Obituaries

Aug 11, 2017

A man who never minced words, Lance Donat was the type of fellow who lived life to a beat all his own. When it came to family and friends, Lance would be the first to say he loved enjoying their company and being surrounded by their laughter. Lance loved pulling a good prank or two, and he had a sense...

Aug 5, 2017

Bethany Rose Reinhart, 24, of Antwerp passed away suddenly Saturday, August 5, 2017. 

She was born in El Paso, TX  on January 29, 1993.

She was an Antwerp High School graduate and obtained her B.S. from Wright State. She taught at Sylvan Learning Center, Vandalia & taught religion at St. Albert the Great, Dayton, worked at Fairborn Preschool & Day...

Aug 5, 2017

Tina Huebner, 60 of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017  at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. 

Tina was born in Hicksville on May 29, 1957.

Many would remember her from the Greenhouse Effect and Woodburn Diamond Die. She was devoted wife, mother, grandmother & member of Antwerp VFW Post 5087 & St. John Lutheran Church, Briceton.

She will...

Aug 3, 2017

Shawn Allen Suffel, 35 of Paulding, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

Shawn was born in Defiance on May 30, 1982. 

He worked at Haviland Plastic Products but was most comfortable fishing, hunting or playing softball. He was a proud father who loved his wife and family. He was a member of the Antwerp Community Church.

He...

Jul 29, 2017

Paul D. Copsey, 88 of Paulding passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare, Bryan.

He was born September 13, 1928 in Paulding a son of the late Charles & Norma (Burkley) Copsey.

Although Paul was a tow motor operator at General Motors and a reserve Sheriff deputy, he was most content at Copsey Stables, raising horses. He was...

Jul 26, 2017

As war raged heavily across the globe, Alan and Hildegard (Vonderau) Mathieu brought joy into the world as they gave birth to Everett Pierre on January 27th in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sandwiched between his older brother, Cordell, and his younger brother, Durant, his birth brought his family great joy and happiness.

Pierre, as his mother and his friends always called...

Jul 26, 2017

Peggy Arlene Dix, 77 passed away July 26, 2017 at Southern Coos Hospital, Bandon, Oregon.

She was born in Payne, Ohio on September 23, 1939, the first child and daughter of the late Tony and Kathryn (Harshman) Bruns.

She worked at National Seal in Van Wert, Ohio for 18 years.

Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Eugene, who...

Jul 22, 2017

When reflecting on the life of Richard Chapman, words such as hard working, quiet, and gentle come to mind, yet the word that is most fitting to describe him would be selfless. Richard had a generous heart and loved to give back to the community he loved. There simply wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for a friend or family member...

Jul 13, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

Eunice Bell was a good natured woman with a generous spirit. Known as a loving and hardworking mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she lived her life graciously taking care of each and every member of her growing family. Eunice leaves behind a rich legacy of strong family values, compassion, and love. She will be deeply missed by many close friends and...

Jul 6, 2017

A strong, hardworking, and kind man, Larry Mansfield lived a life of purpose while holding his loved ones near. He was an honorable man who never let life get the best of him no matter the circumstances around him. Larry was a family man through and through whose greatest source of pride and joy was found in his family. Vibrant...

Jun 28, 2017

A hard worker and a dedicated family man are phrases that describe Donald Calvin Harp. The unexpected and sudden loss of such a good soul is a difficulty we are forced to endure. He will be dearly missed in this lifetime.

Over 51 years ago, in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the leader of the United States while the...

Jun 17, 2017

Scott Bunnell was a very special son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. He had an adventurous spirit and a kind, caring heart. Family and friends savored their time with him as he was known to be the life of the party! He was an honest and loyal friend to everyone who was lucky enough to know him. He...

Jun 3, 2017

Neal Duane Burk, 64, of New Haven, IN, passed away at home on Saturday, June 3, 2017. 

Neal was born in Paulding on January 31, 1953 a son of the late Richard & Norma Jean (Fulk) Burk.

He served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1971 - 1974 & was a Carpenter at Weigand in Fort Wayne. He was...

May 26, 2017

Peggy Darlene Cox Riley, 89 of Payne passed away May 26, 2017 at Vancrest of Convoy.

She was born in Paulding County on Sept 26, 1927 a daughter of the late Cecil & Edith (Huston) Zartman.

She was a member of Payne Church of Christ & would be remembered by many from the Open Door Restaurant in Payne

Darlene will...

May 18, 2017

Mary C. Hoelderle, 89, of Payne, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017.

Mary was born in Paulding County on February 12, 1928, a daughter of the late Ethel (Powers) and Leo Clark.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Mary  was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Altar Rosary Society and Laticia Club. She worked at Hyman...

May 17, 2017

May 12, 2017

Thomas D. Fletcher, age 76 of Antwerp passed away May 12, 2017 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville.

He was born on November 17, 1940 in Harlan, Kentucky a son of the late James B. Fletcher and Pearlie Holland.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Antwerp VFW Post 5087. 

He will be sadly missed by...

May 12, 2017

Norma Elaine Jones, age 76 of Hicksville passed away May 12, 2017 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville.

She was born on February 18, 1941 in Fort Wayne a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Jones & Elberta Harriet Hart. 

Norma worked at Fountain Manor Nursing Home prior to the name change to Hickory Creek. She was also a resident at...

May 7, 2017

Linda L. West, 73, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare, Bryan.

Linda was born in Simpson, West Virginia  on April 15, 1944 a daughter of the late Edward Kemper & Georgia (Lockhart) Powell.

She was a valued employee at General Tire for over 25 years and Chief Supermarket for 10 years. Shopping was always a...