DEFIANCE, OH: Eric “Rick” Sheldon Elston, 73, was welcomed into his heavenly home on June 30, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1951 to the late Harold and Jane Elston. On August 26, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kay Shisler, who survives. They enjoyed almost 56 years of marriage. Rick and…
PAYNE, OH: Larry Dayton Adams, 77, of Payne, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital Downtown. Larry was born in Fairfield, Iowa on December 12, 1946, a son of the late June (Harvey) & Francis Adams. Larry was a dedicated postal service special clerk. Outside of work, he was once a member of…
ANTWERP, OH: John Charles Jones, 63, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home. John was born on June 5, 1961 in Hicksville, Ohio, a son of the late Patty (Vandermark) & William Jones. John dedicated much of his life to his work as a security guard. A devout member of the…
DEFIANCE, OH: Robert “Bob” L. Estle, age 64, passed away on Monday morning, June 17, 2024 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born June 23, 1959 to Marvin and Joyce Estle of Oakwood, Ohio. He graduated from Paulding HS in 1978 where he was an outstanding football player, and joined the workforce. He enlisted in the…
ANTWERP, OH: Pamela Friend, 68, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Pam was born in Paulding, on June 12, 1955, a daughter of the late Vellina (Page) & William Doster. Pam started her career at BOS Computer Programming and later became a manager at Schaefer Hardware. Her love…
PAULDING, OH: Ray S. Goyings, 92, passed away on May 15, 2024 after a brief illness. Ray was born Dec. 9, 1931 to William and Mary (Unger) Goyings. He was one of the surviving members of Paulding High School Class of 1949. Ray was a life-long Paulding County farmer. He married Dorothy Todd on…
PAULDING, OH: Coe F. Gordon, 92, of Paulding passed away on May 14, 2024 at Paulding County Hospital. He was born June 11, 1931, the son of Coe F. Gordon, Sr. and Alma (Saum) Gordon. He graduated from Paulding High School in 1949 where he played football and trumpet in the marching band. He…
PAYNE, OH: Patricia Gray, 80, of Payne, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. Patty was born in Paulding, on February 6, 1944, a daughter of the late Helen (Beck) & Carl Young. Patty graduated from Payne High School in 1962 before attending International Business College. In 1967, she married the love of her life,…
FORT WAYNE, IN: Theresa Marlene Beckman, 69 of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away at home on May 4, 2024. Theresa was born in Findlay, Ohio on April 14, 1955, a daughter of the late Valeria Marlene (Monday) and Bobbie Dewayne Beckman. She will always be remembered for enjoying life. Halloween and Christmas were fun, special…
HARLAN, IN: Jamie Sue Thompson, 61, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 Jamie was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 12, 1962. She was a graduate of New Haven High School, where she was a member of the track team and the band. Jamie was a valued employee…
ANTWERP, OH: Charles “Chuck” Layton Sawyer, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13th, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Chuck was born in Paulding County, Ohio on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Hazel L. and Paul F. Sawyer. He retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 37 years of service. Chuck enjoyed…
ANTWERP, OH: Thomas “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana May 20, 1940, twin brother to Tim Bennett, and son of the late Thomas K. Bennett and Elizabeth R. Bennett. Tom was always sure to share with folks that he was…
PAYNE, OH: Colleen “Sue” Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Sue was born in Payne on February 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Spencer) & Frederick Hook. She dedicated her life to her faith and family. Sue worked at Navistar for…
