Obituaries

Dec 4, 2020

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Kenneth W. Cox, 82, of Payne, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Kenny was born in Payne, on July 4, 1938, a son of the late Eliene (Deerwester) and Otis Cox.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for most of his life.

Kenny will be sadly...

Dec 2, 2020

Dick Lee Ross, 75, of Antwerp, Ohio went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Dick was born in Bryan, Ohio on December 8, 1944, a son of the late Monta Lee (Stell) and Leo Ford Ross.

He proudly served in the Ohio National Guard for 6 years and retired from BF Goodrich...

Nov 30, 2020

 

JoAnn C. Crone, 88, of Payne, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Vancrest of Payne.

JoAnn was born in Norwalk, Ohio on December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Cornelia (Crocker) and Ed  Heck.

She was an LPN at Paulding County Hospital and Dallas Lamb Foundation Home but will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and...

Nov 29, 2020

Peter R. Clemens, 92, of Paulding passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Van Wert Manor.  Pete was born in Paulding on October 30, 1928, a son of the late Katie (Devers) and William Clemens.  He worked at Continental Can and Sonoco Fiber Drum.

 Pete was one of the friendliest men and never knew a stranger.  He loved watching...

Nov 28, 2020

Nov 28, 2020

Jody Edwin Matthews, 57, of Payne, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 28, 2020.

Jody was born in Defiance on November 22nd, 1963, to the late Charles and Dorma (Bland) Matthews.

He enjoying hunting, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jody was also a member of the Antwerp Community Church. 

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Nov 24, 2020

Donna Joy Hoff, age 93 passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Hickory Creek in Hicksville, Ohio.

Donna was born in Reading, Michigan on July 2, 1927 a daughter of the late Charles & Irma (Cornish) Towne.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Donna will be sadly missed by her son, Gary Hoff; her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Nov 11, 2020

Lucille May Elliott, 82, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Vancrest of Payne. 

Lucille was born in Monroeville, Indiana on November 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Lena (Strunkenburg) and Ralph  Klinker.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and member of the First Presbyterian Church of Antwerp. 

Lucille will be sadly missed by her husband,...

Nov 4, 2020

Edna Lengacher, 88, of Auburn, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at  Auburn Village.

Edna was born in Goshen, Indiana on September 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Anna Mae and Edwin  Troyer.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. 

Edna will be sadly missed by her children, Marilyn Heyman & Steven Lengacher; sisters, Ann Miller &...

Nov 3, 2020

Edward "Lanny" Stabler, 75, of Payne passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Paulding County Hospital, Ohio. 

Lanny was born in Fort Wayne on November 3, 1945, a son of the late Theresa V. (Chomey) and Cletus R. Stabler.

He proudly served in both the Air Force and Navy reserves. Lanny worked at BF Goodrich and Zollner Pistons. He also...

Oct 23, 2020

Oct 22, 2020

Angela Marie Stabler, 49, of Payne, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Angie was born in San Diego on June 4, 1971.

She worked at Herbert Orr for 13 years and BF Goodrich for 13 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an Ohio State fan and a lover of all animals, especially her dogs.

Angie...

Oct 13, 2020

Kenneth Ray Lentz, age 73, of Payne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2020 at his residence.

He was born May 9, 1947, in Paulding, Ohio, to  Paul and Doris (Cryer) Lentz.

On August 9, 1969, Ken married Barbara Jo McCullough of Payne.  Together they enjoyed 51 blessed years of marriage.  

Ken was preceded in death by...

Oct 9, 2020

Oct 7, 2020

Barbara L. Flynn, 88, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Vancrest of Payne.

Barbara was born in Tipton, Indiana on May 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Elsie B. (Raines) and Louis V. Skinner. She was also a devoted member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church.

She worked at Magnavox for 30 years and was a loving...

Sep 25, 2020

Joyce Nolene Miller, 78, of Antwerp passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Joyce was born in Fort Wayne on February 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Margaret (Koehlinger) and Claude "Mike"  Martin.

Joyce was a loving wife and mother.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 60 years, James; children, Jill (Steve)...

Sep 24, 2020

Mary Lee Hodgin, 89, entered into the presence of Jesus on September 22, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's.  Mary Lee was born August 13, 1931 to Joseph M. and Marie N. (Hoffman) Popps in West Liberty, OH, the younger of 2 children.  She earned her BA from Fort Wayne Bible College in Sacred Music specializing in organ and...

Sep 23, 2020

Please note the addition of a memorial contribution in memory or Paul.

Paul Edward Perl, known lovingly as PAULY, 52, of Paulding, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.  He shared his testimony of faith with family and friends and was baptized in June, 2020. After an extensive fight with multiple myeloma cancer, he was recently able to...

Sep 17, 2020

Sylvia Kay Phillips, 73 of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Sylvia was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 12, 1947, a daughter of the late Marybelle (Biederwell) and Richard Russell Crosby.

From a young age, Sylvia was a creative person. She was in marching band and participated in concerts in high school. She loved...

Sep 16, 2020

Guy Wayne Hoag, 71, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

Guy was born in Bluffton, Indiana on December 21, 1948, a son of the late Olive (Harshman) and Noble  Hoag.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and the retired from ADT Security. Guy loved woodworking! He would spend hours...