194 business associates were in attendance at the 2023 PCED Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet held at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp, OH on Tuesday, November 14th. Several businesses were recognized for milestones in their business. 20 year members of PCED were recognized: Al-co in Latty, OH; Kauser Trucking & Excavating in Paulding, OH; and…
PAYNE, OH: Julia Deatrick, 80, of Payne, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at home. Julia was born in Paulding on April 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Bertha (McPherson) & Robert Johnson. Julia was a 1961 graduate of Oakwood High School where she enjoyed being a majorette and performing in the band and…
PAULDING, OH: Rae Janiece McMichael, 93, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. Rae was born in Antwerp, Ohio on March 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Florence A (Zuber) and Wilbur E Hopkins. As a child, Rae grew up on her family farm and was a majorette…
PAYNE, OH: Arlette Ann Lopshire, 90, of Payne, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Vancrest of Payne.Arlette was born in Hicksville on July 13, 1933, a daughter of the late La Moile (Miller) & Ernest Levi Burley.On June 1, 1950, Arlette married the love of her life, Orlando James Lopshire. Arlette worked at Wayne…
ANTWERP, OH: Nila Dunderman, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home. Nila was born in Ft. Wayne on November 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Velma (Guethe) & John Leslie. On December 26 1954, Nila married the love of her life, Larry and started their life together. She became…
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…
