Obituaries

Feb 6, 2016

James Clifford, 53 of Cecil passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016. No services are scheduled at this time. 

Feb 1, 2016

Nancy Lee Elick, 77, of Payne,  passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Paulding County Hospital.

Nancy was born in Trafford, PA on December 17, 1938, a daughter of the late Erma Louise (Musser) Connin and Stephen  Omasta.

She loved flowers and her grandkids were her pride and joy.

Nancy will be sadly missed by her husband Paul Bruce, whom...

Jan 31, 2016

Lisa Ann Recker, 47 of Antwerp passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.

Lisa was born July 23, 1968 in Paulding the daughter of  Roger & Cheryl (Gilts) Detmon.

She was the Superintendent at Paulding County Board of DD; a member of Northwest Ohio Rescue & Restore Coalition and Paulding Kiwanis Club.

Lisa had a way of letting you know she...

Jan 22, 2016

James O. Bovine, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. 

Jim was born in Fort Wayne on December 19, 1931, a son of the late June  (Dailey) and Harvey  Bovine.

He served proudly in the U.S. Army as a Sgt from 1949 to 1954. He later retired from Montgomery Kone Elevator and was a...

Jan 21, 2016

Bethel  Marie Hicks, 73, of Payne passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. 

Bethel was born in Wilson Creek, Kentucky  on July 6, 1942 a daughter of the late Zada (Bradley) & Ollie Ratliff.

She worked at General Electric & Big Lots and had been a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Bethel cared for everyone...

Jan 17, 2016

Marguerite Zartman, 90, of Payne passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016.

Marguerite was born in Rosedale, IN  on May 17, 1925 a daughter of Goldie (Hockett) & John Fullman.

She will be remembered most working at Wayne Trace Schools as a bus driver & in the cafeteria. She also owned the Village Inn Restaurant with her husband.

On March 8,...

Jan 16, 2016

Mona Shelly Begley, 53, of Antwerp, OH, passed away at home on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

Mona was born in Germany,  on April 16, 1962, a daughter of the late Hannalore (Lang) and James  Begley.

She worked at Parker Hannifin, New Haven.  She was a kind soul who always brightened your day.

She will be sadly missed by her son,...

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Jan 5, 2016

Larry K. Brinneman, 72, of Antwerp passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

Larry was born in Poneto, Indiana on April 3, 1943, a son of the late Esther (Losure)  and Carl  Brinneman.

He served proudly in the U.S. Marines from 1961 to 1965. Larry was a member of Antwerp VFW Post 5087 & the Atomic...

Dec 31, 2015

Dec 19, 2015

Dana D. Price, 87, of Sherwood, formerly of Antwerp passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Genesis Healthcare, Bryan.

Dana was born in Grover Hill on May 8, 1928, a son of the late Evah (Corlew) and Fred  Price.

He served proudly in the U.S. Army in the Korean War; worked at BF Goodrich and owned a Pure Oil Gas...

Dec 19, 2015

Dec 19, 2015

Helen Eileen Major, 86, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.

Helen was born in Payne on May 17, 1929, a daughter of the late Edith (Miller) and Sherman  Miller.

She was a member of Antwerp United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society and Antwerp VFW Post 5087 Auxiliary.  Many will remember Helen as...

Dec 18, 2015

Dec 13, 2015

Eileen D. Shaffer, 96 of Cecil, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Vancrest of Antwerp. 

Eileen was born in Paulding on June 13, 1919, a daughter of the late Blanche (Baldwin) and Brice  Highland.

She was a valued employee at Meijer, Fort Wayne and was a volunteer at Hicksville Hospital.  

Eileen was a member of Bethel United Methodist...

Dec 9, 2015

Forrest Rice, 71, of Cecil, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital.

Forrest was born in Hyden, Kentucky on December 26, 1943, a son of the late Nora (Woods) and Ance  Rice.

He worked as a machinist at Dana Weatherhead in Antwerp. 

In 1968 Forrest married Betsy Gibson.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Betsy;...

Dec 6, 2015

Helen Mary  Franklin, 90, of Payne, OH, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Paulding County Hospital.

Helen was born in New York on May 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Josephine (Navalenska) and Frank   Bogdanski.

She was a devout member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church. You could count on her to brighten your day with her smile...

Dec 4, 2015

Keith Stanley Williams, 85, of  Payne passed away Friday, December 4,  2015 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Keith was born in Payne  on August 27, 1930, a  of the late Gladys (Zartman) and Vernon  Williams.

He served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.

Keith will be fondly remembered as the owner of the Antwerp Shell Station. On...