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Angela Birr

Angela Birr, 29, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1991 to Erik and Mickie (Kroeckel) Birr in Defiance. She attended school at Fairview High School and Four County Career Center in the STNA program. Angela worked for Defiance Metal Products. She loved her children and family, enjoying time spent with them. Angela could be found outside fishing, riding 4-wheelers or...

Angela Birr, 29, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1991 to Erik and Mickie (Kroeckel) Birr in Defiance....

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mast

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Mast, Sr. 60, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on July 19, 1960 to Richard and Bonnie (Beck) Mast at Defiance. Jeff was a graduate of Tinora High School Class of 1978. On June 30, 1979 he married Shirley Shreve, who survives at Defiance. He worked for 33 years as a Coordinator for the Campbell Soup Company, Napoleon. Jeff was a member of Bethel Christian Church of Arthur,...

Jeffrey Allen "Jeff" Mast, Sr. 60, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on July 19, 1960 to Richard and Bonnie (Beck) Mast at...

Lisa Cosentino

Lisa Renee Cosentino, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1960 to Arnold and Theda (Hogue) Alsip in Akron,Ohio. Lisa received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Miami University. On May 22, 1982, she married Tony Cosentino, who survives at Defiance. Lisa was a Homemaker. Lisa was a member of the United Way's Women's Giving Circle of...

Lisa Renee Cosentino, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. She was born on June 21, 1960 to Arnold and Theda...

Andrew Jimenez

Andrew Anthony Jimenez, 25, of Defiance, left his earthly home on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1996 to Elias Jimenez, Jr. and Angela Leever in Defiance, Ohio. He had a love of life to the point where he was a trailblazer, impacting people's view on disabilities by his nature and smile. He was a member of the Defiance YMCA and loved swimming, being outdoors and swinging. Spending time with family gave him joy. Andrew is...

Andrew Anthony Jimenez, 25, of Defiance, left his earthly home on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on June 10, 1996 to Elias Jimenez, Jr. and Angela Leever in Defiance, Ohio....

Keri Steffan

Keri E. Steffan, 54, Bradenton, FL, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021, in her home following a years-long battle with lung cancer. She was born on May 2, 1967, along with her twin brother in Defiance, OH. They were adopted one week later by their loving parents, Marva & Alan Clingaman. Keri enjoyed the sun and beaches of Florida and spending time with family and friends. She had a long career as a Bar Tender that started at the Barley Pop Shoppe, then Mags, Defiance...

Keri E. Steffan, 54, Bradenton, FL, passed away early Friday morning, June 11, 2021, in her home following a years-long battle with lung cancer. She was born on May 2, 1967, along with her twin...

Phyllis Bowers

Phyllis Ann Bowers, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 1, 1956 to William and Betty (Hohenberger) Sabo in Defiance. On May 27, 1992 she married Kent Bowers, who survives at Defiance. Phyllis was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, yard work and being a grandma. She also liked Keith Urban's music and baking which satisfied her sweet tooth. Phyllis also loved her dogs...

Phyllis Ann Bowers, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 1, 1956 to William and Betty (Hohenberger)...

Ron Cupp

Ron T. Cupp, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, June 6, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on July 13, 1947 to the late Harry and Hilda (Wolf) Cupp in Defiance, Ohio. Ron was married to Diane (Van Poppel) Cupp, who preceded him in death on January 22, 1987. Ron worked for over 30 years as a mechanic for Metal Forge in Stryker, Ohio. Ron is survived by his sons Edward Cupp of Defiance and Ronald Cupp of Delaware Bend,...

Ron T. Cupp, age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, June 6, 2021 at his home in Defiance. He was born on July 13, 1947 to the late Harry and Hilda (Wolf) Cupp in...

Jeffrey Craft

Jeffrey Ray Craft, 62, of Defiance, passed away onThursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Defiance with his family by his side. He was born on January 15, 1959 to Benjamin and Karen (Wyandt) Craft in Van Wert, Ohio. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1980 to 1986. On June 29, 1991 he married Susan (Bechtol) Craft, who survives. Jeff was a member of Defiance VFW #3360 and AmVets #1991. He enjoyed his work as a tool and die maker for over 25 years at...

Jeffrey Ray Craft, 62, of Defiance, passed away onThursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Defiance with his family by his side. He was born on January 15, 1959 to Benjamin...

Grayling Hatfield

Grayling L. "5-5" Hatfield, 63, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 23, 1957 to the late George and Verna (Duncan) Hatfield in Findlay, Ohio. Grayling earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Findlay College, and he minored in Psychology. Grayling worked as a Supervisor for Whirlpool in Findlay, Ohio. He also had a Welding degree and Small Engine...

Grayling L. "5-5" Hatfield, 63, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on July 23,...

Reynaldo DeLeon

Reynaldo "Rey" DeLeon, 54, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1966 to Raymond DeLeon Sr. and Gloria (Ramon) Ysasaga at Morton, Texas. Rey was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Defiance. He worked for several years at Campbell's Soup Co. in Napoleon, Ohio. He loved riding his motorcycle and his boats, and cooking out with family and...

Reynaldo "Rey" DeLeon, 54, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1966 to...