Carol J Paduano

Avilla - Carol Jean Paduano, 90, of Avilla, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Avilla on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  She was born on November 26, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, to Frank and Mary (Platusic) Tindall.  Carol married Charles "Bill" Paduano on January 31, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on August 19, 2016.  Carol was known for her green thumb and loved gardening and tending to her flowers.  She enjoyed watching birds - cardinals and hummingbirds being her favorite.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She leaves behind a son, Charles F. (Julie) Paduano of Ft Wayne; two daughters, Terry (Gene) Rowe of Avilla, and Lucinda Weimer of Avilla; grandchildren, Charles "Chase" (Sara) Paduano, Kristi (Adam) Acker, Kelli (Andrew) Croghan, Misty (Cory) Sage, Lindy (Jason) Robinson, Kyle (Marissa) Rowe, and Duel Weimer; and 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. 

Funeral services will be 11:00am, Monday, September 29, 2025, at Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N Main St., Avilla, with visitation one hour prior.  Tom Novy will officiate.  Visitation also from 3:00-7:00pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the funeral home. 

Carol will be laid to rest next to her husband at Woodland Cemetery in Wolcottville. Active pallbearers will be Chase Paduano, Kyle Rowe, Duel Weimer, Blake Graves, Cayden Robinson, and Collin Paduano. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerred Paduano and Gage Kumfer.

Contributions in her memory may be directed to the Humane Society of Noble County.  To sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence, visit www.harperfuneralhomes.com

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