Karen Sue Ross Grabianowski passed from this earthly life to Heavenly Glory on March 19, 2013, following a 24 year battle with cancer. Karen was born in Lima, OH on October 13, 1944 to Betty Ilena Newton and Marvin Earl Ross. On August 9, 1969 Karen married the love of her life, Ronald Emil Grabianowski…
Category: Obituaries
Robin Wolford, 52,
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Robin Wolford, 52, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Erie, PA on December 14, 1960, a daughter of the late Aurelia (Nowaki) and Robert Wolford. Robin will be sadly missed by her daughter, Aurelia (Ronald) Krick of Van Wert; siblings, Dede Goodison, Hamburg, NY, Mary Lynn…
Christine E. Laker (88)
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Christine E. Laker (88) was freed from the bonds of her earthly body and journeyed home with the Blessed Virgin Mary to be received into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Christine rejoiced at meeting her earthly mother Marie (Kummerant) Phlipot for the first time since her birth June…
Rosemary Kappel, age 89
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Rosemary Kappel, age 89 died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, OH. She was born February 19, 1924 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph H. and Genevieve (Long) Dietrick. On April 8, 1967 she married Friedrich Kappel, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. She was…
Merle L. Gerig, 85,
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Woodburn Merle L. Gerig, 85, of Woodburn, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 9, 2013 with his family by his side. Born in Woodburn on March 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Noah and Elsie (nee. Ehresman) Gerig. He was a lifelong farmer and worked construction. He was an active…
Celeste C. Scheurich, age 93
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PAULDING: Celeste C. Scheurich, age 93 died Sunday, March 10 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1919 in Paulding, Ohio, the daughter of Ralph Cress and Eva Lenore (Dowell) Hanenkratt. On December 23, 1941 she married William J. Scheurich, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2007. She…
Donald A. Schweller, age 75,
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Donald A. Schweller, age 75, died March 9 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. He was born January 12, 1938 in Ottoville, Ohio, the son of Julian and Regina (Hilvers) Schweller. On September 30, 1961 he married Norma Jean “Jeannie” Haunhorst, who survives. He was owner/operator of Schweller Electric; a member of Divine Mercy…
Lisa Ann Elick
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Paulding, Ohio: Lisa Ann Elick age 50 died March 9, 2013 at the Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio on June 19, 1962 the daughter of Lloyd E. and Erma G. (Rhoad) Zielke. On December 8,1984 she married David L. Elick who survives. She taught business classes…
Richard L. Cottrell, 85,
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ANTWERP, OHIO Richard L. Cottrell, 85, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, Ohio. He was born on December 15, 1927 in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Lloyd and Madeline (Derck) Cottrell. He was a 1946 graduate of Antwerp High School. Richard served his country in the United States Army during…
Robert Richard Reinhart, age 85
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DEFIANCE: Robert Richard Reinhart, age 85 died Sunday, March 3 at his residence He was born February 17, 1928 in Allen County, Indiana, the son of Leo “Jack” and Sarah “Sadie” (Foltz) Reinhart. On January 12, 1953 he married Ruth D. Troyer, who survives. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War…
Glen Duane Snyder,
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Glen Duane Snyder, of Hamilton Lake, Indiana, died at St. Vincent Hospice on March 1, 2013. Glen was the son of Nathan and Jessie Snyder of Antwerp, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Gale and Rita Robinson Mourey. Glen is survived by his wife of 55 years, Coleen (Schaefer); siblings…
Bradley Allen Pastor, age 35
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WAPAKONETA: Former Paulding resident, Bradley Allen Pastor, age 35 passed away Tuesday February 26, 2013. He was born September 5, 1977, the son of Deanna (Verfaillie) and Terry Pastor, in Paulding. On September 10, 2011 he married Marcia Kantner in Hocking Hills, and she survives. He was a 1995 graduate of Paulding Exempted Village High…
Virginia June Cooper, 91
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Virginia June Cooper, 91, of Oakwood died Sunday, February 24 at her home, surrounded family. She was born June 21, 1921, to the late Edgar Ray and Helene (Eastman) Rockey. Virginia attended a one-room schoolhouse until fourth grade, when she began attending Continental Schools from which she graduated in 1939. She married Virgil Homer Cooper…
