Obituaries

Thomas Craft

Aug 19, 2020

Edward "Jim" Moore

Aug 19, 2020

Edward "Jim" Moore, 82, formerly of Antwerp, passed away at the home of his daughter in Lexington, SC on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

"Jim" was born in Paulding County, Ohio on July 6, 1938, a son of the late Josephine (Noble) and Edward R. Moore.

He was a graduate of Antwerp High School. Jim served his country in the Ohio...

Marvin J. Smallwood

Aug 18, 2020

Marvin J. Smallwood, 69 of Paulding, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance.

Marvin was born in Manchester, Kentucky on April 15, 1951, a son of the late James & Alpha (Roberts) Smallwood.

His family moved to McComb, Ohio in time for Marvin to attend high school there. He loved to play basketball, which he continued into...

Kenneth Wayne Foor

Aug 16, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Foor, age 73 of Payne passed away at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020.

He was born in Dayton on November 21, 1946.

Among survivors are his wife, Jackie and mother, Jean.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert.

No services are planned at this time.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

 

 

Terry Lee Overmyer

Aug 12, 2020

Marsha A. Franklin

Aug 7, 2020

Marsha was born in Paulding on November 28, 1946, a daughter of the late Bonneta (Martin) and Marion  Burkley.

She was loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.

On November 25, 1972 Marsha married James "Jim" Franklin.

Marsha will be sadly missed by her husband, Jim; sons, David (Angie), Jeff (Lizzie) and Chris (Heidi Grant); siblings, Janet...

Nancy Lee Altimus

Aug 5, 2020

Nancy Lee Altimus, 81, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, August 5, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Nancy was born in Pittsburgh, on February 4, 1939, a daughter of the late Grace A (Wilson) and Charles H Pyle.

She was a 1957 of Verona High School. She was a transcriptionist at Latrobe Hospital in Pennsylvania.

Nancy will be sadly missed...

Jacob D. Reuille

Aug 1, 2020

Jacob Donald Reuille, 30, of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Van Wert County Hospital. 

Jake was born in Paulding on April 5, 1990.

He was always full of life. From a young age his fun and playful nature was contagious. He had fun with everyone he knew. Jake will always be remembered as a  loving husband, father,...

Richard Smith

Aug 1, 2020

Richard Smith, 78 of Antwerp passed away August 1, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.

He was born in Pittsburgh a son of the late Steve & Helen (Bugyi) Smith.

Richard proudly served in he United States Navy and was a truck driver for Thomas Keller Trucking.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Ina and step-daughter,...

Jan E. Bendel

Jul 30, 2020

Jan E. Bendel, 64 of Defiance, passed away July 30, 2020 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Jan was born in Philadelphia a daughter of the late Alice Mary (Young) and Charles M. Houseman, Jr.

Jan is survived by her companion, Jeff Reeb and sister, Carol Ness.

Arrangements were private.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

 

 

Laura A. McLaren

Jul 29, 2020

Laura McLaren, 73, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Laurels of Defiance. 

Laura was born in Saginaw, MI on January 26, 1947, a daughter of the late Mary Agnes (Wells) and George  LaPan.

She was a nurses aid but was most comfortable being a wife, mom and grandmom.

Laura will be sadly missed by her children,...

Donald James Coughlin

Jul 29, 2020

Donald James Coughlin, 89, passed away at Heritage Park Healthcare in Fort Wayne Indiana on July 29, 2020. Relatives and friends knew him as Don or Buck.

He was born on the family farm in Payne, Ohio on July 30, 1930 to William and Matilda (Ditlinger) Coughlin. He graduated as Salutatorian from Payne High School in 1948. On September 14, 1957,...

Holly L. Kobee

Jul 27, 2020

Holly L. Kobee of Antwerp passed away on her 50th birthday, Monday, July 27, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. 

Holly was always the bright light in the lives of her family and friends. From the time she was named Miss Paulding County in 1987 and Defiance College Homecoming Queen in 1994 to being a wife, mom, grammie, mimi, daughter,...

Lois Marie Jones

Jul 22, 2020

Lois Marie Jones, 78, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home.

Lois was born in Washington, PA on January 2, 1942, a daughter of the late Frances Marie (Bradford) and Charles William VanGilder.

She was a sweet and faith filled woman who loved her family. Along with being a meticulous homemaker and amazing...

Arla Jean Wolford

Jul 17, 2020

Arla Jean Wolford, 86, of Payne, passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2020. 

Arla Jean was born in Payne on April 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Virginia (Kaiser) and Eugene Wobler.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who was dedicated to God, her family and  her church. Arla Jean was also known to cheer...

Gilda Marie Culler

Jul 12, 2020

Sharon Ann Flores

Jun 24, 2020

Sharon Ann Flores, 74, of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Paulding County Hospital.

Sharon was born in Hicksville on July 8, 1945, a daughter of the late Ruth Ann (English) and Earl  Grover.

In 1974, Sharon and her husband, Angel, opened the Original Red Angel Pizza.

Sharon's family was the joy of her life, especially her grandkids...

Elizabeth Latimer Geist

Jun 21, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Geist, 79, of Payne, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Elizabeth was born in Woodburn, Indiana on December 11, 1940, a daughter of the late Zella Blanche (Bissell) and Elvin Laverne Mull.

She took pride in everything she did, including her 30 years of service at General Electric in Fort Wayne.

Elizabeth will...

Marilyn A. Mutschelknaus

Jun 17, 2020

Marilyn  A. Mutschelknaus, 77, of Payne passed away at home Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Marilyn  was born in Haviland on September 11, 1942, a daughter of the late Lillian Faye Line and Urban "Bud" Bendele.

Every part of Marilyn's life involved music. From her work at Divine Mercy Catholic School, playing piano and singing for Sunday mass, wedding and funerals...

Miriam K. Gaut

Jun 15, 2020

Miriam Kay Gaut, 84, of Monroeville, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on June 15, 2020. The youngest of three daughters, she was born to Marcell Gaut and Gladys Turner Gaut on December 1, 1935 in her grandparents’ home, Alphus and Clara Gaut in Payne, Ohio.

Miriam was a 1953 graduate of Payne High School where she was editor...