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Brenda Sulfridge
Nov 30, 2022
Brenda Carol (Habern) Sulfridge, 75, of Paulding, Ohio passed away Wednesday, November 30th, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Ohio
Brenda was born in Pathfork, Kentucky on October 22, 1947, a daughter of the late Lilly (Valentine) and Robert Habern.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Brenda will be sadly missed by her husband, Gary Sulfridge; children,...
Donald Ray Hissong
Nov 27, 2022
Donald R. Hissong, 96, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
Donald was born in Hicksville, Ohio on October 29, 1926, a son of the late Mina (Rumbaugh) & Ray Hissong.
Don proudly served his nation in the US Army during WWII. He then went on to a career in sales and...
Bruce Ely
Nov 26, 2022
J. Bruce Ely passed away November 26, 2022 at the Windsor Care Center in Windsor, Australia, at age 83.
He was born June 7, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Harry Bob Ely and Doris Lucille Jump.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jan Howard, and survived by his second wife, Margaret Ferris of Ormiston, Australia. He is preceded...
Pauline E. Zirkelbach
Nov 25, 2022
Pauline Ellen Zirkelbach, 91, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Heritage Pointe, Fort Wayne.
Pauline was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on December 9, 1930, a daughter of the late Irene Minnie (Mobley) & Ezra William Stoller.
Pauline worked at Woodburn Equity Exchange and National City/PNC Bank as a bank teller until her retirement. She was...
Lucinda Bell
Nov 23, 2022
Lucinda Bell, 66, of Antwerp, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Gardens of Paulding.
Cindy was born in Hicksville on December 30, 1955, a daughter of the late Marilyn (Speiser) & Merton Bell, Jr.
Cindy leaves behind her sister, Janice Casper; brother, Kevin; & a host of nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her...
Harold L. Bell
Nov 19, 2022
Harold L. Bell, 89, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Harold was born in Harlan, Indiana on October 25, 1933, a son of the late Madonna (Franks) and Merton Bell, Sr.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Harold worked as a parts manager at Materials Handling Corp....
Barbara Ann Heck
Nov 18, 2022
Barbara Ann Heck, 89, of Payne, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Paulding County Hospital.
Barbara was born November 20, 1932, in Ft. Wayne, a daughter of the late Dorothea (Kintz) & Cletus Bacon.
Barbara spent her life as a homemaker, caring for her children and husband who she loved with all her heart. Her faith and trust...
Eugene K. Moore
Nov 11, 2022
Eugene Moore, 93, of Payne, Ohio passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home.
Eugene was born in Monroeville, Indiana on March 5, 1929, a son of the late Mildred (Miller) & Ora Moore.
His community will always remember him as the owner of Moore Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge for 25 years in Payne but his family will remember...
Melvin H. Crawford, III
Nov 7, 2022
Melvin H. Crawford, III, 34, of Payne, Ohio passed away Monday, November 7, 2022.
Mel was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 13, 1988, a son of Connie Sue (Barnhart) DeVelvis and Melvin H. Crawford, Jr.
He was always a Cadillac lover, so much so that he drove his grandpa around in his Cadillac at the age of 8....
Marlene Tempel
Nov 4, 2022
Marlene Ann Tempel, 90, of Payne, Ohio passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne.Marlene was born in Waynedale, Indiana on August 19, 1932, the daughter of Esther (Ehrhardt) and Paul Harting. The family moved back to their home town when Marlene was two. She graduated from Payne High School and on September 2, 1950, married Bob Tempel. In Payne she could...
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...
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