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Jammie R. Gandy
Jun 18, 2023
Jammie Roberta Gandy, 47, of Paulding, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital.
Jammie was born in Van Wert, Ohio on March 7, 1976.
She worked as a title administrator but will always be remembered for being a loving daughter, mother Mimi and friend. She thoroughly enjoyed raising and spoiling her children and future granddaughter. Jammie was...
Eugene Edwin Stetter
Jun 14, 2023
Eugene Edwin Stetter, 79, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Vancrest of Payne.
Eugene was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 15, 1943, a son of the late Virginia (Ryan) & Charles E. Stetter.
Eugene leaves behind his children, Tim Stetter, Angie (Mike) Sharp, & Jill Waymart, & brother, Charles (Pam) Stetter.
He will be laid to...
Mary Ellen Walk
Jun 11, 2023
Mary Ellen Walk, 78, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.
Mary Ellen was born in Paulding on January 5, 1945, a daughter of the late Helen (Sullivan) & Paul Daeger.
Mary Ellen grew up on her family's farm with her parents and three brothers. From a young age, her creativity led...
Betty Bessette
Jun 4, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Cross Bessette, 89, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Betty was born in Allen Park, MI on May 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Mary (Lehman) Edwards and William Kuhn.
She was a 1952 graduate of Defiance High School. Betty held several jobs after her children were olderincluding working at...
Vivian Copsey
Jun 3, 2023
Vivian Fern Copsey, age 77, passed away at home on June 3, 2023.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 9, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne, Ohio 45813.
A graveside service will be held at Wiltsie Cemetery in Payne, following visitation.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
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Regina Vogel
May 29, 2023
Regina Lois Vogel, 62 of Paulding, passed away at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Regina L. Vogel (Paulding, Ohio), born in Lima, Ohio, on July 26, 1960 who passed away on May 29, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving behind family and many friends. She was the daughter...
Carl Null
May 25, 2023
Carl Edward Null, 80, of Scott, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Gardens of Paulding.
Carl was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 19, 1942, son of the late Kathrine (Ries) & Arno Null.
He worked for much of his life at General Motors.
Carl will be sadly missed by his son, Michael (Ally) Null.
Fond memories...
Suzanne Montgomery
May 24, 2023
Suzanne (Langham) Montgomery, 75, of Antwerp, passed away surrounded by her family after battling cancer on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Suzanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 9, 1947, daughter of the late Isabell (Sunday) & Wilbur Langham.
She graduated from Antwerp High School in 1965 where she displayed an infectious spirit as both a...
Charlotte Mumma
May 24, 2023
Charlotte Katie Marie Mumma, of Payne, Ohio passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her parents treasured the seven hours that God gave them with her.
She leaves behind her parents, Jeffrey and Anna (Baumle) Mumma; brothers, Clark & Elliot Mumma; grandparents, Jerry and Kathy Baumle and John and Judy Mumma and great grandmother, Barbara Allen;...
Tom McConnell
May 19, 2023
Thomas James McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on May 19, 2023, with family by his side.
Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 17, 1942, a son of the late Nora (Roemke) and James McConnell.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
Tom was a valued employee at Uniroyal Goodrich, but more...
Sandra Oller
May 14, 2023
Sandra "Sam" Marie Oller, 65, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Sam was born in Hicksville, Ohio on September 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Helen (Starry) and Richard Oller.
She will always be remembered for making flannel blankets for her family. Sam was always grateful to her brother, Rob, for making sure...
Kay Bromagem
May 11, 2023
Kay Yvonne Bromagem, 78, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.
Kay was born in Angola, Indiana on April 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Verla (Sierer) and William Bromagem.
She was a 1963 graduate of Antwerp High School. Kay was the owner of Holiday Flower Shop in Antwerp. She...
Steve Altic
May 9, 2023
Steve Altic, 71, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital. Steve was born on September 30th, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of the late Betty (Brown) & William Altic, Sr.
He grew up with a fascination for all things mechanical and found his calling working as a press operator at Mullinax. However,...
Ruth Wells
May 5, 2023
Ruth Wells, 95, of Woodburn passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington.
Ruth was born in Huntertown, Indiana on January 5, 1928, a daughter of the late Eleanor (Miller) and Ernie Rodenbeck.
She worked many years at Sheller Globe. Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother who thoroughly enjoyed a good card game. She was...
Bruce Eugene Helton, Sr.
Apr 28, 2023
Bruce Eugene Helton, Sr., 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away peacefully after a long illness on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Bruce was born in Benham, Kentucky on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Abbie (Estep) and Shelby M. Helton.
He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. His social nature made...
Esther Morrow
Apr 26, 2023
Esther L. Morrow, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital.
Esther was born in Antwerp on March 2, 1931, a daughter of the late Edna (Peffley) and Charles Shuherk.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Esther devoted her life to her family and Jesus Christ. She taught Sunday school at her...
Mary Plum
Apr 25, 2023
Mary Plum, 94, of Antwerp passed away April 25, 2023 at the Antwerp Manor.
Mary was born in Antwerp on June 21, 1928, a daughter of the late Golda (Starry) and Lester Hetrick.
Mary loved her job at BF Goodrich and was the first face you would see when visiting the administration office. At 80, Mary moved to Florida and...
Sandra Foster
Apr 22, 2023
Sandra Foster, 53, of Payne, Ohio, formerly of Van Wert, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Vancrest, Ohio.
Sandra was born in Defiance on February 20, 1970, a daughter of the late Jonathon & Katherine (Neumann) Foster.
She will be sadly missed by her companion, Juan and siblings, Robert, Craig, Michael, Rick, John & Christy.
Private arrangements are...
George Underwood
Apr 21, 2023
George W. Underwood, 90, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Antwerp Manor.George was born in Payne on March 26, 1933, a son of the late Bessie (Bradford) & Roy Underwood.George worked as a group leader in assembly at Dana Weatherhead for 45 years until his retirement in 1996. In his free time, George was a coach for youth...
Wanda Hilgeman
Apr 17, 2023
Wanda Corrine Hilgeman of Payne, OH, died Monday, April 17, at age 97. She was born Jan. 25, 1926, in French Lick, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth M. R. Hilgeman; her son Kevin Hilgeman, and her daughter Michelle Harp. She is survived by her daughters Kay Sue Head of Payne, OH; and Debra Ann Hilgeman...
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