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Edward C. McCreery II
Jan 28, 2025
Edward C. McCreery, II, 84, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Edward was born in Antwerp on August 27, 1940, a son of the late Edward & Bonnie (Wilson) McCreery.
Ed was a 1958 graduate of Antwerp High School. Among other accomplishments, Ed was proud to be the first from Antwerp to go to...
Margie Ruth Parsons
Jan 16, 2025
Please note that Margie's obituary has been updated with a location for her graveside service.
Margie Ruth Parsons, 83, of Payne, passed away January 16, 2025 at her home.
Margie was born in Cameron, West Virginia on August 25, 1941, a daughter of the late Clara (Fletcher) and Bennie Ward.
Many will remember Margie as a true saint, always putting others' needs before...
Michael A Swing
Jan 16, 2025
Michael A. Swing, 84, of Hicksville, formerly of Harlan, passed away January 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.
Michael was born in Harlan on June 11, 1940, a son of the late Doris (Powell) & Joseph Swing.
Michael grew up deeply connected to his community and school in the Harlan area, often saying, "Harlan is home, Hicksville is just where...
Mary I. Culler
Jan 12, 2025
Mary Irene Culler, 90, of Antwerp, Ohio was called to her heavenly home Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on September 22, 1934 in Antwerp to the late Ruth Elizabeth (Clemmer) and Thomas Carr Schilb and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Paul Edward Culler and her younger sister,...
Dollene Helen Rohrs
Jan 2, 2025
Dollene Helen Rohrs, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Vancrest of Payne.
Helen was born in West Unity, Ohio on February 19, 1933, a daughter of the late Francis & Opal (Rhoades) Borton.
Helen dedicated many years of her life to working at Dana Weatherhead. A devoted member of First Baptist Church in Antwerp, she lived her...
Carol Zuber
Dec 30, 2024
Carol Zuber, 82, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Carol was born in Paulding on February 19, 1942, a daughter of the late Roy and Elenore (Guysinger) Flaugh.
Carol dedicated 20 years of her life as a teacher’s aide at Wayne Trace Schools, making a lasting impact on the students and staff she worked with. Her...
Sue Wannemacher
Dec 28, 2024
Sue Ann Wannemacher, 78, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
Sue was born in Paulding, Ohio on March 24, 1946, a daughter of the late Dorothy Dean (Smith) and Ray Riggenbach.
She was a graduate of Paulding High School. She went on to work for the FBI for a short time before returning to...
Nadine Baumert
Dec 28, 2024
Nadine Baumert, 96, of Payne, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Nadine was born in Fort Wayne on November 13, 1928, a daughter of the late Darwin and Murial (Bowen) Myers.
She will be remembered for the special way that she loved her family and the care she gave her patients for 20 years as a nurse....
Clarice Demongeot
Dec 20, 2024
Clarice Ann Demongeot, 94, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Clarice was born in Antwerp on August 14, 1930, a daughter of the late Mabel (Bennett) and Delta Reeb.
She worked in Central Service at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Clarice maintained relationships with her co-workers for many years through their retirees association. Clarice thoroughly...
Ellen Carpenter
Dec 13, 2024
Ellen Marie Carpenter, 73, of Woodburn, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024.
Ellen was born on October 15, 1951, in Fort Wayne, IN to Gilbert R. “Duke” and Lois Ellen Augspurger.
She married Todd A. Carpenter on October 8, 1970. Together they have two children: Candy Jo Carpenter of New Haven, and Kyle S. Carpenter of New Haven....
Jeannine Leckrone
Dec 10, 2024
Jeannine Leckrone, 83, died peacefully in her sleep on December 10, 2024, after a short period of hospice care.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald G. Leckrone, and by her four children: Laura (Gary) Perkins, of Richwood, OH; Rachel (Bill) Caplan, of Cook, MN; Kristen Leckrone (Ross Hyman), of Chicago, IL; and Karl (Kelly) Leckrone, of Marysville,...
Colleen Longardner
Dec 10, 2024
Gloria Colleen Longardner, 81, of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home.
Colleen was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 31, 1943, a daughter of the late Florence A. (Stoll-Welsch) & Basil N. Murphy.
Colleen dedicated many years to working in inventory control at Do It Best Hardware, where she appreciated her coworkers and friends. Outside of...
Don Snyder
Dec 7, 2024
Dr. Don K. Snyder, 91, of Payne, entered into the arms of our Lord, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Don was born on July 13, 1933 in Payne, a son of the late Katherine (Evans) & Gerald Snyder, Sr.
Don grew up going to Clear Lake, IN, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors and all...
Dean Miller
Nov 30, 2024
Dean A. Miller, 86, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Dean was born in Bryan, Ohio on May 22, 1938, a son of the late Eth & Gladys Trop Ryle Miller.Dean proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He went on to be a valued employee at International Harvester. He will always be...
Janet Denning
Nov 30, 2024
Janet C. Denning, 82, of Payne, Ohio was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.
Janet was born in Paulding County, Ohio on June 10, 1942, a daughter of the late Bonneta (Martin) and Marion Burkley.
Many would remember her contagious smile when she greeted customers at Denning's Drive-In in Payne for...
Edward Champion
Nov 26, 2024
Edward Henry Champion, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab.
Ed was born in Mark Center on January 27, 1943, a son of the late Martha (Breininger) & Cecil Champion.
Ed was a dedicated and brave man who served his country with honor in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, a period...
Lula Saylor
Nov 15, 2024
Lula Saylor, 88 of Payne passed away at her home on November 15, 2024.
Lula Helen Burkley was born on February 17, 1936 to Raymond and Edith (Betts) Burkley. She was married to Lennis Harold Saylor on April 3, 1955, who survives. They were high school sweethearts who remained loving companions throughout their 69 years of marriage.
Four children would grace their...
Michael M Brigner
Nov 13, 2024
Michael M. Brigner, 64, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.
Mike was born on September 16, 1960 in Celina, Ohio, a son of Dorothy (Wolfe) Helms & Mac Brigner.
Mike was the co-owner of Brigner Trucking and a dedicated family man, married to his high school sweetheart, Deb, on April 6, 1979. They shared many joyful...
Neil Bickhard
Nov 9, 2024
Neil G. Bickhard, 77, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home.
Neil was born in Paulding on October 29, 1947, a son of the late Merium (Geyer) & Lynn Bickhard.
Neil proudly served his country in the US Army for 6 years. He later worked at Commercial Shearing in Hicksville for many years.
He will be sadly missed by...
Bruce D. Dunbar
Nov 8, 2024
Bruce D. Dunbar, 71, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Bruce was born in Kenton, Ohio on March 16, 1953, a son of the late Betty Jean (Stauffer) and Donavin Dean Dunbar, Sr.
In his youth, Bruce enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars. He especially enjoyed his time at Camp ZA-NI-KA....
