Northwest Signal

David Allen Leaman, age 70 of Defiance, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1952 to the late Gerald "Grant" and Anna "Ann" (Lekka) Leaman in Paulding, Ohio. David was a 1970 graduate of Antwerp High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1975 to 1979. On December 26, 1971 he married Susan K. (Roehrig) Leaman, who survives. David was a member of Defiance Eagles #372 and the NRA. He worked for Campbell's Soup Company in Napoleon for the past 42 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed collecting knives and coins, and he treasured his time spent with his children and...

Richard B. Dempster, 90, of Salisbury, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Manokin Rehab in Princess Anne. He was born in Abington, PA on September 29, 1931 and was a son of the late Daniel Mortimer Dempster and Alice Bonsall Dempster. Mr. Dempster graduated from Abington High School class of 1949 and also graduated from Penn State in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and served as a Military Police Officer. Mr. Dempster worked for Campbell Soup Company with 40 years of service having retired as its Director of International Purchasing. He was a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. He was also a perpetual student having enrolled in numerous college history...

Bonnie J. Amsbaugh of Defiance, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1941 in Napoleon, Ohio to Ralph and Nellie (Stout) Glore. On December 2, 1983 Bonnie married the love of her life Tom Amsbaugh who survives. Bonnie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #372 and was assistant secretary, retiring in June of 2000. She enjoyed golfing and playing Bridge when she was younger. She also enjoyed going out dancing, going to MIS to watch NASCAR races, and spending time with her friends who she loved. She is survived by her children; Bret (Kristi) Speiser, Kim, (Ted) McColley and Mick Speiser, all...

Mackenzie James "M.J." Moore, age 35 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Anne's Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on July 17, 1986 to Larry and Jimmie (Pawgatoak) Moore in San Jose, California. MJ was a talented auto mechanic and worked at Sharp's Auto Care Center. He loved being outdoors, and enjoyed being a weather storm chaser. He had many hobbies which included dirt track racing, BMX bikes, crafts and photography. He cherished his time spent with his family and friends. MJ will be sadly missed by his father, Larry (Heidi) Moore of Napoleon, OH, his mother, Jimmie Moore of Defiance, and his three children; Brianna Lynn Moore of Payne, OH, Aaron...

Former Paulding County resident, Ruth A. Whitman-Andrew, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding. Ruth was born July 4, 1943 to the late Alonzo and Ruth (Adams) Golliver. She was a bus driver for Wayne Trace Schools for 15 years as well as for Tinora, Ayresville, and Paulding School Districts. Ruth was a transportation coordinator for both the Paulding County Senior Center and Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission - Defiance. She also served as the secretary of the Ohio Polka Boosters for two terms. Ruth is survived by her husband, Thomas Andrew; children: Dennis (Kelly) Combs, Paulding, OH; Dan (Linda) Combs, Swanton, OH; Derick Whitman,...

Monica Marie Sonnenberg, 56, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Philip Sonnenberg entered into eternal rest Friday, October 22, 2021. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 in The Church at LifePark, 1151 George Browder Blvd. at 10:00 am with a visitation one hour prior. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road. The family will receive friends Friday, October 29, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. Monica was born August 3, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Ronald Budd and Schearl Daniels Budd. She married Philip on February 3, 2001 in Sunbury, OH. Monica...

Dr. Larry R. Fout, MD, Captain USN, Retired, died peacefully on June 23, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI at his home with his wife, Jane, and daughter, Jill, at his side. Larry or "Doc" was born February 15, 1930 as Larry Roy Fout, the son of Earl and Marilyn Fout, in Piqua, Ohio. He spent his formative years in northwest Ohio and graduated from Holgate HS. He graduated from Ohio Northern University (where Jill was born) and The Ohio State University Medical School. He was immediately commissioned in the United States Navy. He was a great athlete, especially in tennis (won every match in college and most matches in the Navy), fast-pitch softball (was one of the best pitchers throughout his schooling...

Our world is a poorer place now that a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend has moved on. Wilma L. Malernee Williams, 98 years young, died peacefully in Columbus on October 18, 2019. She was born in Byesville, Ohio on August 18, 1921, the second of three children and only daughter of Jasper Denning and Bertha Amanda Witten Malernee. She spent her whole life loving and giving of herself. Her early years were spent in Byesville and Columbus, graduating from Byesville High School in 1939. Her early passion was dancing and having fun, and she shared that fun and her always-present positive outlook on life with everyone to the very end. She met the love...