Richard A. Roddy II
Jun 14, 2026
Richard Arthur Roddy II, 48, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on June 14, 2026.
Born on October 22, 1977, Richard was the beloved son of Linda Roddy and the late Richard Roddy Sr. Richard was a devoted father, son, brother, nephew, partner, and friend whose kindness, work ethic, and willingness to help others left a lasting impression on everyone who knew...
Kathy J. Jewell
Jun 30, 2026
Kathy Jean Jewell, age 71 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 29, 1954 to Dana and Ellen (Baldwin) Reed. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Ayersville High School. On August 29, 1998 she married Earnest A. Jewell, who preceded her in...
George A. Essex
Jun 28, 2026
George Asa Essex, age 91 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on June 28th, 2026, at Glenn Park Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio. He was born on March 27,1935 to Lawrence and Margret (Burgess) Essex in Defiance. On January 10,1954 he married Ann (Rickerd) Essex, who preceded him in death after 71 years of marriage.
George went to Defiance High School and...
Paul A. Travis Sr.
Jun 25, 2026
Paul A. Travis Sr., 89, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, OH.
He was born on February 23, 1937 to Herbert and Luella (Baden) Travis in Defiance, OH. On February 23, 1959 he married Jackie Burke, who preceded him in death on March 20, 2026.
Paul was a member of the Napoleon Eagles....
William E. Lloyd
Jun 25, 2026
William E. Lloyd, age 92, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born on January 22, 1934 to Lot and Laura (Edwards) Lloyd in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1953 graduate of Ayersville High School. William served his country for four years in the United States Army. On August 11,...
Christopher Matthew Carroll
Jun 24, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Matthew Carroll, 53, of Huron, OH, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Sandusky, OH.
He was born on June 28, 1972, to Thomas R. and Cheryll M. (Higley) Carroll at the Pensacola, FL Naval Hospital. Chris was a 1990 graduate of St. Francis De Sales High School, a 1994 graduate of Bowling Green State University, and a 2004...
Mary Ellen Hoffman
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Ellen Hoffman, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her residence.
She was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 9, 1951 to the late Rando and Mary Lou (Overmyer) Beatty. On May 24, 1974 she married Philip M. Hoffman, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2011.
Mary was a member of Kings Cross Church...
Roger Dale Bartley
Jun 22, 2026
Roger Dale Bartley, age 78 of Defiance, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, June 22, 2026.
He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on February 17, 1948 to the late Orville and Dolores (Clevenger) Bartley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On March 12, 1969 he married Carol Shearin, who survives.
Roger was...
Rodney Appel
Jun 22, 2026
Rodney L. Appel, age 90, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2026.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on February 13, 1936 to the late Francis and Fay (Long) Appel and was a 1954 graduate of Farmer High School. On July 19, 1958 he married Dorthy Sanders, who preceded him in death on September 27,...
Elizabeth Ann Miller
Jun 22, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Miller of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was the daughter of Mary Ann (Druhot) and Willard David Brown, born in Defiance, Ohio, April 2, 1964.
Elizabeth leaves behind her loving husband and best friend Michael "Mike" Miller. Together they have worked on many projects for their home, garden...
Julia M. "Judy" Smith
Jun 21, 2026
Julia "Judy" M. Smith, 81, of Defiance, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Judy was born on March 25, 1945 in Defiance, Ohio to Delores Laney. She spent her life in the Defiance and Paulding areas, where she worked at several local businesses, including Finally Happens and...
Silas Thomas Westhoven
Jun 18, 2026
Silas Thomas Westhoven, 10 days, passed away on June 18, 2026 surrounded by his family at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on June 8, 2026 to Dustin and Courtnie (Vaughan) Westhoven in Columbus, Ohio.
Silas is and always will be loved by so many! Although his time with us was short, we will always cherish the time we...
William "Bill" A. Hostettler
Jun 18, 2026
William A. "Bill" Hostettler, age 83 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 24, 1943 to the late Daniel and Marie (Wisda) Hostettler. Bill was a 1961 graduate of Defiance High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Rev. Ray George Gottschling
Jun 16, 2026
Rev. Ray George Gottschling died in faith at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance on June 16, 2026 from complications of colorectal cancer. Ray was born in 1941 to George and Bertha Gottschling in Salem, Ohio, where he spent his childhood. After graduating from Capital University in 1963, he attended Trinity Lutheran Seminary. In 1966, during his senior year...
Neil A. Limbaugh
Jun 16, 2026
Neil A. Limbaugh, 66, of Defiance passed away Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 16, 1959 to Richard E. and Marilyn E. (Kunesh) Limbaugh. Neil married Nancy Jorkos on September 11, 1982.
He was a 1977 graduate of Ayersville High School and a 1981 graduate of Defiance College....
Phyllis Jane Mendenhall
Jun 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Jane Mendenhall
Phyllis Jane Mendenhall, age 93, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and unwavering support for her family. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born December 30, 1932, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late William and Bertha Guyer, she is preceded in death by her husband Bill, sister Norma...
Ricky Allen Roddy
Jun 14, 2026
Ricky Allen Roddy, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at The Laurels of Defiance.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on July 25, 1965 to the late Robert and Donna (Elliott) Roddy. Ricky was a 1984 graduate of Paulding High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1989.
Ricky was a member of...
Cora Mae Reiner
Jun 14, 2026
Cora M. Reiner, 91, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 24, 1935 to the late Walter and Norma (Pratt) Howell. In 1971 she married Moury Reiner who preceded her in death on August 25, 2001. Cora was a faithful wife, mother, and...
Clayton C. Callies, Jr.
Jun 13, 2026
Clayton C. "Bud" Callies, age 64, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
He was born on July 2, 1961 to Ralph Bucci and Susan Viladesau in Kingston, RI and raised by Clayton, Sr. and Margaret Callies, along with Michael Viladesau, Sr. On October 2, 2002 he married Lisa Miller. Bud proudly worked for General...
Matthew Michael Zipfel
Jun 10, 2026
Matthew Michael Zipfel, 56, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on June 10, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Matt was born in Defiance on September 5, 1969 to Michael and Rita (Egler) Zipfel. Matt graduated from Defiance High School and earned an associate degree from the University of Toledo. He spent more...
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