Obituaries

May 13, 2019

Antonio V. Martinez, age 85 of Defiance, passed away on Monday evening, May 13, 2019 at Promedica Hospital of Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1933 to the late Norberto and Romana (Vasquez) Martinez in Brownsville, Texas. On June 30, 1954 he married Felipa (Cordero) Martinez, who preceded him in death on August 2,...

May 13, 2019

Imogene P. Young Leforgee, age 82, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on February 2, 1937 to Russell and Pearl (Sauer) Brecht in Holgate, Ohio. On July 20, 1958 she married Dallas L. Young,  Jr., who preceded her in death on September 23, 1997. On January 15, 2006 she...

May 12, 2019

Deanna L. Culp-Miller, 43, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Mercy Defiance Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on October 9, 1975 to Dean and Fran (Posey) Culp in Defiance, Ohio. Deanna was a 1994 graduate of Defiance High School, and a graduate of Bowling Green State University. On June...

May 10, 2019

Cynthia Ann Holifield, 60, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at The Toledo Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1958 to John and Shelby (Blevins) Black in Defiance, Ohio. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing bingo. Spending time with her family was always her priority. Cynthia will be sadly missed by her three daughters,...

May 10, 2019

Charlotte E. Warncke, 91, Defiance, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Defiance CHP Inpatient Hospice Center.

Charlotte was born February 4, 1928, in Waterville, Ohio, to John and Ruth (Stebel) Heilmann. She married Raymond E. Warncke on March 28, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville.  Raymond preceded her in death on March 16, 2011. Charlotte...

May 9, 2019

Grace Padrutt Kallay passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019 at Casey's Pond in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Grace was born on August 30, 1925 to Ernest and Alice Gredig Padrutt in Akron, Ohio.  She graduated from Kent State University with a teaching degree in history and accounting.  During World War II, she worked for the Army Map...

May 8, 2019

Kaylee R. Fouty, age 27 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her residence in Defiance. She was born on December 7, 1991 to Jeffrey Fouty and Angela (Armbruster) Collins in Defiance. Kaylee was a 2010 graduate of Napoleon High School, and she worked at Defiance Metal Products in Defiance. Kaylee was a talented artist, she...

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...