All Obituaries

Anna M. Marchant, age 82 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, January 20, 2023 at VanCrest Healthcare Center of Holgate.       She was born on October 23, 1940 to the late Ira and Lorinda (Retcher) Brink in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1958 graduate of Holgate High School. On November 13, 1976 she married Charles Marchant, who preceded her in death on January 17, 2014.     Anna was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. She worked for...

Mary Jane Ellison, 79, of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday morning, January 20, 2023.       She was born on January 30, 1943 to the late Wilbur and Kathryn (Feeney) Baldwin in Defiance, Ohio. On September 19, 1964 she married Horace W. "Bill" Ellison Jr., who preceded her in death on August 15, 2020. Mary attended Paulding Church of the Nazarene. She was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, and she...

Holly A. (Hopper) Schultz, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Glenn Park of Defiance.     She was born on September 11, 1962 to James and Mary Ellen (Krutsch) Hopper in Sarasota, Florida. On May 17, 1985 she married David Schultz, who survives.  Holly was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She earned her Bachelor's Degree and worked as a traveling Radiology Tech in the surrounding area, and she was also a tutor for Stryker Schools....

Doctor Marshall Edward Fry, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.      He was born on March 6, 1947 to the late James and Lillian Fry in Strasburg, Virginia. Marshall graduated from Martinsburg High School in West Virginia, received his Bachelor's Degree from Washington Bible College, his Masters in Divinity at Grace Theological Seminary, and his PhD from Citadel Bible College. On August 28, 1976 he...

James D. Yeager, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.      He was born on November 26, 1939 to the late Harold and Hazel (Schmitt) Yeager in Defiance, Ohio. On November 5, 1966 he married Yvonne (Fickel) Yeager, who resides in Defiance.     James was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Defiance Elks Lodge #147 and Moose Lodge #2094. He was one of the original members of...

Samuel Ray Ankney, age 60 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence.       He was born on May 24, 1962 to the late Donald and Barbara (VanScooter) Ankney in Defiance, Ohio. Sam worked as a commercial painter and was a member of Painter's Union Local #867. He enjoyed woodworking, carving, drawing, puzzles, and being outdoors.    Sam is survived by his son, Joe Ankney of Paulding, OH, and his siblings; Rebecca Ankney of...

John M. "Mike" Simon, age 76 of Defiance, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday morning, January 16, 2023.       He was born on March 17, 1946 to the late Walter and Helen (Patterson) Simon in Toledo, Ohio. Mike was a 1964 graduate of Oakwood High School. On November 26, 1964 he married Sandy (Seither) Simon of Defiance.     Mike was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance Elks Lodge #147, Cushman Club...

Donna L. Bond, 64, of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.     She was born on January 28, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Sarah (Smith) Wilson in Fairview, Ohio. Donna lived in N. Ridgeville, Ohio until 2013 before moving to Continental. She worked KMI Manufacturing in Kalida, Ohio for several years. She loved animals and tolerated people. If you knew her, you knew. Donna treasured her time spent with her...

Jamie Lynn Hazelton, 43, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.      She was born on May 22, 1979 to Darrell and Elaine (Lingvai) Tygart in Westminster, Colorado.  Jamie was proud of the fact both her parents were retired law enforcement officers.  She graduated from Aravada West High School, Aravada, Colorado in 1997.  Jamie worked in customer service for Time Warner Cable Company and was...

Wayne H. Myers Jr., age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.     He was born on July 17, 1940 to the late Nina Mae and Wayne H. Myers Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On October 23, 1987 he married Patsy (Burdue) Myers who survives. Wayne proudly served our country in the U.S. Army.  Wayne was a member of Defiance AmVets #1991, American Legion #454, Moose Lodge #2094 and UAW #211. He worked for several...