Obituaries

Jun 30, 2019

Victor L. "Vic" Plumart, 73, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday evening, June 30, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on April 30, 1946 to Victor and Bernice (Rader) Plumart in Danville, IL. On June 15, 1967 he married Jeane A (Royster) Plumart, who resides in Defiance.

Victor was a member of...

Jun 25, 2019

Sharon L. Houck, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019 at her home in Defiance with her husband by her side. She was born on September 17, 1943 to Gene and Nettie (Borovsky) Beaty in Standish, Michigan. On August 16, 1960 she married Bill Houck, who resides in Defiance.

Sharon was a...

Jun 24, 2019

Nancy Ann (Carr) Anderson, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born on July 26, 1936 in Hicksville, Ohio to Herald and Marie (Blosser) Carr. On June 30, 1984 she married Richard Anderson.

Nancy attended Hicksville Schools and graduated from Defiance High School in 1953. After attending...

Jun 21, 2019

Eduardo Ovalle Sr., died on Friday, the 21st of June 2019 in Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by family. The loving husband and father of four passed away at the age of 88. Eduardo was born on October 13, 1930, in Donna, Texas to José Ángel and Rita Espinoza Ovalle. He is a retired Army veteran and worked at the General...

Jun 19, 2019

Robert "Bob" Westrick, 83, husband of Barbara Westrick of Defiance Ohio, peacefully passed away on Wednesday evening June 19, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on December 28, 1935 to Vincent and  Florence (Coressel) Westrick in Defiance, Ohio. On October 12, 1957 he married Barbara Schmunk who survives in...

Jun 18, 2019

William G. Wales, 73 of Defiance passed away Tuesday, June 18th, 2019.

He was born on July 10, 1945 to George and Bertine (Golling) Wales in Mantua, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his brother James.

He devoted his life to rescuing animals. Whether they were sick or healthy, he took them into his...

Jun 17, 2019

Phyllis  Duncan, 65, of Defiance passed away on  June 17, 2019 at the CHP Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Center, Defiance, Ohio. She was born on August 9, 1953 to Louis and Naomi (Smith) Smith in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  On April 6, 1991 she married Chuck Duncan who survives in Defiance.  Phyllis was a homemaker and worked a number of...

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...