Obituaries

PAULDING, OH: Harry F. Gray, age 85, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his home in Paulding. Harry was born on November 10, 1938 in Latty, OH to the late Clifford, Sr. and Mae (Leffler) Gray. On November 30, 1957 he married Donna Smith, who preceded him in death in 2015. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Harry retired from Zachrich Trucking as a mechanic. He also worked for Stollers Honey, France Stone Co., Defiance Trucking, and Conrad Trucking. He also baled hay. Harry served with the Paulding Fire Department from 1972-2013. He was a member of the Paulding Nazarene Church. Harry is survived by his son, Michael (Regina) Gray, Latty, OH; daughters: Debora Williamson, Paulding, OH; Dianna (Randall) Cotton, LaGrange, GA; brother, Clifford Gray, Jr., Paulding, OH; sister,

PAULDING, OH: William E. “Bill” Reichard, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne, Payne, OH. Bill was born on September 15, 1948 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Loren and Dorothy (Ritter) Reichard. On December 11, 1983 he married Brenda Lee, who survives. Bill worked as an electrician for 44 years at B.F. Goodrich in Woodburn, IN before his retirement in 2014. For many years, he helped with Youth for Christ. He attended Trinity Friends Church in Van Wert. Bill loved Nascar, football, watching movies, music, eating out, and traveling. Along with his loving wife, Brenda, Bill is survived by his brother, Dennis Reichard, Warren, IN; sister, Alice Reichard, Muncie, IN; two nephews, Aron and Khalid Reichard. Funeral service wasat 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township. Visitation was from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s memory to the American Heart Association, Prostate Cancer Foundation, or Gideon’s International. Online condolences may be shared at www. denherderfh.com.

VAN WERT, OH: Elizabeth A. “Beth” Smith, age 30, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Beth was born on November 22, 1993 in Paulding, OH to Paul Smith and Jennifer Luce. She was a waitress at various restaurants. Beth attended Grace Bible Church in Van Wert. She loved music and writing poetry. Beth is survived by her father, Paul (Patty Camposano) Smith, Paulding, OH; mother, Jennifer Luce, Paulding, OH; significant other, Jordan Ricker, Van Wert, OH; children: Xavier Brown, Keanu Ricker, and Zeplynn Ricker, all of Van Wert, OH; sisters: Kim (Tripp) Donegan, Van Wert, OH; Jocelyn Camposano, Toledo, OH; Kirslynn Camposano, Paulding, OH; paternal grandmother, Gwen Wheeler, Latty, OH; maternal grandparents, Lenny (Kathy) Luce, Berne, IN.

OAKWOOD - Harold Williams, 94 of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at the Laurels Healthcare Facility in Defiance. He was born January 25, 1930 in Oakwood, Ohio to the late Alonzo and Emma Williams.

LATTY, OH: Helen M. Stoller, age 101, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Country Inn Enhanced Living, Latty, OH. Helen was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1923 in Paulding Co., OH to the late Roy and Marie (Boroff) Rhoad. On her birthday in 1942, she married Roy C. Stoller, who preceded her in death in 2012. They were married for 70 years. Helen spent her life creating a loving home for her family. Helen was the oldest member of the Latty Apostolic Christian Church. Helen is survived by her daughter, Jeanette (Tim) Poston, Gate City, VA; grandchildren: Michele (Dave) Orn, Brandon (Elecia) Wobler, Chad Stoller, Todd (Trista) Stoller; great grandchildren: Domanic Orn, DaKota Orn, Trinity Wobler, Zachary Wobler, Jacob Wobler, Regan Stoller, Trighton Stoller, Taelynn Stoller. Helen is also preceded in death by her sons, Alan and Stanley Stoller; grandson, SSG Zachary Wobler; brother, Lawrence Rhoad; sisters: Erma Zielke, Priscilla Schwartz, and Kathryn Clemens. Funeral service was held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Latty Apostolic Christian Church with church clergymen officiating. Burial will follow in Latty Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Latty Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. There was also visitation from 12:00 P.M - 1:00 P.M. on Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of the donor’s choosing. Online condolences may be shared at www. denherderfh.com.

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.