Obituaries

Helen Violet Seslar

Apr 15, 2018

All who knew Helen Seslar would agree that she was one of the sweetest people around. She was a longtime resident of the community she loved, and she brightened the lives of so many around her with her warm and gracious smile. Helen treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that nothing was...

Sherri M. Miller

Apr 14, 2018

Mary M. Davis

Apr 12, 2018

Loving, humble, and wise, Mary Davis lived a life rich in family. With a boundless passion for learning, grit, and stamina, Mary welcomed each moment as a gift. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher who possessed deep gratitude for the simplest comforts and pleasures. In so doing, Mary served as a powerful role model not only for...

Nancy Jo Wilson

Apr 8, 2018

Nancy  Jo Wilson, 71, of Payne passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Parkview Hospital.

Nancy  was born in Paulding, on February 10, 1947 a daughter of the late Carl & Margaret (Fechner) Litzenberg.

She always enjoyed working with children as a teacher's aid & in daycare but her true love was spending time with her grandchildren.

She will be...

Norvil "Junior" Hounshell

Apr 6, 2018

Norvil Junior Hounshell, 72, of Cecil,  passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. 

Junior was born in Burdine, KY  on February 18, 1946 a son of the late Norvil Jack & Lois (Shook) Hounshell.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was a construction supervisor for QC Communications, Wabash, IN but he...

Opal Ashba

Apr 5, 2018

Opal B Ashba, 84, of Woodburn, IN passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Opal was born on Nov. 24, 1933 in Grant County, IN a daughter of the late Rev. Walter Raleigh Howard & Mary Elizabeth (Bradford) Howard.

She was a custodian at Woodlan High School in Woodburn. 

Opal will be sadly missed by her...

Medova Equa Sanchez

Mar 29, 2018

Medova Equa Sanchez, 40, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Medova was born in Roswell, New Mexico on September 26, 1977. 

She worked at the PC Workshop for the last 20 years. Medova was a joy to everyone that knew her.

She will be sadly missed by her parents, Richard & Sarah (Sanchez)...

Dennis Dean Cottrell

Mar 22, 2018

Dennis Dean Cottrell, 60, of Payne,  passed away at home Thursday, March 22, 2018. 

Dennis was born in Rochester, IN  on August 10, 1957 a son of the late Ivan & Evelyn Jane (Creigbaum) Cottrell.

Dennis was a welder by trade which helped to fuel his passion to build almost anything.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Laura...

Thomas G. Ruffing

Mar 22, 2018

Thomas Gene Ruffing, 64 of Antwerp passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Home. 

Tom was born in Bellevue, Ohio on November 6, 1953 a son of the late Warner & Pauline (Wybensinger) Ruffing.

Tom worked at Spartech in Paulding and previously worked as a conductor on the railroad. 

Tom will be sadly missed by his sons,...

Susann Rosebrock

Mar 17, 2018

Susann Rae Rosebrock, 71 of Antwerp passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home. 

Susann was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Norma (Smith) and Richard  Rhoad.

She was a manger for Deluxe Taxi and worked at Dietrich Industries. 

Susann will be sadly missed by her husband, Dan; children, Robert...

Deanie Donat

Mar 17, 2018

Wilma Deane Donat, 89, of Antwerp Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. 

Deanie was born in Cecil on October 2, 1928 a daughter of the late Paul & Fannie (Grimes) Gilts.

She had 28 years of service as a lab technician at Paulding County Hospital, was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church & Antwerp...

Kathleen R. Franklin

Mar 14, 2018

Kathleen R. Franklin, 80, of Antwerp, passed away at home Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Kathleen was born in Antwerp on June 15, 1937, a daughter of the late Helen (Perl) and Joseph  Derck.

She retired from General Electric after 30 years of dedicated service, was a Buckeye & Reds fan. She enjoyed collecting pedal tractors with her husband but her...

Andy Panico

Mar 13, 2018

Carl Lee

Mar 13, 2018

Carl "Doc"  Lee, 75, of Antwerp, passed away at home Tuesday, March 13, 2018. 

Carl was born in Pathfork, KY  on November 25, 1942 a son of the late Robert & Eliza (Wilson).

He was a foreman at BF Goodrich.

Carl will be sadly missed by his children, Montgomery (Bethany) Lee of Huntertown, IN, Terri Gilpin (Tim) Burris & Brian...

Penny Snyder

Mar 12, 2018

Leta Kae Bryant

Mar 9, 2018

Leta Kae Bryant, 68, of Huntertown, IN passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Parkview Hospital. 

Leta was born in Hicksville on December 12, 1949.

She was an Antwerp High School graduate and received an associates degree from Brown Mackie College.

Leta worked as a bank teller, a home health care worker and at Harlan Metals but her heart was...

Robert "Bob" A. McLaren

Mar 7, 2018

Robert A. McLaren, 73, of Antwerp,  passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Laurels of Defiance.

Bob was born in Carleton, MI on April 23, 1944 a son of the late William & Maryanne (Kingham) McLaren.

Bob attended the Rock Church in Oakwood & worked at General Motors in Defiance but was a family man, motor cycle enthusiast and fisherman...

Carl William Beregszazi

Mar 7, 2018

Carl William Beregszazi, 66 of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Home. 

Carl was born in Hicksville on Nov. 23, 1951 a son of the late Julius & Liz (Szabo) Beregszazi.

In his early days Carl was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Fort Wayne.

He will be sadly missed by his siblings,...

Ronald "Harpo" Miller

Mar 3, 2018

Ronald "Harpo" Miller, 66, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at home Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Harpo was born in Paulding on August 13, 1951 a son of the late Wilbur & Lila (Riggenbach) Miller.

He owned Miller's Body Shop and was an excellent auto body repairman.

Harpo will be sadly missed by his children, Carly (Doug) Billman of Antwerp &...

Lorrie Lee Baker

Feb 26, 2018

Lorrie Baker was a deeply kind and compassionate person. Perhaps the word that paints the most vivid picture of her, however, is selfless. Genuine and personable, she was quick to share her winning smile as well as her love for the great outdoors and rollercoasters. She was always looking for ways to encourage others and support the community she loved....