Category: Obituaries

Ronda Sue (Kreager) Wynne,

Ronda Sue (Kreager) Wynne, 60, of Sherwood, OH died unexpectedly on 11/17/2013 in Guangdong, China where she was teaching Spoken English. Ronda graduated from Antwerp Local in 1971 and was an avid crafter and seamstress. Survivors are her husband Steve; sons Josh and Chris (Penny); parents Harold and Ruby Kreager; siblings Rod (Susan), Cindy (Terry),…

Dianna Clemens

PAULDING Dianna Clemens, 63, of Paulding died at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born February 24, 1951 in Prosser, WA to George and Ramona (Place) Stahl. Her father is deceased, her mother survives in Melrose. On July 15, 1967 she married George Clemens who survives…

Jeffrey Louis Schaefer

PAYNE: Jeffrey Louis Schaefer, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 10, 1943 a son of Roy & the late Dortha (Bonner) Schaefer. Jeff worked at Defiance Precision Products for for 43 years. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish;…

Edward “Ted” Weatherhead

On Monday July 7, 2014, Edward “Ted” Weatherhead passed away at his home in Wayland surrounded by his loving family. Ted dedicated his life to his faith, his family, his community, and his country. Lt. Weatherhead, proudly served in World War II as an Air Force pilot was born March 13, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio.…

Susan Kay Baksa

PAULDING: Susan Kay Baksa, age 58 died Thursday, July 3, 2014 at her home. She was born December 22, 1955 in Van Wert, Ohio, the daughter of George E. and C. Eileen (Knittle) Rice. On November 2, 1974 she married Roger W. Baksa who survives. She was a member of Convoy Methodist Church, United Methodist…

Alice Ann Bruns

Payne, OH Alice Ann Bruns, 87, of Payne, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Paulding County Hospital. Alice was born in New Bavaria, Ohio on May 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Cora (Thome) and Ray Peck. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church & the Altar Rosary Society. On Oct…

Glen W. Schmidt

Glen W. Schmidt, 87, of Payne, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Glen was born in Payne, on September 18, 1926, a son of the late Ida (Carpenter) and Harry Schmidt. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, was the owner of the Blacksmith Shop in Payne & co-owner of…

Katherine L. Kemerley

FORT WAYNE: Katherine L. Kemerley, age 95 died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Bethlehem Woods, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born in Payne, Ohio, on August 29, 1918 the daughter of John and Versa (Snyder) Zartman. On March 8, 1936 she married Arthur A. Kemerley who preceded her in death on November 29, 1983. She…

Ruth L. Neely

Antwerp, Ohio Ruth L. Neely, age 97, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM at Vancrest of Antwerp Assisted Living in Antwerp, Ohio. She was born on September 2, 1916 in Antwerp, Ohio to Elmer B. and Clara L. (Armstrong) Beiderwell who preceded her in death. On October 27, 1938 she married…

Marcella Beverly

HICKSVILLE, OHIO Marcella Beverly, age 90, died Saturday June 28, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft Wayne, Indiana. Marcella was born August 26, 1923 the daughter of the late Clinton J. and Lola (Marlendale) Wilson in Wabash, Indiana. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in Ft. Wayne. She married Carl Conner who preceded…

Polly Plumb

Flora “Polly” Plumb, 78, of Antwerp passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Hicksville. Polly was born in Bedford County, PA  on July 31, 1935, a daughter of the late Myrtle (Smith) & David  Speck. She worked at Dana Weatherhead and was a member of the VFW Post 5087 Auxiliary. In…

Michael L. Pastor,

LATTY: Michael L. Pastor, age 59 died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Paulding, Ohio on August 12, 1954 the son of Louis and Helen (Long) Pastor. He was a member of Paulding Eagles #2405 and an amateur radio operator (KB8BJK). He enjoyed radio controlled…

Ardon Bauer

HICKSVILLE, OHIO Ardon Bauer, 93, died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at The Laurels of Defiance, Defiance, Ohio. Ardon was born on August 5, 1920 the son of the late Roy C and Berniece (McFeters) Bauer in Hicksville, Ohio. He was a 1939 graduate of Hicksville High School. Ardon was a WWII Veteran of the United…