PAULDING, OH: Ross Erwin Myers, age 12, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 in Paulding, OH. Ross was born on April 25, 2011 in Van Wert, OH to James Myers and Melanie Bandy. Ross was a 7th grade student at Paulding Junior High School. He was on the cross country and soccer teams, a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PAULDING, OH: Jack R. Wiswell, age 69, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Jack was born on October 21, 1953 in Paulding, OH to the late Loyde and Geraldine (Rosselet) Wiswell. On October 18, 1980, he married the love of his life, Angela Clark, who survives.…
PAULDING, OH: Thomas A. “Tom” Rulman, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. Tom was born on June 27, 1941 in Paulding, OH to the late Norman and Florence (Dysert) Rulman. Tom worked as a packhouse loader for LaFarge before his retirement in 2005 after 42 years. Tom worked…
PAULDING, OH: Darlene L. Slane, age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding. Darlene was born on January 14, 1934 in Paulding, OH to the late John and Madge (Morrow) Klingler. On February 9, 1963, she married the love of her life, Floyd Slane, who survives. Darlene spent her…
PAULDING, OH: Dorothy Goyings, 88, passed away on Aug. 9, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding after an extended illness. Dorothy Irene Todd was born Sept. 2, 1933 to Orville “Bud” and Blanche (Klingler) Todd. While attending Paulding School she was a flute player in the band and graduated with the Class of 1951. She…
LATTY, OH: Othal Maynard “Sam” Carnahan, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2022. He was born in Oakwood, Ohio, on May 16, 1927, to Laurel F. and Opal Maye (Grove) Carnahan, and graduated from Oakwood High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Blue…
PAULDING, OH: Thomas L. “Tom” Thornell, age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. Tom was born on May 15, 1954 in Decatur, IN to Robert and Alma Mae (Arend) Thornell. He worked at National Seal in Van Wert for 30 years and was also a sixth-generation farmer.…
PAULDING, OH: Patricia A. Paulus, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence. Pat was born on July 11, 1949 in Paulding, OH to the late Donald and Ruth (Riggenbach) Paulus. Pat was valedictorian of the Paulding High School Class of 1967. She received a degree in Botany at Miami University,…
PAULDING, OH: Eunice H. Gerber, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Homestead Assisted Living, Van Wert, OH. Eunice was born on March 30, 1931 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, OH to the late Emil and Anna (Laukhuf) Stoller. On June 18, 1950, at age 19, she committed her life to…
