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Gino Silvestri Defiance, OH

Gino Santino Silvestri, 81, of Defiance, Ohio peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born on November 14, 1942, in Brewster, Ohio, he was the son of the late Dominico and Lina (Leonetti) Silvestri. Gino is survived by his loving wife of 62-years, Janet (Remenaric) Silvestri, whom he married on June 19, 1962 in Coldwater, MI. Survivors also include Lorie (Chris) Rath, Angela (Tim) Thourot, and Gina (Chris) Frank; grandchildren Karrah (Jacob Stork)...

Gino Santino Silvestri, 81, of Defiance, Ohio peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Born on November 14, 1942, in Brewster, Ohio, he was the son of the...

David Wilson Stryker, OH

David R. Wilson, 64, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, May 6, 2024. David was born on August 23, 1959 to Glen and Jessie Marietta (Moore) Wilson. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1977 and served in the U.S. Army for several years, stationed in Korea providing Medevac on Huey Helicopters. David worked as an independent contractor and most recently worked hard to establish "Finished Right Painting", providing professional painting services...

David R. Wilson, 64, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, May 6, 2024. David was born on August 23, 1959 to Glen and Jessie Marietta (Moore) Wilson. He graduated from...

John Wagner Defiance, OH

John Hampton Wagner became a member of the Angelic Choir of Heaven on May 5, 2024 at Glenn Park Assisted Living facility in Defiance. He was received into the arms of Jesus and is enveloped in His Divine love of which there is no end. With the grace of an angel, John endured years of serious medical issues with the assurance a new body awaits him in Heaven. Born April 18, 1953 John came out of the womb singing. His mother used to say he sang for his bottle. As a child he performed...

John Hampton Wagner became a member of the Angelic Choir of Heaven on May 5, 2024 at Glenn Park Assisted Living facility in Defiance. He was received into the arms of Jesus and is enveloped in His...

Leon Froelich

Leon Larry Froelich, age 76 of Ney, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1947 to Edward and Agnes (Berryman) Froelich in Defiance, Ohio. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On April 1, 1983 he married Barbara Calvin, who preceded him in death on December 28, 2021. Leon worked as a Millwright at General Motors for 45 years until his retirement in 2012. Leon will be greatly...

Leon Larry Froelich, age 76 of Ney, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1947 to...

Michael "Mikee" Hill Defiance, Ohio

Michael A. "Mikee" Hill, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on March 12, 1968 to Michael and Diane (Varner) Hill in Defiance, Ohio. Mikee was a graduate of Defiance High School and Four County Career Center, where he majored in the Electrical Program. On October 16, 2021 he married Reanna Lee, who survives. Mikee worked as a warehouse supervisor at Olson...

Michael A. "Mikee" Hill, age 56 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born...

Linda Urbina Defiance, OH

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Richard Wright Defiance OH

Richard Wesley Wright, 95, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center. Dick was born on January 10, 1929 to the late Harvey and Elsie (Starkey) Wright in Liberty Center, Ohio. He was a 1947 graduate of Defiance High School. On January 28, 1950 he married Leona Ashbaugh, who preceded him in death on September 7, 2023. Dick was a Corporal in the United States Army serving in Germany during the Korean...

Richard Wesley Wright, 95, of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brookview Healthcare Center. Dick was born on January 10, 1929 to the...

Terry Elberson Bonita Springs, FL

Terry S. Elberson 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on October 11, 1941 in Fort Wayne, IN a son of the late Elwood L. and Jean (Pressler) Elberson. He had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 2017 coming from Fort Wayne. Terry was raised in Defiance, OH and was a graduate of Defiance High School Class of 1959. He then continued his studies at the University of Notre Dame where he earned his Bachelor’s...

Terry S. Elberson 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on October 11, 1941 in Fort Wayne, IN a son of the late Elwood L....

Gary Siler Defiance, OH

Gary D. Siler, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 14, 1955 to Cletus and Ethel (Bushong) Siler in Defiance, Ohio. Gary was a 1973 graduate of Defiance High School. On May 27, 1977 he married Christine "Tina" Morris, who survives. Gary was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Defiance. He worked for several years as a driver for UPS until his retirement...

Gary D. Siler, age 69 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 14, 1955 to Cletus and Ethel...

Amy Wildermuth-Eitniear Sherwood OH

Amy (Horn) Wildermuth Eitniear, age 62 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on August 27, 1961 to Robert and Beth (Getts) Horn in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1986 she was married to Raymond "Butch" Wildermuth until his death in 2005. On August 22, 2009 she married Douglas L. Eitniear, who preceded her in death in 2022. Amy proudly earned...

Amy (Horn) Wildermuth Eitniear, age 62 of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. ...