Obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

Lee Roy Boggs Jr., age 54 of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Defiance, Ohio. He was born in Michigan on May 16, 1971 to the late Lee and Patricia (Mason) Boggs. Lee worked as a welder for MEC Mayville Engineering Company in Defiance. He was a member of Moose and AmVets in Defiance, and...

Aug 19, 2025

Susan C. Pixler, 92, of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in her winter hometown of Seminole, Florida.

She was born on September 24, 1932, to James F. Ellsworth and Vera J. (Varner) Ellsworth in Defiance, Ohio. On February 24, 1951 she married Charles "Lou" Pixler who preceded her in death on June 20, 2013....

Aug 19, 2025

Walter W. Westrick, age 98, of Waterville, Ohio, formerly of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Walter was born in Marion Township on March 22, 1927 to Walter and Ellenora (Laubenthal) Westrick.  He was a 1945 graduate of Holgate High School. On January 15, 1951...

Aug 18, 2025

Patsy Lynn McDowell, age 83 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 peacefully in her home. She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 16, 1942 to the late Charles and Geneva (Humes) Armstrong. Patsy was a 1960 graduate of Defiance High School. On June 26, 1986 she married Thomas A. McDowell who preceded her in death...

Aug 17, 2025

Bruce D. Wilhelm, age 66 of Defiance, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 in his residence.

He was born in Defiance, Ohio on October 13, 1958 to the late Benjamin and Mary (Bauer) Wilhelm. Bruce was a 1977 graduate of Defiance High School.

Bruce was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church....

Aug 15, 2025

Shirley Ann Lloyd, 86, of Defiance, passed away on August 15, 2025, with her family by her side at Majestic Care of Bryan.

She was born on September 26, 1938, to Gerald and Florence (Bohn) Boyd in Defiance, OH. On September 20, 1958, she married Murel Lloyd, who preceded her. Together, Shirley and Murel owned Lloyd's Appliance...

Aug 15, 2025

Pedro Bruno Maldonado Jr., age 73 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. He was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on February 26, 1952 to the late Pedro Bruno Sr. and Bienvenida Maldonado. Pedro worked for 25 years at General Motors until his retirement. While living in Hondo, Texas he was...

Aug 14, 2025

Jeremy Ryan Thompson, age 50, of Defiance, went to meet his savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, August 14, 2025.

He was born on June 21, 1975, to Jim and Diane Thompson in Montpelier, Ohio. He was a 1994 graduate of Fairview High School and earned an associate's degree from Northwest State Community College. On December 2,...

Aug 12, 2025

Garry E. Carroll, age 71 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday evening, August 12, 2025. He was born in Fedscreek, Kentucky on February 21, 1954 to Dallas and Pearl (Taylor) Carroll. Garry was a 1973 graduate of Ayersville High School. On October 8, 1977 he married Carol Jude who preceded him in death in 2004. Garry had a very...

Aug 11, 2025

Louise E. Paschall, age 83 of Cecil, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 11, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born in Defiance, Ohio on May 27, 1942 to Tom and Martha (Vanscooter) Little. Louise was married to Don Paschall who preceded her in death.

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Aug 10, 2025

Christopher W. Rassenfoss, age 65 of Holland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Perrysburg. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 17, 1960 to the late William and Eleanor (Fisher) Rassenfoss. Christopher was a 1979 graduate of Ayersville High school. He enjoyed working at Lowe's in Defiance for several years. He lived...

Aug 10, 2025

Carl H. Fry, age 82 of Defiance, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Shelby, Ohio on April 4, 1943 to the late Francis and Eleanor (Kimmel) Fry. Carl was a graduate of Tri-State University and received his Chemical Engineering Degree in 1966....

Aug 8, 2025

Brian Dale Emerling, age 51, of Defiance, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 25, 1974 to David and Rebecca (Lloyd) Emerling in Defiance, Ohio. He was graduate of Defiance High School and he worked in customer service for Kroger in Defiance for many years. Brian loved to play darts and...

Aug 4, 2025

Trey Lee Reynolds, age 33 of Defiance, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on June 26, 1992 to Troy Reynolds and Tina Gollihue. Trey was a graduate of Archbold High School. He loved football and while in high school he was scouted for professional football....

Aug 3, 2025

Marion L. "Money" Retcher, age 92 of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1932 to Alva and Matilda (Stork) Retcher in Defiance, Ohio. Marion attended LaSalle University in Chicago for two years. On June 27, 1958 he married Alice (Goller) Retcher who preceded him in death on...

Aug 2, 2025

Kathleen V. Engel, born July 4, 1944, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by family at CHP Hospice Care in Defiance, Ohio. She is survived by her sister Cindy (Terry) Lindsay, brothers Larry (Sue) Greenler and Mike (Jane) Greenler, her daughters Tonya (Don) Stetz and Tracy (Adrian) Baeza, and her grandsons Derek Long and Mitchell...

Aug 1, 2025

Shelley M. Kent, age 69, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1956 to the late Raymond and Marlene (Spengler) Buchman in Defiance, OH. She was a 1974 graduate of Defiance High School.  On February 27, 1993 she married...

Aug 1, 2025

Ann Lee Essex (Rickerd), age 90 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on August 1st at Glenn Park Senior Living Community of Defiance with her husband by her side.

She was born on January 18, 1935, to Louis and Ella (Myers) Rickerd in Defiance, Ohio. Ann graduated from DHS (Defiance High School) in 1952. On January 10th, 1954,...

Aug 1, 2025

James "Jim" A. Ankney, age 76, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 1, 2025 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who deeply loved his family and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Ankney; his son, Jeff (Christine)...

Jul 29, 2025

Kathy Diemer, 70, of Defiance, Ohio, was lovingly welcomed into Heaven on July 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and the music that carried her through life. In a moment that can only be described as heaven-orchestrated, she passed just as a recording of her own voice began to play, her singing I'll Fly Away, the very song she...