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Julie Marie Miler, age 28

Julie Marie Miler, age 28, got her wings to fly with angels on April 24, 2013. Julie passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 13, 1984 to Sheila (Nelms) and Richard Miler. Julie is survived by her mother, Sheila (Hacker) Combs, Paulding; her father, Richard…

James E. Bidlack, age 90

James E. Bidlack, age 90, died Tuesday, April 23 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1922 in Grover Hill, the son of Aaron Ray and Edna Marie (McClure) Bidlack. On March 23, 1946 he married Marjorie M. Davis, who preceded him in death on September 12, 1994. On April 24, 1999 he married…

Last IN Holocaust Survivor to speak in Paulding

“Forgive. But Never Forget.” Last known Holocaust Survivor in Indiana to speak in Paulding PAULDING, OHIO – “Where is the God of Corrie Ten Boom? I do not want that God.” These were the thoughts of a young teenager during a time in our world’s history that many would choose to want to forget. As…

Jeffery Wobler, 52,

Jeffery Wobler, 52, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Jeff’s graveside memorial service is Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:30 am at Wiltise Cemetery, Township Road 51, just north of State Route 500, Payne. Memorials are to Dooley Funeral Home, PO Box 452, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. www.dooleyfuneralhome.com

Tope – Klingler Announce Engagement

Sarah Alice Tope and Jason Dean Klingler of Paulding, OH would like to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Judy Tope and the late Dr. Lonnie Tope of Paulding, OH. The groom-to-be is the son of Tom and Lisa Klingler of Oakwood, OH. Sarah graduated from Paulding Exempted Village…

Herbert A. Bertsche, 79

Herbert A. Bertsche, 79, of Woodburn, died Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Born in Woodburn, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Bessie Bertsche. Herbert was a member of Woodburn Missionary Church, and the Woodburn Lions Club.  He retired in 1998 as a truck driver for Mineweld,…

Holtsberry – Whitman Engagement

Mark and Lisa Holtsberry of Paulding, OH are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Chelsea Marcelle Holtsberry, to Joel Lynn Whitman, son of Bruce and Kara Whitman of Payne, OH. The bride is a 2007 graduate from Wayne Trace High School and a 2012 graduate from The University of Findlay…

Hands of Hope opens in Paulding

Paulding is pleased to announce the opening of a new service to Paulding and the surrounding communities. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services is located at 1030 West Wayne Street in Paulding. They can be reached at (419) 399-2447. The center is opened on Fridays 9:00am till 5:00pm. Hands of Hope Pregnancy Services offers: free pregnancy…

Agents Remind Prom Goers – You Booze, You Lose

Agents working to ensure a safe prom season (Columbus) – Undercover agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit are taking an active role in enforcing Ohio’s alcohol laws to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe prom season. Agents throughout Ohio will be conducting compliance checks on liquor permit premises, educating Ohio’s high school students through…

Clara Marie Moden, age 81

CECIL: Clara Marie Moden, age 81 died Sunday, April 7 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice, Van Wert, OH. She was born May 26, 1931 in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Paul B. and Ruth L. (Phillips) Holtsberry. She was an avid NASCAR fan. She is survived by three daughters, Kay (Fred) McBroom, Defiance, Carol…

Bakle-Warne Engagement Announcement

PAULDING-The Parents of Ellen Warne, Hilliard and Clinton Bakle, Hilliard, formally of Paulding, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children. The bride-elect is the daughter of Elizabeth Norton, Hilliard and William Freeman, Olathe, KS and her fiancé is the son of Corey and Ann Walker and Richard Bakle all of…

T. Franklin Ferrell, 91,

T. Franklin Ferrell, 91, of Grover Hill, OH died Saturday March 30, 2013 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on August 16, 1921 in Ritchie County, WV to the late Edith (Burdiss) and Raymie Ferrell. He was married to Maxine (Matthews) Ferrell (deceased). He retired from General Motors in Defiance, OH after…