All Obituaries

I. Helen Straman, 93, of Defiance, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.        She was born on April 23, 1925 to Sherman and Mary (Rohlf) Wade in Putnam County. On April 27, 1947 she married John B. Straman, Jr. They built their house together, where they raised their family, and where she lived for over 70 years. John preceded her in death on June 18, 1975.  Helen was an active member of St. John...

Wayne L. Black, 72, of Paulding, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert, Ohio, surrounded by his family.       He was born on October 24, 1946 in Lima, Ohio, where he was raised by his mother, Alice Black Bowersox and Ralph Bowersox. On July 13, 1968 he married June (Fairburn) Black, who resides in Paulding.  Wayne was a member of Trinity Seventh Day Adventist Church in Defiance, and UAW ##211. He worked at General...

Rafael A. "Bob" Garcia, 45, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.      He was born on August 9, 1973 to Margarita (Adame) and Raul G. Garcia Sr. in Defiance. Rafael was a member of St. John Catholic Church, and Eagles #372 in Defiance. He worked as a stained glass glazer and welder at William Lupkin Designs in Fort Wayne, IN. In his leisure time he enjoyed hiking,...

Tami R. Krutsch, 57, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family.      She was born on July 29, 1961 to Richard and Joanne (Gessner) Gump in Defiance, Ohio. Tami earned her Associate's Degree in Accounting from Northwest State Community College, and worked at Goodwill in Defiance. She was an avid Defiance High School sports fan. In her leisure time she loved spending time with her...

Ruth C. May, 96, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Glenn Park of Defiance.     She was born on September 21, 1922 to the late Marvin and Amelia "Millie" (Pessefall) Gallup in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1940 graduate of Defiance High School. Ruth proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy WAVES Unit from 1942 to 1945. Ruth was the first woman from Defiance County to join a service unit. In 1946 she married Paul E. May, who preceded her in death on...

James H. Mack, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio.       He was born on December 30, 1933 to Isidore and Catherine (Wood) Mack in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1953 graduate of Defiance High School. James proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956 during the Korean War. On November 9, 1957 he married Carolyn (Wagner) Mack, who resides in Defiance.  James was a faithful member of St....

Gregory Allen Zachrich, PhD, 63, of Ayersville, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on May 10, 1955 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mary (Hill) Zachrich. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church and Ayersville High School until 1969. He was a graduate of Crestwood High School, Dearborn Heights, Michigan in 1973. He was an engineering graduate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1977. He earned his...

Kathryn Schindler, 86, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Center in Bryan, Ohio.       She was born on May 14, 1932 to Earl and Ivy (Wagner) Hahn at Defiance. In 1950 she married Robert Schindler, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2015.     Kathryn was a faithful member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, and the Altar Rosary Society. She enjoyed helping on the farm, reading, and painting. Her greatest joy was...

Violet J. Collier, 91, of Kalida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at The Meadows of Kalida.      She was born on February 26, 1927 to Vern and Charlotte (Michaels) Sanders in Wayne, Michigan. In 1945 she married Curtis Carnahan, who passed away in 1976. In 1982 she married Fred Collier, who preceded her in death in 2004. Violet enjoyed dancing, music, crocheting, baking, and above all, spending time with her family. Violet will be sadly missed...

Paul J. Miller, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home.        He was born on July 12, 1938 to James and Silvia (Marihugh) Miller in Defiance.  Paul proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. In 1960 he married Evelyn (Bohnenberger) Miller, who preceded him in death in 2004. In 2006 Paul married Janet (Donley) Miller, who resides in Defiance.     He was a member of Pioneer Auto Club, and a...