Obituaries

Sep 17, 2025

Craig Thompson, age 84 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 6, 1941 to the late Richard and Mildred (Jackman) Thompson. Craig was a 1959 graduate of Libbey High School and attended The University of...

Sep 14, 2025

Michael Owen Lane, 61, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2025, at Mercy Defiance Hospital, surrounded by his loving daughters.

Born on March 9, 1964, to Walter W. Lane and Giesla Bachman in Vermillion, Ohio, Michael was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter W. Lane, stepfather...

Sep 14, 2025

Ellen J. Bishop, 63, of Defiance, passed away after a long illness on September 14, 2025, at Brookview Healthcare Center.

Ellen was born May 15, 1962, to Bernard J. English and Pauline M. (Klingler), who proceeded her in death along with her beloved husband, Craig A. Bishop.

Ellen is survived by her step-children, Sarah Coy...

Sep 13, 2025

Taneesha Sue Stuckey, 36, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at  St. Rita's Mercy Medical Center in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan on July 26, 1989 to Ralph and Tammy (Bailey) Stuckey. Taneesha was a graduate of  Pioneer High School. She was a faithful member of...

Sep 12, 2025

Leroy Howard, age 61 of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, September 12, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Garrett, IN on March 3, 1964 to Bobby and Dorothy (Shank) Howard. Leroy was a graduate of Penn Foster High School. He worked for Dekalb County Highway Department for the State of Indiana...

Sep 10, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Serenus Grabiel (S.G.) Brugler II, on September 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 4, 1946, in Kenton, Ohio, S.G. was the beloved son of Serenus Grabiel Brugler I and Mary Caroline (Dulin) Brugler, and older brother of Mary...

Sep 7, 2025

Phyllis Ann Plassman Homier went to her eternal home on September 7, 2025. She was greeted there by her husband Marvin J. Homier, parents Edwin Plassman and Glenadene Plassman-Koch, her dear sister Janice, her beloved son-in-law Pablo, and countless others.

Phyllis was a loving mother to Cynthia and Mike Heilshorn, Christine and Bill Webb, Ric and Barb...

Sep 6, 2025

Hillard "Edgar" McCloud, age 54 of Defiance, passed away on Early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on August 26, 1971 to the late Hillard McCloud and Virginia McCloud (Prowant). Edgar had a lifelong love for dogs, who were a constant source of companionship and joy throughout his life. A talented auto...

Sep 6, 2025

Stephen L. "Steve" Santo, age 83 of Defiance, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Areas Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born on March 9, 1942 to the late Stephen and Anne (Kastura) Santo in Detroit, Michigan. Steve was a graduate of Paulding High School and attended Wayne...

Sep 6, 2025

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Zimmerman, age 81, of Archbold, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 3, 1944 to Gilbert and Odelia (Miller) Eisel in Berkey, Ohio. Betty attended St. Elizabeth grade school and was a 1962 graduate of...

Sep 3, 2025

Mark A. Flory, age 67 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 30, 1958, to Kenneth and Donna (Snider) Flory. Mark was a 1976 graduate of Tinora High School and earned his Associate's Degree...

Aug 31, 2025

Debra M. "Deb" Walters, age 73 of Defiance, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia on August 22, 1952 to the late Charles and Katherine (Grahm) Floyd. On August 31, 1968 she married Thomas Walters who preceded her in death. Deb was a member of Eagles #372, VFW #3360...

Aug 31, 2025

June R. Skiver, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Wood Haven Healthcare Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was born in Oxford, England on October 7, 1941 to the late Leslie and Dorothy (Chaulk) Clarke, and moved to the United States in 1963. On June 14, 1963 she married Clyde Skiver, who preceded...

Aug 30, 2025

Velma L. Wineland, age 102 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born in Williams County on August 15, 1923 to the late Clarence and Dora (Funk) Stantz and was a graduate of Ney High School. On November 11, 1944 she married Donald Wineland who preceded her in...

Aug 30, 2025

John Paul Goldenetz, 83, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on August 30, 2025.

John was born on July 12, 1942, to Paul and Mildred (McCann) Goldenetz. He was the only child of Paul and Mildred, who owned and operated the Goldenetz Supermarkets in Defiance and Hicksville, Ohio. On March 14, 1965, he married Mary Spies at St....

Aug 30, 2025

Ronald William Bierly passed away in his home on August 30, 2025. Ron was a long time resident of Defiance, OH. On December 21, 1970 he married the love of his life Diane (Beardsley) Bierly.

Through the years they welcomed four daughters, Shawn (Joe) Barrera, Defiance, OH; Heather (Kevin) Browns, Defiance, OH; Amber Collins, Defiance, OH; and...

Aug 29, 2025

Heaven gained another angel on August 29th, 2025 when our Mother Gail I. Cameron passed away suddenly at the Cleveland Clinic as we tried desperately to save her life from a brain hemorrhage. She has now joined our Dad and Sister in heaven as she often told us she was ready to go do. We do find some comfort...

Aug 28, 2025

Dianna (Grant) Westrick, age 55 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at The Cleveland Clinic.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Ronald and Janie (Gallant) Grant on February 10, 1970. On December 30, 1992 she married the love of her life, Scott Westrick, who survives.  They met in 1987 at Burger King...

Aug 26, 2025

J. Roger Engel 87, Defiance, Ohio, and Macy (Nyona Lake), Indiana, passed away at 7:35 A.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on October 18, 1937 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Ervin and Wilma (Whitney) Engel. He graduated from Ayersville High School in 1955 and attended Phoenix, Arizona Technical College...

Aug 25, 2025

William C. "Bill" Fox, age 72 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at The Laurels of Defiance. He was born on August 12, 1953 to the late Paul and Helene (Mekus) Fox in Defiance, Ohio. Bill was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church....