Obituaries

Ruth A. Witt

Dec 17, 2020

Ruth A. Witt, 71, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Parkview Hospital. Fort Wayne.

Ruth was born in Hammersville, Ohio on May 5, 1949, to the late Elizabeth (Dean) & William Neu.

She will be sadly missed by her children, Rose (Jim) Reinhart, Paul Bailey Jr., & Joseph Bailey; siblings, Joy Neu of Deltona, FL, Mary (Ron) Smilth...

Fain Lowe

Dec 15, 2020

Kenneth Fain Lowe, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Fain was born in Jefferson City, TN on January 18, 1952. 

He worked at General Motors Foundry and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Antwerp. He will be remembered most for his contagious smile and friendly personality. .His family was...

Jack Haynes

Dec 13, 2020

John "Jack" Haynes, 92, of Antwerp passed away  Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Hickory Creek in Hicksville. 

Jack was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 6, 1928.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Antwerp VFW Post 5087 and retired from Dana Weatherhead as a machinist.

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Helen Eleanor Miller

Dec 12, 2020

Iona Sue Hand

Dec 8, 2020

Iona "Sue" (Booth) Hand, 96, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville, Ohio.

Sue was born on September 26, 1924, to the late Alfred and Lottie Booth. She was a 1942 graduate of Antwerp High School.

On September 25, 1943, she was united in marriage with Justus Seymour Hand, a happy union that...

James "Red" J. Allen

Dec 7, 2020

James "Red" Allen, 77, of Payne, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Red  was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 13, 1942, a son of the late Ernestine Amelia (Robinson) and Luther Joy Allen.

In his youth he liked to hunt and race motorcycles and cars. He was also an avid hockey player and target...

Nellie "Lee" Hiser

Dec 7, 2020

Nellie "Lee" Hiser, 91, of Antwerp passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at The Manor in Antwerp.

Lee was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on June 20, 1929, a daughter of the late Sue (Grant) and Cecil Jacobs.

She worked at the Fort Wayne Newspapers and in her hometown in Beverly Hills, Florida. Lee also worked in retail sales and...

James Carlton Schmunk

Dec 5, 2020

Kenneth W. Cox

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...

Dick L. Ross

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...

JoAnn C. Crone

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...

Peter R. Clemens

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...

Jody Edwin Matthews

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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Mary Lou Mabis

Nov 28, 2020

Donna Joy Hoff

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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Lucille M. Elliott

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,...

Edna Lengacher

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 &...

Edward L. Stabler

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...

Sharen Kay Bass Lee

Oct 23, 2020

Angela Marie Stabler

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...