PAULDING – Paulding Village Council held its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 5, hearing from residents on a variety of topics and approving a handful of measures, including changing meeting times and engaging a new solicitor.
Jo Ann Phipps, 92, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Van Crest of Payne. Jo Ann was born December 14, 1931, at home in Paulding County, Ohio to the late Cathryn (Price) and Adam Winans. On August 5,1950 Jo Ann married Jack (John W.) Phipps who passed away in April of 2016. Together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. To this union was born three children, Cathy Schoenauer, Margaret Schilb, and John Phipps (deceased). Jo Ann worked at Central Mutual Insurance, Payne Local Schools as secretary and later as Food Supervisor of Wayne Trace Local Schools. She also attended the University of Saint Francis and later served as Benton Township Clerk. Retiring Jo Ann found other ways to serve the community as a volunteer and the Dallas Lamb Foundation Board of Trustees. Jo Ann’s faith journey led her to membership at St Paul United Methodist Church and Divine Mercy Catholic Church. Jo Ann will be sadly missed by her daughters, Cathy (the late Ron) Schoenauer, Margaret Schilb (the late Rick Schilb); grandchildren, Scott (Audra) Schoenauer, Carrie (Aaron) McKinney, Aaron (Ashley) Schilb, Mikael (Meredith) Schilb, Johnny Phipps, Joseph Phipps, and Josh Schoenauer; great grandchildren, Jack Schoenauer, Sarah (Austin) Winebrenner, Emily (Connor) Sowers, Allison Dyson, Grace McKinney, Megan McKinney, Max, Charlie and Henry Schilb, Damon and Lilly Smith and Vivian Schilb and one great-great grandchild, Owen Winebrenner.
Eugene “Gene” Scherer, 89, of Grover Hill, Ohio, died at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. Gene was born August 13, 1934, in Grover Hill to the late Henry and Nellie (Linnabary) Scherer. Gene is survived by his brother, Robert (Ruth) Scherer of Continental; and five nieces and nephews: Howard L. Rayle, Bobbi (Paul) Matson, Diana (Bill) Vocke, Kathy (Dave) Nemire, and Greg (Denise) Scherer. He is also survived by many great and great-great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Gene was also preceded in death by a sister, Irene Rayle. Gene was a lifelong farmer and worked at GTE Sylvania. He loved his family farm and the many pets he cared for over the years, especially his cats. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church, Grover Hill, where he served with the food pantry. A graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 5326 Co Rd 151, Paulding. Arrangements are under the direction of HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood.