Category: Obituaries

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…

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

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,…

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…

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…

Patricia L. Priest, age 61

PAULDING: Patricia L. Priest, age 61 died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the CHP Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born April 23, 1951 in Allen County, Ohio, the daughter of Woodrow W. and Claudeane (Wollet) Dotson. She was previously employed by SE Johnson /Stoneco. Inc. and was a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic…

Phillip L Helms, 60,

Phillip L Helms, 60, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his residence. Phil was born in Angola, Indiana on October 3, 1952 and raised by the late Richard & Helen Helms. He retired from BF Goodrich, Woodburn. On May 20, 1977 he married Marcia Handy who passed away July 18, 2012. Phil…

Darrell Duane “Toe Head” Pease Jr

WEST UNITY: Darrell Duane “Toe Head” Pease Jr, age 53, died Friday, March 22 at Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. He was born in Paulding, Ohio, the son of Darrell D. and Freda M. (Howard) Pease Sr. On September 16, 2006 he married Peggy A. Lero, who survives. He was a life member of the AMVETS…