Obituaries

Jun 17, 2019

Phyllis L. Newton, 93, of Defiance, passed away at home surrounded by her family on  June 17, 2019. She was born on April 28, 1926 to George and Marie (Ackerman) Wasserman in Akron, Ohio.  On April 29, 1950, she married George Newton who survives in Defiance. Phyllis had worked as a Case Worker for NOCAC. She was a member...

Jun 16, 2019

Mary Lee Porter, 74, of Defiance, passed away on  June 16, 2019 at the Brookview Heathcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1944 to August and Esther (Oelfke) Fintel in Napoleon, Ohio.  On  November 25, 1967, she married Ron Porter who survives in Defiance. She was a member of the St. Stephen Lutheran Church, where...

Jun 14, 2019

Gerarda  Monsivais, 79, of Defiance, passed away on Friday,  June 14, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center. She was born on October 3, 1939 to Celestino and Victoria (Florez) Manzanarez in Higueras, Mexico.  On January 17, 1972 she married Antonio Monsivais, who survives. Gerarda was the Owner/Operator of "Jerri's Beauty Shop" for 43 years, retiring in 2010. ...

Jun 14, 2019

Lucille E. Schaffer, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 in her residence at Glenn Park, Defiance, OH. She was born on March 22, 1926 to Orville and Elsie (Hellemn) Keezer in Paulding Co., OH.  On August 19, 1944 she married Louis D. Schaffer, who preceded her in death on August 11, 1978. She was a...

Jun 12, 2019

James R. "Jimmy" Black, Sr., 56, of Ft Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the St Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 9, 1962 to Michael and Mabel (Baker) Black in Defiance. Jimmy was a 1984 graduate of Fairview High School.  On August 3, 1991 he married Kathie Lockhart who survives...

Jun 11, 2019

Cleto Aganon Jr. Cleto Aganon Jr., 72, of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at Defiance Regional Medical Center E/R. He was born in Manila, Philippines, on December 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Cleto and Narcissa (Flores) Aganon. He was a member of Family Christian Center for many years and currently attended Xperience Church in...

Jun 11, 2019

Thomas Hitt Obituary Thomas Eugene Hitt, 72, of Oakwood, Ohio, born May 27, 1947, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 11, 2019. Tom was the son of Harry Hitt and Ethel Pumphrey Hitt, and the stepson of Herbert "Buddy" Sprouse. He was born in Weston, West Virginia, the oldest of ten brothers and sisters. He is predeceased by...

Jun 11, 2019

Natasha D Roddy, 37, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on  June 11, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on April 18, 1982 to Lyle and Debora (Fry) Sonnenberg in the Republic of Panama.  Natasha was a Class of 2000 graduate of Defiance High School.  On February 2, 2001 she married Mark Roddy who survives. She was very...

Jun 9, 2019

Julia A. Murphy Julia A. Murphy, 63, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at Twin Rivers Care & Rehabiltation Center. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on December 1, 1955, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Phyllis (Zenz) Murphy. She was a 1974 graduate of Defiance High School. Julia had worked at...

Jun 7, 2019

Daxton Robert Ankney, silently entered this world on  June 7, 2019 at Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital. Daxton is survived by his parents, Cassandra D. Rocha and Allen M. Ankney, his  2 brothers, Drake and Braydon Ankney all of Defiance, OH.  His loss will also be felt by his grandparents, Angie and Kris Casey and Paula Ankney all of Defiance,...

Jun 7, 2019

Terry J Stokes, 61, of Defiance, passed away on  June 7, 2019 in her residence in Defiance,OH. She was born on June 30, 1957 to George and Mary (Little) Justice in Defiance, OH.  On July 11, 1985 she married Harold Stokes, who survives. Terry was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crocheting, fishing, and camping. She also loved her...

Jun 5, 2019

Frances Joan Christy Warnimont, formerly of  Defiance, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida. Joan resided at The Estates at Carpenters for the last ten years after moving from Zephyrhills, FL.

Joan was born in Evansport, Ohio on April 26, 1924, the third daughter of Walker B. and Maude (Bevard) Christy. She was a graduate...

Jun 5, 2019

Tina Rae Rohlf, 63, of Oakwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, June 5, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 8, 1955 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Rodney R. Tabor and Mary Lou (Bruns) Tabor of Napoleon. Tina was involved with 4-H, a hard worker, and the best Grandma. She worked...

Jun 3, 2019

Jose I. Trevino, 81, of  Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on February 17, 1938 to Pedro and Antonia (Fuentes) Trevino in San Benito, Texas. On September 21, 1981 he married Thelma (Farmer) Trevino, who resides in Defiance. Jose proudly served our country in the...

Jun 2, 2019

Steven R. Volpe Steven R. Volpe, 32, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at home. He was born in Putnam Valley, New York on October 10, 1986, he was the son of Dino and Bonnie (Kaye) Volpe. Steve attended Putnam Valley, N.Y. school until moving to Defiance in 1994. He was a 2004 graduate of Defiance High School....

Jun 1, 2019

On June 1, 2019, Deacon Donald Joseph Meyer, 81, of Defiance, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 81 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. Don was born March 2, 1938, in Antwerp, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Edna (Reinhart) Meyer. The family moved from Antwerp to Defiance in 1947. He attended St. John Catholic School...

Jun 1, 2019

Lynn R. "Chip" Dunckel, age 92 of Defiance, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at his daughter's home in Delaware, Ohio. Lynn was born on February 24, 1927 to Grover and Helen (Hamilton) Dunckel in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1952 he married Mary (Southwick) Dunckel, who preceded him in death on April 8,...

Jun 1, 2019

John C Atkins, Sr., 84, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday morning, June 1, 2019 at Glenn Park of Defiance. He was born on May 1, 1935 to Eugene and Sylvia (Hacker) Atkins in Jane Lew, West Virginia. On September 25, 1953 he married Mary Lou Sandy, who preceded him in death in 2003.  John worked as a Police...

May 31, 2019

Juanita E. Easley, age 101 of Maineville, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at The Mason Healthcare Center in Mason, Ohio. She was born on October 16, 1917 to the late John and Louise (Niesman) Weekly in Bartholomew County, Indiana. In 1936 she married Carl F. Easley, who preceded her in death in 1967....

May 31, 2019

June Heller, 87, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Kingsbury Place in Defiance. She was born on June 16, 1931 to the late Ira and Cora (Belle) Belden in Renollet, Ohio. On August 26, 1950 she married Davon "Pete" Heller, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1996. June was an active and faithful...