Category: Obituaries

Helen Maxine Keating

Helen Maxine Keating, 95, of Antwerp passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton. Helen was born in Antwerp on June 18, 1918, a daughter of the late Harry & Viva (Hauter) Curtis. She was a homemaker & farmed with her husband & was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.…

Robert Andrew Seffernick

MELROSE: Robert Andrew Seffernick, age 17 died on March 5, 2014 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 24, 1996, the son of Jeanne Seffernick and Mark Seffernick. Robbie was in the Junior Class at Wayne Trace High School and Vantage Vocational School. He was employed by…

Alice C. Lisk

Alice C. Lisk, 91, of Van Wert died at 1:40 AM Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. She was born September 12, 1922 in Delphos, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Martin) Hartlieb. On March 12, 1945 she married Robert Dirham who preceded her in death in 1989. On June…

Todd W. Fritcha

Todd W. Fritcha, 50, of New Haven, died unexpectedly in a work related accident Friday, February 28, 2014. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a member of Grace Gathering, New Haven. Todd was a heavy equipment operator for Fritcha Construction since 1982. Todd loved his God, his family, and his friends. He is survived by…

Brent Eugene Schott,

Brent Eugene Schott, Sr., 55, of Paulding, formerly of Greenville, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Brent was born in Greenville, Ohio on August 26, 1958 a son of Shirley (Nixon) Jones & Edward Schott. He worked at Asplundh & Tip Top Tree Service. He will be sadly missed…

Paul William Hull,

Paul William Hull, Jr. 66, of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Paul was born in Minneapolis on September 22, 1947, a son of the late Gladys (Berger) and Paul Hull, Sr. He worked as a laborer at General Motors He will be sadly missed by his wife, Carol (McGill) Hull of Sherwood; children,…

Elizabeth E. Beck

PAULDING: Elizabeth E. Beck, age 93 died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. She was born May 30, 1920 in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Vira (Shrider) Smalley. On June 29, 1941 she married Robert C. Beck, who preceded her in death on October 25, 2003. She…

Tony James Gray

LATTY: Tony James Gray, age 65 died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN where he had been a patient since January 21, 2014. He was born September 8, 1948 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of John F. and Millicent Barbara (Gibbons) Gray. On December 21, 1966 he married Jane…

Marjorie A. Underwood,

Marjorie A. Underwood, 80, of Antwerp passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born in Antwerp on Jan. 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Stevenson) and Dale Hobeck. She worked as a bookkeeper at Antwerp Sales and a rural mail carrier; was a member of Antwerp United…

Sherri Anne Steffen,

Sherri Anne Steffen, 71 of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on December 15, 1942. Sherri worked in several states as a licensed practical nurse. She also loved to worked with ceramics and stained glass. She will be sadly missed by her…

Malinda E. Newhard,

HARLAN: Malinda E. Newhard, 70, of Harlan, died on February 14, 2014. Born on March 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Orville C. & Mary C. (Woods) Evard. Her hobbies and interest included supporting her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, geneology, antiques, Boy Scouts of America, gardening and rock collecting. She is survived…

Norma Lee Hodge

VAN WERT: Norma Lee Hodge, age 79, died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1934 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of John W. and Phrona (Eaches) Marlow. On April 14, 1969 she married Ronald Charles Hodge, who preceded her in death on December 13, 1995. She served as Mayor…

Esther W. Huebner

PAULDING: Esther W. Huebner, 81, passed away February 9th at 4:30 AM at the Gardens of Paulding. She was born December 14, 1932 in Minster, Ohio to Harry and Anna “Minnie” Wilhelmina (Klosterman) Rempe. On August 18, 1956, she married Leo L. Huebner who preceded her in death on May 5, 1987. She was a…