Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

Ruth C. May, 96, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Glenn Park of Defiance. She was born on September 21, 1922 to the late Marvin and Amelia "Millie" (Pessefall) Gallup in Defiance, Ohio. She was a 1940 graduate of Defiance High School. Ruth proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy WAVES Unit from 1942...

Jan 16, 2019

James H. Mack, 85, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio. He was born on December 30, 1933 to Isidore and Catherine (Wood) Mack in Defiance, Ohio. He was a 1953 graduate of Defiance High School. James proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956...

Jan 14, 2019

Gregory Allen Zachrich, PhD, 63, of Ayersville, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.

He was born on May 10, 1955 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Charles and Mary (Hill) Zachrich. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church and Ayersville High School until 1969. He was a graduate...

Jan 13, 2019

Kathryn Schindler, 86, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare Center in Bryan, Ohio. She was born on May 14, 1932 to Earl and Ivy (Wagner) Hahn at Defiance. In 1950 she married Robert Schindler, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2015. Kathryn was a faithful member of St. Isadore Catholic Church,...

Jan 12, 2019

Violet J. Collier, 91, of Kalida, formerly of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born on February 26, 1927 to Vern and Charlotte (Michaels) Sanders in Wayne, Michigan. In 1945 she married Curtis Carnahan, who passed away in 1976. In 1982 she married Fred Collier, who preceded her in death...

Jan 10, 2019

Paul J. Miller, 80, of Defiance, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1938 to James and Silvia (Marihugh) Miller in Defiance.  Paul proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. In 1960 he married Evelyn (Bohnenberger) Miller, who preceded him in death in 2004. In...

Jan 7, 2019

Victor Paul Relue, 88, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 30, 1930 to Newton and Olive (Shuler) Relue in Defiance. Victor was a 1948 graduate of Defiance High School. On September 13, 1953 he married Ruth (Harman) Relue, who resides in Defiance....

Jan 6, 2019

Katherine Kay Smith, 67, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on March 21, 1951 to Benton and Betty (Brown) Smith in Defiance. Katherine was a 1969 graduate of Defiance High School. She worked at Cabbage Patch Restaurant for several years.  Katherine loved and enjoyed time spent...

Jan 5, 2019

Belvia A. Smith, 90, of Defiance, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on July 12, 1928 to George and Rena (Dillon) Sansom in Harts Creek, West Virginia.  On October 4, 1945 she married Henry Lee Smith, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1981. Belvia was...

Jan 5, 2019

Ruth Ann Boday, 76, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Ruth was born on March 16, 1942 to James and Gladys (Ketner) Smith at home in Kiefersville, Ohio. On September 16, 1960 she married Donald Lloyd Boday, who preceded her in death on November 22, 2015. Together they shared...

Jan 4, 2019

Billy Joe Smith, 69, of Sherwood, Ohio, left this world to see his loving Savior face-to-face on January 4, 2019, at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, surrounded by his loving daughters and sons-in-law.

He was born on March 16, 1949, to Henry Lee and Belvia (Sansom) Smith in Wilkinson, West Virginia. On July 5, 1968,...

Jan 3, 2019

Todd  A. Gallant, 51, of Defiance, passed away on  January 3, 2019 at the Defiance Mercy Hospital .

He was born on March 23, 1967 to Tommy and Dina (Froelich) Gallant in Defiance, Ohio.  He was a 1986 Defiance High School graduate. Todd was a fork lift operator for various companies. He served his country in the...

Dec 31, 2018

Frank H. Trevino, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1925 to Cruz and Concepcion (Hernandez) Trevino in Ennis, Texas. Frank was married to Julia Ramon who preceded him in death on December10, 2018 and was an active member of St. John...

Dec 30, 2018

Phyllis J. Crampton Phyllis J. Crampton, 89, of Defiance, passed away Sunday, December 30th, 2018 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born on July 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Red and Vera (Wickerham) Bennett. Phyllis was the widow of Dale Crampton. She had lived many years in New Mexico until moving back to Defiance last...

Dec 30, 2018

Sylvester W. Longsmith, 93, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on September 10, 1925 to Samuel and Clara (Retcher) Longsmith in Defiance. Sylvester proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a 3rd Class Motor Machinist. On April 14, 1951 he married Marjorie...

Dec 29, 2018

John "Jack" Englehart, age 59, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at The Laurels of Defiance after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 12, 1959 to John and Mary Jane (Chester) Englehart in Paulding, Ohio. He was married to Nancy (Kahle) Englehart, who resides in Defiance. Jack worked at Chief Supermarket in Paulding and...

Dec 28, 2018

John R. Hanna John Hanna lived a life in service to others and died at the age of 95 on December 28, 2018 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Born in Brainerd, Minnesota on January 1, 1923 to the Late William and Emma (Tougas) Hanna. John graduated from Brainerd High School and Brainerd Junior College, eventually earning a degree in...

Dec 28, 2018

Kelly M. Baumle, 43, of Defiance, passed away on  Friday, December 28, 2018 in Defiance, Ohio.

He was born on March 21, 1975 to Michael and Connie "Sue" (Kelble) Baumle in Paulding, OH.  Kelly was the Owner / Operator of Baumle Construction in Defiance. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Phi Sigma Chi...

Dec 26, 2018

Hubert Lee Buell Hubert Lee Buell, 67, of Paulding, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 at Toledo Hospital. He was born in Pineville, Ky. on March 31, 1951, he was the son of the late Joe and Della (Carroll) Buell. He was a member of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. Hubie was the...

Dec 25, 2018

Betty J. Seibel Betty J. Seibel, 89, of Defiance, Ohio , passed away Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 at the Laurels of Defiance. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on July 10, 1929. She was the daughter of John and Mary Porter. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Betty married "Jack" Charles F. Seibel on Oct. 3, 1958...