Former State Representative Dies

Former State Representative Paul Mechling has died. He represented the 91st district serving five terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, retiring in 1992. He also served on many professional, community, civic, church and charitable organizations. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Thornville and one hour before the funeral service which is Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Mechling will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Glenford.  Mechling who died Sunday was 92.