Thomas Jeffery Shoup
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Jeffery Shoup, age 55, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on December 25, 2025.
He was born in Defiance, Ohio on August 1, 1970 to the late Lloyd "Bud" and Elizabeth "Betty" Shoup. He proudly owned his own business "Shoup Lawn Care" for several years.
Tom is survived by his siblings, Michael (Kerri) Shoup of Defiance, Penny Cryer of Defiance, Linda (Joe)...
Rick L. Wheeler
Jul 16, 2026
Rick L. Wheeler, 74, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 16th at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 23, 1952, in West Unity, the son of Harold and Lois (Kuney) Wheeler. He graduated from Hilltop High School and received an Associates Degree in Business and Marketing from Davis Junior College...
Kent Joseph Smith
Jul 16, 2026
Kent Smith, 65, of Defiance, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Kent was born on November 15, 1960 to Orville and Julianne (Minck) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Tinora High School in 1979 and went on to become a talented CNC machinist and metalworker, retiring in 2020 from Roberts...
Freda May Keys
Jul 15, 2026
Freda May Keys passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
Freda was born in Cloverdale, Ohio, on January 12, 1936, to the late Edwin and Hilda (Erhart) Miller. Freda grew up on a farm, where she learned the value of hard work. This was a value she carried...
Rhonda Kaye Smith
Jul 14, 2026
Rhonda Kaye Smith, 66, of Defiance, formerly of Bucyrus, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 18, 1959 to Roy and Mary (Boak) Hostetler in Massillon, OH. She graduated from Marion Catholic High School. Rhonda worked in food service for most of her life. She was a manager at...
Everardo "Lalo" Hernandez
Jul 14, 2026
Everardo "Lalo" Hernandez, age 72 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
He was born in Brownsville, Texas on July 20, 1953 to the late Marcos and Josefa (Garcia) Hernandez. Everardo proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1974. On July 20, 2002 he married Sandra Lopez who survives.
Lalo worked at General Motors in...
Christine M. Imthurn
Jul 14, 2026
Christine M. Imthurn, age 63, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 14, 1962 to the late Ellis "Al" and Marcia (Kubica) Imthurn. Chris was a 1981 graduate of Defiance High School, and she worked at SK Tools for many years. Chris...
John D. Ater
Jul 13, 2026
John D. Ater, beloved minister, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away at the age of 74 at Trinity West in Steubenville, OH, on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was surrounded by his family.
John was born on February 6, 1952, in Washington Court House, Ohio, to the late Margene and John D. Ater Sr. He graduated...
Jennifer M. Graham
Jul 13, 2026
Jennifer M. Graham, age 53 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, July 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Hicksville, Ohio on January 22, 1973 to Gary and Luanne (Bechtol) Hoddap. Jennifer was a 1991 graduate of Napoleon High School, and on June 1, 1991 she married Craig Graham who...
Frances B. Roddy
Jul 11, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Frances (Basquez) Roddy, who was welcomed into God’s loving embrace on July 11, 2026 at the age of 84.
Frances was born on May 3,1942, in Waxahachie,Texas, to the late Guadalupe and Guadalupe (Garza) Basquez. She graduated from Defiance High School and on November 9,1963, she married the love of...
Gary J. Leach
Jul 11, 2026
Gary J. Leach, age 78, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 6, 1948 to Gale and Josephine (Schlegel) Leach in Defiance. He was a 1967 graduate of Defiance High School. Gary proudly served his country in the Marine Corps from 1967-1970. He worked for General...
Timothy Glen Grunden
Jul 7, 2026
Timothy G. "Tim" Grunden Sr., passed away July 7th, 2026 at the age of 46. Tim spent his life alongside his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Natalia, building a life full of love and family.
He was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 9, 1979 to Rebecca (Marvin) Grunden. Tim was a 1997 graduate of Defiance High...
Dr. Robert J. Foldvary
Jul 7, 2026
Dr. Robert J. "Bob" Foldvary, age 80, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026.
He was born on November 8, 1945 to the late Alexander Sr. and Elizabeth Foldvary in Youngstown, Ohio. On November 25, 1983 he married the love of his life Marilyn Justinger, who survives.
Bob was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic...
David C. Strock
Jul 6, 2026
David C. Strock of rural Defiance died Monday, July 6, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio, just 2 two weeks before his 81st birthday. He was born to Cecil and Louisa (Mires) Strock of Liberty Center, Ohio on July 25, 1945. He was active in choir, band and FFA in Liberty Center High School, where he graduated in 1963 with classmates who...
Helen J. Delventhal
Jul 5, 2026
Helen J. Delventhal, 97, of Defiance, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
She was born on December 10, 1928 to the late William and Myrtle (Elliott) Hedrick in Defiance, Ohio. She was married to Nelson "Bud" Miler and Herbert Delventhal, who have both preceded her in death.
Helen was a loving wife, mother and...
Nicole Marie Roughton
Jul 5, 2026
Nicole M. Roughton, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born in Defiance on November 18, 1961 to the late Ronald and Faye (Wolf) Ehrman. Nicole was a 1980 graduate of Ayersville High School. She gracefully navigated through several health setbacks for many years.
Nicole...
Robert D. Bell
Jul 4, 2026
Robert D. Bell, age 74 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at his residence.
He was born in Grant County, Indiana on May 18, 1952 to the late Jeffrey and Phoebe (Penn) Bell. Robert was a proud veteran. He worked for over 35 years at General Motors in Defiance until his retirement in 2000. He was an avid...
Matthew Clay Vardinakis
Jul 2, 2026
Matthew Clay Vardinakis, 55, of Evansport, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on November 7, 1970 to Emanuel and Mary (Reiber) Vardinakis in Toledo, Ohio. Matthew attended school at Swanton HS and graduated from Penta Career Center. He proudly served and worked for The United States Air Force from March 1991 to April...
John L. Dale
Jul 2, 2026
John L. Dale, age 84 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday evening, July 2, 2026 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born in Holgate, Ohio on May 6, 1942 to the late Ronald and Helen (Dachenhaus) Dale, and was a 1960 graduate of Holgate High School. On June 25, 1961 he married his...
Michael Jeffrey Rhodes
Jul 1, 2026
Michael Jeffrey Rhodes, 31, of rural Napoleon, Ohio transitioned into the arms of Jesus on July 1, 2026, following a year-long battle with leukemia. Michael was born in Overland Park, Kansas on November 19, 1994 to Jeff and Judy Rhodes.
Michael loved working outside, both at home and in the parking lot at Defiance Walmart. He chose to work part-time there...
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