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PAULDING, OH: James J. "Jim" Morisy, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Jim was born on November 6, 1931 in Van Wert County, OH to the late Frank and Anna (Hopt) Morisy. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On January 29, 1955 he married Isabel Rakonza, who survives. Jim retired from International Harvester - Fort Wayne and was a self-employed farmer. He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish - Paulding and a member of the American Legion Post 115, Delaware, OH. Along with his wife, Jim is also survived by his five children: Pamela (Ronny) Crone, Grover Hill, OH; Joseph (Pamela)...

PAULDING, OH: Vera Alice Mawer, age 102, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at The Country Homesteads, Ottsville, PA. Alice was born on February 3, 1920 in Wood County, OH to the late Floyd and Julia (Sutton) Pope. On October 16, 1938, she married Howard Mawer, who preceded her in death on March 16, 2007. Alice and Howard owned and operated Ducats Dry Goods and Ready Wear in Paulding for 50 years. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church where she was the church organist and taught Sunday school. Alice is survived by her children: Larry (Carol) Mawer, Paulding, OH; Kent (Jackie) Mawer, Elkhart, IN; Mark (Lisa) Mawer, Ackworth, GA; Marcia (James) Simcox, Pipersville, PA; 17 grandchildren,...

PAULDING, OH: Terry L. Caris, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Terry was born on July 5, 1948 in Paulding County, Ohio to the late Carl "Cy" and Catharine (Miller) Caris. Terry's passion was teaching. For ten years, he taught at Edon Northwest Local School. In 1980, he began working for Paulding Exempted Village Schools and taught there until he retired in 2005. In addition to teaching, Terry enjoyed coaching his students. He was the assistant basketball coach for both Edon and Paulding as well as the head coach for baseball at Edon. Terry is survived by his brother, James (Kay) Caris, Paulding, OH; nieces and nephews: Sharon (David) Arens,...

PAULDING, OH: Violet Ruth Riggenbach, age 93, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the Laurels of Defiance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Violet was born on February 23, 1929 in Paulding County, OH to the late Virgil and Katie (Wilder) Guingrich. On November 21, 1947, she married Vernellas "Vern" Riggenbach, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2008. Violet spent her life creating a loving home for her family and she was a charter member of Paulding Church of Christ. Violet is survived by two sons: Jerry (Pam) Riggenbach, Paulding, OH and Tom (Carol) Riggenbach, Martinez, GA; two daughters: Shirley (Mike) Graham, Hudson Oaks, TX and Natalie (Dan) Garrick, Danbury, CT;...

PAULDING, OH: Ruth Ann Williams, age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Vancrest of Payne. Ruth was born on September 9, 1939 in Latty, OH to the late John and Thelma (Phillips) Mines. She worked in manufacturing for Stoller Honey in Latty, OH for 22 years. Ruth was also a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paulding. Ruth is survived by her three sons: Braden Williams, Toledo, OH; Tommy Williams, Toledo, OH; Brent (Sara) Williams, Paulding, OH; three grandchildren: Emily Williams, Jordan Williams, and Abby Williams. Ruth is also preceded in death by her brother, Justice "Leroy" Mines and sister, Evelyn Goings. Services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 29, 2022...

PAULDING, OH: Jason Paul Carnahan, age 48, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Broward Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He experienced complications while on vacation. Jason was born on June 1, 1973 in Paulding, Ohio the son of Jerry and Pauline (Manz) Carnahan. On January 2, 2002, Jason married Danielle Hale. Jason held several positions in his life, including Spartech for 15 years, as a supervisor at Lafarge for 4 years, and in various capacities of retail for many years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Jason was also a member of the Junction Apostolic Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved nothing more than spending...

PAULDING, OH: Patricia A. Paulus, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence. Pat was born on July 11, 1949 in Paulding, OH to the late Donald and Ruth (Riggenbach) Paulus. Pat was valedictorian of the Paulding High School Class of 1967. She received a degree in Botany at Miami University, Oxford, OH. She was a stellar academic and received many awards for her teaching and work with service organizations within the university setting. She received her master's degree from Michigan State University. For two years, Pat was a professor of biology at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. She then took a position as a professor of biology at Texas Christian University in Fort...

PAYNE, OH: Ginger (Johnson) Chester of Payne, OH passed away on April 2, 2022. Ginger had a deep love for her Lord Jesus Christ. She told her husband, Roger, that she was going to see Jesus today. Ginger was born in Defiance, OH to Virgil and Grace (Fitzwater) Johnson. She lived in Paulding, OH and graduated from Paulding High School. She married Roger Chester on August 15, 1965. They were blessed with two sons, Darren and Brent Chester who both preceded her in death. Surviving is her husband, Roger Chester, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She also had two great-grandchildren on the way. Ginger very much wanted to see her unborn great-grandchildren, but it wasn't in...

Eunice H. Gerber, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Homestead Assisted Living, Van Wert, OH. Eunice was born on March 30, 1931 in Blue Creek Township, Paulding County, OH to the late Emil and Anna (Laukhuf) Stoller. On June 18, 1950, at age 19, she committed her life to the Lord, was baptized and became a member of the Latty Apostolic Christian Church. On March 18, 1951, she married Roger D. Gerber, who survives. They were married for 71 years and worked side by side on the family farm. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed her family and the beauty of God's creation. Eunice is also survived by four sons and their wives: Dr. Greg (Dianne) Gerber, Middletown, OH; Neil (Leesa)...

Teresa S. Goodenough, age 63, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at The Gardens of Paulding. Teresa was born on April 22, 1958 in St. Mary's, OH to Donald and Miriam (Bollinger) Baer. She worked for Lewis Bread Company at Chief Supermarket in Paulding as a stock manager. Teresa spent time volunteering at Paulding County Carnegie Library and attended Bible Fellowship Church in Paulding. Teresa is survived by her mother, Miriam Baer, Paulding, OH; sons: Mitchell (Kristina) Goodenough, Smyrna, GA and Dustan Goodenough, Paulding, OH; sister, Lisa (Mark) Mawer, Atlanta, GA; and her beloved cat, Sophie. Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Donald Baer. Funeral service will be...

Jerry L. Tope, age 73, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Jerry was born on December 8, 1948 in Paulding, OH to the late Wilbur "Bill" and Mary Elizabeth (Haines) Tope. On March 23, 1979 he married Joan Pratt, who survives. Jerry graduated from Paulding High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from Penn State in 1968. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry worked at American Electric Power for 35 years before retiring in 2009. In his spare time, Jerry loved golfing, camping, playing horseshoes, fishing, hunting, horseracing, and Cleveland Indians baseball. He loved to watch football, especially the Penn State Nittany...

Bonita R. Beamer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, OH. Bonita was born on February 4, 1930 in Grover Hill, OH to the late Allen and Bessie (Kelly) Lake. On November 28, 1948 she married Clifford Ronald Beamer, who preceded her in death on September 6, 2008. Bonita spent her life providing a loving home for her family. She was also a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Bonita is survived by her two children: Ronda Beamer, Woodstock, NY and R. Allen (Lois) Beamer, Paulding, OH; granddaughter, Lexie Beamer, Toledo, OH; great grandson, Breece Beamer; sister-in-law, Alice Lake and several nieces and nephews. Bonita is...

Bonita R. Beamer, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the Gardens of Paulding. Bonita is survived by her two children: Allen (Lois) Beamer and Rhonda Beamer. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2022 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Paulding, OH. Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.

Lawrence R. "Butch" Densmore, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Butch was born on August 11, 1941 in Melrose, OH to the late Delmar and Methel (Doster) Densmore. On October 6, 1963 he married Judith Carlisle, who survives. Butch worked at Dinner Bell in Defiance for 25 years and he also worked at Spartech in Paulding for 12 years. He was an avid model train collector, loved to go bowling, and loved watching NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Mark Martin. Butch is also survived by his children: Lisa Densmore, Fostoria, OH and Bradley (Susan) Densmore, Auburn, WA; grandchildren: Erin (Tyler) Salyers, Ashley (Travis)...

Cheryl A. Emerling, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance. Cheryl was born on December 20, 1949 in Marion, IN to the late William and Ethelena (Sharp) Tunis. On August 19, 1976, she married Richard W. Emerling, Sr. who preceded her in death on March 27, 2015. For 27 years, Cheryl worked in rover manufacturing at John Manville in Defiance. Cheryl will be missed by her sons: Richard W. Emerling, Jr.; David (Tammy) Kinkade, Defiance, OH; daughters: Tracy Smith, Paulding, OH; Kellie (Ricky) Jones, Oakwood, OH; stepdaughters: Debra (Keith) Deibler, Port Clinton, OH; Dawn Emerling, Defiance, OH; brothers: Scott (Reece)...

Lori E. Stoller aged 65, died Sunday, February 27 at her home in Latty, Ohio. She was born March 26, 1956 in Paulding, Ohio to Edward and Mary (Buchman) Laukhuf. On July 19, 1975 she married Dwight D. Stoller, who survives. In January of the following year she was baptized into the death of the Lord Jesus in the Latty Apostolic Christian Church. Lori is survived by her husband: Dwight Stoller of Latty; four daughters: Carrie Stoller of Latty; Jennifer (Marvin) Manz of Scott; Natalie (Chris) Robbins of Newark, MO; and Allison Tovar (Genaro) of Van Wert and 14 grandchildren. Lori was a faithful stay-at-home mother, especially when the children were young. She also served as a home health...

William "Junior" Ross, 84, a life long resident of Grover Hill, Ohio was surrounded by family on February 23, 2022 when he was finally called into our Heavenly Father's arms. Bill, often called "Junior" by family and close friends was born on July 29, 1937 to William Clifford and Iola "Bernice" (Workman) Ross. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard Lee and Gerald Raydine Ross. Bill is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 65 years, Janet Louise (Jackson) Ross; seven children: Elizabeth, Denise, Bonnie, William (Cathy), Pam (Rob), Jeff (Kandi) and Harold (Beth); many grandchildren, more great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild; all of...

June R. (Porter) Koenig, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Country Inn Enhanced Living. June was born on May 8, 1935 in Paulding County, OH to the late Elmer and Lila (Edwards) Kochenour. On April 16, 1955, June married Richard N. Porter who preceded her in death on August 25, 1964. She then married Richard J. Koenig on January 31, 1974, who preceded her in death on August 1, 1998. June retired from Paulding County Hospital as an LPN after 20 years. June is survived by her children: Cynthia (Robert) Crist, Bryan, OH; Diane (Guy) Dasher, Paulding, OH; Sally (Max) Shutt, Van Wert, OH; Karl "Bud" (Cindy) Koenig, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Richard (Katie) Crist, Jeanne...

Charles D. Blair, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Gardens of Paulding, Paulding, OH. Charles was born on November 22, 1951 in Jeremiah, KY to Shade E. Blair and the late Maggie "Ruth" (Thompson) Blair. Charles worked at Precision Products as a machinist for 30 years before he retired in 2016. He was also a Paulding County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy for 20 years. Charles was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Junction, OH. Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved his time spent in the Idaho mountains. Charles is also survived by his son, James England, Defiance, OH and brothers: Doug "Gene" (Rena) Blair, Cecil, OH; Dave (Joy) Blair,...

Justine Daniels was called home by her Lord and loving Savior on February 16, 2022. Justine was born May 20, 1934 in Martin County, Kentucky. Justine was blessed with a servant's heart. She was a true example of a devoted, kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother (Granny), daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend, always available to be there for and meet the needs as well as faithfully pray for her loved ones. She was a member and Elder of the Rose Hill Church of God. Her church family was beyond precious to her and she devoted her whole heart to serve, fellowship and worship everyday with them. Justine dedicated her life in service to her Lord, family, friends, church, and community....

Jeffrey M. Smith, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, IN. Jeffrey was born on March 28, 1946 in Paulding County, OH to the late Walter "Pete" and Amy (Grandstaff) Smith. Jeffrey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jeffrey started out as an air traffic controller at Baer Field, then graduated from IPFW with degrees in psychology and supervision. He then worked in sales in various capacities throughout the years before retiring. He was a member of the Paulding Eagles #2405, Paulding V.F.W. #587, and American Legion Post #47, Fort Wayne. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Dr. Lisa...