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Vonda Hancock

Vonda L. Hancock, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on August 9, 1942 to the late Ford J. and Madonna (Stalhut) Farlee in Sherwood, Ohio. Vonda was a 1960 graduate of Bryan High School. On April 19, 1985 she married Ronald Hancock, who preceded her in death on July 27, 2009. Vonda was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked as a Teacher's Aide and was also a school...

Vonda L. Hancock, age 79 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at The Laurels of Defiance. She was born on August 9, 1942 to the late Ford J. and...

Kevin Athy

Kevin L. Athy, age 67, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Montpelier, Ohio on April 7, 1955 to Robert and Cora (Turner) Athy. Kevin was a 1973 graduate of Defiance High School. He enjoyed fishing and was know as a "jack of all trades". Kevin is survived by his children; Joshua Athy of Richmond, IN, Sean (Kristin) Athy of Auburn, IN, and Tori Athy of Michigan, three grandchildren, his mother,...

Kevin L. Athy, age 67, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Montpelier, Ohio on April 7, 1955 to Robert and Cora (Turner)...

Robert Nicely

Robert Lee "Bob" Nicely, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 29, 1938 to the late John and Lena (Kiesling) Nicely. On June 18, 1961 he married Beverly (Gerken) Nicely, who survives. Bob was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. He worked for 38 years at Johns Manville in Defiance until his retirement. Bob had a true passion for working on...

Robert Lee "Bob" Nicely, age 84 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 29,...

Beatrice Jenkins

Beatrice L. "Bea" Jenkins, age 78, of Hamler, Ohio, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Monday morning, June 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Holgate, Ohio on March 10, 1944 to the late Frank and Emma (Butler) Meyer. Bea worked for several years at General Motors in Defiance, and was a member of UAW #211. She enjoyed playing bingo, gambling, traveling to Colorado, playing games on her tablet, and...

Beatrice L. "Bea" Jenkins, age 78, of Hamler, Ohio, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Monday morning, June 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice...

Mary Sheets

Mary M. Sheets, age 91 of New Bavaria, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Hamler, Ohio on May 11, 1931 to the late Philip and Rose (Dibling) Cavanaugh. She was married to Paul H. Sheets for many years until his death in 2002. Mary was a faithful member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Defiance and the Altar Rosary Society. She was a cook at the Defiance...

Mary M. Sheets, age 91 of New Bavaria, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, June 20, 2022 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She...

Jaimee Arps

Jaimee Beth Arps, 43, of Dublin, Ohio found her peace on June 18, 2022 after succumbing to physical complications resulting from her long struggle with anorexia. In her final moments she was with her family, who she was devoted to in life. Jaimee was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on March 8, 1979 and spent her childhood in Bryan, Ohio. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1997, received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University in Communication Studies, and Master of Education...

Jaimee Beth Arps, 43, of Dublin, Ohio found her peace on June 18, 2022 after succumbing to physical complications resulting from her long struggle with anorexia. In her final moments she was with...

Tyler Eckel

Tyler Micah Eckel, age 38 of Defiance, OH, succumbed to a two-decade battle with the anguish of mental illness, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Tyler was born to Mark and Robin Eckel on July 14, 1983 in Goshen, IN. Throughout his life he lived in Bismarck, ND, Adrian, MI, Wheaton, IL, Ashville, NC, Fishers, IN, and Defiance, OH. He was a 2002 graduate of Wheaton North High School, attended College of DuPage and later graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University...

Tyler Micah Eckel, age 38 of Defiance, OH, succumbed to a two-decade battle with the anguish of mental illness, on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Tyler was born to Mark and Robin Eckel on July...

Harold Brown

Harold Gene Brown, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on November 3, 1946 to the late Harold and Helen (Stevens) Brown in Defiance, Ohio. Harold was a 1964 graduate of Defiance High School. He proudly played the tuba for the Defiance High School Marching Band of Class. He was a faithful member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Holgate, Ohio. Harold worked for ten years for the Defiance County...

Harold Gene Brown, 75, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his residence in Defiance. He was born on November 3, 1946 to the late Harold and Helen...

Helen Smith

Helen G. Smith, 99, of Defiance died at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Brookview Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born October 10, 1922, in Saybrook, OH. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Effie (Baker) Wheeler. In 1945 she married George H. Smith, who preceded her in death in 2000. She worked for many years at Arp's Hardware in Defiance, retiring In 1984. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Defiance for many years. She is survived by three...

Helen G. Smith, 99, of Defiance died at 7:56 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Brookview Health Care Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born October 10, 1922, in Saybrook, OH. She was the daughter...

Sharon Brown

Sharon M. "Sheri" Brown, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1959 to Edward and Alice (Baringer) Gebhart in Defiance, Ohio. Sheri worked in Quality Control at Johns Manville for 14 years. She enjoyed golfing and sitting on the back deck watching the wildlife. Sheri was an avid animal lover and was particularly fond of her cats. She treasured...

Sharon M. "Sheri" Brown, age 63 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on...