Carolyn J.

Wirts

Carolyn J. Wirts, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home in Paulding.

Carolyn was born on June 3, 1938 in Cloverdale, OH to the late Albert and Katherine (Sarke) Spangler. On December 29, 1984 she married Eugene S. "Gene" Wirts who preceded her in death on September 7, 2021. Carolyn worked for Teleflex in Van Wert for 25 years before her retirement in 1986. She was a member of the Paulding Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #2405. Carolyn loved spending time with her family and going camping.

Carolyn will be dearly missed by her sons: Orville "Ray" Bartley, Paulding, OH; Jeff (Kim) Bartley, Charloe, OH; Bronson Bartley, Oakwood, OH; Eugene S. Wirts, West Blocton, AL; Tom Wirts, Payne, OH; daughter, Deona (Bill) Kneisley, Defiance, OH; brother, Darrell (Diane) Spangler, Cloverdale, OH; 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband, Carolyn is also preceded in death by her sons: Allen Bartley and Tim Wirts; daughter, Cheryl Roznovsky; brother, Harold Spangler.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Holt officiating. Burial will follow in Lehman Cemetery, Benton Township, OH.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carolyn's memory may be made to Den Herder Funeral Home, P.O. Box 27, Paulding, OH.