All Obituaries

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Orville Dickerson

Orville "Orv" Dickerson, 66, of Defiance, set sail for his final fishing trip on Monday, April 12th after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born in Defiance to Mary Faye and William Dickerson, who preceded him in death. Orv married Karen Koppenhofer in January of 1976, who has been by his side in sickness and in health. Orv was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Okolona, serving as Trustee and Elder. He was an incredibly hard worker, and he worked from the...

Orville "Orv" Dickerson, 66, of Defiance, set sail for his final fishing trip on Monday, April 12th after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born in Defiance to Mary Faye and...

Carolyn Merritt

Carolyn Kay Merritt, 72, of Paulding, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Willard and Mary (Richards) Fogle in Defiance, Ohio. On June 29, 1974 she married Lawrence Merritt, who preceded her in death in 1998. Carolyn was a member of Defiance Christian Church, and she worked as an Aide at Defiance Hospital and Twin Rivers Care Center. Carolyn loved to help others and had a very caring...

Carolyn Kay Merritt, 72, of Paulding, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Willard and...

Mildred Limber

Mildred Limber, 94, of Ayersville, passed on to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Highland Township on September 21, 1926 , the daughter of the late Earl and Della Peck. She was a graduate of Ayersville High School. On May 19, 1951 she married George Limber, who died October 25, 1998. Mildred was a faithful member of Ayersville United Methodist Church, and the Highland Township Fire Department Women's Auxiliary, "The...

Mildred Limber, 94, of Ayersville, passed on to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 11, 2021. She was born in Highland Township on September 21, 1926 , the daughter...

Rick Seifert

Rick L. Seifert, age 67 of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on December 22, 1953 to Leo and Marjorie (Geiger) Seifert in Defiance, Ohio. Rick was a 1971 graduate of Ayersville High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Defiance College, and was a 1975 graduate from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He worked as a Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 25...

Rick L. Seifert, age 67 of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at The Lakes of Monclova in Maumee, Ohio. He was born on December 22,...

Robert Tadsen

Robert Charles Tadsen, 77, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Luther and Virginia (Rauth) Tadsen in Toledo, Ohio. He attended Slocum Elementary School and graduated from Defiance High School in 1962. On July 10, 1971 he married Janet Rinehart. He graduated from Defiance College then taught chemistry and math at Ayersville Local School, Maumee High...

Robert Charles Tadsen, 77, of Archbold, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, Ohio. He was born on March 16, 1944 to Luther...

Sheila Black

Sheila Jean Black, age 63 of Defiance, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1957 to the late Shelby (Clawson) and John A. Black Sr. in Defiance, Ohio. Sheila was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church. She worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance until her retirement in 1996, and was a member of UAW #211. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family while spreading the Word of God. Sheila had a...

Sheila Jean Black, age 63 of Defiance, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born on April 10, 1957 to the late Shelby (Clawson) and John A....

Robert Eschedor

Robert I. Eschedor, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1936 to the late Clayton and Edna (Babcock) Eschedor in Wayne, Ohio. On June 15, 1956 he married Sharon (Lee) Eschedor, who survives. Robert was the owner and operator of B & B Heating and Air Conditioning. Robert played baseball for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and was a huge fan of the...

Robert I. Eschedor, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 15, 1936 to the late Clayton and Edna...

Louis Herman

Louis A. Herman, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Astoria Place in Waterville, Ohio. He was born on February 26, 1929 to the late Henry and Saloma (Byrnes) Herman in Paulding County, Ohio. Louis was a 1948 graduate of Oakwood High School. On February 11, 1956 he married Reba (Adkins) Herman, who survives. Louis attended St. John's Catholic Church. He worked at General Motors for 40 years until his retirement in 1988, and was a...

Louis A. Herman, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Astoria Place in Waterville, Ohio. He was born on February 26, 1929 to the late Henry and...

Barbara Goble

Barbara E. Goble, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 24, 1948 to John and Eva (Meade) Goble in Turkey Creek, Kentucky. Barb was a graduate of Belfry High School. She was a member of The Family Christian Center, and Moose Lodge #2094. She enjoyed going to the YMCA, shopping, dancing, and spending time with her sisters. Barbara will be sadly missed by her three sons; Frank (Wendy)...

Barbara E. Goble, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on February 24, 1948 to John and Eva (Meade) Goble in...

Bruno Garza Jr.

Bruno P. Garza, Jr., of Defiance, Ohio, died peacefully in the loving arms of his family on the evening of Wednesday, March 31. He was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was preceded in death by his parents, (Bruno and Consuelo Garza), his wife, (Rosa E. Menchaca), a granddaughter (Jordan), and each of his 5 siblings (Vicky, Richard, Robert, Daniel, and Frank). Bruno was first and foremost a family man. On Sept. 14, 1961 he married Rosa and together they welcomed their...

Bruno P. Garza, Jr., of Defiance, Ohio, died peacefully in the loving arms of his family on the evening of Wednesday, March 31. He was born Dec. 14, 1939, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and was...