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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…

Juanita Marjorie Hyman,

PAULDING:  Juanita Marjorie Hyman, 94 of Paulding, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, April 1, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at Community Health Professionals Hospice, Van Wert, Ohio. She was born July 2, 1918 in Allen County, Ohio, the daughter of James M. and Charity (Wright) Jacobs.  On December 23, 1939 she married Harvey E.…

Richard E. Luginbuhl,

PAULDING: Richard E. Luginbuhl, age 80 died Friday, March 29 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on October 16, 1932 the son of Maynard and Alice (Simon) Luginbuhl. On August 3, 1952 he married Donna “Joan” Ream, who survives. He retired in 1992 from AEP Ohio after 40…

Donelda C. Keck, 91,

OAKWOOD – Donelda C. Keck, 91, formerly of Oakwood, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at The Meadows of Leipsic where she was a resident. Donelda lived at the Country Inn, Paulding before moving to the Meadows. She was born September 4, 1921 in Melrose to Orrin and Rosa (Fisher) Workman. Her father…

PCH: Phase 1 of ER Renovation Complete

  The first of three phases of ER/Lab renovations has been completed.  On March 29th at Noon, patients can once again enter the Paulding County Hospital Emergency Room at the original locations.  You can either drive up to the ER entrance at the rear of the hospital or you can walk up to the ER…

Austin Lichty wins State Free Throw Championship

2013 Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest winner in the 10 year old age division is Austin Lichty. Austin advanced on to State in Columbus, OH on March 16, after winning Sectionals, Districts and Regionals. 6 regions were represented at state with Austin representing the Toldeo Region. Each contestant was allowed 25…