ANTWERP, OH: Charles “Chuck” Layton Sawyer, 81, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 13th, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Chuck was born in Paulding County, Ohio on January 29, 1943, a son of the late Hazel L. and Paul F. Sawyer. He retired from Dana Weatherhead, Antwerp, after 37 years of service. Chuck enjoyed…
ANTWERP, OH: Thomas “Tom” Bennett, 83, of Antwerp, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2024. Tom was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana May 20, 1940, twin brother to Tim Bennett, and son of the late Thomas K. Bennett and Elizabeth R. Bennett. Tom was always sure to share with folks that he was…
PAYNE, OH: Colleen “Sue” Strickler, 82, of Payne, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Sue was born in Payne on February 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Florence (Spencer) & Frederick Hook. She dedicated her life to her faith and family. Sue worked at Navistar for…
ANTWERP, OH: Jean F. Reinhart, 80 of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Jean was born in Antwerp on April 20, 1943, a daughter of the late Francis B. & Galen C. (Carr) Derck. The simple start to her life on her family farm led to her becoming an exceptionally…
ANTWERP, OH: Raymond Gross, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at The Manor, Antwerp. Ray was born in Dry Hill, Leslie County, Kentucky on January 13, 1931, a son of the late Verna (Callahan) and Clayton Gross. Ray was a friend to everyone he knew. He was a loving husband, father…
ANTWERP, OH: Sue Jordan, 75, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home. Sue was born in Defiance on January 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Margaret (Bakle) & Delbert Jeffery. Sue cherished moments spent with her family camping, celebrating holidays, and pursuing her passions in genealogy, scrapbooking, gardening, and cooking.…
ANTWERP, OH: Mary Lou Slusher, 92, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana. Mary Lou was born in Antwerp on December 6, 1931, a daughter of the late Mary (Zuber) and Edward Meyer. Mary Lou will always be remembered for being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She…
Ellison Lynne Kemerer, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Dupont Hospital. She was the infant daughter of Michelle & Douglas Kemerer. Though her time on earth was short, all she ever knew was love from her family and many friends. In addition to her parents,…
194 business associates were in attendance at the 2023 PCED Annual Business & Industry Appreciation Banquet held at Grant’s Catering in Antwerp, OH on Tuesday, November 14th. Several businesses were recognized for milestones in their business. 20 year members of PCED were recognized: Al-co in Latty, OH; Kauser Trucking & Excavating in Paulding, OH; and…
PAYNE, OH: Julia Deatrick, 80, of Payne, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at home. Julia was born in Paulding on April 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Bertha (McPherson) & Robert Johnson. Julia was a 1961 graduate of Oakwood High School where she enjoyed being a majorette and performing in the band and…
PAULDING, OH: Rae Janiece McMichael, 93, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Paulding County Hospital. Rae was born in Antwerp, Ohio on March 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Florence A (Zuber) and Wilbur E Hopkins. As a child, Rae grew up on her family farm and was a majorette…
PAYNE, OH: Arlette Ann Lopshire, 90, of Payne, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Vancrest of Payne.Arlette was born in Hicksville on July 13, 1933, a daughter of the late La Moile (Miller) & Ernest Levi Burley.On June 1, 1950, Arlette married the love of her life, Orlando James Lopshire. Arlette worked at Wayne…
ANTWERP, OH: Nila Dunderman, 84, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her home. Nila was born in Ft. Wayne on November 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Velma (Guethe) & John Leslie. On December 26 1954, Nila married the love of her life, Larry and started their life together. She became…
