dick" Fry, 88, of Woodburn, Indiana, passed away at home on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Dick was born in Hicksville, Ohio on September 5, 1934, a son of the late Clela (Green) and Ruben Fry.
He was raised in a large family of 10 children, who have all preceded him in death.
Dick's patriotism compelled him to serve...
George Hardesty
Oct 20, 2022
George Hardesty, 90, of Paulding, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Paulding Hospital.
George was born in Paulding on January 22, 1932, a son of the late Pearl Marie (Treece) & Elwood Earl (Buck) Hardesty.
When he was younger, George loved being involved with the horse races at the county fair with his father and brother. He proudly...
Karen Sue Begley
Oct 9, 2022
Karen Sue Begley , 75 of Woodburn , Indiana, formerly of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 9, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.
Karen was born in Lima, Ohio, on June 3, 1947 the daughter of the late Robert & Mildred (Moorman) Wilhelm.
Karen will always be remembered for her love of her family, her amazing smile,...
Irene Williamson
Oct 5, 2022
Irene Williamson, 82, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.
Irene was born in New California, Ohio, on March 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Harold & Peggy (Shaw) Rader.
Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to assemble puzzles and play cards. She will always be remembered for her...
Stevia Webster
Oct 4, 2022
Stevia Christine Webster, age 86, of New Haven, Indiana went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 4. She was born December 15, 1935 in South Whitley, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myrtle Bates. She was married to her husband, Bill Webster, for 67 years. Together, they raised five children while living in...
Sharon Ann McConnell
Oct 1, 2022
Sharon Ann McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home.Sharon was born in Paulding County on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Esther (Hoeppner) & William Zirkelbach.Sharon worked for much of her life as the Secretary at East Allen County Schools. She enjoyed reading, dancing, and going on vacations with her family. She...
Rex Edward Shaner
Sep 27, 2022
Rex Edward Shaner, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital.
Rex was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 24, 1939, a son of the late Martha (Winters) & Carl Shaner.
Rex worked for most of his life at BF Goodrich. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Antwerp VFW,...
Virgil E. Woebbeking
Sep 27, 2022
Virgil Elroy Woebbeking, 89, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Grey Stone Health & Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne.
Virgil was born in Woodburn, Indiana on May 7, 1933, a son of the late Lydia (Gerbers) and Gerhard Woebbeking.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a farmer. Virgil was a loving husband, father and...
John William Taylor
Sep 20, 2022
John William Taylor, 58, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home.
John was born in Celina, Ohio on October 1, 1963.
In high school, he was active in sports like baseball, basketball and football. As an adult, John was an avid golfer and remained a sports fan, especially for the Ohio State Buckeyes. John was a...
Rodney "Hoss" K Hoaglin
Sep 20, 2022
Rodney "Hoss" Keith Hoaglin, 66, of Payne, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Paulding County Hospital.
Hoss was born in Hicksville, Ohio on September 15, 1956, a son of the late Cecile (Zartman) & Roger Hoaglin.
Hoss worked at Carter Lumber in Van Wert. At a young age, he enjoyed fishing, spending time at Marble Lake, and being involved...
Ronald E. Schoenauer
Sep 16, 2022
Ronald E. Schoenauer, 73, of Payne, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Ron was born in Paulding on August 2, 1949, a son of the late Sarah Leona (Zartman) and Frederick Edward Schoenauer.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Ron worked at BF Goodrich until his retirement in...
David C. Sensabaugh, Sr.
Sep 11, 2022
David Charles Sensabaugh, Sr. 80, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Vancrest of Payne.
David was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 3, 1942, a son of the late Dorothy (Persons) and Howard Sensabaugh. He worked at Navistar but he will always be remembered for his sense of humor and love for his wife and...
James Allen Turnbull
Sep 7, 2022
James (Jim) Allen Turnbull, 70, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at The Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville after a many year battle with Dementia.
Jim was born January 15, 1952 in South Bend, Indiana to Lloyd and Patricia (VanLear) Turnbull. In school, he was active in football, baseball and basketball where he received 12 letters. He was a graduate of...
Carmen L. Dilling
Sep 7, 2022
Carmen Lee (Whitney) Dilling 51 of Payne, Ohio passed away at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center on Wednesday, September, 7, 2022.
Carmen loved spending time with her friends and family. Carmen loved playing cards, camping and going places all while making memories with the ones she was close with. Carmen was the type of person to make every single person...
Beth Hammond
Sep 6, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Hammond, 89, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her home. Beth was born in Hicksville, Ohio on February 28, 1933, a daughter of the late Helen (Perl) & Joseph Derck.Beth worked at the Antwerp School Cafeteria for 20 years. Her most important job, though, was that of mom and grandma. She loved her family dearly...
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,...
