Laurel Ann Minck, 85, of Paulding, Ohio — Obituary (Jan. 14, 2026)

Laurel Ann Minck, 85, of Paulding, Ohio, passed Jan. 14, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Family and community mourn her passing. Today.

PAULDING — Laurel Ann Minck, age 85, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

This local obituary marks the passing of a long-standing member of the Paulding community. Laurel Ann Minck’s death notice will be shared with family, friends and neighbors who remember her presence in the area. The announcement confirms she died at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center on the evening of Jan. 14, 2026.

Details about funeral arrangements and memorial services are pending. Family members and the community are expected to provide additional information when plans are finalized. Those wishing to send condolences or share memories are encouraged to check local funeral home postings and community notice boards for updates on services and visitation times.

This obituary acknowledges Laurel Ann Minck’s passing and the impact such losses bring to small towns like Paulding. Local obituaries like this one help preserve the memory of residents whose lives touched neighbors, coworkers and friends. The community often gathers to honor a life and support surviving family during this time.

If you knew Laurel or have photographs, stories or tributes to contribute, consider submitting them to local newspapers or online obituary pages once the family releases preferred channels. Sharing memories helps create a fuller remembrance and offers comfort to those grieving.

For now, the focus remains on offering sympathy and support to Laurel Ann Minck’s family and close friends. This obituary serves as an official notice of her passing at age 85 and as a reminder for the Paulding community to come together in remembrance. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

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