HICKSVILLE, OH: Gwen Janeice Perry passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. Gwen was the fourth of five children, born to the late Walter and Wilda Scranton in Milford Township, Ohio on January 22, 1938. Gwen graduated from Farmer High School in 1956 as a valedictorian. She…
PAULDING, OH: Loretta G. Crawford, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence. Loretta was born on July 17, 1935 in Paulding County, OH to the late Harry and Inez (Allen) Mobley. She spent her life creating a loving home for her family. She also worked as a surgical aide at…
ANTWERP, OH: Mary Ellen Walk, 78, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio. Mary Ellen was born in Paulding on January 5, 1945, a daughter of the late Helen (Sullivan) & Paul Daeger. Mary Ellen grew up on her family’s farm with her parents and three brothers.…
PAULDING, OH: Howard R. Oskey, age 84, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Gardens of Paulding. Howard was born on May 13, 1939 in Sherwood, OH to the late Stanley and Gertrude (Decker) Oskey. On October 14, 1961 he married the love of his life, Beverly Klingler, who survives. Howard proudly served…
PAULDING, OH: Annabell (Manz) Spangler, 95 years and 9 months, passed away at 12:26 am, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1927 in Paulding to the late Herman and Ruth (Gerber) Manz. At the age of 61 on October 23, 1988, she married…
DEFIANCE, OH: On May 27, 2023 our beloved Bobbie Jo Yocum was unexpectedly called to ride down the streets of gold to meet Jesus, followed by dinner with Marilyn Monroe then some shopping to find the perfect ‘70’s retro curtain because, well, quite frankly, they don’t exist here. Bobbie Jo, 51 of Defiance, Ohio was…
ANTWERP, OH: Suzanne (Langham) Montgomery, 75, of Antwerp, passed away surrounded by her family after battling cancer on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Suzanne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 9, 1947, daughter of the late Isabell (Sunday) & Wilbur Langham. She graduated from Antwerp High School in 1965 where…
PAULDING, OH: Carol C. Straley, 81, of Paulding, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Parkview North Regional Hospital. She was born in Paulding County, on January 19, 1942, to Harry and Eunice (Sonnigsen) Johnson. They both preceded her in death. On May 24, 1961, she was united in marriage to Edward Straley, who…
WOODBURN, IN: Thomas James McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, Indiana passed away at home on May 18, 2023, with family by his side. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on September 17, 1942, a son of the late Nora (Roemke) and James McConnell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Tom was a valued…
PAULDING, OH: Linda Sue Aldred, 44, of Paulding, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Mercer Health Hospital. She was born August 18, 1978, in Antwerp, to Francis and Karen (Adkins) Aldred. They survive in Paulding. Linda is also survived by her daughters, Olivia and Emelia; boyfriend, Mike Shidler; sisters, Marlene Aldred and Melanie…
CECIL, OH: Robert E. Harpster, age 83, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Robert was born on August 23, 1939 in Grover Hill, OH to the late Forrest and Catharine (Wyatt) Harpster. Robert served his country in the Army Reserves. Robert was a…
ANTWERP, OH: George W. Underwood, 90, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Antwerp Manor. George was born in Payne on March 26, 1933, a son of the late Bessie (Bradford) & Roy Underwood. George worked as a group leader in assembly at Dana Weatherhead for 45 years until his retirement in…
ANTWERP, OH: Larry Gene Copsey, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Larry was born in Paulding, Ohio on July 5, 1941, son of the late Dorothy Mae (Ream) and Earl “Pete” Copsey. Larry learned to play drums at Payne High School. As a young man he…
