Obituaries

May 7, 2019

Carolyn F. Kunesh Carolyn F. Kunesh, 72, of Kettering, OH passed away Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 in her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 18, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances (Dils) Kunesh. She was a graduate of Ayersville School and a 1971 graduate of Defiance College. Carolyn worked as a secretary...

May 6, 2019

Edward V. Roehrig, age 62 of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, May 6, 2019 at his home in Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 6, 1957 to the late Jack and Charlene (Bohner) Roehrig in Defiance. Ed earned his Associate's Degree and owned and operated R & H Leasing Company. He was a taxi...

May 2, 2019

Pamela Teegarden Pamela K. Teegarden, 72, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance, surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Paulding, Ohio on September 9, 1946. She was the daughter of the late Russel and Laura (Carnahan) Marvin. Pam was a graduate of Oakwood High School and cosmetology college. On October 8,...

May 2, 2019

Lester A. Wagner, age 68 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 2, 2019  at his son's residence in Defiance. He was born on March 19, 1951 to the late Julius and Lea (Wolff) Wagner in Defiance, Ohio. Lester worked at Campbell Soup Company in Napoleon for several years until his retirement.  In his leisure time he enjoyed...

May 1, 2019

Judy Scott Judith "Judy" Kay Scott, 68, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday night, May 1, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 19, 1950. She was the daughter of the late John T. and Ruth (Osborn) Rohrs. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Defiance High School, a 1972 graduate of Bowling...

Apr 30, 2019

Benjamin  Thomas "Ben" Herman, 29, of Napoleon, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at The Toledo Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1990 to Thomas and Kathleen (Szczepanski) Herman in Defiance, Ohio. Ben was a 2009 graduate of Defiance High School. He enjoyed his involvement with the band and choirs. As a child he loved Little League...

Apr 29, 2019

Devin M. Feeney, age 26 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Community and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio. He was born on October 19, 1992 to Michael and Tammy (Winkler) Feeney in Bryan, Ohio. Devin enjoyed fishing with his Grandpa Richard, and sitting around the bon fire. He treasured his sons, and his greatest...

Apr 28, 2019

Margie I. Moneghan, age 95 of Holgate, passed away on Sunday,  April 28, 2019 at Henry County Hospital in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born on March 9, 1924 to the late Arthur and Alma (Meyer) Engel in Holgate, Ohio. On September 21, 1947 she married Lloyd Moneghan, who preceded her in death on April 1, 2004. Margie was a...

Apr 26, 2019

Wayne E. Swary Wayne E. Swary, 82, of Ney, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2019 at Defiance Regional Hospital E/R. He was born in New Bavaria, OH on May 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Arthur and Emma (Moehrman) Swary. He married Vickie (Bibler) Swary on June 29, 1979. He worked as a millwright at G.M./Powertrain, retiring...

Apr 26, 2019

Mary Ann Porter, 59, of Paulding, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center in Napoleon, OH. She was born on October 26, 1959 to Herman and Margaret (Brickner) Smith in Tiffin, OH. Mary worked for WSOS in Tiffin, OH.  She loved flowers, gardening, animals, decorating her house and spending time with her family. ...

Apr 25, 2019

Gary W. Bruce, 64, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 27, 1954 in Norton, Virginia to James G. and Peggy (Brickey) Bruce. A 1972 graduate of Ayersville High School, he had been an auto body repairman for...

Apr 24, 2019

Maude V. Perry Maude V. Perry, 96, of Defiance, passed away 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Curtner) Jubinville. Maude was a lifelong resident of Defiance. On June 14, 1942 she married Dean Perry who...

Apr 23, 2019

Joseph W. Hohenberger, 64, of Harrisburg, IL,  passed away on  Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana as a result of an auto accident. He was born on September 16, 1954 to Paul "Darwood" and Ilene (Mack) Hohenberger in Defiance, Ohio. On October 1, 1977 he married Diane M. McKenney of Defiance.

Joe attended...

Apr 22, 2019

Russell Wayne Butler, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, April 22, 2019 at his home in Defiance. He was born on June 4, 1942 to Russell and Flora (Doyle) Butler in Defiance, Ohio. Russell was a 1960 graduate of Oakwood High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On September...

Apr 22, 2019

Betty J. Colvin, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Monday morning, April 22, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 11, 1937 to the late Carl and Margaret (Hollister) Moore in Brunersburg, Ohio. On March 1, 1958 she married Thomas C. "Tom" Colvin, who preceded her in death on...

Apr 19, 2019

David W. Wolff, age 68 of Ayersville, passed away on Friday morning, April 19, 2019 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1950 to Gerald and Rosemary (Bower) Wolff in Defiance County, Ohio. David proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. On January 17, 1986  he married Debra (Bolley) Wolff, who resides in Ayersville, Ohio....

Apr 17, 2019

Walter E. Iler Walter "Reli" E. Iler, 91, of Defiance, passed away Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. He was born in Paulding County, on April 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Ralph and Elsie (Keck) Iler. He was a 1944 graduate of Ayersville High School and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War...

Apr 17, 2019

Linda L. Spears, 70, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home in Oakwood, with her husband by her side. She was born on August 30, 1948 to Wilbur and Kathryn (Feeney) Baldwin in Defiance, Ohio. On November 6, 1973 she married Ricky Spears, who resides in Oakwood, Ohio.

Linda worked for...

Apr 16, 2019

Jerry Dean Wieland, age 57, passed away at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Jerry was born on January 18, 1962 in Defiance, Ohio. Jerry married Rebecca Stickney in Paris, Tennessee in 1995.

Jerry began working at Bud's Restaurant in the late 70's. He then worked for Figley's Stamping, Johns Manville,...

Apr 16, 2019

Mary Louise Flory, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2019 at The Laurels of Defiance, surrounded by her family and pastor. She was born on January 12, 1937 to Robert and Leone (Rogers) Lourash in Defiance County, Ohio. Louise was a 1955 graduate of Sherwood High School. On January 18, 1959 she married Elmer...