Monday, March 2nd, 2015
Cecile O'Daffer
Cecile Marie O'Daffer, 98, Middle Point, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, shortly after arrival at Van Wert County Hospital.
She was born May 27, 1916, in Auglaize County, the daughter of the late Melbourne and Nettie (Warmon) Overley. On Feb. 15, 1936, she married William O'Daffer, who died in 1974.
Surviving are a son, Ray O'Daffer, Middle Point; a daughter, Rosemarie Paxton, Cecil; a grandson, Ron (Myrna) Paxton, Cecil; and a sister, Irene Jolly, Celina.
Also deceased are a grandson, David Paxton; a brother, Willard Overley; and two sisters, Aletha Knous and Erma Harris.
Cecile was a cook at VanDel School and Whistle Stop Restaurant. She enjoyed square dancing, sharing stories and baking goodies for her family.
Services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Interment will follow at Ridge Cemetery. Calling is 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.