EVELYN BRINKMAN
1915-2002
CLOVERDALE — Evelyn M. Brinkman, 86, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, in her residence.
She was born Dec. 4, 1915, in Ottoville, the daughter of Edward and Matilda (Weber) Eickholt. In 1938, she married Raymond Brinkman, who survives. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Cloverdale and its Altar Society.
Also surviving are six sons, Dennis of Antwerp, Lawrence, Raymond Jr. and Stephen, all of Cloverdale, Kenneth of Tiffin and Darwin of Broadview Heights; three daughters, Margaret “Peg” (Ernest) Dickman and Ellen Rupert, both of Ottawa, and Mary Ann (Omar) Calvelage of Fort Jennings; five sisters, Norma (Bernard) Smith and Lucille Mangus, both of Lima, Jeanette Ruhe and Doris (Karl) German, both of Ottawa, and Lillian Kohlrieser of Florida; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was a brother, Kenneth Eickholt.
Services were held Saturday, May 11, at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, with Father Robert Kill officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Putnam County Home Health.

ELMER KEEZER
1923-2002
OAKWOOD — Elmer W. Keezer, 78, died at 11:50 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.
He was born Aug. 15, 1923, in Paulding County, the son of Orvel and Elsie (Hellemn) Keezer. In 1973, he married Delores Clevenger, who survives. He was a WWII Army veteran, and was employed at LaChoy’s in Archbold. He was a member of Continental Missionary Baptist Church, and Defiance DAV Chapter 36.
Also surviving are four daughters, Nina (Barry) Bingham of Defiance, Debra (Jerry) McNally of Las Vegas, Barbara (Jon) Cupp of Lynn Haven, Fla., and Brenda Keezer of Laughlin, Nev.; two sons, Ed of Clayton, N.M., and Fred of Wauseon; six stepsons, Ottis Bartley of Oakwood, Roger Bartley of Defiance, and Howard, Jerry, James and Junior Bartley, all of Continental; a brother, Melvin “Mike” Keezer of Defiance; two sisters, Lucille Schaffer of Defiance and Betty (Murphy) Buell of Middlesboro, Ky.; 24 grandchildren; 33 stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 63 step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a son, Elmer; a stepson, Robert Bartley; a sister, Amy Long; a brother, Robert; a stepgrandson; and a step-great-great-granddaughter.
Services were held Friday, May 10, at the Continental Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Crowe officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery, Putnam County. Graveside rites were conducted by the VFW. Mast-Mock Hoffman Funeral Home, Defiance, was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.

DION DAY
1953-2002
TUSCOLA, Ill. — Dion Eugene Day, 49, of Tuscola, Ill., formerly of Payne, died at 1:56 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Ill.
He was born Jan. 21, 1953, in Tuscola, the son of Harold R. “Bob” and Muriel (Kremer) Day. In 1979, he married Margaret C. “Peggy” Grimm, who survives.
He graduated from Colerain Township High School in Cincinnati, and attended several trade schools. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of the Reserves, where he held the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was an operator for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline for 15 years.
He was a member of the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church of Tuscola, the B.A.S.S. National Federation, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, National Rifle Association, Effingham County Sportsman Club, and Garand Collectors Association. He was a former coach for St. John’s girls’ basketball team, Payne Athletic Softball Association, Tuscola Jr. Football League, Tuscola Softball Association, and Payne Softball Association.
Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Muriel and Bob Headley of Bettendorf, Iowa; three daughters, Tara and Courtney Day, both of Tuscola, and Marissa Day of Payne; one sister, Kendal A. Stevens of Peoria, Ariz.; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, H. Inscoe and Leola Quick Day, Arthur Z. Kremer and Genevieve M. Edwards; and a nephew.
Services were held Friday. May 3, at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church in Tuscola with Father Allen Kemme as celebrant. Burial was in the Tuscola Cemetery. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Heart Transplant Program, c/o Loyola Medical Center, 2160 South First Ave., Building 110, Room #6296, Maywood, Ill., 60153, Attn: Linda Dusek.

LLOYD RUSSELL
1933-2002
PAULDING — Lloyd “Bill” William Russell, 68, died at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born Sept. 6, 1933, in Toledo, the son of Lloyd A. and Edna M. (Weber) Russell. In 1963, he married Charlotte Scott, who survives. He was currently employed as a supervisor for the Roeder Cartage Company for 16 years, and was formerly employed by the Schwermen Trucking company for 19 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.
Also surviving are two daughters, Debra (Steve) Himsel of Danville, Ind., and Kristine (Chad) Lantow of Latty; and five grandchildren, April and Adam Himsel, and Sarah, Kaitlin and Thomas Lantow.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a sister, Virginia York.
Services were held Saturday, May 11, at Den Herder Funeral Home with the Rev. David Meriwether officiating. Military rites were conducted by VFW Post #587. Burial will be at a later date.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding County Area Visiting Nurses/Hospice.

DEAN VARNER
1958-2002
CONTINENTAL —Dean W. Varner, 43, died on Tuesday May 14, at his residence.
He was born in Lima, the son of William and Anna Marie Varner. He was a welder for Defiance Metal products, former assistant basketball coach for Continental, and a social member of AMVETS of New Bavaria.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Irwin and Anna Marie Tumblin of Continental; four brothers, Michael (Theresa) Varner of Continental, Darryl (Tammie) Varner of Ottawa, Randy (Amy) Varner of Toledo, and Jim (Jenni) Varner of Oakwood; a sister, Cindy (Steve) Giesige of Defiance; a step sister, Beulah (Mike) Prowant of Cloverdale; two stepbrothers, Irwin (Gloria) Tumblin of Grover Hill, and Art (Betty) Tumblin of Cloverdale; and a maternal grandmother, Rita Varner of Continental.
He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Varner.
Services were held Friday, May 17 at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental with the Rev. James Fry officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery in Continental.

BURTON SHARP
1956-2002
Burton (Tate) R. Sharp Sr., 45, of Defiance, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at his residence.
He was born June 12, 1956 in Defiance, the son of Burton and Berniece (Groh) Sharp. In 1974, he married Betty Egler, who survives. He was the founder/owner of T&R Sounds, an employee of Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon, and a member of the Restoration Tabernacle in Defiance, Moose Lodge 2094 and Napoleon Eagles Aerie 4428. He was a board of directors member for DASH and PATH Center, a board member of Relay for Life, and had been active with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Also surviving are three sons, Rick and Shaun, both of Melrose, and Burt Jr. of Defiance; two sisters, Margaret (Sam) Gambler of Pioneer, and Keeta (Ron) Miller of Goodletsville, Tenn.; a brother, Kevin Sr. of Defiance; and one grandson.
Preceding him in death were his parents; and a sister, Ricki Ankney.
Services were held Friday May 17 at the Restoration Tabernacle with Pastor Janet Strickland officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance. Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

RUBY ROTHENBUHLER
1920-2002
PAULDING — Ruby L. Rothenbuhler, 82, Paulding, died at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in Laurels of Defiance Nursing Center.
She was born Jan. 7, 1920, in Paulding County, the daughter of Dix and Ada (Simpson) Cotterman. She married Raymond Rothenbuhler, who died in 1981. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paulding, and was a 4-H adviser. She and her husband were foster parents to more than 100 children during more than 20 years.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol (Robert) Steel of Cape Coral, Fla., Colleen (John) Hanenkratt of Defiance, and Pamela Rothenbuhler of Fort Wayne; two sons, Mitchell of Payne, and Thomas of Van Wert; a sister, Naomi Harpster of Delphos; a brother, Vernon Cotterman, Florida; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Larry; two brothers, Royal and Dale Cotterman; and a sister, Florice Stahl.
Services were held Tuesday, May 21, at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home in Defiance, with the Rev. Tim Tracy officiating. Burial was in the Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

MELANIE DOTSON
1949-2002
GROVER HILL — Melanie Kay (Scarbrough) Dotson, 52, a resident of Zephyrhills, Fla., formerly of Grover Hill, died at 10:27 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the Moffit Cancer Center of Tampa, Fla., where she had been a patient.
She was born Dec. 12, 1949, in Toledo, the daughter of Gene and Nova (Thrasher) Scarbrough, who survive. In 1977, she married John M. Dotson of Zephyrhills, Fla., who survives. She was a 17-year employee for Chad Supply Co. of Zephyrhills.
Also surviving are two daughters, Rachael Lynn and Lauren Kay Dotson, both at home; a son, Stephen E. Yurcaba of Tampa; two sisters, Algene (Wayne) Westgate of Marion, Ind., and Debra (Chuck) Dunham of Haviland; and her paternal grandfather, Fay Scarbrough of Van Wert.
Preceding her in death were paternal grandmother, Gladys Scarbrough; and maternal grandparents, Dennis and Viola Thrasher.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Paulding Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Keith Sarver officiating.
Visitation hours will be from 6-9 p.m. today, May 22, at Den Herder Funeral Home, and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services.
Memorials are to the Melanie Kay Dotson family.

RUSSELL BAKER
1909-2002
PAYNE — Russell S. Baker, 93, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Van Crest Health Care Center in Van Wert.
He was born March 14, 1909 in Paulding County, the son of John and Mintie (Hoover) Baker. In 1935, he married Golda P. Crosby, who preceded him in death in 1992.
He was a farmer and a lifetime member of the Farmer’s Union and the Ohio Farm Bureau. He attended the Payne Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are a son, Wayne (Phyllis) Feasby of Payne; two brothers, Francis of Convoy, and Harry of Coldwater, Mich.; two sisters, Dorothy Gibson and Wilda Myers, both of Monroeville; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Roy and Delmar Baker; and two sisters, Myrtle Feasby and Nellie Beazley.
Services will be held at 11 a.m today, May 23, at the Payne Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Mike Harper officiating. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. until time of services this morning at the church. Burial will be in the Lehman Cemetery in Payne. Den Herder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Payne Church of the Nazarene.

WALLACE DANIELS SR.
1933-2002
BUTLER, Ind. — Wallace C. Daniels Sr., 68, of Butler, Ind., died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Kincaid, Ill., the son of Harrison and Olive (Osborn) Daniels. He married Leora Brandau, who survives. He was a retired truck driver, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Auburn American Legion Post, and a member of Newville Church of Christ.
Also surviving are nine sons, Danny of Lillian, Texas, David of Edgerton, Gary of Butler, James of Auburn, Jeffery of Fort Wayne, Martin of St. Joe, Ronald and Lee of Hicksville, and Wallace Jr. of Paulding; four daughters, Joyce DeLong, Gloria Hankey, Jeanne Kline, and Sheryl Lockhart, all of Butler; two brothers, Harrison Jr. of Taylorville, Ill., and Jesse of New Albany; four sisters, Shirley Randall of Taylorville, Drucilla Sloan of Decatur, Ill., Betty Thompson of Springfield, Ill. and Violet Walton of Stoneington, Ill.; 37 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Robert; and two grandsons.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. (Ind. time) Thursday, May 23, in H.E. Johnson and Son Funeral Home, Butler, with Pastor Darrin Langford officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Newville. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. (Ind. time) today, May 22.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

VERA BROWN
1915-2002
DEFIANCE — Vera G. Brown, 86, Defiance, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Defiance Hospital.
She was born July 20, 1915 in Defiance, the daughter of Leo and Hannah (Weikinger) Vorndon. In 1934, she married Worth Brown Sr., who died in 1979. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are three sons, Daniel of Sherwood and Worth Jr. and James, both of Defiance; seven daughters, Carolyn (Norman) and Lucile (Paul) Culler, both of Sherwood, Mary (Roger) Moore of Oakwood, Mildred (Glen) Elston of Defiance, Sally (Lynn) Salisbury of Farmer, Linda (Tim) Gearhart of Mark Center and Barbara (Gene) Elston of Ney; a sister, Betty Hutchins, Defiance; 31 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Phyllis; two sons, Roger and Mark; a brother, Bud Vorndon; and three sisters, Ulita Keeterle, Katherine Dinglendine and Dodela Milo.
Services were Tuesday, May 28, in Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Pier officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to Brookview Healthcare Center.

JOHN WILSON
1918-2002
PAULDING — John T. Wilson, 84, died at 7:40 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Hawthorn Court Nursing Home, Paulding.
He was born on March 22, 1918 in Paulding County, the son of Earl D. and Olive (Bercaw) Wilson. In 1940, he married Mary Kathleen Colley, who died in 1996. He was a self-employed carpenter and worked for the former Paulding Lumber Company.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death was a sister, Ruth Schaadt.
Visitation will be at 8 a.m. until time of services today, May 29, at Den Herder Funeral Home
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.
Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

GARY HUBERT
1953-2002
PAULDING — Gary P. Hubert, 48, formerly of Paulding, died shortly after admission on Monday, May 20, at the East Huston Regional Medical Center in Huston.
He was born Oct. 16, 1953, in Fort Wayne, the son of Andrew and Mary (Longsworth) Hubert. He was a 1971 graduate of Paulding High School, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed by Crown Plumbing of Huston, Texas, as a plumber for 25 years.
Surviving are eight brothers, Lynn (Margie) Hubert and David of Celina, Steve (Sandy) of Fort Wayne, Barry (Brenda) of Hicksville, Jay of Melrose, Bart of Paulding, Scott (Cheryl) of Clarksville, Tenn., and Kirk of Dayton; one sister, Lori Hubert of Mussel Shoals, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Tuesday, May 28 at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding, with the Rev. Dawn Remster officiating. Burial was in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

JUANITA SHARP
1915-2002
CLOVERDALE —Juanita H. Sharp, 86, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, May 26 at her daughter’s residence in Continental.
She was born Sept. 2, 1915 in Cloverdale, the daughter of John and Phoebe (Shoemaker) Ladd. In 1935 she married Charles E. Sharp, who preceded her in death in 1982. She was a homemaker, and attended the former Cloverdale United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Frank (Jane) Sharp of Oakwood, Bill (Sheila) of Cloverdale, and Charles (Wendy) Sharp of Grover Hill; two daughters, Sharon (Charles) Bibler of Continental and Gela (Harold) Schuller of Ottawa; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by seven brothers, Dick, Jake, Melvin, Bryan, Clint, Harry and Frank Ladd; and six sisters, Viola Stevens, Alta Hayes, Marcelle Heidenescher, Iona Daughtery, Mary Elizabeth Ladd, and Alice Ladd.
Calling hours will be from 2-8 p.m. today, May 29, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Thursday.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30 at Heitmeyer Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery in Cloverdale.
Memorials are to Putnam County Home Health.

MABLE AGNESS
1935-2002
LATTY —Mable L. Agness, 66, died at 4:35 p.m. Monday, May 20, at her residence, following an extended illness.
She was born on Aug. 24, 1935, in Crocker, Mo., the daughter of Melvin and Lois (Crawford) Ray. In 1956, in Grover Hill, she married Nolan R. Agness, who preceded her in death in 1999.
She was an employee of Stoller Honey House in Latty, retiring in 1980, a former beautician in Fort Wayne, and a member of the Friends United Methodist Church in Latty.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Agness of Paulding, and Pamela Violet of Auburn, Ind.; one son, Richard Agness of Cecil; five grandchildren; and a sister, Donna Miller of Latty.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Jeffery; and a brother, Lloyd Ray.
Services were held Friday, May 24, at the Friends United Methodist Church in Latty, with Pastor Deborah Frysinger officiating. Burial was in the Hedges Cemetery in Paulding. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding Area Visiting Nurses/Hospice or the Friends United Methodist Church.

MARLENE GARRISON
1924-2002
VAN WERT —Marlene K. Garrison, 78, of Waverly, Ohio, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Van Crest Health Care Center.
She was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Williamsport, the daughter of Marcus B. and Elizabeth (Wright) Ebenhack. In 1946, she married Merton C. Garrison, who preceded her in death in 1995. She was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Clarksville.
She is survived by a son, Terrence (Patricia) Garrison of St. Paris; two daughters, Elizabeth M. Howison of Waverly, and Rebecca Sue (George) Suvar of Scott; six grandchildren, Emily Garrison, Seth Garrison and Ben Suvar, all of Columbus, Nathan Garrison of Bowling Green, and Paul and Sam Suvar of Scott; and a brother, L.V. (Pauline) Ebenhack of Waverly.
Also preceding her in death were a sister, Hazel Miller; and three brothers, Emmitt, Marcus, and Charles Ebenhack.
Services were held Friday, May 24, at the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Ross County, with the Rev. William Sherry officiating. Internment was in the Brown Chapel Cemetery, Ross County.
Memorials are to the Pike County Senior Nutrition Program, 408 E. Walnut, Waverly, Ohio, 45690.

VOLERA LUCAS
1913-2002
HICKSVILLE —Volera V. Lucas, 89, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Park View Nursing Center at Edgerton, Ohio, where she had been a resident since 2001.
She was born March 26, 1913, at LaGrange, the daughter of John and Sarah (Slane) Shreve. In 1930, she married Leo X. Lucas, who preceded her in death in 1988.
She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Hicksville, and a charter member of the Hicksville Eagles ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are two daughters, Rita (John) Gonya of Angola, and Mary Ann (Phillip) Fredrick of Antwerp; a son, Richard “Doc” Lucas of Antwerp; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosella McLaughlin of Coldwater, Mich.; and a daughter-in-law, Norma Lucas of Hicksville.
Also preceding her in death were two sons, Frank Lucas and Gerald Lucas; and two grandsons.
Services were held Friday, May 24, at the Brown Funeral Home in Hicksville, with the Rev. Thomas Oedy officiating. Burial was in the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp.
Memorials are to the Hospice of Williams/Fulton Counties or to the donor’s choice.

REV. EVERETT
EASLEY SR. 1937-2002
PAYNE — The Rev. Everett Thornton Easley Sr., 65, died at 3:15 p.m. (Ind. time), Tuesday, May 21, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Meredosia, Ill., the son of Charles and Eleanor (Thornton) Easley. In 1978, he married Mary E. (Hereford) Cooney, who survives.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was ordained in 1962 at the Southside Christian Church, Springfield, Ill., and at the time of death was the minister of the Payne Church of Christ, where he had served 12 years. He served in the pulpit at the Friendship Christian Church for two years in Valley, Ala., and for 10 years at the Church of Christ in Rushsylvania, Ohio.
Also surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth (Sam) Snavely of Urbana; two sons, Everett Easley Jr. and Eric Easley, both of Bellefontaine; one brother, Charles (Alice) Easley of Illinois; a sister, Nila (Tom) Williams of Graham, Ark.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Julie Niswonger.
Services were held on Saturday, May 25 at the Payne Church of Christ with various ministers officiating. Burial will be in Meredosia, Ill. at a later date. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

G. GRANT LEAMAN 1928-2002
ANTWERP — G. Grant Leaman, 73, died at 2:20 p.m. May 20, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born July 3, 1928, in Antwerp, the son of Harry and Mary (Dangler) Leaman. In 1951, he married Marry Lekka, who survives. He was a U.S. Marine veteran, and was employed as a lab technician for 40 years at the Phelps Dodge Corporation.
He was a member of the Hicksville Fraternal Order of Eagles, and was a musician playing rhythm and bass guitar for 35 years.
Also surviving are a son, David, of Defiance; two daughters, Bonnie Hudson of Defiance, and Laura Woodcox of Antwerp; one sister, Vesta Hershberger of Sun City Center, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Fordyce (Fordy), and Lee; and three sisters, Thelma Billman Stultz, Flossie Becker, and an infant sister.
Services were held Thursday, May 23, at the Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with Mike Harbour officiating. Burial was in the North Scipio Cemetery in Harlan, Ind.
Memorials are to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or the American Heart Association.

HELEN THOMPSON-LUMP
1935-2002
HAVILAND — Helen Alice Thompson-Lump, 66, Haviland, died at 4:19 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, in Van Wert County Hospital.
She was born Oct. 23, 1935, in Stryker, the daughter of Christ and Hazel (Flint) Leupp. In 1957, she married Eugene Thompson, who preceded her in death. She worked at Ohio Art Co. in Bryan, and was a member of Eagles Aerie 886, Van Wert.
Surviving are three brothers, Harold and Frank Leupp of Adrian, Mich., and Donald Leupp of Waldron, Mich.; a sister, Edna (William) Fulk; three half sisters, Flossie Fling of Toledo, and Vera Sager and Blanche Williams, both of Wauseon; and a special friend, Ralph Meyer, Haviland.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; an infant son; two brothers, Virgil and Lowell Leupp; and two half brothers, Cleo and Lloyd Vonier.
Services were Saturday, May 25, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, with Pastor Bud Walls officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton.

DONALD BECKER
1923-2002
PAULDING — Donald W. Becker, 78, died at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday May 28, at his residence in Paulding.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1923, in Cleveland, the son of John and Louise (Horstemeier) Becker. In 1945, he married Geraldine A. Wilson, who survives.
He was a sheet metal worker for Wasserman Heating and Air Conditioning Company, retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union # 33 of Cleveland, and attended the United Church of Christ in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II.
Also surviving are two sons, Bruce (Clare) Becker of Paulding, and Jon (Denise) of San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Violet Wittinger of Flemington, N.J.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Barbara Becker, and a brother, Jay Becker.
Graveside services were held Friday May 31, at the Woodvale Union Cemetery, Middleburg Heights.
Memorials are to the Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care or to the donor’s choice.

DAVID WOLFORD
1967-2002
CECIL — David Joseph Wolford, 35, died at 7:58 a.m., Tuesday May 28, as a result of an automobile accident north of Paulding.
He was born Jan. 3, 1967 in Defiance, the son of Lloyd and Mary (Losh) Wolford. On July 23, 1992, he married Tammy William, who survives. He was a 1995 graduate of Paulding High school, and was employed as a fuel attendant at Vagabond Village. On June 15, he would have received his degree from ITT in Fort Wayne as a Network System Technician. He had also worked for the Ferris Family Farms and Tomco Plastics in Bryan.
Also surviving are his mother, Mary, of Defiance; six children, Tessia, Kyle, Eric, David Jr., Dustin, and Jared, all in the Paulding area; four sisters, Anna (Larry) Bryant of Hayden, Ala., Carrie (Douglas) Pergram and Paula Wolford of Defiance, and Rita (Rick) Van Cleve of Paulding; a brother, Larry Wolford of Paulding.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd; and brothers, William and James Wolford.
Services were held Saturday June 1 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph Losh officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the David Joseph Wolford family.

TINA ALBRIGHT
1960-2002
LIMA — Tina R. Albright, 42, died on Monday, May 27 at the Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born Feb. 18, 1960 in Lima, the daughter of Morey and Lilly (Gribb) Drew. Her father survives in Van Wert and her mother lives in Lima. She was adopted and raised by the late Charles and Elouise Redman Albright. She was a homemaker.
Also surviving are one son, Michael S. Davis of Van Wert; two daughters, Christina M. Davis and Heather JoAnn Davis both of Lima; three brothers, Charles L. Albright of Lima, Kevin E. Albright of Paulding, and Roger D. Drew of Tennessee; one half brother, D.J. Drew of Van Wert; one sister, Lynette (Jack) Boroff of Haviland; one stepsister, Tina; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 5 at Blue Creek Cemetery, Haviland.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles@wcoil.com.

WILLIAM J.
HORSTMAN
1931-2002
OTTOVILLE — William J. (Pete) Horstman, 70, Ottoville, died at his residence on Thursday, May 30.
He was born Nov. 28, 1931 in Ottoville, the son of William and Flo (Martin) Horstman. In 1953, he married Sylvia Wittler, who survives. He was an electrician at Philips Display Components, Ottawa from 1952-1991, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, Holy Name Society where he was past treasurer, I.B.E.W., Ohio Longrifles, National Rifle Assoc. International Muzzleloaders Assoc., attended St. Paul Catholic Church in Leesburg, Fla. during the winter, and former owner of Sno-Cone Restaurant in Charloe from 1977-1981.
Also surviving are a son, Vaughn (Lynne) Horstman, Ottoville; two daughters, Kathy J. Tanner, Bellbrook, Ohio and Saundra (Bob) Klima, Ottoville; one sister, Jane Stallkamp, Leesburg, Fla.; ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Preceding him in death was a granddaughter, Ashley Klima.
Mass of Christian Burial was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Monday, June 3, with Rev. Tony Borgia officiating. Burial was held in St. Joseph Cemetery in Fort Jennings.
Preferred memorials are to Putnam County Hospice or donor’s choice.

ORPHA BOWMAN
1903-2002
CONTINENTAL — Orpha L. Bowman, 99, Continental, died Tuesday, May 28 at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home, Cloverdale.
She was born May 18, 1903, in Paulding County, the daughter of John and Lula (Eversole) Fry. In 1923, she married Bryan Bowman, who preceded her in death in 1972. She was a homemaker and a member of Continental United Methodist Church.
Surviving are nieces and nephews including Barbara Woodcox, Antwerp.
Also preceding her in death was a brother, Harry Fry.
Services were held Thursday, May 30 at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental with Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery, Continental.
Preferred memorials are to Continental EMS.

ROLLAND
FICKLE
1932-2002
DEFIANCE — Rolland G. Fickle, 69, died at 8:10 a.m., Tuesday May 28 at his residence.
He was born July 31, 1932 in Putnam County, the son of Arthur and Lois (Troyer) Fickle. In 1956, he married Donna Kammeyer, who survives. He was a heavy equipment operator at G.M. Powertrain for 31 years, retiring in 1989.
He was also a musician, most recently with the band, “Rollie and the Boys.” He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of Peace Lutheran Church, DAV Chapter 36, VFW Post 3360, Eagles Aerie 372, UAW 211, AMVETS Post 1991, Moose Lodge 2094, and Continental American Legion Post.
Also surviving are two sons, Mark of Payson, Ariz., and Doug of Defiance; two daughters, Kim (Dave) Alvarado of Defiance, and Lynn (Scott) Snyder of Sugarcreek; four brothers, Paul of Lima, Robert of Middle Point, William of Defiance, and Roscoe of Vaughnsville; six sisters, Bernadean Roney of Vaughnsville, Marilyn Gudakunst, Diane Neff and Yvonne Yeager, all of Defiance, Patricia Centers of Lima, and Susan Hitchcock of Palmetto, Fla.; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and two brothers, Kenneth and Darrell.
Services were held Saturday June 1, at Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance, with Revs. David Brandt and Scott Snyder officiating. Entombment was in the Riverview Memory Gardens mausoleum.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice the Caring way of Defiance, the church, or to a donors choice.

PAUL MOBLEY
1969-2002
ANTWERP —Paul Travis Mobley, 32, died at 3 a.m. , Monday May 27, as a result of a water/boat accident on the Auglaize River in Paulding County.
He was born Sept. 1, 1969, in Defiance County, the son of Nolan R. and Geraldine (Dever) Mobley of Paulding. On Nov. 11, 1988 he married Angela K. Griggs, who survives. He was a mechanic at Homier and Sons Inc., Payne, for approximately seven years, a member of Rose Hill Church of God, and the Bible Christian Church in Junction.
Also surviving are a son Corbin M.; two daughters, Alyssa D. and Jessie M. Mobley all at home; and one brother, Rodney N. Mobley of Paulding
Services will be held today Wednesday June 5, at 11 a.m. at Den Herder Funeral Home with Pastors Pat Shepard and Jim Wright Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the Paul Travis Mobley family.

NEDRA TIPPING
1940-2002
NAPOLEON - Nedra Lou Smith Tipping, 61, Napoleon, died Saturday morning in her home.
She was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Defiance County, the daughter of Alva and Betty (Cole) Hartwick. In 1963, she married John Tipping, who survives. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church, Defiance, and later the Napoleon Church of the Nazarene. She also was a member of the DAR; volunteered for many organizations including Maumee Valley Youth Center, Cherry Street Mission and the Sparrow’s Nest, both of Toledo; and in later years took course work in prison ministries at Taylor University.
Also surviving are a son, John, Columbus; two daughters, Mrs. William (Kelly) Oberlin, Indonesia, and Tisha, Houston, Texas; her mother, Betty Hartwick, Defiance; three brothers, Fred Smith of Snow Lake, Ind., Edgar Smith of Cecil, and Doug Smith of Missouri City, Texas; and four grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her father.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, June 5, at the Napoleon Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. David Lutz officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Toledo.
Preferred memorials are to Sparrow’s Nest Ministry or the Napoleon Church of the Nazarene.
Walker Mortuary, Napoleon, are in charge of the arrangements.

MARY ETTER
1918-2002
DUPONT — Mary E. Etter, 84, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at her daughters residence in Defiance.
She was born May 30, 1918 in Paulding County, the daughter of Alfred and Dora (Weisz) Caldwell. In 1938, she married Elias Etter, who preceded her in death in 1979. She was an Avon and Tupperware representative, and a former member of the Our Night Out Club, the Community Club, and the Senior Citizens Club, all in Dupont.
Surviving are a son, Edward (Apache) Etter; three daughters, Joan (Kerry) Llewellyn of Continental, Joyce (Dennis) Stoller of Defiance, and Dianna McClure, also of Continental; 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a grandchild, and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday June 5, at the Love Funeral Home in Ottawa, with Rev. Paul Carder officiating. Burial will be in the North Mt. Zion Cemetery in Continental.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding County Hospice.
On line condolences may be sent to www.lovefuneralhome.com

FRED PLUM
1927-2002
ANTWERP — Fred Plum, 75, Antwerp, died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville.
He was born March 29, 1927 in Auburn, Ind., the son of Bernard and Leitha (Roland) Plum. In 1947, he married Mary Hetrick, who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the Paulding County Highway Department. He had been a commission agent for Ashland Oil. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Antwerp, Antwerp VFW Post 5087, American Legion Post 253, and Hicksville Masonic Lodge.
Also surviving are two sons, Norman of Hicksville and Mitchell of Denver; two daughters, Cheryl Farnsworth of Antwerp and Jan Heffernen of Dahlonga, Ga.; a brother, Larry Deardorf of Auburn, Ind.; a sister, Joan Overmyer of Sebring, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Deardorf.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with the Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville, where military honors will be conducted by VFW and American Legion. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. today, June 19, and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday. A Masonic service will be conducted at 7 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association.

MAX BILLMAN
1929-2002
ANTWERP — Max R. Billman, 73, Antwerp, died Friday, June 21 at the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home, Payne.
He was born April 21, 1929 in Antwerp, the son of Cecil and Thelma (Leaman) Billman, both deceased. In 1951, he married Arlene (Clinton) Billman, who survives. He was an insurance salesman for Prudential Insurance Company for 20 years and worked at Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Antwerp, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Also surviving are two sons, Rusty of Antwerp and Ron of Paulding; four daughters, Angie Billman of Butler, Ind., and Pam McClain, Lori Longberry and Joni Berenyi, all of Antwerp; one brother, Ray “Pinky” Billman of Antwerp; and five grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, June 24 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Herman Scherger and Deacon Robert Nighswander officiating. Burial was at the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp with graveside military honors by the VFW and Legion Posts. Arrangements were made by Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to Dallas Lamb Foundation Home of Payne, or Paulding Visiting Nurses Association.

VIOLET NONEMAN
1920-2000
PAULDING — Violet M. Noneman, 81, died at 4:10 a.m. (EDT) Saturday, June 22, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Dec. 27, 1920, in Cecil, the daughter of Jay and Mary Celestine (Bakle) Jackson. In 1941, she married James A. Noneman, who survives. She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulding.
Also surviving are four daughters, Kay Langham of Paulding, Rita A. Baughman of Austin, Texas, Nancy E. Zink of New Haven, and Helen L. Noneman of Pflugerville, Texas; three sons, Robert P. of Paulding, Dennis J. of Toledo, and Alan R. Noneman of Paducah, Ky.; three brothers, Robert Jackson of Ayersville, William Jay Jackson of Antwerp, and Donald Jackson of Cecil; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were three sisters, Ruth Dysinger, Pauline Shong, and Alice Miller; and three brothers, John, Paul, and E. Joseph Jackson.
Services were held Tuesday, June 25 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cecil with the Rev. Herman Scherger officiating. Burial was in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery .
Memorials are to the NIDCD National Temporal Bone Registry, 243 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., 02114-3096.

HELEN FISHER
1916-2002
PAULDING — Helen M. Fisher, 86, died Monday, June 24 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio.
She was born April 3, 1916 in Junction, the daughter of David D. and Pearl (Brown) Font. In 1939 she married Rolland V. Fisher, who preceded her in death in 2000.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Defiance College in 1964, followed by her Master of Science in Education in 1966. She was a lifetime member of the Ohio Education Association and the Indiana Alumni Association, as well as a member of the Paulding County Retired Teachers Association.
She was a member and a deaconess of the First Christian Church and a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was a life member of the John Paulding Historical Society, Friends of the Library and a long-time member of the Auglaize Country Club. In addition, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Van Wert Chapter #48 and a past matron of the Paulding OES Corona Chapter #95.
Surviving are a daughter, Carole (John) Fay of Akron; three grandchildren, Kate (Graham) Prowse of Nottingham, England, Matt (Jennifer) of Washington D.C., and Amy Carle of Los Angeles; three step-grandsons, Matthew, Joel, and Lucas Fay; and a great-grandson, Austin Douglas Prowse.
Also preceding her in death were a sister, Lucille E. Young; and a brother Forrest “Frosty” Font.
Services were held Monday, July 1 at the First Christian Church, with the Rev. Dawn Remster officiating. Burial was in the Live Oak Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the First Christian Church Memorial Fund.

WILBERT
BOROFF
1921-2002
PAULDING — Wilbert H. “Shorty” Boroff, 80, died at 9:18 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at the Paulding County Hospital emergency room.
He was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Paulding County, the son of William V. and Jennie M. (Neal) Boroff. In 1948, he married Norma Jean Webb, who preceded him in death in 1990. He was a manager/salesman for Terra International for 23 years, retiring in 1987. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII, and a member of the Paulding VFW Post # 587.
Surviving are five sons, David Boroff and Gary (Tammy) Boroff, both of Paulding, Steven (Michele) Boroff of Lima, William (Kendra) of Mainville, Ohio, and Jim (Deborah) of Van Wert; a daughter, Patricia Richmond of Napoleon; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Boroff of Spring City, Pa. and Donald Boroff of Sherwood; and two sisters, Phyllis (Howard) Mobley, and Delna Yoh, both of Paulding.
Also preceding him in death were three brothers, Dale, Robert and Rex Boroff; and three sisters, Gusta Ruth Boroff, Myrtle Goeltzenleuchter and Deloris Yenser.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., today, July 3, at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in Hedges Cemetery, Paulding.
Memorials are to the PARC Lane Workshop, Paulding.

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VIOLET NONEMAN
1920-2000
PAULDING — Violet M. Noneman, 81, died at 4:10 a.m. (EDT) Saturday, June 22, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Dec. 27, 1920, in Cecil, the daughter of Jay and Mary Celestine (Bakle) Jackson. In 1941, she married James A. Noneman, who survives. She was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulding.
Also surviving are four daughters, Kay Langham of Paulding, Rita A. Baughman of Austin, Texas, Nancy E. Zink of New Haven, and Helen L. Noneman of Pflugerville, Texas; three sons, Robert P. of Paulding, Dennis J. of Toledo, and Alan R. Noneman of Paducah, Ky.; three brothers, Robert Jackson of Ayersville, William Jay Jackson of Antwerp, and Donald Jackson of Cecil; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were three sisters, Ruth Dysinger, Pauline Shong, and Alice Miller; and three brothers, John, Paul, and E. Joseph Jackson.
Services were held Tuesday, June 25 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Cecil with the Rev. Herman Scherger officiating. Burial was in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery .
Memorials are to the NIDCD National Temporal Bone Registry, 243 Charles Street, Boston, Mass., 02114-3096.

BESSIE ROBINETTE
2002
PAULDING —Bessie Robinette, 87, Paulding, died Saturday June 29, in Hawthorn Court, Paulding. Arrangements are pending at Den Herder Funeral Home.

NANCY SHUGARS
1918-2002
PAYNE —Nancy A. Shugars, 83, Payne, died at 3:48 a.m. Sunday, June 30, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born Nov. 14, 1918, in Paulding, the daughter of Frank and Audra (Betts) Young. Her husband, John Shugars, preceded her in death in 1997. She was a homemaker, a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Payne, Sorosis, Laetitia Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 297.
Surviving are two sons, William J. of Paulding, and James E. of Payne; a daughter, Nancy White of Paulding; and seven grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Young; and one sister, Rosemary Young.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 3, at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Rev. G. Allen Fillman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery in Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the church or to the Payne Branch of Paulding County Carnegie Library.

GENEVA WOODRUFF
1910-2002
ST. JOHN, Mo. — Geneva Jane Woodruff, 91, formerly of Paulding, died at 6:54 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the St. John’s Place Nursing Home in St. John, Mo.
She was born in Paulding, the daughter of Harley James and Ethel Susan (Williams) Rowe. In 1949 she married Joseph H. Woodruff, who preceded her in death in 1983. She was a self-employed cook, and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of West Overland, Mo.
Surviving are a daughter, Karole Davidson of Breckenridge Hill, Mo.; one granddaughter, Lisa McGee of Overland, Mo.; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Esther Connor of Paulding, Agnes Tucker and Barbara (Thomas) Jones, both of Lima, and Sharon Vasquez of Houston, Texas; and a brother, William Rowe of Cloverdale.
Also preceding her in death were five sisters, Ruth Davis, Wilma Hill, Olive Townsend, Beulah Rowe, and Shirley Floore; and six brothers, William, Robert, Roger, Charles, Rovola, and James Rowe.
Services were held Saturday, June 29 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial was in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Grover Hill.
Donations may be made to the donor’s choice.

ARLENE DENSMORE
1906-2002
MELROSE — Arlene A. Densmore, 95, died at 2:14 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at the Dallas Lamb Nursing Home in Payne.
She was born Nov. 11, 1906 in Bellefontaine, the daughter of Frank and Iva (Burt) Wable. In 1936, she married George A. Densmore, who preceded her in death in 1962. She was a retired cook for the former Melrose School, a member of the Melrose United Methodist Church, Women’s Society of Christian Service (now United Methodist Women), and the Melrose Garden Club.
Surviving are a son, David Densmore of Melrose; a sister, Francis Switzer of Melrose; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Roger Densmore; three sisters, Gazel Merkler, Marie Schultz and Vernelle Weller; and a brother in infancy.
Services were held Saturday, July 6, at the Melrose United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Parker officiating. Burial was in the Little Auglaize Cemetery in Melrose.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

BESSIE ROBINETTE
1912-2002
PAULDING — Bessie Robinette, 90, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, June 29 at Hawthorn Court Nursing Home, where she resided.
She was born April 1, 1912 in Paulding County, the daughter of Will and Leona (Russell) Robinette.
Surviving are a sister, Dora Robinette, and a brother, Raymond Robinette, both of Paulding; and a half-brother, Harry Vance of Fostoria.
Preceding her in death were three brothers, Harry, Frank and Clarence Robinette.
Services were held Monday, July 8, at DenHerder Funeral Home. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Jackson Township.
Preferred memorials are to Bessie Robinette.

DOLORES KEEZER
1912-2002
OAKWOOD – Dolores Bartley Keezer, 89, of Oakwood, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at The Laurels of Defiance in Defiance.
She was born Oct. 30, 1912 in Pike County, Ky., the daughter of Robert and Lavada (Wilson) Clevenger. In 1932 she married Orville Bartley, who died in 1972. In 1973, she married Elmer Keezer, who died on May 5, 2002. She worked at Campbell Soup in Napoleon, retiring in 1971, and was a member of Continental Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving are six sons, Ottis (Lisa) Bartley of Oakwood, Howard (Novella) Bartley, Jerry (Sarah) Bartley, James (Jeda) Bartley and Junior (Pat) Bartley, all of Continental, and Roger (Carol) Bartley, Defiance; two stepsons, Ed Keezer of New Mexico and Fred Keezer, Wauseon; two stepdaughters, Nina Bingham of Defiance, Deb McNally of Las Vegas, Barb Cupp of Florida, and Brenda Keezer; a brother, John Clevenger of Monroe, Mich.; two sisters, June Edwards of Michigan and Allene Clevenger of Continental; 28 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and many stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildraen.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Robert Bartley, and two brothers, Ray and Bobby Clevenger.
Services were held Monday, July 8, at Continental Missionary Baptist Church with Pastors Terry Brock and Murphy Buell officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dupont.
Preferred memorials are to Defiance County Hospice or Putnam County Hospice.

ARTHUR LAMBERT
1916-2002
OAKWOOD — Arthur Wallace Lambert, 85, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Paradise Oaks Health Care Center in Cloverdale.
He was born Aug. 2, 1916, in Harts, W.Va., the son of Kaleb “Doc” and Martha (Nelson) Lambert. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the Church of Christ in Ranger, W.Va.
Surviving are five sons, Steve (Linda) of Oakwood, Danny of Land-O-Lakes, Fla., Lowell of West Hamlin, W.Va., Robert (Sue) of Branchland, W.Va., and John Lambert of Holgate; a stepson, David (Billie) Baisden of West Farmington, Ohio; three daughters, Betty Heitman of Cleveland, Shirley Bledsoe of Salt River, W.Va., and Edna Lambert of Mud River, W.Va.; a stepdaughter, Debbie, of Logan, W.Va.; his former wives, Edna “June” Lambert, and Naomi (Baisden) Lambert, both of W.Va.; two brothers, Richard Claude Lambert of Winchester, Ind., and Fleur Lambert of W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a grandson, Glen Lambert; seven brothers, Vinney, Bruce, Chelsie, Paul, Luther and Ballard “Buster”; and three sisters, Alice, Artabelle and Gladys.
Services were held Sunday, July 7, at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Evangelist Lonnie Lambert officiating. Burial was in the Blue Creek Cemetery in Haviland.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

VELMA SHANK
1913-2002
HUNTERTOWN, Ind. — Velma L. Shank, 89, Huntertown, formerly of Putnam County, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 in her residence.
She was born April 7, 1913, in Putnam County, the daughter of Guy and Mary (Heffley) Tooman. In 1931, she married Glen Shank, who survives. She farmed and ran a mint distillery with her husband. She was a member of Huntertown United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Huntertown Home Progress Club, Churubusco Order of Eastern Star 136, and a past worthy matron of Huntertown OES.
Surviving are a son, Gerald “Bud” of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Jean (Edward) Ryan and Virginia (L. Roger) Harrod, both of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Gladys Schey of Paulding and Audrey Hollis of Garrett, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.
Preceding her in death were a son, Robert; a brother, Earl Tooman; a sister, Pauline Ridenour; a grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
Services were held Saturday, July 6 in the church with the Revs. Davis Michel and Sherri Long officiating. Burial was in the Huntertown Cemetery. Sheets & Childs Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials are to the church or Parkview Home Health and Hospice, Fort Wayne.
On-line condolences may be sent to sympathy@sheetsfuneral home.com.

DORIS ETZLER
1917-2002
CONVOY — Doris K. Etzler, 84, died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the Van Wert County Hospital, following a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 21, 1917 in Van Wert County, the daughter of Jacob C. and Matilda L. (Steinbauer) Schmidt. She was a 1936 graduate of Tully-Convoy High School. In 1938, she married Willard H. Etzler, who survives.
She was a homemaker, and had worked at various flower shops in the area. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Redeemer Guild, an officer in the Dorcas Circle, member of the Lutheran Layman’s League, a member of the Harrison Township Research Club and had served as a 4-H leader.
Also surviving are three sons, Stanley A. of Fort Wayne, Ronald D. of Payne, and Wayne K (Marlene) Etzler of Decatur, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was a brother, Karl P. Schmidt.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., today, July 10, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy, with the Revs. Kurt A. Bickle and Lee Genter officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Redeemer Lutheran Church Cemetery. Cowan & Son Stainfield Memorial Home in Convoy, is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church building fund or the Redeemer Lutheran Hour of Worship.

JOE MILLER
1977-2002
ROANOKE, Ind. — Joseph A. “Joe” Miller, 24, of Roanoke, died at 10:45 p.m. Indiana time on Wednesday, July 10 as the result of a one-car crash near Roanoke.
He was born Sept. 15, 1977 in Kingston, the son of Toby D. and Harriett L. (Beggs) Miller, who survive in Paulding. He was a masonry worker for Dorman Baker in Fort Wayne.
Also surviving are a daughter, Ashlyn Miller, and a son, Aidan Miller, both of Huntington, Ind.; a sister, Rebecca Miller of Paulding; a grandmother, Thelma Miller of Roanoke; and aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Homer Miller, Thomas Wayne Beggs and Evelyn Beggs.
Graveside services were held Monday, July 15, at Glenwood Cemetery in Roanoke, with the Rev. Ron Burns officiating. Roanoke Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Ashlyn J. and Aidan F. Miller Trust Fund.
E-mail condolences can be sent to: drvgfuneral@skyenet.net.

HENRY ROSE
1913-2002
OAKWOOD — Henry W. Rose, 88, of Oakwood, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday, July 12, at Paradise Oaks Nursing Home in Cloverdale.
He was born Nov. 20, 1913 in Alger, the son of Grant and Gertrude (Street) Rose. In 1948, he married Gail Curtiss, who preceded him in death in 1997. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are three stepdaughters, Sherry Adkins of Blanchard, Okla., Margaret Fellers of Whitehouse, and Jonnie Adkins of Meeker, Okla.; two brothers, William Rose of Lima and Kenneth Rose of New Mexico; a sister, Mary Hosteller of Beaverdam; 16 stepgrandchildren; 29 step-great-grandchildren; and three step great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were seven brothers, Grant, Jake, Lee, Herbert, Louis, Eugene and Arnett Rose; and four sisters, Hope Martz, Mildred Davis, Agness Rose and Ione Bags.
Burial will be held at a later date. Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Oakwood, is in charge of arrangements.

NORMA DAVIS
1928-2002
GROVER HILL — Norma May Davis, 73, died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.
She was born Nov. 13, 1928 near Monroeville, Ind., the daughter of Harvey and Esther (Tope) Ruble. In 1958 in Payne, she married Joseph Davis, who survives.
She was a homemaker and a former secretary for the Paulding County Extension Office and Bordens Foods of Van Wert. She attended Rose Hill Church of God.
Also surviving are a daughter, Brenda (Randy) Crawford of Paulding; a son, Howard Davis, Lima; a sister, Arlene (Doyt) Mason of Nashville; two brothers, Gene (Ramona) Ruble of Grover Hill and Terry (Kay) Ruble of Haviland; and three grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services were held Friday, July 12 at Rose Hill Church of God, with Pastors Tim Hauenstein and Jack Berry officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

MARIE DeVERS
1915-2002
PAULDING —Marie A. DeVers, 87, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, July 11, in the Parkview Hospital emergency room, Fort Wayne, as a result of injuries received earlier the same day in a automobile/pedestrian accident.
She was born April 9, 1915 in Paulding, the daughter of Charles and Christina (Swary) AuFrance. In 1938, she married R.L. “Roy” DeVers, who preceded her in death in 1984.
She was a graduate of the St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Paulding High School, Davis Business School in Loraine, Ohio, and the Bustin Beauty School, Columbus. She was employed at the State Capitol in Columbus, and was an inspector at Dana Corporation for 28 years, retiring in 1977.
She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, past president of the Catholic Study Club, a lay minister, taught CCD classes, was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, and a charter member of the John Paulding Historical Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheila (Steve) McClain, of Paulding; a son, Michael (Sue) DeVers of Kodiak, Alaska; 10 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Joe AuFrance of Defiance; and three sisters, Edna Price of Paulding, Kate Price of Edgerton, Ohio, and Frances Bullack of Logoff, S.C.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Captain David DeVers; and a sister, Elizabeth Parrish.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today, July 17, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery. Den Herder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the church.

DONALD DODSON
1920-2002
DEFIANCE —Donald R. Dodson Sr., 82, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at his residence.
He was born June 9, 1920, in Defiance, the son of John P. and Myrtle B. (Drew) Dodson. In 1939, he married Edna J. Champion, who preceded him in death in 1962. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 671 First Tanker Destroyer Battalion in Hawaii and the Philippines. He worked at Defiance Screw machine Products for 30 years, and built and operated the Five Span Inn from 1960 until the time of his death. He was a lifetime member of the Paulding VFW.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Theis of Paulding, Judy Shawver, Defiance, and Brandy Dodson of Melrose; two sons, Donald Jr. of Defiance, and Eugene of Grover Hill; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Myers and Edith Watruba, both of Fremont.
Also preceding him in death were seven brothers, Ralph, Lester, Jess, Lonnie, Babe, Paul, and Bernard Dodson; and a sister, Luella Waldron.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 17, at the Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance. Burial will be in the Junction Cemetery.
Memorials are to be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

R. SHANE CASIANO
1975-2002
DEFIANCE —R. Shane Casiano, 27, died at 2:49 a.m. Thursday, July 11, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Defiance.
He was born Jan. 26, 1975, in Paulding, the son of Rudy A. and Cathy C. (Beiswenger) Casiano. A 1993 graduate of Paulding High School, he was a journeyman-millwright for General Motors Powertrain in Defiance for eight years, and a member of UAW 211.
Surviving are his parents, Cathy Casiano, Paulding, and Rudy Casiano of Antwerp; a sister, Chelsi Casiano, and a brother, Brandon, both of Orlando, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Odelia Guzman of Fort Wayne; and his paternal grandfather, Eusebio Casiano of White, Ga.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather, George Beiswenger; and his maternal grandmother, Catherine Grace.
Services were held Monday, July 15, at Den Herder Funeral Home, with Pastor Rick Rufenacht officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Memorial contributions may be made to Michelle Garcia in care of Cathy Casiano, 801 Partridge Place, Paulding OH 45879.

WILMA WOODRING
1930-2002
WEST UNITY — Wilma J. Woodring, 71, died at 2:30 a.m., Monday July 15, at the Parkview Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Defiance, the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Flengee) Bond. On April 2, 1949, she married Richard G. Woodring, who preceded her in death in 1990.
She was a nurse and homemaker. She attended the West Unity Methodist Church, and was an associate member of the Bryan Eagles Auxiliary and the Bryan VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are three daughters, Marie (Raymond) Bungard of Bryan, Stella Casebere of Hudsson, Mich., and Ruth Ann Springer of Defiance; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert (Violet) Bond of Defiance, John (Loretta) of Perrysburg, Ralph (Mary) Bond of Londonberry N.H.; and two sisters, Nancy Jackson of Florida, and Anna (Lowell) Bordner of Holgate.
Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Fredrick and Paul Bond; and a sister, Virginia Bond.
Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m., today, July 17, at Den Herder Funeral Home and 8 a.m., Thursday until time of services.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday July 18 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jeff Woolum officiating. Burial will be in the Roschester Cemetery, Cecil.
Preferred memorials are to the Make A Wish Foundation.

OREST COLE
1918-2002
ANTWERP —Orest Gilmore Cole, 83, died Friday, June 19, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla.
He was born Oct. 5, 1918 in Corydon, Ind., the son of Joe and Anna Griswold. A 1937 graduate of Antwerp High School, he served in the National Guard and in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He received a commendation for services beyond the call of duty in the Navy. He married Evelyn Seslar, who preceded him in death. He was retired from the Peter Eckrich Company.
Surviving are two sons, Mike of Largo, Fla., and Brent of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Marilyn Jo Butler of Largo, Fla.; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death was a daughter, Judith K. Fallis.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp with graveside military honors conducted by the Antwerp VFW Post 587. Dooley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Upper Penallis Association for Retarded Citizens, 1501 N. Belther Road, Suite 244, Clearwater, Fla., 33765.

DEREK GEBHART
1994-2002
PAYNE — Derek J. “Smiley” Gebhart, 8, of Payne, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Toledo Children’s Hospital.
He was born July 8, 1994, in Paulding, the son of Thomas and Karen (Jones) Gebhart, who survive. He would have been a second grade student at Payne Elementary, and was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Payne.
Also surviving are a brother, Bradley, and a sister, Sara, both at home; grandparents, Roger and Dorothy Gebhart of Payne, and Paul and Carolyn Jones of Latty; and his great-grandparents, Clifford and Ethel Jones, and Orlando and Betty Gillet, all of Paulding.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 24 at the St. James Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Joseph Allen officiating. Burial will be in the Wiltsie Cemetery, in Payne. Slade Funeral Home in Payne is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

JOHNNIE CAIN
1946-2002
FORT WAYNE — Johnnie Melvin Cain, 56, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, July 15, at his residence.
He was born on April 8, 1946, the son of Levi and Viola (Scott) Cain Jr. He was an assembly line worker for the Sealy Mattress Company in Napoleon, and attended the Bethlehem Temple Church in Paulding.
Surviving are his father, Levi (Elsie) Cain Jr.; a daughter, Demetra (Sylvester) Davis of Fort Wayne; his companion, Jeanette Davis of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren; four sisters, Leona Brown of Ohio City, Phyllis Baxter of Paulding, and Janice Salter and Debra Cain, both of Fort Wayne; two brothers, Douglas Cain of Fort Wayne and Wayne “Boogie” Cain of Fostoria; six stepsisters, Hester Lee Jackson, Pearlie Harris and Mattie Davis, all of Fort Wayne, Lucille Price and Rochelle Hogan of West Point, Miss., and Nonnie Perry of Paulding; and one stepbrother, James Davis of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola; two sisters, Karen Rowe and Patricia Wells; and a stepbrother, Roy Davis.
Services were held Saturday, July 20, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding with minister Anthony Jordan officiating. Burial was in the Rochester Cemetery in Cecil.
Memorials are to go to the donor’s choice.

MARY WOODRING
1934-2002
CECIL — Mary L. Woodring, 67, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at her residence, following an extended illness.
She was born Sept. 18, 1934 in Paulding County, the daughter of Charles and Beulah (Bostleman) Weber. On July 1, 1951, she married John H. Woodring, who survives. She was a cashier at the Vagabond Restaurant for 30 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of the Cecil Presbyterian Church, former secretary of the Paulding bowling leagues, and a lifetime member of the Paulding Eagles Auxiliary #2405.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael (Cindy) of Sherwood, and Denny (Cookie) Woodring of Cecil; three daughters, Patty (Mark) Smith and Deb (Randy) Grimes, both of Paulding, and Cindy Heater of Cecil; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth Brickle of Hicksville, Eileen Crisp of Haviland, Donna (Earl) Baldwin of Cecil, and Linda Barham, Defiance; and one brother, Ed (Dorothy) Bostleman of Haviland.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Services were held Friday, July 19 at the Cecil Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Rochester Cemetery, Cecil. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Cecil Presbyterian Church.

EDNA SCHOOLEY
1925-2002
PAULDING — Edna Mae Schooley, 77, died Tuesday, July 16, in Lutheran Hospital.
She was born June 8, 1925, in Paulding County, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth (Hoover) Glick. On Dec. 5, 1943, she married Robert Schooley, who preceded her in death in 1986. She was a sales clerk at Chief Supermarket in Paulding, retiring in 1989. She was a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Lonnie, Rick and Kenneth Schooley, all of Paulding; five daughters, Garnet Moore, Ruth Schooley, and Marilyn Stevenson, all of Paulding, Gloria Fett of Leo, Ind., and Rita Bodenbender of Cecil; two sisters, Opal Ankney of Paulding and Maxine Hanenkratt of Cecil; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a son, Barry Schooley; and five brothers, Olen, Roger, Dean, Roger and Charles Glick.
Services were held Saturday, July 20 at Den Herder Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial was in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding County Heart Fund or the Paulding United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Fund.

ABAGAIL PARKS
2002
OAKWOOD —Abagail Rose Parks, 2 months old, died at 8:16 a.m. Monday, July 15, in Defiance Hospital.
She was born May 3, 2002, in Defiance, the daughter of Matthew and Tonja (Rucker) Parks, who survive.
Also surviving are a brother, Zachary Kelley, at home; grandparents, Patti Parks and Jerry Rucker, both of Defiance, Ralph Parks of Toledo, and Sam and Cheryl Ramey, Oakwood; and great-grandparents, Richard and Marilyn McCann of Defiance, Evangeline Parks of Youngstown, and Charles and Doris Cooksey, Kentucky.
Preceding her in death was a great-grandfather, David Parks.
Services were held Thursday, July 18, in Riverview Memorial Gardens Chapel, Defiance, with the Rev. James Edwards officiating. Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home in Defiance was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be made to the family.

GERALD BOFF
1927-2002
DEFIANCE — Gerald L. Boff, 75, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, July 14, in Laurels of Defiance.
He was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Willard, the son of Otto and Corrine (Westrick) Boff. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII in the Seabees. He was a construction worker and cement finisher for area contractors. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Laborer’s Union, Seabee Veterans of America, Moose Lodge 2094, and a life member of VFW Post 3360.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah (Dennis) Okuley of New Bavaria and Beverly (Joe) Blosser of Defiance; a brother, Kenneth of Defiance; three sisters, Virginia Wholf of Columbus, Patricia (Robert) Silliman of Antwerp, and Elaine Baker, Castro Valley, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Gary; a sister, Mary Jane Deemer; and a brother, Richard, in infancy.
Services were held Wednesday, July 17, in St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Dennis Walsh officiating. Burial was in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery with military rites accorded by VFW Post 3360.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

EVERETT FARRIS
1916-2002
GROVER HILL —Everett Farris, 86, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born May 24, 1916, in Harts, W.Va., the son of John and Leanzy (Alford) Farris. On Oct. 12, 1937, he married Lula Mae Conn, who preceded him in death in 1992. He was a coal miner for 17 years, and later retired as a press operator for the Haviland Clay Works, Haviland. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Mandale.
Surviving are two sons, William (Genevieve) of Hastings, Mich., and W. Allen (Lori) Farris of Grover Hill; four daughters, Grace Smith of Clermont, Fla., and Nancy Fife, Elizabeth (Brian) Crosser and Elma Jean (Walter) Lang, all of Grover Hill; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were an infant son, Everett Ray Farris; a granddaughter, Linda Smith; great-granddaughter, Heather Simindinger; four sisters, LuVenia Caldwell, Amanda Schackow, Nevada Nally and Grace Lamp; and four brothers, Walter, William Floyd, Milliard, and Roy Farris.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, July 24, at the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Mandale, with the Rev. Don Rogers officiating. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Middle Creek Cemetery in Grover Hill. Den Herder Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

LARRY
MOBLEY
1949-2002
JUNCTION — Larry A. Mobley, 53, of Junction, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at his residence.
He was born March 29, 1949, in Paulding County, the son of Howard and Goldie (Robinson) Mobley. On May 10, 1973 he married Jane Marckel, who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War as a Spec 4. He was employed at GM PowerTrain for 18 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Junction Bible Christian Church, and a member of the Defiance VFW Post #3360.
Also surviving are a son, Corey of Florida; three daughters, Jamie (Scott) Macke of Ft. Rucker, Ala., Jennifer Mobley of Dallas, and Ginger Mobley, of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam; four brothers, Howard of Paulding, Nolan of Charloe, and Richard and Jerry, both of Defiance; and five sisters, Norma (Bruce) Wellman of Tuscon, June (Ed) Morgan of Sun City, Ariz., Shirley Buell of Peoria, Ariz., JoAnn (Hiram) Jones of Chillicothe and Susan (Keith) Centers of Defiance.
Preceding him in death were four sisters, LaDonna Wellman, Carol Wilson, Jean Fuller and Betty Brown; and one brother Raymond, who died in infancy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Junction Bible Christian Church with the Revs. Pat Shepard and Jim Wright officiating. The Defiance VFW Post #3360 will conduct military services at the church. Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home in Defiance is in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Gideons International.

JACK
RICHMOND
1919-2002
HICKSVILLE — Jack A. Richmond, 83, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, in Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Ind.
He was born April 28, 1919, in Newville, Ind., the son of Jesse and Hazel (Kellerman) Richmond. In 1947, he married Betty Thompson, who survives. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He owned Richmond and Son in Hicksville for the past 25 years, and worked at Dana-Weatherhead, Antwerp, retiring after 22 years. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Hicksville, Hicksville VFW Post, Auburn Moose Lodge, and a past member of the American Legion.
Also surviving are a son, Kevin; two daughters, Lana Taylor and Paula; a brother, Harold; and two grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were four brothers, Argil, Lavon, Kenneth, and Delaine; and three sisters, Redena Barchfeld, Berniece Tennent, and Alice Agler.
Services were held Saturday, July 20 in the Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Judith Wascher officiating. Burial was in the Scipio Cemetery, Allen County, Ind.; with military services conducted by the Hicksville VFW Post.
Preferred memorials are to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. John Lutheran Church, Hicksville.

CLIFF CORWIN
1912-2002
PAULDING — Cliff W. Corwin, 89, currently of North Fort Myers, Fla., died Thursday, July 18, at the Hospice House in North Cape Coral , Fla.
He was born July 22, 1912, in Paulding County, the son of Forman and Nancy (Stillwell) Corwin. He married Marie Mielke, who preceded him in death in 1973. He was a farmer and a member of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paulding. After retiring from farming in 1977, he moved to North Ft. Myers, Fla.
He is survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, and long time nurse Davie Wigel of North Ft. Myers, Fla.
Also preceding him in death were a brother, Harold E. Corwin; and six sisters, Bess Henry, Avis Christopher, Hazel Fayne Judge, Murlie Foltz Gunderman, Nellie Wonder Smith, and Lela McGuire Jeffery.
Services were held Tuesday, July 23 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding County Senior Center or the Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, Fla., 33909.

ERNEST SABO
1920-2002
HICKSVILLE — Ernest Carl Sabo, 82, of Antwerp, and a former Hicksville resident, died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Hickory Creek Nursing home, Hicksville, where he had been a resident for two years.
He was born Feb. 15, 1920, in McVey, Ky., the son of Joseph and Margaret (Eged) Sabo. On Nov. 11, 1944, he married Evelyn Kolb, who preceded him in death in 1969. He was a US Marine veteran, serving in WWII. He was employed by the Ohio Power Company for 33 years. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hicksville; Antwerp VFW Post 5087, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Hicksville Fraternal Order of Eagles Post 2556, Hicksville American Legion Post #223, and was an active leader in Little League baseball, and the Boy Scouts.
Surviving are a son, Carl David Sabo of Fort Wayne; a daughter, Jeanette Rosenbury, of Auburn, Ind.; five grandchildren; a companion, Dora Mae Trutwin of Antwerp; and two sisters, Helen Schliesser of Mark Center, and Judy Bell of Hicksville.
Also preceding him in death were a daughter, Patricia Swann; two sisters, Margaret Kilpatrick and Betty Knopp; and three brothers, Steven, Joseph and William Sabo.
Services were held Monday July 22, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgerton, Ohio, with Father Thomas Oedy officiating. Burial was in the Lost Creek Cemetery in Hicksville. Brown Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hicksville, or to the American Red Cross.

EQUILA LAWRENCE
1971-2002
PAULDING — Equila Sue Lawrence, 31, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Van Crest Health Care Center in Van Wert, following an extended illness.
She was born July 7, 1971 in Paulding County, the daughter of Curtis Lawrence and Viola Williamson, who survive. She was an aide at the Lutheran Home in Fort Wayne for two years, and a member of the Church of God Pentecostal in Paulding.
Also surviving are her grandmother, Lillie Trotter of Hope, Ark.; a daughter, Natasha Banks; and one son, Isaiah Lawrence, both at home; three brothers, Mike Wright of Bryan, Romerol Lawrence of Defiance, and James Lawrence of Columbus; three sisters, Jackie (Mike) Lawrence Summerville of Fort Wayne, Amanda Lawrence of Defiance, and Marsha Lawrence of Dayton; a stepbrother, Kievin Duncan, Paulding; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was a great-grandmother, Francis Clardy.
Services were held Saturday, July 27 at the Bethlehem Temple Church in Paulding, with minister Melvina Baxter officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Equila Lawrence’s children.

FRANK
SHIPMAN
1915-2002
PAULDING —Frank W. Shipman, 86, died at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, July 25, at Laurels in Defiance.
He was born Sept. 26, 1915 in West Unity, the son of Francis and Jessie (Keller) Shipman. In 1940, he married Mary M. Hockenberry, who preceded him in death in 1993.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WWII. He was a member of the Paulding Police department from 1953-55, a deputy for the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department from 1955-73, and a security guard for the B.F. Goodrich Co. for eight years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Paulding, and a member of the Payne American Legion Post #297.
Surviving are two sons, Bill (Linda) Shipman of Perrysburg, and Robert (Debbie) Shipman of Paulding; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Also preceding him in death were a sister, Vesta Hawkins; and a brother, Carl Shipman.
Services were held Tuesday, July 30, at Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.
Memorials are to the Paulding County Area Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice.

RAYMOND SHAFER
1928-2002
CONTINENTAL —Raymond D. Shafer, 74, Continental, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, July 26, in Port Clinton.
He was born June 3, 1928 in Oakwood, the son of Losson and Lesta (Windle) Shafer. In 1948, he married Donna Cass, who survives. He retired from the Nickel Plate Railroad and was a member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Continental.
Also surviving are a daughter, Nola Brown of Defiance; three sisters, Anna Leedy of Fort Wayne, Margary Link of Defiance, and Fannie Perl of Paulding; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a brother Erwin; and a sister, Leota Lehman.
Services were held Monday, July 29, at the Christ Lutheran Church, with associate in ministry Alice Janick officiating. Burial was in the Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donor’s choice.

LUCILLE MATSON
1912-2002
CLOVERDALE —C. Lucille Matson, 90, Cloverdale, died at 1:47 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Paradise Oaks Nursing Home.
She was born Jan. 20, 1912 in Cloverdale, the daughter of William and Julie (Curtis) Osenga. She retired from GTE Sylvania in Ottawa, and was a member of Mandale Church of Christ in Christian Union.
Surviving are three sons, Nolan and Orley, both of Cloverdale, and Rolland, LHC, Ariz.; two daughters, Norma Priest of Grover Hill and Catherine Brinkman of Ottawa; 26 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were two sisters, Katie Baker and Mabel Weaver; a grandson; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, July 30, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental, with the Rev. Don Rogers officiating. Burial was in the Blue Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill.
Preferred memorial are to the Putnam County Hospice.

JOSHUA CERNY
1984-2002
LANSING, Mich. — Joshua James Cerny, 17, died Sunday, July 28, at his home in Lansing.
He was born on Dec. 17, 1984, in Tampa, Fla., the son of Gary and Sandy (Martinez) Cerny. He was a member of the St. Gerard’s Catholic Church in Lansing, and the Marvin Beekman Center, also in Lansing.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra Cerny of Lansing; his father, Gary Cerny of Tampa; grandparents, Rosalio and Jenny Martinez and great-grandparents, Nick and Lupe Martinez, all of Paulding; an uncle, Julian Martinez; cousins, Nathan and Danielle all of Paulding; and a friend, Scott Sharp.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., today, July 31 at Den Herder Funeral Home with a rosary service at 7 p.m.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Rev. Cleo Schmenk officiating. Burial will be in the Paulding Memorial Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the Marvin Beekman Center in Lansing.

DORTHY LYTLE
1911-2002
PAULDING — Dorthy I. Lytle, 91, died at 8:43 p.m. Sunday, July 28, in the Van Crest Health Care Facility in Van Wert, following an extended illness.
She was born May 23, 1911 in Washington Township, Paulding County, the daughter of Lonnie and Ethel (McDorman) Snyder. On July 16, 1928, she married Chester Lytle, who preceded her in death in 1993. She was a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church and a licensed practical nurse for the Paulding County Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1979.
Surviving are three daughters, Barbara (Lawrence) Rhoad of Harrod, Ohio, Mary (Tom) Strable, Paulding, and Sandra Temple of Fort Wayne; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Lytle of Grover Hill; 22 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were a daughter, Carolyn Koch; a son, Russell Lytle; two granddaughters, Tina Galloway and Brenda Hornish; a brother, Alvah Snyder; and two sisters, Florence Collins and Mildred Longstreth.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 2, at Den Herder Funeral Home, with the Revs. Jack Berry and Paul Miller officiating. Burial was in the Middle Creek Cemetery in Grover Hill.
Preferred memorials are to the Paulding United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Fund or the Paulding County Area Visiting Nurses Association/Hospice.

GERTRUDE RISTER
1912-2002
ANTWERP — Gertrude Rister, 89, of Antwerp, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, July 29 at Hickory Creek Nursing home in Hicksville.
She was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Letcher County, Ky., the daughter of El and Sally (Yonts) Newsome. She married Fred Rister in 1927, who preceded her in death in 1977. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are a son, Robert Rister of Antwerp; two daughters, Eunice Bell and Stella Schomberg, both of Antwerp; one brother, Dewey Newsome of Portsmouth; one sister, Irene Fabor of Buffalo, N.Y.; two half brothers, Dan Arnold of Cleveland, and Floyd Arnold of Portsmouth; one half sister, Louise Imes, Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were two sons, Dewey and Tyrone Rister; and two sisters, Hazel Ruby and Opal Schugars.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 1 at Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp, with the Rev. Randy Gragg officiating. Burial was in the Maumee Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to the Hickory Creek Nursing Home Activity Fund.

MARVIN BUNN JR.
1950-2002
GROVER HILL — Marvin L. Bunn Jr., 51, died Tuesday, July 30, at the Van Wert County Hospital.
He was born Aug. 28, 1950 in Defiance, the son of Marvin Sr. and Maxine (Highland) Bunn. In 2000, he married Tammy Silcott, who survives. He was a route deliveryman for the Crescent News, a member of the National Rifle Association, and Van Wert Outdoorsman.
Also surviving are a son, Cody, at home; and three sisters, Betty Phillips of Michigan, Linda Sowen of Defiance, and Susan Meine, Antwerp.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 2, in Hicksville Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Pat Holt officiating. Burial was in the Forest Home Cemetery in Hicksville. Brown Funeral Home in Hicksville was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Cody Bunn.

ARLETTA STRAYER
1909-2002
PAYNE — Arletta B. Strayer, 93, of Payne, died at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne.
She was born May 29, 1909, in Antwerp, the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Shephard) Carr. She married John Strayer, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Hesperian Chapter 281, O.E.S. all in Payne.
She is survived by two sons, John J. of Westerville, Ohio, and Charles W. Strayer of Payne; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday Aug. 3, at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial was in the Lehman Cemetery, Payne. Slade Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

JOHN MILLER
1947-2002
CONTINENTAL — John A. Miller, 55, died Monday, July 29 at the MCO Hospital in Toledo.
He was born July 15, 1947 in Toledo, the son of Richard C. and Elizabeth (Sowers) Miller, who survive. On April 3, 1971, he married Essie Collins, who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran, stationed in Germany and Korea. He was retired from Johns Manville in Defiance, and was a member of the Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church in Junction.
He is also survived by three brothers, Robert (Diane) Miller of Louisville, Ky., Richard (DeAnn) of Leroy, Ill., and Arthur (Dixie) Miller of Defiance.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Michael Lee Miller.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 2 at the Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Crowe and the Rev. Otis Mason officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Defiance. Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Continental was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the donor’s choice.

HERBERT MOSIER
1923-2002
SCOTT — Herbert E. Mosier, 78, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, July 29 as a result of injuries sustained in an auto/truck accident in Fort Wayne.
He was born Oct. 22, 1923 in Paulding County, the son of Fred O. and Bessie (Harris) Mosier. On Nov. 21, 1942, he married Leah Marie Shaw, who survives. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Haviland, Blue Creek Township trustee, a member of the Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 F&AM, and the OES Hesterian #281, both of Payne. He also was a member of the Van Wert Masonic Lodge #71 Council 73, the Ivanhoe Commandery #54 of Van Wert and its drill team, Fort Wayne Shriners-Mizpah Temple and the Shrine Club of Van Wert.
Also surviving are two daughters, Elaine (Michael) Rodman of Haviland, and Karen (Stan) Kilburn of Lapel, Ind.; two sisters, Amy Patterson of Paulding, and Ruth Pond of Scott; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clay and Howard Mosier; and three sisters, Vilena Hartsell, Dorothy Auman, and Frieda Lee.
Services were held Sunday Aug. 4, at Den Herder Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.
Preferred memorials are to the Country Chapel United Methodist Church.

RICHARD WISDA
1923-2002
EVANSPORT — Richard A. Wisda, 79, of Evansport, died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Defiance Hospital emergency room.
He was born Jan. 3, 1923 in Defiance County, the son of Samuel and Amelia (Batt) Wisda. In 1948, he married Imogene Rauth, who survives. He was a machine operator at General Motors, retiring after 44 years of service. He was a member of the U.A.W. and St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Also surviving are three sons, Charles of Delta, Donald of Moore, Okla., and Phillip Wisda of Ney; six daughters, Julie (Ken) Godfrey of Evansport, Sally (Tom) Warner of Defiance, Marie (Frank) Marvin of Oakwood, Regina (Tom) Koch of Antwerp, Susan (Everett) Crawford of Napoleon and Christine (Christian) Stuckey of Ney; three sisters, Marie Hostettler, Defiance, Margaret Keck of Sherwood, and Rose (Ken) Hardy of Toledo; three brothers, Sylvester of Tuscon, Ariz., Felix of Findlay, and Martin of Chicago; 21 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were five brothers, Albert, Frank, Tony, Virgil and Sam Wisda; and two sisters, Gertrude Schindler and Anne Hicks.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 5 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Father Dave Tscherne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

DIANE KING
1958-2002
PAYNE — Diane Marie King, 43, of Payne, died at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Paulding County Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born Nov. 11, 1958 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of William and Mary (Fry) King. A 1977 graduate of Wayne Trace, she received an associate’s degree in commercial art and a bachelor’s degree in art education from the University of St. Francis. She was an ancillary finisher at Fujicolor of Indiana.
She was a past regent of the Joel Frost Chapter, state recording secretary, State Outstanding Junior (twice), national vice chairman of Jr. Sales, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; and current president of the Captain George Athey Chapter, State Outstanding Junior, National Outstanding Junior, National Society Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century.
Surviving are her parents; a brother, Bruce of Pemberville; a sister, Shirley Killian of Hicksville; and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister and a brother, Robert.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the St. Jacob United Church of Christ in Payne, with the Rev. Joseph Allen officiating. Burial will be in Lehman Cemetery. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today, Aug. 7, at Slade Funeral Home in Payne.
Preferred memorials are to Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care or Tamassee DAR School.

ZONA HANENKRATT
1909-2002
BRADENTON, Fla. — Zona M. Hanenkratt, 92, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Surrey Place in Bradenton, Fla.
She was born Nov. 11, 1909 in Cecil, and in 1966 moved to Manatee County, Bradenton, Fla. She was a homemaker and a member of Peace Lutheran Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Jeanie Niese of Leipsic, and Marlene Lindeman of Bradenton, Fla.; a son, Michael M. Haynes of Palmetto ,Fla.; one sister, Donna Isabelle Koehlinger of Antwerp; a brother, Hilen J. Coe of Paulding; 23 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a great-great-grandchild.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Griffith Cline Funeral Home Manasota Chapel, in Bradenton with Pastor John Maasch officiating. Burial was in the Mansion Memorial Park, Ellenton, Fla.
Preferred memorials are to the Peace Lutheran Church, 1611 30 Avenue West, Bradenton, Fla., 34205.

JAY BOESCH
1932-2002
ANTWERP — Jay D. Boesch, 69, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton.
He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Harry and Amy (DeCamp) Boesch. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was employed in the maintenance department at the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Surviving are five sons, James of Cecil, Thomas of Antwerp, Christopher of Fort Wayne, Jonathon of Tiffin, and Spencer Boesch of South Bend, Ind; two sisters, Fairy Lu Landi of Virginia, and Doris Fair of Jeffersonville, Ind.; and three grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Helen Craig; and a brother, Robert Boesch.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp with the Rev. Joseph Allen officiating. Dooley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice the Caring Way of Williams County, 909 Snyder Avenue, Montpelier, Ohio, 43543.

RAYMOND ROBINETTE
1918-2002
PAULDING —Raymond G. Robinette, 83, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Paulding County Hospital.
He was born Oct. 10, 1918 in Paulding County, the son of Will and Leona (Russell) Robinette. He was employed by the Paulding County Workshop for 12 years. He attended the Paulding United Methodist Church and was one of the last residents of the County Home.
Surviving are a sister, Dora Robinette of Paulding; and a half-brother, Harry Vance of Fostoria.
Preceding him in death were three brothers, Henry, Franklin and Clarence Robinette; and a sister, Bessie Robinette.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 9 at the Paulding United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jack Berry officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Paulding. Den Herder Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the Wolf Lake Scholarship Fund, c/o Innovative Support Services Inc., 8357 NTR #69, Kansas, Ohio, 44841.

VIRGIL PUCKETT
1939-2002
PAULDING —Virgil J. Puckett, 62, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, in the Paulding County Hospital.
He was born Dec. 22, 1939, in Grover Hill, the son of Harold and Mary (Barker) Puckett. In 1971, he married Edna Collins, who survives. He was a truck driver.
Also surviving are three sons, Shawn and Timothy, both of Haviland, and David of Paulding; four daughters, Debra Zipfel of Defiance, Lisa Clark and Misty Blair, both of Paulding, and Laura Harris of Haviland; one brother, Dana of Sherwood; a sister, Karen Scott of Paulding; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Kevin; and a brother.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Slade Funeral Home in Payne.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

THELMA ERWIN
1926-2002
NEW RIVER, Ariz. — Thelma Ann Erwin, 76, of New River, Ariz., died Saturday, July 27.
She was born May 30, 1926 in Paulding, the daughter of Ernest and Evelyn Neds. She married Floyd L. Erwin, who preceded her in death. A homemaker, she had played alto sax since the seventh grade and also played the cymbals. She joined the Desert Foothills New Horizons Band when it organized, was a senior volunteer at the New River Senior Center, attended New River Bible Chapel, and read for enjoyment.
Surviving are two sisters, Theodora Wilkins of Washington and Nancy Eason of California; two daughters, Annette Pock and Barbara Skaggs, both of Arizona; two sons, David and Michael, both of Arizona; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, July 31 at Hansen Mortuary in Phoenix. Interment was in Paradise Memorial Gardens in Phoenix.
Preferred memorials are to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix AZ 85014.

DORIS LENTZ
1920-2002
PAYNE — Doris I. Lentz, 81, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday Aug. 8, at the Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne.
She was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Payne, the daughter of Earl and Olive (Elliot) Cryer. On Aug. 3, 1941, she married Paul Lentz, who survives. She was a retired cook with the Payne Local School District. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church and Hesperian Chapter 281, OES, Payne.
Also surviving are a son, Kenneth Lentz of Payne; two daughters, Paula McKinney of Bradenton, Fla., and Sylvia Price of Ludington, Mich.; one sister, Helen Kuhn of Dearborn, Mich.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was a son, Larry Lynn.
Services were held Monday, Aug. 12, at the St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Joseph Allen officiating. Burial was in the Lehman Cemetery in Payne. Slade Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to the church.

ALICE HOLTSBERRY
1910-2002
PAULDING — Alice V. Holtsberry, 91, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
She was born Dec. 31, 1910 in Paulding County, the daughter of John and Cecil (Raney) Miller. On Aug. 25, 1928 she married Russell C. Holtsberry, who died in 1978. She was a seamstress for the Oakwood Manufacturing Company for 20-1/2 years before retiring in 1992 and she attended Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are five sons, Russell, Charles (Rae) and Rodger (Rose) Holtsberry, all of Paulding, John (Shirley) Holtsberry of Ayersville and Justus (Elvene) Holtsberry of Oakwood; a sister, Betty Adams of Oakwood; 26 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were three daughters, Joann Holtsberry, Iona Dysinger and Delores Yoh; a granddaughter, Sheryl Lamming; and three brothers, Emmett, Ottis and Leroy Miller.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with the Rev. Bernard Miller officiating. Burial was in Hedges Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to Dallas Lamb Foundation Home in Payne, or the Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care.

PAUL BOHNER SR.
1937-2002
VAN WERT — Paul T. Bohner Sr., 65, of Van Wert, died at 9:03 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Van Wert County Hospital.
He was born Jan. 14, 1937 in Defiance, the son of Pete and Hazel (Kennedy) Bohner. In 1962 he married Kay Shimp, who survives. He was a truck driver for Terminal Service for many years and also worked at Bob Dunn Ford in Van Wert for several years. He was a member of the Van Wert Road Sirs Car Club.
Also surviving are three children, Rex (Chris) Craig and Paul (Myra) Bohner Jr., both of Van Wert, and Tony (Kelly) Craig of Middle Point; a sister, Shirley Adelblue of Ohio City; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 14, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial will be in Blue Creek Cemetery, Paulding County. Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the Visiting Nurses Association.

RANDY NICHOLS
1957-2002
PAULDING — Randy Lee Nichols, 44, of Paulding, died Saturday, Aug. 10, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 26, 1957 in Lima, the son of Kenneth and Barbara (Decker) Nichols. He worked at Freuhauf in Delphos.
Surviving are his parents, of Paulding; a daughter, Jennifer Nichols of Lima; a brother, Steve (Ann) Nichols of Defiance; three sisters, Penny (Dan) Parker of Defiance, Lori (Jerry) Mobley of Oakwood and Stacy (Gary) Shaver of Paulding; and a paternal grandmother, Margaret Nichols of Delphos.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Heitmeyer Funeral Home in Oakwood with the Rev. Doug Price officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Preferred memorials are to the family.

GORDIE LONG
1950-2002
PAULDING — Roger G. “Gordie” Long, 51, of Paulding, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 23, 1950 in Van Wert, the son of T. Eugene and Helen I. (Robeson) Long. He worked for Spartech Corp. in Paulding for 27 years and was a member of the Paulding Eagles.
He is survived by a daughter, Carrie (Tyler) Rothgeb of Convoy; two sisters, Linda (Jim) Wilson of Venedocia and Cindy (Jim) Miller of Van Wert; two grandchildren; and a companion, Donna Fennig of Paulding.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Dennis K. Long.
Services were held Thursday, Aug. 8, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial was in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point.
Preferred memorials are to Paulding County Hospice.

WILLIAM MEREDITH
1911-2002
ANTWERP — William Hansford Meredith, 91, died at 2:17 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Meadowvale Health and Rehab Center in Bluffton, Ind.
He was born June 13, 1911 in Jasper, Va., the son of Balard and Ardelia (Bishop) Meredith. In 1965, he married Rubie Jordan, who survives. He was an iron worker for 51 years at Local 147 in Fort Wayne. He grew vegetables, kept beehives, raised steers, and had the Meredith Bait Shop in Antwerp. He traveled for work between Antwerp and Kingsport, Tenn. He had attended Mt. Victory Church in Van Wert, and Wesleyan Chapel in Bluffton.
Also surviving are a son, William H. Meredith of Annapolis, Md.; two daughters, Willowdean (Thomas) Vannette of Bluffton, Ind., and Jenny (Charlie) Neace of Antwerp; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a stepson, Ollie Davenport; two infant brothers; two sisters, one in infancy, and Rosa Sams; a grandson; and a great-grandson.
Visitation will be from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., today, Aug. 14 at the Dooley Funeral Home in Antwerp. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at Dooley Funeral Home with the Rev. Chadd Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to the Jacob Neace Medical Fund, Box 456, Antwerp, Ohio, 45613.

MERTON BELL
1926-2002
ANTWERP — Merton J. “Hap” Bell, 75, died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Harlan, Ind., the son of Merton and Madonna (Franks) Bell. On Oct. 29, 1948, he married Marilyn Speiser, who survives. He was a WWII Army veteran, a car repairman for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and also was employed as a core setter for 22 years at General Motors. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp, and a member of the Antwerp VFW Post #5087.
Also surviving are three sons, Robert, Keith, and Kevin, all of Antwerp; two daughters, Janice Casper of Edgerton, Ohio and Cindy Bell of Bryan; two brothers, Richard of Fort Wayne and Harold of Antwerp; four sisters, Helen Hunter of Payne, Clarice Baker of Haviland, Gladys Stultz of Hicksville, and Donna Campbell of Antwerp; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a sister, Delores Stultz; and a great-granddaughter.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 17 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp, with the Rev. Randy Gragg officiating. Burial was in the Six Corners Cemetery in Hicksville. Arrangements were made by Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.
Preferred memorials are to the church or PC Workshop.

CLARIS SAYLOR
1937-2002
OAKWOOD — Claris L. Saylor, 64, died at 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 6, 1937, in Paulding County, the daughter of Charles and Gertie (Dorman) Goings. On July 31, 1954, she married Enoc Saylor, who survives. She was a homemaker.
Also surviving are three daughters, Darlene Arnett of Gary, Ind., Kendra English of Paulding, and Regina (Johnny) Mathes of Pell City, Ala.; three sons, Robert of Paulding, Frank of Lancaster, Ill., and Brian Saylor of Defiance; two sisters, Barb Trisch of Cecil, and Ida May of Deford, Mich.; a brother, James Goings of Paulding; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Findlay and Mary Ann Sims; and two brothers, Robert Scribner and Charles Goings Jr.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home in Defiance with the Rev. Patrick Holt officiating. Burial was in the Sherman Cemetery in Paulding.
Preferred memorials are to the Visiting Nurses of Van Wert.

JONATHAN CARTER
1979-2002
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. — Jonathan Wood Carter, 23, died Wednesday, Aug. 7 at his residence of a sudden illness.
He was born May 23, 1979, at Logan, the son of Willis and Gay Carter Jr., who survive.
Also surviving are three sisters, Ellen (Roger) Adkins of Goose Creek, S.C., Euna Renee Carter and Terri Gay Carter both of Verdunville; a brother, Joseph of Oak Harbor, Wash.; paternal grandmother, Euna Carter of Verdunville; three nephews; two nieces; special friends Jill Schlegel and children of Ohio; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Ellen Adkins; and his paternal grandfather, Willis Carter.
Services were held at the James Funeral Home Chapel in Aracoma with the Rev. Elbert Collins officiating. Burial was in the Pharoah-Adkins Cemetery, where military rites were performed.

MERLIN GAUT
1913-2002
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Merlin K. Gaut, 88, died Saturday, Aug. 10.
He was born Aug. 19, 1913 in Payne. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in 1976 as a senior design checker in body engineering. He worked in many job shops in the automotive industry. As a young man he owned a card room and the Gaut Opera House in Payne. He also worked the farms and had a bread route.
He was one of the “founding fathers” of Southfield, where he served on the Civil Service Commission. He was one of the organizers of the Upper-Teens Inc., and the Southfield Fair. He was also a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Explorer Leader, and served for many years as president of the PTA at John Grace School.
Surviving are his wife Marjorie, of Southfield; a son, Mack (Marilyn) Gaut of Southfield; two daughters, Marianne J. DesJardins of Southfield and Martha C. (Dennis) Leyshock of Farmington Hills; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maribeth Elick of East Palestine, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Marcell Gaut.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Newburg United Methodist Church in Livonia. Arrangements were made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to the Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, Mich.

AMBER KIRCHENBAUER
1981-2002
ANTWERP — Amber Lea Kirc