PAULDING: Richard E. Luginbuhl, age 80 died Friday, March 29 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on October 16, 1932 the son of Maynard and Alice (Simon) Luginbuhl. On August 3, 1952 he married Donna “Joan” Ream, who survives. He retired in 1992 from AEP Ohio after 40…
OAKWOOD – Donelda C. Keck, 91, formerly of Oakwood, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at The Meadows of Leipsic where she was a resident. Donelda lived at the Country Inn, Paulding before moving to the Meadows. She was born September 4, 1921 in Melrose to Orrin and Rosa (Fisher) Workman. Her father…
The first of three phases of ER/Lab renovations has been completed. On March 29th at Noon, patients can once again enter the Paulding County Hospital Emergency Room at the original locations. You can either drive up to the ER entrance at the rear of the hospital or you can walk up to the ER…
2013 Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest winner in the 10 year old age division is Austin Lichty. Austin advanced on to State in Columbus, OH on March 16, after winning Sectionals, Districts and Regionals. 6 regions were represented at state with Austin representing the Toldeo Region. Each contestant was allowed 25…
PAULDING: Patricia L. Priest, age 61 died Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the CHP Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born April 23, 1951 in Allen County, Ohio, the daughter of Woodrow W. and Claudeane (Wollet) Dotson. She was previously employed by SE Johnson /Stoneco. Inc. and was a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic…
Phillip L Helms, 60, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at his residence. Phil was born in Angola, Indiana on October 3, 1952 and raised by the late Richard & Helen Helms. He retired from BF Goodrich, Woodburn. On May 20, 1977 he married Marcia Handy who passed away July 18, 2012. Phil…
WEST UNITY: Darrell Duane “Toe Head” Pease Jr, age 53, died Friday, March 22 at Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. He was born in Paulding, Ohio, the son of Darrell D. and Freda M. (Howard) Pease Sr. On September 16, 2006 he married Peggy A. Lero, who survives. He was a life member of the AMVETS…
Karen Sue Ross Grabianowski passed from this earthly life to Heavenly Glory on March 19, 2013, following a 24 year battle with cancer. Karen was born in Lima, OH on October 13, 1944 to Betty Ilena Newton and Marvin Earl Ross. On August 9, 1969 Karen married the love of her life, Ronald Emil Grabianowski…
Bids were open today at 9:45 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Office for the sale of the old Paulding County Jail. Four bids were received. The Commissioners accepted the bid from All Trades Historical Restoration in the amount of $11,770.00. In the event the bidder awarded does not close within thirty (30) days, the award will…
Robin Wolford, 52, of Antwerp, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Erie, PA on December 14, 1960, a daughter of the late Aurelia (Nowaki) and Robert Wolford. Robin will be sadly missed by her daughter, Aurelia (Ronald) Krick of Van Wert; siblings, Dede Goodison, Hamburg, NY, Mary Lynn…
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Christine E. Laker (88) was freed from the bonds of her earthly body and journeyed home with the Blessed Virgin Mary to be received into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Christine rejoiced at meeting her earthly mother Marie (Kummerant) Phlipot for the first time since her birth June…
Rosemary Kappel, age 89 died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, OH. She was born February 19, 1924 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph H. and Genevieve (Long) Dietrick. On April 8, 1967 she married Friedrich Kappel, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. She was…
Woodburn Merle L. Gerig, 85, of Woodburn, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 9, 2013 with his family by his side. Born in Woodburn on March 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Noah and Elsie (nee. Ehresman) Gerig. He was a lifelong farmer and worked construction. He was an active…
