David “Clarence” Vaughn, Sr, 83 years, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Clarence was born May 24, 1937 in Bell County, Kentucky, the son of Frank and Viola (Phipps) Vaughn. Clarence married Margaret “Peggy” Coil on September 16, 1962 in Methodist Church in Melrose, Ohio. He worked at GM Powertrain in Defiance, Ohio for 27 years retiring in 1994. Clarence was an assistant Boy Scout Leader and assisted with 4-H, specifically horses. He...

James “Jim” Wroblewski Sr., 77 years, of Hicksville, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in his home. Jim was born April 12, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Harry J. and Pauline (Farris) Wroblewski. On August 15, 1997, he was united in marriage to Nellie Loucks and she preceded him in death on May 15, 2009. Jim worked at Dutch Made in Grabill, Indiana as a cabinet builder. He enjoyed woodworking, working on engines, and collecting antiques. He had a love for all...

Charles F. Fowler, 73 years, of Hicksville, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 in his home. Charles was born September 18, 1947 in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of the late Frank Fowler and Ruth (Griggs) Murphy. Charles proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved American muscle cars and dogs. Charles is survived by his sisters, Pamela (Mark) Feasby of Antwerp, Ohio, Sandra K. Fowler of Security, Colorado, Deborah Stuckey of Edgerton, Ohio,...

Nancy L. Haines, 89 years, passed away while peacefully sleeping at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center after a long illness. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Thelma (Wehrman) Chamberlin. Nancy graduated from Portsmouth High School and Riverside -White Cross School of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio working as a RN primarily in the maternity department. On September 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to Samuel W. Haines and he preceded her...

Otis Lavon Wiles, 84 years, of Hicksville passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Lavon was born September 7, 1936 in Pulaski, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel Otis and Zena (Dauber) Wiles. He was a 1955 graduate of Bryan High School. Lavon married Marla “Skeeter” Mason on April 29, 1956 in Pulaski, Ohio.  He then worked at Ohio Art in the tool room. Lavon began working at Ney Lumber Company in timber cutting...

Roger L. Pawlikowski, 70 years, of Hicksville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020, in his residence after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  Roger was born on November 10, 1949, in Cook County, Illinois, the son of the late Eleanor (Schulte) and Leonard Pawlikowski.  He was a graduate of Marian Central High School, Woodstock, Illinois.  Roger began his working career in construction, concentrating on roofing.  He also worked for the City of...

Joanne E. Acker, 87 years, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Joanne was born January 6, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Avanelle (Hall) Hutchins.  Joanne was a 1950 graduate of Granville High School.  She continued her education at the Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati, graduating with her Registered Nursing Degree in 1953.  Always striving to...

Logan A. Harris, 22 years, of Hicksville passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Community Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Hicksville. Logan was born July 15, 1998 in Bryan, Ohio, son of Robert L. and Tena F. (Flanary) Harris. He was a 2017 graduate of Homestead High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was fun loving and was known for having the biggest heart for others. He was known as the “Gentle Giant.” Logan always knew how to put a smile on your face. He cherished the time he...

James “Jim” Laney, 50 years, of Butler, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jim was born May 17, 1970 in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of Robert Sr. and Lynne (Hanna) Laney. He was a 1988 graduate of Hicksville High School. Jim also attended Northwest State Community College where he received his Associate of Industrial Engineering. On November 2, 2002 he was united in marriage to Michelle Moore, and she...

Robert “Bob” L. Harding, 94 years, of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Hicksville. Bob was born on May 24, 1926 in Auburn, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and Audra (Roland) Harding. He was a 1944 graduate of Auburn High School. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Army and served our country in the Korean War. On June 16, 1957, he was united in marriage to Wilma (Burroughs) and she survives. Bob worked at International Harvester...