ANTWERP, OH: Judy DeLong, 72, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Antwerp Manor. Judy was born in Defiance on August 1, 1951, a daughter of the late Betty (Bercaw) & Glenn DeLong. Judy worked at FSC for many years. She also spent nearly 7 years, selflessly taking care of her mother. She…
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…
PAYNE, OH: Mary Catherine Williams, 92, of Payne, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Vancrest of Van Wert. Mary was born in Payne Ohio on October 19, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Kelble) and John Ditlinger. She worked at Paulding County Hospital for many years. Mary and Keith managed the Antwerp Shell…
ANTWERP, OH: Ola (Buddy) Naoma Hughes, age 95, lifelong resident of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2023, with her family by her side. Buddy was born on 2-22-1928 to Julius and Ada Horn and lived on or near her beloved family farm all of her life. She graduated from…
ANTWERP, OH: Stephan E. Knapp, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 peacefully at his home with his family around him. Steve was born in Harlan, Indiana on January 30, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Sunday) & Ross Knapp. Steve was the youngest of 8 siblings. He was always loyal to…
ANTWERP, OH: Arlene A. Billman, 91, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Vancrest of Hicksville. Arlene was born in Paulding on September 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Anne (Burnos) & Russell Clinton. Many will remember Arlene from her many years working in the Antwerp School Cafeteria. She was well known…
ANTWERP, OH: Bobby Wayne Elders, 63, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Bobby was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 4, 1959. He worked at Defiance Metal Products but was much more comfortable pick’n & grinin’ with his guitar at home or in his own band. He loved the…
ANTWERP, OH: Gaylord Vernon Laukhuf, 88, of Antwerp, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Vern was born in Venedocia, Ohio on July 27, 1934, a son of the late Josephine (Lee) & Christian Laukhuf. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1957. Vern was…
ANTWERP, OH: Patricia Joyce Marlin, Antwerp, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born November 22, 1928 in Garrett, Indiana to Clarence and Jessie (Rafferty) Byanskie. She was a graduate of Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University. She married Thomas Marlin, June 20, 1953, and together they…
PAYNE, OH: Nedra N. Cox, 76, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She will join her loving husband of 54 years Michael in heaven with their favorite dogs Sadie and Miracle. Nedra was born in Fort Wayne on May 25, 1946, a daughter of the late…
ANTWERP, OH: Dennis Ray Lee, 76, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his home. Denny was born in Payne, Ohio, on March 7, 1946, son of the late Myrtle (Wirts) & Robert Lee. Denny worked at BF Goodrich for 42 years. He was a talented writer and woodworker. Denny cherished time spent with…
ANTWERP, OH: Lynne Eileen Carr, 58, of Antwerp, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lynne was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 21, 1964, to Joyce and David Carr. Lynne was a 1984 graduate of Antwerp High School. She also got her culinary arts degree from…
WOODBURN, IN: Sharon Ann McConnell, 80, of Woodburn, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home. Sharon was born in Paulding County on October 8, 1941, a daughter of the late Esther (Hoeppner) & William Zirkelbach. Sharon worked for much of her life as the Secretary at East Allen County Schools. She enjoyed reading,…
